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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Step out, bounce out, 'Walkout'... No matter how you approach this EP, it's massive from every perspective. Two masters, new-gen and OG, Exile and Mark XTC get busy over three cuts and invite some equally esteemed mic men in the process. 'Walkout' is an instant Flinty and Deman sing-along with full vibes from the dark funk rolling groove. 'Stay Out The Way' gets even springier with its tightly coiled groove and sporadic spits from Deefa while 'Vibe Feeling' completes this trio of treats on an emotional, left-of-centre trip that's just the right balance of melancholy and muscle. Sort it out.
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Review: Exile and Benny V crash into each other for some rather funky cosmic car crimes. Four cuts in total, 'Planetary Drive By' sets the tense tone with its atmospheric pads and stalking depth charge bass while 'Funky' lives up to its name its catchy bass riff and vocal call-to-arms. Looking for something with more of a grunt? Look no further than the groaning, grizzly 'Enceladus' before the hype-fuelled 'Rock The Party' concludes business for the day with an almighty wallop.
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Played by: STRICTLY RAGGA JUNGLE
Review: It's a stinger! The 'Scorpion' EP sees previous collaborators Exile and the legend Mark XTC link up once again for this high energy four-piece on Liondub International. Flexing the full rave range, every tack is rush-inducing beauty in its own special way. 'Bus A Step' takes the lead with the iconic tones of Trigga leading us into the sleepless future while 'Set You Free' brings a little piano-tickling euphoria with all manner of jungle elements thrown in. Elsewhere the title track 'Scorpion' scuttles out from under a rock and stings you with venomous amounts of bass before 'Feels Good' finishes the EP with a major load of wobbled-out bass licks. Banging.
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Played by: NAZA
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Serious collab business as Simon Splice returns to his Exile alias for two big old bruisers on DJ Hybrid's Audio Addict. 'Rattle Speaker' sees him linking with the ubiquitous Manchester MC, man like Madrush for a stripped back and spiky thumper that's all gritty and growling. Deeper again we slurp down some premium uncut jungle juice as Exile links with the bossman DJ Hybrid for 'Junglist Sound'. Expect nothing but high grade bubbly subs and breezy detuned synth tones. Vibes for miles.
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Love the smell of radioactivity first thing in the morning but can never find the right soundtrack? Well look no further as Exile has conjured up the perfect sonic solution for your sunny side experience. Tense, dramatic but warm as deep fried mushroom clouds. It's backed by plenty more heat: 'Get Down' hits with a dreamy, surging, molten flavour with plenty of grunty bass and swaggering drums, 'Danger Time' tickles with a Trex-style sense of theatre while 'Today You All Live' packs the last punch with a mischievous riffy finale. Sunrise, sunset.
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Doctor Spook, Dubstep Spook & DJ Acid Hard House - "Drum & Bass Jungle Hardcore & Tech Step Top 100 Best Selling Chart Hits" (2 Hr DJ mix) - (1:34:23) 171 BPM
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Doctor Spook, Dubstep Spook & DJ Acid Hard House - "Dubstep, Trap & Bass Music Top 100 Best Selling Chart Hits V2" (2 Hr DJ mix) - (1:19:32) 150 BPM
Played by: BasskicksUK
Review: Times they are a turning, and a changing, and a turning some more these days. But don't worry, Liondub International and Exile are on hand with a fiery five-piece of bassline grizzlers to distract us from impending doom. Highlights include the cool contrast of trancey arpeggios and raw grunting bass on the title track 'Turn Of The Times', the horny, breezy funk of 'Choices Choices', the pacey energy and classic vocal sample on the fills of 'Beat Drop' and the insane beats and Sweet Shop-style bassline on 'Break It Shake It'. Time's up, ready or not.
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Review: Serial Killaz' eponymous label are dropping their latest EP and it's a monstrous five tracker from Exile, who has an impressive CV when it comes to making drum & bass that's geared for the dancefloor. The title tune sets the tone from the offset, as crashing drums warp around a pummelling bassline that hits ground zero with all the force of an explosive weapon. 'Eliminate' feat. Dread MC is on a slightly different tip and makes for a broody, contemplative roller which you can feel has a scary amount of latent, aggressive energy. Eksman joins the team on 'Blueprint Stamp' for a carnival jungle number, and 'Religion of Funk' finishes things off on a penetrating, bouncy note. Lovely stuff.
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Review: Northern scene legend Adam Wigglesworth sadly passed away on April 3. This is how his friends responded... By compiling one of the biggest tribute albums drum & bass has ever seen. Just look at the amount of talent on here: Pyxis, Euphonique, Nvrsoft, No Concept, Exile, Euphonique, Dawn Raid and so many more artists have contribute to this 45 track album of which all proceeds go to Adam's family. From the blazing bass riff of Sappo's late 90s style neck snapper "Hannibal" to Exile's turbine bass growler "Symbiosis" via Sl8r's jazzy, almost Detroit style vibes on "The Mill" and various bits from Wiggo himself, this is a heartfelt salute from the entire scene to a man who'll be sorely missed.
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
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Review: The three artists here are all well-known names these days, having been smashing the jump-up circuit for a number of years across the UK. They've all made a load of massive tracks and the three of them have collaborated on two remixes that make for a wicked EP. Jayline is on remix duties with 'ESP' and it's made us wonder how he packs so much sheer energy into his synth lines and the clarity he composes throughout the range is properly sick. Shadre & Salvage jump on 'Valhalla' with ease, getting straight to it with a quickfire intro that descends into a hellishly aggressive mash of bass synths of varying persuasions. Sick release this.
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Review: Every now and then, you just want a release that slams start to finish. No frills, no pretence of trying to be something that it isn't, just solidly banging D&B that gets your head nodding and your feet moving. Exile has done that here and this single is a run of attitude-packed jump up, all of which would sound fat through a sound system. 'Hysteria' is a highlight, moody samples leading you in into a fluttering array of jagged sonics and boom-bap drum hits, a vibe that's quickly transferred across into '321 Gravitate' - snapping percussive hits, moody bass notes and melody that oozes power.
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