Exile has landed in 2024 with a bang! Kicking off with a nomination for 'Best Breakthrough Producer' in the Drum & Bass Awards and now the launch of his first record label, 'Banished Beats,' it's clear he’s not messing around.
Juggling roles as a musician, producer, DJ, tutor, and now a label boss, Exile showcases an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of his craft with an inspiring level of versatility. Encompassing every sub-genre of DNB, he seamlessly transitions between them, keeping his ever-expanding fanbase on their toes.
Conquering musical challenges and collaborating with both seasoned veterans and emerging talents, Exile has firmly established himself as an admired producer and an exciting DJ within the scene. His discography stands as a testament to his agility, featuring solo masterpieces, impressive collaborations, and awe-inspiring reworks for iconic artists such as Altern8 alongside Mark XTC.
Exile's star continues to rise and with his 2024 release schedule already fully booked by January, this year positions him as the one to watch.
Review: Exile, the drum and bass pioneer with a knack for pulverizing genre boundaries, has taken a seismic leap into label ownership with Banished Beats. Their debut release, "Destructive Vibrations," is more than just the birth cry of a fresh imprint; it's a masterclass in sonic warfare, showcasing Exile's raw talent as an artist. Living up to its name, "Destructive Vibrations" unleashes a sonic typhoon that rips through the dancefloor like a rogue tornado. Exile's signature intro lays the groundwork, building tension like a coiled spring before exploding into a drop that could level a city block. This track is pure rave, bottling that feverish Friday-night anticipation and the electric rush of the weekend. It's a nostalgic headbanger that still feels cutting-edge, weaving Exile's classic, razor-sharp production with the fire of his latest creations. Banished Beats has set the bar high with "Destructive Vibrations," and we can't wait to see what sonic Molotov cocktails they cook up next. This label launch is pure dynamite.
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.
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.
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.
Review: Bubbler klaxon! Exile returns with two more super sharp shooters spaciously designed for deep mix pleasure. "Jungle Animal" whisks us deep into the tropics with a steel drum Q&A hook that fits so snug into any track you can imagine mixing it into while "So Scared" flips and flickers with more of a gutter bound bassline that scrapes the muck out of the ground, squeezes it tightly into a rubber ball and bounces it back in your purdy little face. Scared? You will be!
Review: Exile & Jenks... Now there's a collabo you just know is going to deliver without even listening. But you will listen. And you will re-re-re-rewind. Turbo-charged, nippy, brisk and tense. This bubbles in a really smart way. Elsewhere Exile lays down two crisp originals - 'In Your Mind' fuses jump up harmonics and ravey stabs while 'Negative Colour' is a stripped-back, slinky nod to the Skeptical or Submarine style. A precision EP.
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