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Mako
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Review: As always with Breakbeat Paradise, they have brought some serious heat to his one as we enter the 5th edition of the Stank Soul Edits series, featuring Mako & Mr Bristow. We begin with the rock & roll waves of 'Funky Diggin', which through a combination of lofi-vocal arrangements and groovy percussive inputs, delivers a flavoursome breakbeat design. Next to this, we are introduced to the horn-like harmonies and thunderous bassline bounces of 'Dynamic B-Boy' which when topped with it's nostalgic vocal line, gives us a fantastic festival closer, crescendoing left, right and centre with some colourful melodic twists. Both tracks represent a fabulous middle point between old school sampling and new school arrangement, delivering the goods in style.
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BBP 170
20 Aug 21
Funk
20 Aug 21
Funk
Review: It's another Headz special! Bristol's finest Utopian, the man like Mako, delivers his debut solo album and it's every bit as deep, detailed and sense-slapping as you'd expect it to be. From the spacious drums and grizzly bass on the opener "Heartstone" to the rave-melting halftime switching "Flip It" via the bouncy harmonics of "Hoxton Home" and the depth plunge bassline and Subtitles-style rawness of the stripped back arrangement on "Offline", like all Metalheadz albums - and indeed Mako productions - this is a properly considered, thoughtful and detailed body of work. Essential.
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METACD 017
10 Apr 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
10 Apr 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: This is a special release. It's the last piece of music ever to be released via Soul:R, as the label is closing its doors after a long, rich history. It's fitting that Mako is the one responsible and he's done an amazing job at encapsulating the gritty, upbeat and vibrant sound that made the imprint special within a single EP. 'Come Down' is desperately steppy and full of texture; 'Message Music' features Marcus Intalex and that trademark Intalex tendency to drawn out an intro with perfect progression. All four tracks are special and all four pay homage to a truly iconic record label.
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SOULR 081
09 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
09 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Three years have passed since Horizon last rallied up the troops and embarked on a dead-night brain-burgling Dreamthief parade. As always it's an all-star cast with the likes of Amoss, Break, Naibu, Digital, Mikal, Mako, Need For Mirrors and many more cooking up some of their starkest, uncompromised and innovative cuts: the tight conga hypnosis of Breaks "Headway", the turbo piano rolls of Invaderz "Dukes Drift", the sublime cinematic jazz soul of Hydro & War's "Jam", the cascading, twinkling textures of Naibu's "Time Out", the neck-snap amen mechanica of Digital's "Spark Cut"... If this is the soundtrack to our innermost stories being syphoned from our heads at our most vulnerable sleeping states then sign us up and take the lot. Sweet dreams of thieved of this.
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HZNLP 010
18 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Electric Bongo DiscoEXCLUSIVE
Played by: The Allergies, Mr Bristow, Mako & Mr Bristow, Badboe, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion
Review: Famed for their Stank Soul Edits vinyl series, Mako & Mr Bristo return on Funk Blasters with the mightily titled, Electric Bongo Disco. The name captures the vibes on here pretty well - four vintage cuts loved for their breaks gently souped up for modern dance floors. Opener is "Sugar Hill Bongos", which lovingly updates a Sugarhill Gang classic. Elsewhere "Hype Fresh Mine" is poppy disco meets hip house, "Refried Beans" is a sweet vintage B-boy gem and "Electric Ruffneck" really goes there, sampling Edie Grant and somehow making it actually sound cool! Now that's talent.
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FB 024
25 Aug 16
Breakbeat
25 Aug 16
Breakbeat
Various
Review: Double decade business: Total Science celebrate their label's big two-oh with an on-point collection of ageless constructs from friends old and new. Naturally, everyone arrives to the party in their sharpest finery; Break's cheeky rave references on the juiced up "Unified", the ugly undertones and system-melting weight of Total Science, Digital & Spirit's incredible "Apply The Pressure", Calibre's cosmic ping-pong jam "The Trot", Nymfo's dreamy harmonic heaven "Game Of Love", The Invaderz swashbuckled drum session "Be Around"... Not one player has tailored a shabby garm, ensuring well-suited jams for decade to come.
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CIAQSLP 001
24 Jun 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
24 Jun 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Mr Utopia returns to his spiritual home with four more forward-thinking sermons: "The Gully VIP" sees him giving 2015's underground thumper a toxic halftime treatment, "String Section" is a stark stepper with nary an orchestra in sight, "By Firelight" rolls with a really spacious design and polished bass textures that are reminiscent of a young Photek while "The Need In Me" counterplays big jazz washes with drum edits that are twisted on a Paradox level of detail. Crisp.
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METHPLA 019
11 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Resense 042: Stank Soul Edits Vol 2EXCLUSIVE
Review: The second of two big break edit releases from Resense: World champion monkey boxer Mako and decorated turntablist Mr Bristow get real with two more funk obscurities. "Breaks All Tight" struts with a classic Motown feeling and a vocal power that's not dissimilar to Lee Fields. "Mama's Little Breakbeat" keeps it real with a swinging twist on Kris Peterson's "Mama's Little Baby". Both absolutely tickle the dance. Vinyl only, too.
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RESENSE 042
04 Jan 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
04 Jan 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Resense 041/Stank Soul Edits Vol 1EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Mr Bristow, Luis Machuca, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, Galletas Calientes Records, D-Funk, Vito lalinga
Review: The first of two big edit releases from Resense: Titanic Bristol funk from the infrequent partnership of Monkey Boxing's Mako and serial editor Mr Bristow: "King Soul-omon's Mine" takes a cover of heavily-sampled, well-known Lee Dorsey/Allen Toussaint gem and adds a subtle contemporary swing. Flip for a full band breakdown over a pristine break as "Sock It Silly" strips down the science of every funk tune ever. Vinyl-only; this one's a keeper.
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RESENSE 041
04 Jan 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
04 Jan 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Review: If you're the type of person who prefers old school vibes that roll out on a danger flex, you're going to like this EP. Goldie's choice set-closer leads the release (oh, so that's where you've heard it before), and it's not hard to see why: "The Narrator" has everything you'd ever want from a drum and bass classic. The only thing missing is the 25 year maturation - this one's straight out of the barrel, no messing. There's not a man on the planet that can mould a beat like Mako and this is going to transform him from cult hero to ruler of the free world. Just saying. Get your stake now and lead the way.
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META 024
07 Aug 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 Aug 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Mr Bristow, Mako & Mr Bristow, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, Rory Hoy, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion
Review: Drunk on heavy Craig Charles support, Bristol chain-funkers Mako & Bristow get mucky on Breakbeat Paradise with four more floor firecrackers. "Twist & Shout" fuses various versions of the classic rock n' roll song over a snippy breakbeat tempo, "Funky Jive" is a schooling in Bo Diddly business while "If Stax Ain't A Reason" takes us on a way trip to Memphis and finally "Funk Am Im No Good" flips Winehouse into the funkiest homosapien on the planet. Ridiculously funky.
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BBP- 109
31 Jul 15
Breakbeat
31 Jul 15
Breakbeat
Review: "Do You Feel The Same" rampages onto the scene with an intense blast of syncopation and darkness, before moving into a more impressionistic sound - and then back again with a militant onslaught. "All We Can Do" offers up less of a rampage and provides a relentless push instead, taking apocalyptic sound-bites and minimal tones that creates something only nightmares are made of. "Too Broke To Get It" is the release's lighter touch, still tinted with danger through hints of a howling basslines, however brighter musicality shines through in an old school fashion. It's a shapeshifter. Do not miss this release. You need it.
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WARM 034
09 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
09 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Rich Raw, Sektor, Ant TC1, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Campari_safari, Soula, Villem, Lurch, Sikka
Review: It seems the full CIA cast list has come out for this entirely massive release and holy moly is it a large one. Kicking things off with the legendary Total Science guys and the one and only S.P.Y headed up by Chroma on remix duties, "Whoonga" is a relentless roller, pushing on through dark bass and sparks of light from harsh pads and electric samples. In "Stoned", Calibre calms his intensity levels for a chill roller packed with lucid dreamy sounds and tight percussion. Riya joins old friends Total Science to lend her sultry vocals to a crisp, soulful stepper in "Walk The Same Lines" and Utopia henchman Mako
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CIAQS 004
02 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
02 Mar 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Utopia bossman Mako steps up with three outrageously on-point cuts for the Metalheadz label. Each one slapping a different cheek of the dancefloor, we're flung from tearingly ugly rollers like "The Gully" to unique broken beat/jungle hybridisms on "Ju Ken" which comes with added input from the man like Throwing Snow featured. The main draw, however, will be "Tell Me Something" which sees Mako team up with Detail. Lush sense-popping synths blast spine-chilling chords and deep bass gurgles in every direction as it runs amok on a meticulous drum arrangement that never sits still. The truth is out there for those that seek it.
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METHXX 06
23 Jun 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
23 Jun 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Fluctuating pockets of lion-growling bass tickle the edges of Mako, DLR, Villem & Ant TC1 mega-production "Hungry For Atmosphere". Its groove is the exact type of rhythm we all want from a classic Metalheadz record, which is circled by chiming bells, tremolo-infected Rhodes and an infectiously urban-sounding 'yeah vocal'. The other track however, presents a different story, with something more tear out. This time it's Mako, DLR amd Villem - minus Ant TC1 - that provide the ripping, snorting, and shaking "A Certain Flavour" - watch out for this.
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META 015
17 Feb 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Feb 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: We probably don't need to convince you of the quality of this LP, since Horizons have been calmly showing everyone how things should be done with their Dreamthief series since 2008. Pitching together to create one mindblowing collection of tunes, the likes of Gremlinz, Nitri & Release, Need For Mirrors, NickBee and Utopia Music's own Mako bring the vibes in strong. Need we go on? Not really. Should you buy this album? Almost definitely.
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HZNCD 012
28 Oct 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Oct 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Manchester's own Mako returns to Hot n Heavy recordings with a startlingly good collection of tunes. Featuring the eccentric vocal talents of Truthos Mufasa and Alaina Gabriel, there's more to his brand of bass-driven post-garage and house than meets the eye. Mako's original approach to production is what gives each track a unique spin, from the slippery chopped up vocals of "Take A Chance" to the old-style dubstep and hard techno of "Roll Out". It's an exciting and strangely endearing run through genres and sound experiments.
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HNHEP 039
23 Sep 13
Bass
23 Sep 13
Bass
Ghetto AssassinsEXCLUSIVE
Review: Here we have a shared EP showdown between 'seasoned ghetto-funk priest', Morlack, and the self-proclaimed 'deadly mash-up monks' Mako & The Hawk. Mash-ups are indeed the dish of the day, with the former delivering some cleverly tweaked 80s boogie "Big Flow" and slick vintage funk "Heaven's Posse". The latter act are on a different tip though, with Radio Clash given a hip-hop makeover in "Doug Clash" and a lazy rap meets reggae uptown in "Lighters On The Corner".
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FB 009
15 Nov 12
Breakbeat
15 Nov 12
Breakbeat
Review: Mako is the latest name to arrive on the Hot N Heavy imprint, bringing his own brand of intricate bass music. The sparse title track focuses in on weighty 2-step kicks, wrapping all manner of subtle melodic riffs and vocals around its complex percussion. "Hurt Me" is more explicitly UFK, rolling forward on a rhythmic flex of funky snares, reverb heavy vocals and filtered synths, while "Good FiRday" shows the producer to have a knack for crafting boogie infused hip-hop beats, combining neon saturated 8-bit melodies with weighty organic beatwork. A hefty remix package is also offered; Almostt turns Tropicality" into a moodier, snappier cut, "Shouts" swathes the track in rippling dub effects while, Huffaker Park transforms "Hurt Me" into a precise piece of swung 4/4 house.
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HNHEP 028
31 Oct 12
Bass
31 Oct 12
Bass
