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PLV 003
16 Feb 09 Drum And Bass
P 021DD
31 Oct 11 Drum And Bass
Played by: Metrik
Review:
Marking a triumphant return after last year's widely lauded Stand Alone LP, Artificial Intelligence offer up this brace of relicks. Firstly they overhaul "Pigeon Hole" with assistance on mic duties from the ever reliable MC DRS. Originally an instrumental track, his vocal lends a fresh flavour to this standout track from the album. Up next, the mighty Dillinja returns to do the damage on 2004's classic "Uprising" which switches things up with typically frantic percussion and furious bass stabs. Made to be played on the loudest system known to man.
PLVCD 002
18 Oct 10 Drum And Bass
PLV 007
12 Apr 10 Drum And Bass
VRECSUK 001
08 Sep 04 Drum And Bass
VRECSUK 014
20 Nov 06 Drum And Bass
PLV 030
14 Jan 13 Drum And Bass
Review:
A well considered triplet of tracks here from long time industry heads Artificial Intelligence, the "Mind Control EP" is well worth a listen, regardless of what flavour of D&B you subscribe to. Kicking off with the dancefloor-damaging title track, it's all about the pounding drums, exuberant builds and grueling bass here. Next up, it's the Marky & SPY remix of "Let It Be", in all its blissed out Brazilian fusion with lilting breaks and mellifluous melodies. The EP closes with a collaboration with Command Strange "Won't Say Goodbye" which features the sweet syrupy tones of MC Tali.
PLVRT 003DD
17 Dec 12 Drum And Bass
Played by: Satin
Review:
Labels, artists and websites all tend to adopt a retrospective tone as the end of a year gets ever closer, so it's naturally quite timely for V Recordings head honcho Bryan Gee to crank out a third volume of his excellent Retrospect series. With it comes a wealth of old jungle riddims, influential classics and long forgotten favourites from the likes of DJ Die, Roni Size, Ray Keith, Krust, Lemon D and more. Gee opens in style with the Brizzle roller "Fashion" by the legendary Roni Size and maintains the pressure throughout, dropping gems such as DJ Die's "Something Special", Krust's iconic stepper "Check Dis Out" and the jazzy, liquid loveliness of Lemon D's "Get On Down" with its shimmying, sunshine filled vibes. For a trip down memory lane, this one's essential.
PLV 016
19 Apr 11 Drum And Bass
PLV 005
18 May 09 Drum And Bass
PLV 006
27 Jul 09 Dirty/Heavy Dubstep/Grime
506018 2934765
20 May 13 Deep Dubstep
DAVID BOOMAH feat HARRY SHOTTA
PLV 033DD
11 Mar 13 Drum And Bass
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&b, Ragga Scum, Pier, Run Tingz Cru
Review:
Jamaican-born Brummie David Boomah has one of the smoothest voices in the game at the moment. "Pure Intentions" features the flawless flows of Harry Shotta; it's a strong but beautifully lucid love song with a heart of pure gold R&B. DJ Chap's remix follows the title track, instantly switching the focus from doting melodies to dark drum and bass rhythms. A totally different spin on the original, it shows how versatile both Shotta and Boomah's vocals really are. Thirdly, DJ Chap goes in once again, this time with a deep remix of "Pure Intentions", bringing out the hidden depths of the track with huge bass and skittish D&B percussion. The final track is Aeries' remix of "Sound Ago Dead", a release that has been threatening to drop for over a year now. Tweaked junglist stylings with a clean crisp drum and bass edge, it's got everything it needs to take dancefloors by storm. David Boomah continues his takeover.
PLV 029DD
26 Nov 12 Drum And Bass
Review:
It's all jungle revival vibes and soulful murmurings a-plenty on V Recordings with this next release from David Boomah who brings us "Forward Ever" with remixes from Unreal, Killer Kuttz and Cotti, plus a couple of radio edits to boot. The original is an enticing, vocal-led banger with Serocee, Aries and Gold adding their own charm to the track, plus booming b-line, rattling breaks and a lovely lilting flavour. The Unreal remix takes things on a bass-rumbling tip with jungle chirrups, whilst Killer Kuttz changes the style with a driving 4/4 beat, then Cotti comes in and gives it the dubstep treatment with oodles of style. Lovely stuff here.
PLV 020DD
26 Sep 11 Drum And Bass
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Terminal State (Vanguard Audio), Euphonique, Dramatic & Dbaudio, Serum
Review:
V Recordings' latest darling, David Boomah, rears his head for another soulful, jungle-tinged adventure with Serum in "Why They Wanna", which brings together a yearning, familiar vocal with delicate, rattling breaks and murmuring b-line. A curiously calming, yet compelling cut, this is absolutely sublime and is undoubtedly one of the best things we've heard from Boomah yet. Accompanying this is the Von D dubstep remix of "Mission Impossible" - the lyrics tell a story and the deftly placed beats mirror this, with a whomping DMZ style b-line in full flow.
VRECSUK 016
12 Nov 07 Drum And Bass
PLV 026DD
25 Oct 12 Drum And Bass
PLV 023DD
12 Mar 12 Drum And Bass
Review:
Bristol based, ex Full Cycle jungle legend DJ Krust returns to D&B's collective consciousness as his '95 classic "Guess" gets remixed first by Cabbie & Origin, then dRamatic & dBaudio. The former get down to it like the bonafide jump up producers they are, reworking the original with some punchy drums, grinding bass and plenty of power in the mix. The latter strip it back with a twinkle of guitars and pattering percussive breaks and draw it out into a super slick piece. Two excellent updates of a classic here - junglists proceed with caution!
PLV 027DD
24 Sep 12 Drum And Bass
Played by: Zoom
Review:
Two top-notch names in the underground D&B scene, Mr Joseph and Andy Skopes present Does Not Compute Series Vol 1 on the much-respected V Recordings imprint. Boy, are you in for a treat! Ready your ears for something completely different here as "Wheels Of Steel" sees us being plunged into a world of grizzled synthlines, booming bass and progressing whirring SFX with pattering percussion keeping some sense of decorum. "Going Down" is more typical of the duo's usual sound - lush, laid back sounds with ticking breaks and glimpses of swooning vocal. Lovely stuff.
PLV 025R2DD
29 Oct 12 Drum And Bass
Played by: S Man
Review:
Emerging new talent Dr Meaker comes straight outta Bristol with another fresh new release on Bryan Gee's V Recordings. His recent time in the spotlight is very much deserved, as Dr Meaker has been busy working behind the scenes for some time now. "Fighter" brings together all these elements in one fell swoop; we're talking sonorous vocal hook, grouchy bass belches and punchy drums. A bountiful remix package accompanies the original, with re-licks from Unreal (a much more sparse and minimal version), Killer Kutz (a spaced out 4/4 remix), plus a Tropical mix from Dr Meaker himself. It doesn't stop there - there's also remixes from Bangatang, Octo Pi Fight Step, DJ Sly and a radio edit. Phew!
PLV 022DD
04 Jun 12 Drum And Bass
Played by: Platform
Review:
Tantalisingly fresh vibes abound from Eveson with this genre-bounding EP. Deeper than Jean Paul Satre stuck down a massive well, the title track is a swinging soul-enhanced work out the likes of Jazzanova or 4Hero would be proud of. Weighing in at a hefty seven minutes, it's a real wig out moment for all discerning dancefloors. Meanwhile "Time Flows" is the more up-tempo fare we've come to expect from Eveson; the epitome of 'roller', this flows with true sonic sheen and sparkle. Garnished with Jo-S's mournful, poignant vocals and delicate piano rolls, drum & bass really doesn't come much deeper than this. Perfect summer material, too.
PLVLP 003DD
01 Oct 12 Drum And Bass
Review:
Bristol based musician and artist Eveson takes things up a gear with The Summer Of Love on V Recordings - a wonderful album which draws on his many influences and inspirations with plenty of lush, liquid flavours and laid back allure. "Dragonfly" kicks things off with pattering, almost tribal beats, vocal snippets and gorgeous layers of sound. Elsewhere we are taken on an intricate musical journey with highlights such as the delicate "Land Of Milk & Honey" and the deep, throbbing ballad-like "Bluebirds & Powder". Also make sure you check out the title track "The Last Summer Of Love" and the stunning finale "Ode To A Dream". A quality album from Eveson here.
PLV 011
19 Jul 10 Deep House
PLVCD 001
05 Jul 10 Drum And Bass
PLV 009
24 May 10 Drum And Bass
Played by: Bcee - Spearhead Records, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Fabio And Grooverider, Bcee Vs Juno Download
Review:
A real treat for hip-hop fans as legendary Jeru the Damaja graces German producer Kabuki's hype D&B beats on "Watch Your Step". Using cuts from Jeru's classic "Come Clean" on the chorus, the collaboration works brilliantly with Jeru adapting his flow to the tempo well and showing no signs of slacking as a rhymer. Just as good is the exclusive remix of "Just Hold On" by Serum which is already getting plays by the likes of High Contrast and Bryan Gee. Off the hook beats back up the jazzy vocal choruses and it's a storming treat all round.
V 012
17 Nov 95 Drum And Bass
LV 021
06 Jun 11 Drum And Bass
PLV 024DD
16 Apr 12 Drum And Bass
Review:
Expect things to be big, bad and bass-y here in this immense four-track EP from Level 2 on Bryan Gee's V Recordings. Kicking off with the eponymous track of the EP, "Red Notes", it's all tense, whirring SFX and powerful, thwacking drum kicks from the off, with bellowing bass warps and threatening sub bass. "Rolling Pass" is an equally menacing number with hollow, clapping beats dominated by thick swathes of low-end frequencies. "Assault" is a straight up bassline monster, with hissing hi hats and quirky SFX before the EP is brought to a conclusion with "Broken Rhythms".
PLVLP 004DD
19 Nov 12 Drum And Bass
Review:
Level 2 presents the next installment to come from the V Recordings camp and this time round, they're getting all Brazilian on us with their "Viva Brazil" compilation. Expect plenty of soulful, liquid vibes across the selection and watch out for some particular highlights from Level 2, DJ Roots, Critycal Dub, DJ Chap & Andrezz, Subsid & L Side and Unreal. Uplifting from the off, the album is jam-packed with lush instrumentals, sonorous vocals and pattering drums - make sure you check "Situations" with its dribbling rhythms, "Deep Motion" and the more minimal sounds of "Fast Lane". This is well worth checking out if you're a die-hard D&B fan.
PLV 019DD
10 Oct 11 Drum And Bass
Review:
To drum and bass connoisseurs of a certain vintage, uttering the name Peshay is likely to elicit fond memories of the genre's golden era. A name synonymous with some of the finest tracks in D&B history, news that Peshay is currently working on a new album is both surprising and exciting! Forthcoming on the equally seminal V Records imprint, a taste of what to expect is afforded by this two track EP. Lead track "Solina" drips with epicness, steadily rising from the orchestral ether, aligning with a vintage steppahs beat building a head of steam that explodes into the main thrust. As good as "Solina" is, the old skool crowd will head straight for the annihilator "How We Used To Live". A darkside roller of the highest pedigree, dread vibes abound over the ruffest of drum sounds which fully demonstrate how devastating Peshay can be!
VRECSUK 013
31 Jul 09 Drum And Bass
PLV 004
23 Nov 09 Drum And Bass
PLV 032DD
04 Feb 13 Drum And Bass
PLV 032DD
04 Feb 13 Drum And Bass
Review:
For the next installment from Bryan Gee's legendary V Recordings it's over to Ruffstuff, Friller and Nu Elements who team up as the ultimate trio for a couple of super sharp cuts that should have D&B heads pricking up their ears. Getting the party started is the title track "Gatts" which pairs a booming bass stab with razor sharp, ticking beats and a muffled, punchy vocal sample and continues to be a low slung stepper with plenty of attitude for the duration. Accompanying it is Ruffstuff & Freeze's collab "New Horizons" which is another on point tune with raw, grizzly bass, distorted vocal element and deafening sub bass growls.
PLV 032DD
04 Feb 13 Drum And Bass
V 040
21 Feb 03 Drum And Bass
506018 2930033
22 Apr 13 Drum And Bass
Review:
There is a slick bounce to "Rare Groove" that perhaps only Savage Rehab could get away with. Being so unashamedly funky in a game where straight-faced hardmen poses are rife can bring its own problems, but with vibes coming in thick and fast from co-conspirator Saxxon throught this unique EP, there's no time to worry about all that; everyone is just far too busy dancing. Add the emotively dark "Step Inside", the irrepressible flair and snap of "Neck Funk" and the nasty neuro-jungle madness that is "Rise Up" and you find yourself in possession of one of this year's most impressively unique releases. Big sounds, bigger grooves.
PLV 010
26 Jul 10 Drum And Bass
PLV 031DD
28 Jan 13 Drum And Bass
Review:
V Recordings continue to deliver the magic and this next release from Serum is no exception. "Horn Track" begins with shimmying, chiming tones and juddering drums and falls into an out and out belter with a dense soundscape full of pounding drumwork, booming bass and hissing hi-hats in abundance with the iconic, jingling melody coming in and out of focus. "Strings Tune" comes with this and continues to weave a similar pattern with pummelling beats, roaring bassweight and plenty of weighty, speaker-wobbling prowess.
PLV 018
04 Jul 11 Drum And Bass
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review:
The oft collaboration partner of erstwhile jungle revivalist Bladerunner goes solo for this release on Bryan Gee's V Records. Skittering breaks wrestle with accelerating bass grinds and occasional Clipz-esque progressions in the pounding "Twin Blades". The track is broken up by the occasional crooning vocal snippet but for the most part is dominated by relentless percussion and thumping ten-tonne drum kicks. In contrast, "New Era" sees the return of the aforementioned Bladerunner for a much punchier, darker incantation, full of cinematic SFX, rumbling subs and a grouchy bassline.
506018 2935281
27 May 13 Drum And Bass
VRECSUK 012
03 Jul 06 Drum And Bass
VECD 02
17 Oct 99 Drum And Bass | ||
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