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Taking his influence from Hip Hop camp, L-Side is making his mark in the world of raw dancefloor focused drum and bass. Originally producing hip-hop beats before branching into Drum and Bass, he is known for his meticulous mix of upfront and aggressive sounds merged with funk and soul styles, forging a flawlessly fresh take on drum and bass..

Leonardo, aka L-Side, began his career as a DJ and Producer in 2008 and the Sao Paulo born producer has gone on to cement himself as one of the most formidable producers to hail from the flourishing and highly respected Brazilian drum and bass scene, which is home to some of the most inventive and funkiest contributors to drum & bass this century.

As a nation bursting at the seams with prolific and highly talented producers, L-Side has managed to emerge as one of the most exceptional. In addition to his solo recordings, L-Side has collaborated with the likes Alibi, BCee, Charlotte Haining, Dj Marky, Makoto, Need For Mirrors amongst others. Having released music on such labels as V Recordings, Hospital Records, C.I.A, Spearhead and many others. his music has been supported by DJs from around the world, including DJ Marky, Bryan Gee, LTJ Bukem, Shy FX and Doc Scott, as well as BBC Radio support from Annie Mac, Mista Jam, DJ Target, Giles Peterson and more!
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Slammer
SlammerPREORDER
Slammer (original mix) - (4:30) 174 BPM
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NQSLAMMER 1
26 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
30 Years Of V - EP 3
Played by: AGENT K
Review: Hold tight Bryan Gee and the family. Now rolling 30 years deep! Naturally they're releasing some absolutely exceptional music to celebrate. Next up in this epic three decade gully marathon are three utter tear-ups. Voltage goes old testament on the jungle slap-about 'Lion Of Judah', Krust and Need For Mirrors' Cloud Lord go ultra trippy and cosmic on 'Ghost Train' while Command Strange and L-Side get pure filthy on 'Angry Tune'. Many happy returns V!
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PLV195EP 3
26 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Anything You Want
Anything You Want - (3:32) 174 BPM
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LIQ 223
01 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
LuvDisaster 15 Years
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LUV 110
05 Feb 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Situation
Situation - (3:29) 174 BPM
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SPEAR 246
26 Jan 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Control
Review: Riya on vocals, Subten on bars, L-Side on beats, all of it on V: If this combo doesn't make you giddy like a goose then you might need to double check your D&B fan status. All bases covered, L-Side gives the groove the perfect balance of soul and savage and stacks of space for both vocalists to do their thing. Riya brings a delicate, soulful sparkle while Subten flips with lyrical realness. With a vocal mix and club mix both hitting the spot, it's time you took 'Control' of you life.
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PLV 182DD
11 Aug 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Killer Transmissions (Level 2 Remix)
Killer Transmissions (Level 2 remix feat T.R.A.C.) - (4:30) 174 BPM
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PLV179DD
07 Jul 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Fire EPs, Vol 1 & Vol 2 (The Remixes)
Various
Review: Fire in the hole! Actually, with Commix, Bungle, Zero T, Sevin, L-Side, Lynx, HLZ and Paul T & Edward Oberon all remixing, we should probably make that EPIC INFERNO in the hole. As you'd expect from such a top shelf rollcall, the vibes are premium across this multi-EP release. Highlights include the wry, trippy funk of Sevin's remix, the horn-heaving glory of Lynx's sci-fi skank-up and of course the most firesome finale possible - Paul T & Edward Oberon ripping Conrad Subs to pieces on 'Fury'. Someone call the fire brigade!
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INFLUGB 0056
07 Apr 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Fire EP 2
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INFLUGB 0055
07 Apr 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Crossroad
Crossroad - (4:47) 174 BPM
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DNBA 083
01 Mar 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Nasty Style
Nasty Style - (3:51) 174 BPM
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PLV167DD 1
06 Jan 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Concrete
Concrete - (4:35) 174 BPM
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PLV164DD
09 Dec 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Daydreaming
Daydreaming (feat MC Moose) - (4:15) 57 BPM
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PLV159DD
25 Nov 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Aaron Jay Presents: Diaries From Detroit City LP
Various
Review: Joining dots between two sounds that came from the same mindset and very similar streets and cultural context, Influence Records have curated something incredibly special here with 'Diaries From Detroit'; a VA collection boasting some of the most talented names across the D&B generations from Seba to Conrad Subs. All exploring those cold futuristic aesthetics that both jungle and Detroit techno share, highlights can be found at every twist and turn but you'd be crazy not to check the likes of subtleties and immense subs of A Audio's 'Mercury', the ice cold grumbles of Lynx's 'De-Tro' and the shimmering dub techno influences on L-Side's powerful 'Point Of View'. What a collection.
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INFLUGB 0050
24 Jun 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Warning
Warning - (4:13) 175 BPM
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BLR 020
25 May 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Planet V. I. P
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3663729 205476
18 May 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Brazilian Takeover
Review: The relationship between Chronic / V Recordings and Brazil requires no introduction. If it wasn't for Bryan Gee opening the doors to the first generation of artists like Marky, Patife and XRS then the culture might not be anywhere near as strong as it is now. Just take this immense project from DJ Andy as he shines a light on a huge cross-section of Brazilian talent on this long-awaited VA. To many highlights to list every one but Alibi's monster 'Rave Digger', L Side's firesome 'Inna Di Dance' and Dirtbag & Collette Warren's super-funk jam 'Telepathy' are great places to start. Vibracoes!
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BBH 060DD
15 Apr 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Dub Dogs
Dub Dogs (feat MC Moose) - (3:55) 174 BPM
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PLV154DD
08 Apr 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Atomic
Atomic - (3:55) 174 BPM
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BBH060DDS 5
23 Mar 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Galang
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PB 031DD
11 Feb 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Forms EP
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SCI 030
07 Jan 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Make Believe
Make Believe - (4:46) 58 BPM
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PLV 149DD 2
22 Oct 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
All For Something
All For Something - (4:14) 174 BPM
Played by: Golden Child
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CARNEL 001S1
06 Aug 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Fallen Angel/Untouchable
Review: Bristol by way of Oxford's Computer Integrated Audio return with their latest cache of drum and bass weapons, courtesy of label heads Total Science whose track "Fallen Angel" receives a techy and rolling dose of restrained fury by Leonardo de Jesus Silva aka L-Side. This also happens to be his debut CIA Records release. The next execution comes directly from the Brazilian hot shot himself in the form of the darkly dystopian and atmospheric stepper "Untouchable" which is reminiscent of classic No U Turn or Virus material from back in the day. Serious!
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CIAQS 036
16 Jul 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Carnal Mind Remixed
Review: L-Side's debut album came out some time ago now, and this is the long awaited remix EP, featuring some of the best artists in the game giving L-Side's tunes the once over. Break steps up and nails it as per usual, taking those perfect vocals and stretching them over a punishing bassline; thank god we're back in clubs soon, because this is going to kill it. Dogger & Mindstate work their lounging piano magic to great effect, and Spirit takes the essence of drum and bass and rolls it out with a monstrously stabbing bassline. Alibi close things on a head-nodding, subby note that will have you moving for sure. Sick.
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PLV 140DD
11 Jun 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Best Of Liquid LuvDisaster Tunes
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LUVBOLT
22 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Movements (Liquid V Club Sessions Vol 7)
Movements (Liquid V Club Sessions Vol 7) - (4:53) 175 BPM
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LV 096DDS3
17 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Planet V: Drum & Bass Vol 4
Various
Review: This compilation arrives with a rich heritage of V Recordings compilations behind it, and Planet V has for a number of years been the flagship series for Bryan Gee's label. Edition four comes to a whopping 73 tracks and includes a mix as well, and all the familiar V faces are present, from Alibi to Paul t & Edward Oberon. All of the tunes have already seen the light of day in a previous form, and Disrupta and Duskee's 'Deep Thoughts' is one of the standouts, as Disrupta lays down a minimal yet funky beat for Duskee to rap lyrical over, something he does with serious presence. New gun SL8r makes several appearances, including on the excellent 'What U Need', which bounces along in a synthscape of serious depth and texture, its funky nodes nodding to the beat of a vintage blend. Crossover outfit Think Tonk also shine with 'Tom & Heavy', an offering unique in its stepping, breaksy percussion and one which oozes soulful class. There are dozens more to have a gander at, so take your pick.
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PLV 137DD
21 Dec 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Zaga Dan
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PLV 133DD
23 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Bad Bonus
Bad Bonus (Paul T & Edward Oberon remix) - (3:36) 174 BPM
Played by: Promo ZO
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PLV130 DDS 4
09 Sep 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Steppa Dub
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PLV125DD
29 May 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Chronic Rollers Vol 4
Various
Review: V Recordings sublabel Chronic has developed a reputation for putting out beats that are even more venomous than its big sister, and their long-standing rollers series is getting a beef up with the fourth instalment. Featuring a litany of acts from a range of eras and a diversity of styles, Chronic Rollers Vol. 4 is a perfect addition to the arsenal of any DJ. 'Blindspot' from Nectax blends a soulful sample with an oscillating warp of juddering bass energy; Mancunian upstart SL8R gets subby and rolling with 'Roundabout'; and Brazilian label long-timers Alibi roll things out tidily on 'Sentinel'. Banging.
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BBH044DD
01 May 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Bryan Gee Presents: Future (unmixed Tracks)
Bryan Gee / Various
Review: Bryan Gee and V Recordings do not mess around. They never have in the past, they're certainly not right now in the present and judging by this highly anticipated Future album, they're going to mess around any time ahead. 25 tracks from some of the biggest, best and baddest names in D&B (Dillina, Serum, Benny L, Paul T & Edward Oberon, Roni Size, DJ Marky, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Bladerunner, Saxxon, the list goes on) this one's been a long, long, long time coming... And it's been well worth the wait. From L-Sides massive remixes of Dillinja and Krust to Need For Mirrors super-revved "Lambo" to Benny L's incredible remix of "Days", this sums up why Bryan and his label are as influential and respected in the game as they are today. Don't mess around.
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PLV 120DD
27 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Void
Review: L-Side is the living embodiment of the seriously historical links between Bryan Gee's V Recordings and Brazil, especially the city of Sao Paolo. He's back on his long-time home for a three-track EP and The Void does what he does best: roll things out with musical sophistication and technical toughness. The title track is dripping in acid moodiness and the ambience of aggressiveness carpets the bouncy, emphatic synth line with an elegance of movement perfectly befitting its solid percussive undergirding. 'Resist' featuring Need For Mirrors is an ideal blend of their respective stylistic pallettes and with the menacing veneer of L-Side and the left-field subtelty of Moses coming in strong, it proves to be a potent mix. What an EP from the V team.
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PLV 123DD
28 Feb 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Look At U
Look At U - (4:11) 174 BPM
Played by: Slipz
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BBH 044DDS 3
03 Feb 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Foundation Part 1
Various
Review: V Recordings do some of the best compilations in the business and their brand new Foundation series is a natural recognition of that fact. They're not being hyperbolic with the usage of the term 'Foundation' either, because this is truly an overview of some of the scene's most foundational producers. Old-school Dillinja, Krust, Roni Size and DJ Die, amongst others, make up the roster of acts that formed an integral part of the genre back in the day. The new crew is also represented, however, in the form of L-Side, Think Tonk, Nasza Linez and loads more, all of whom bring some of that V-style heat. Wicked album - one for the heads.
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PLV 100DD1
26 Jul 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Chronicles: Presented By Jumpin Jack Frost (unmixed tracks)
Review: Chronic is a sub-label of V Recordings that's specifically for rolling, rapid and rough tracks, the ones that are too naughty for the main label yet too good to throw out. Jumping Jack Frost as curated this latest compilation for Chronic and it's simply too good, with a wicked mix of vibes. From the snarling funk of Philth's 'Sanctuary', the wobbling energy of 'My Flava' by Command Strange or the rough jungle on Bailey's 'Computer Life', this LP injects the old-school vibe into new-school clarity. Arguably the stand-out though is DLR's 'Dafunk, a combination of stuttering drums and upbeat samples wrapped up in typical DLR-esque fashion.
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BBH 040DD
30 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Retrospective Drum'n'bass: 10 Years
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ASTRDIG 045
25 Aug 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Drum&BassArena 2018 (unmixed tracks)
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DNBA 026DD
13 Apr 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Carnal Mind
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PLV 092DD
06 Apr 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
No Sound
L-Side feat DRS
No Sound - (6:30) 175 BPM
Played by: DJ Hybrid
Review: Ahead of his highly-anticipated album Carnal Mind next month, Sao Paulo vibe conjurer L-Side teams up with DRS for a hurricane soul romp with the one and only DRS. A deep driving piece with psychedelic synths whipping up and around Delroy's delicious dulcets underpinned by gurgling, warping bass, this is an open and shut case for chopping and indeed severing. Bring on the album!
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PLV 091DD
09 Mar 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Book One
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ASTRDIG 043
09 Feb 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
High Times
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PLV 088DD
02 Feb 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Soulbasss 3 Years
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SLBSS 034
02 Dec 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Holding On/Bricks
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PLV 084DD
10 Nov 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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