Staking its claim as an essential, thriving hub for both new and established talent, 2TUF4U has fully cemented its acclaimed standing since its inception in 2002. Created by chart-topping scene pioneer Karl ‘Tuff Enuff’ Brown, the celebrated UK imprint has always stayed true to its roots as a launching pad for the very best in eclectic underground UKG, 2-step, R&B, funky house and syncopated, broken beat gems. With the award-nominated Brown stepping away from DJing to pursue his spiritual path as a Minister, 2TUF4U continues to move with the times, supplying a fresh, modern take on the aforementioned genres whilst also dropping seminal, nostalgia-etched trips into the past from a phenomenal roster and back catalogue that includes the likes of El-Tuff (El-B & Brown), MJ Cole, Kele Le Roc, Madd Tuff Project, DJ Q, Gary Esson, CJ Reign, Krissi B, Soulecta and many more. Regular support has flown in from heavyweights DJ EZ and Todd Edwards, and a regular highlight - Groove Skool, a compilation made up of releases from budding producers enrolled at Brown’s production school - provides a new source of inspiration for artists all around the globe.
Review: The 2TUF4U rampage continues to grow and expand across the realms of UK garage, with their latest offering come to us from Helen White, who delivers two tasty mixes of 'Say If You Want'. The first version we hear is the Statix 'Vocalized' mix, into which we hear an unusual, high-ended mix met with vibrant shuffle shakes and choppy vocal structures, encompassing that original UKG feeling. On the flip side we are also gifted the Statix 'Cut-N-Play Dub', which mashes together organic drum skips and lively chord melodies to unleash something truly spectacular.
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