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Co-Lab Recordings
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Played by: Zen Dub
Review: Vigorous by name, vigorous by nature: no stone is left unturned during the course of this ruthlessly detailed Co-Lab debut. From the glitchy, Dispatch-style wriggles and twists of "Different Perspectives" and "Trench" to the classic stripped back mid 90s feel of "Phases" by way of neuro-edged star-gazing on "Breast" and "Grumble", Vigorous has explored a much darker sound to some of his previous outings. Signing out with the unfettered mischief of "Hustle & Bustle", it's a fitting gesture from an overwhelmingly rude EP. Important.
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COLAB 034D
30 Nov 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
30 Nov 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Two heavily swung slap-jams from T>I and Upgrade on Heist?s Co-Lab: ?Lobster Pot? is gritty swinger that nods deftly at jump up without delving too deep into the garish shock and awe side of the sub-genre. ?Twister? takes the fusion to a new level as an Urban Takeover style bassline wraps itself around the sharp two-steps and rusty amens snigger and smirk from the back of the class with witty junglist sharpness. Partnerships like this are what Co-Lab was invented for.
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COLAB 032D
12 Oct 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Oct 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Euphonique, S Man, Vytol DnB, Jinx, K Jah, Dub General (Natty Dub), Dj Dazee, XYPHON
Review: If anyone knows how to slap down a classic bass groove, it's T>I. The man behind some of the south coast's naughtiest raves throughout the last 20 years, there's very little he doesn't know about dark rolling dynamics. Proof can be found on each of these six tracks with highlights including the lean stark funk of "Fractions", the Ram Trilogy-style tones of "Velvet", the awesome cymbal smashing and splashing on "Funk You!" and the eerie textures of "Low Ace". Straight to the tops.
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COLAB 035D
14 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: IKON-B
Review: It's been a while since Flaco last blessed our playlists with freshness. Making up for lost time, he's back with six breezy originals on Heist's Co-Lab. "Difference" is an instant recall to his Innerground material thanks to the jazzy vocals and swooning chords, "Rain" is a darker midnight rave jam, "El Yunque" is a little more subversive, lean and wobbly (think Jam Thieves or Unreal), "Wind Up Toy" is a Jaydan style gutter grinder while "El Ratone" is a much breezier roller that nods gently towards more soulful pastures. Finally "Want You" brings us back down to reality with dreamy vocals and synths so cosmic you'll start considering buying shares in dream catchers.
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COLAB 033D
26 Oct 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Oct 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Zen Dub
Review: An immensely enjoyable compilation to stick those hungry chops around, Co-Lab's success has been off the charts over the past decade and this saucy little collection goes some way into explaining why. Kicking off with something smooth and intense from Heist, don't be fooled, this isn't an LP where one sound rules all. Expect fresh liquid rollers, harder, techier beasts, old school, jazz, soul and funk, all cable tied into this one neat package just for you. Isn't that thoughtful?
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COLABD 006
22 Jun 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Jun 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Ulterior Motive
Review: Backed by some of the biggest names in the game, this EP comes hot on the heels of Oz's appearance on Co-Lab's "Deep in The Lab" compilation. not a lot's shared about this/these artist/s but what we can say is that the likes of heist, Noisia, Hazard and Friction have been all over it and with good reason. The whole EP is darker and more disorientating than a caved-in mineshaft and as heavy and about as subtle as a truck full of anvils, this guy is the master of deftly-prepared noise. Brace yourselves for the impact.
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COLAB 031D
17 Aug 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Aug 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Long-time wobble specialists, Serum & Heist, team up for a slice of upfront D&B destruction on this latest Co Lab release. With some nicely filtered choppy samples and heavy hitting drums, Heist's remix of "Souped Up" is armour enough for the dancefloor, however it's the flip, "Rum Goblin", which provides the aural stimulation here. The David Axelrod-esque samples give the tune an organic feel that synths just can't convey. Don't be fooled by the lush, spine-tingling intro though - the bass and drums are still truly damaging.
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COLAB 023DG
13 Jun 11
Drum & Bass / Jungle
13 Jun 11
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Shimah is one of the most consistent purveyors of rolling damage around, and this time around he's landing on Co-Lab Recordings. He's back with the Transhumanism EP, another drum-focused, gritty piece of music that relies on the barebone essentials to do the talking. There are diamonds among the rough and 'Flux Ropes' exemplifies his sonic approach perfectly; its whispering waves of synthy leads build and rise, breaking on the drop into a skipping, bouncy arrangement that's as infectious as it is creative. There's low frequency mayhem on 'Transhumanism', and 'Fallen' ties up the EP perfectly, with clattering drums and pummelling walls of low frequency energy. Unstoppable.
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COLAB 060D
26 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Now here's a rollcall you can set your watch by... Jeopardize, Disrupta, Atlantic Connection, Dunk and Oz all on one release dicing and splicing, chopping and popping with some of Warhead and Teej's releases on Co-Lab. The results spea for themselves and range from big 3am drone horns (Jeopardize) to theatrical breakbeat rattlers (Atlantic Connection) to classic mid 90s sounding vibes (Oz) Bangers o'clock!
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COLAB 068D
01 Apr 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Apr 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Kicking this comp off with Heist's terminally insane sample-fest "Paper Business", it's pretty obvious from the start that nothing is going to be what it seems. Don't get settled into that bassline then, because the jingle bells and hip hop (yes, both of those things at the same time) of "Pull The Plug" pulls up with all the cheeky charms of a loveable delinquent. Saxxon's smooth grooves mix perfectly with Jinx and Gigante before disappearing into a haze of souped-up bass, and finally Dub Motion get in on the insane action with swing sampling and shoulder-shrugging beats. These mad professors need to get loopy in the lab more often.
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COLABDIG 004
04 Nov 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
04 Nov 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Lowriderz
Review: What we have here are six slices of crisp, clear-cut drum and bass fit for the finest dungeons and dancefloors in Europe. Essex-based Heist kicks things off with the widescreen magic and soaring beauty of "Save It For A Rainy Day", a tune that leads into a false sense of security as Lowriderz & Ceph unpick the good vibes and transform the skies to black with "Secret Place". "Comedown" is Oz's mashup of Laza Morgan's "One By One", a thing of melancholy beauty, adding depth and sadness to a straight-up dancehall pop tune. Silent Type shares "Predicable", with intricate breaks that are anything but, JS9 plays with euphoric, minimal and ambient sounds in "Make Your Move" and finally "Missing Pieces by Vigorous plays back into the dance with a big beat and sexy jazz melodies. A stunning output from a truly exciting line-up.
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COLABD 005
26 May 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 May 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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COLAB 020DG
05 Apr 10
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Apr 10
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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COLABDG 010
06 Aug 07
Drum & Bass / Jungle
06 Aug 07
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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COLABDG 011
26 Nov 07
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Nov 07
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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COLAB 016DG
12 Jan 09
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Jan 09
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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COLAB0 17DG
13 Apr 09
Drum & Bass / Jungle
13 Apr 09
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Flaco is one of the most versatile and experienced producers in the game, and he's working alongside a label with this EP that shares an equally illustrious pedigree. This EP is what it says it is - Classy - as Flaco rolls out with abandon across several different cloths and textures, a diversity that really makes all five tracks shine. 'Breezy' is the gulliest of the lot, a growling, flowing number which moves and sways with relentless melodic progression, each bass sound gently yet destructively moving through one another. Teej steps up with a minima, finger-click remix of 'Furnace', and 'Jungle' scratches an itch for all of you who like things rough and breaksy.
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COLAB 062D
21 May 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
21 May 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Mauoq, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Harley D, Agent K, Amplify, Metal Work, Juno Download
Review: Warhead is back on the warpath! Not content with tearing Co-Lab up with his and Teej's 'Activate' EP earlier this year, he's back with another four-piece suite of slap-downs and blast-ups. 'Gobsmacker' says it all. A slithering percussive wriggler, all steppy and stripped back and laced with a tense dark funk, it's the type of tackle you'd expect from the Eneis or DLRs of the world. Elsewhere 'Real Bad' is a Harley Davidson of a tune that revs up behind you menacingly with its lamp on full beam, 'Battering Ram' is a roundhouse kick of chaos, all scratchy and grizzled and 'I Want More' is another minimal mission where the percussion does all the chatting... Before that killer sample kicks in. Wow. We want more, too.
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COLAB 059D
27 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
27 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Bang! Two weeks after his "90s Dreamer" on Born On Road, Manchester murker Kumo gets busy on Heist's Co-Lab imprint with "Blood Pressure". More dark, dank stinkage; each cut hits the soul hard. The title track takes the lead with its switchy drums, laser bubbles and grumbling, knuckle-dragging bassline, "Millionaire" is a classic old school hummer (think old school Dread business) with a sub that could eat you alive, "Stay For Me" is pure heads-down rolling bizzle while "Talk Fi Dem" closes on a big old ravey blast. Full pads, full euphoria and a nasty little slinky drop. Feel the pressure!
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COLAB 053D
20 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
20 Mar 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Rushing D&B goodness from producer Harvest, who steps up to Co Lab's roster with these two very hyped and very cool tunes led by "Blessed" - a jump-up banger with some minimal bass rumble that gets nicely countered by a furious set of buzzing hats and snares. With a glistening breakdown built in as well as some dubby fills, it's a delight for DJs and ravers alike, while the more low-end heavy "End Is Nigh" makes for a more mean and menacing flipside.
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COLAB 024DG
22 Aug 11
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Aug 11
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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COLAB 025DG
02 Jul 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
02 Jul 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Ulterior Motive
Review: This intense collective of artists and record labels representing all angles of drum & bass is celebrating a massive decade at the forefront of the genre. Ten years is a long time when it comes to music, but over the label's lifespan it has released music from some of the greatest and most criminally overlooked producers around. From dark, underground anthems to hyped-up, high-powers roof-raisers, this exceptional LP contains some of the finest tunes ever to be committed to release by Co-lab. Fromt he likes of Heist, Serum and Majistrate to the mighty precision and restraint of Russia's own Ceph, this is a landmark release you need for your collection. Just don't let it gather dust - air it regularly, as loud as your neighbours can bear.
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COLABLP 001
08 Dec 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Dec 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Forgoing drum and bass momentarily to give an electro-trance-fuelled introduction that could rattle Alan Braxe's cage, the rest of this Voltage LP gets straight down to sample-riddled business. Hard, fast and showing now mercy, there's a lot of power in this list of punchy set builders. Samples come from places you wouldn't expect either: "Step On Necks" sounds badass enough to have sections lifted from an original mafia movie when in fact it has dialogue from Robin Hood (not the Men In Tights version). Voltage might be grounded in jump-up drum and bass, but there are definite flashes of Break, Calibre and Optive & BTK too, creating a much bigger, much more interesting picture. Expect good things.
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COLAB 030D
16 Feb 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 Feb 15
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: More "Abstract" theory as the shadowy Oz returns to Heist's Co-Lab to continue what he started in spring 2017. Multi-shades, multi-styles, this is real melting pot business you're just as likely to hear in Break set as you are a Turno set. Six tracks in total; soul heads should jump and flex to the dulcet vibes of "Replacement", "Four Seasons" and "Stay", those who love a flabbier bassline will enjoy getting jiggy to "Icy" and "Assassin" while those who love the Bristol-style jazzy and grainy sound will go all gooey in the heart for "Not There". Real D&B for real DJs; it's time to stop Co-Lab and listen.
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COLAB 040D
26 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Snake killing: a highly dangerous occupation practiced only by the likes of Chuck Norris, Bear Grylls, Andre The Giant (ask your dad) and stone cold vibe-firing junglists like DJ Limited... A man who's not missed a trick lately. Following releases on Serial Killaz and Biological Beats he returns to Heist's Co-Lab with a six-pack that contains some of his best tracks to date... "Kill The Snake", an absolute blinder of a riff track that mixes with everything and sticks in your head like pure gorilla glue. Other crucial cuts include the flabby wobbles of "Famous On Earth", the stripped back theatrics of, switches and guitar glitches of "Right On Time" and the classic off-beat shake down of "The Purpose". Tl,dr: Absolute murderation (of snakes and soundboys)
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COLAB 039D
14 Aug 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
14 Aug 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Co-Lab Recordings is Heist's label and is accordingly renown for putting out hard-hitting beats faster than you can say 'f**k off', a testament to the production and curation skills of the man himself. This time the focus is on Oz and the wider Co-Lab crew, as Oz gets his Abstract EP remixed and updated with some fresh new twists. The Teej remix of 'Assassin' is definitely up there as one of the best on the EP, a deeply growling track that is packed with attitude and foreboding notes of synth and sample-based power. Heist himself steps up for the remix on 'I.C.Y', flipping this one into a wobbly number with a wide, slapping snare drum and plenty of angst. Bangers galore here.
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COLAB 050D
01 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Austrian D&B heads know the score. Quite literally when it comes to Vienna jump up merchant Skore. Returning to Heist's Co-Lab laboratory for his first full label EP, we get straight to business as he lays down basslines so filth they could make an adult entertainer blush. Highlights can be found in every track but you'd be mad not to immerse yourself in the mechanical chaos of "Machine Routine", you'd be a fool not to play air machine gun to the AK47 funk of "Word Of Warning" and you're a braver man than us if you don't feel total awe and fear from the sheet metal bass on "Clear Em Out". Power time.
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COLAB 036D
07 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 Nov 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
