Established in 1999, Dance Concept stands as a prominent force in the realm of British Drum 'n' Bass promotion and operates as an independent record label. With a legacy spanning over two decades, Dance Concept has been a driving force in the UK's music scene, organizing dynamic parties across the nation. In addition to their event promotions, the label has left an indelible mark by releasing music in various formats on their record label, contributing significantly to the vibrant landscape of Drum 'n' Bass.
Review: Exile and Benny V crash into each other for some rather funky cosmic car crimes. Four cuts in total, 'Planetary Drive By' sets the tense tone with its atmospheric pads and stalking depth charge bass while 'Funky' lives up to its name its catchy bass riff and vocal call-to-arms. Looking for something with more of a grunt? Look no further than the groaning, grizzly 'Enceladus' before the hype-fuelled 'Rock The Party' concludes business for the day with an almighty wallop.
Review: Dance Concept bossman Benny V returns to the controls with Born On Road / Jungle Cakes affiliate Gella with an absolute bundle of dancefloor dynamite sticks. All classic/foundation sounding in their own cheeky ways (but packing full contemporary punches) each one is great for just hurling into the crowd like grenades. 'Rebirth' is the calm-before-the-storm creeper, 'The Wonderful' is the mischievous Tyke-ish roughouser, 'Damn Hot' is reminiscent of the early 2000s Bristol sound but with modern day bounce while 'Outer Limits' slaps with some fantastic drums and heads down cosmic vibes. Wonderful by name... Wonderful by nature.
Review: Time for the vibes! Dance Concept's Benny V returns with new talent Subcriminal with a collection of upbeat, addictive cuts for your selections. Clearly influenced by Souped Up mate Serum, here we find Benny and Subcriminal chiselling their riff craft on both 'Kraken & Koke' and 'Neptune's Chest' as both cuts spring with euphoric tones and hypnotic hooks. 'Inexsis' takes things to a deeper level with some minor key harmonics and an emotionally charged bridge before the second drop while 'The Ending' brings home the synthpop bacon with more goosebumps than a gooseberry picker's gnarled claws. Epic.
Review: Dance Concept boss Benny V teams up again with DJ Uniques, he of Hustlin Beats and Venomous Musik fame, for another serving of killer drum and bass on "Who's Ready". This one is a proper jump-up throwdown featuring the one and only MC Fearless (six time best crowd hype MC winner) on the mic, while you have a proper roller - old school style - on the tough one "Renegade Style" and things get pretty wonky on the darkside stepper "Flash Your Lighter". Some proper breakbeat science to be enjoyed on this offering.
Review: While this current non-raving era will never go down as anyone's favourite, it's safe to say the music has most definitely been on absolute firing form as artists have gone back to basics and delivered raw goods, ready for whenever the dance reopens. Raw good like 'Next Era' from two old sparring partners Benny V and DJ Uniques. Four tracks, four vibes; 'Next Era' is the big bubbler of the bunch, 'Tribal' is strictly for the deep heads while 'I Lied' has a little touch of the mid 90s to it, thanks to its stripped back charm. Last but not least we have the dark funk energy of 'Fallen Error'. Era me now!
Review: This single from Benny V and K-Warren is a potent demonstration of drum & bass finesse across two tracks, both of which are rolling and both of which combine solid foundations in the percussion with wobbling movement in the low frequencies. 'Touch It' is the lighter of the pair, with a fluttering main piano lead that floats above the arrangement with serious grace, whilst 'Supernova' is bigger, broader and more rambunctious in its attempt to mess you up. Awesome.
Review: With a fun attitude and the history of UK reggae and soundsystem culture behind them, Souped Up's Benny V and DJ Uniques have teamed up with Raggo Zulu Rebel to create this single, which includes a remix from Aphrodite on the flip. The A-side is upbeat and funky but it doesn't let that prevent it from doing some dancefloor damage, with a pumping bassline that fits well with Rebel's vocals over the top. Aphrodite sadly doesn't make many tunes now so every new one is a cause to celebrate, and the rippling nature of this banger makesthat especially so. Awesome.
Review: Push it higher! Scene OG Benny V tags up with k Warren for this heavyweight, party-pulverising EP. The heat so tangible you can genuinely feel it, "Feel The Fire" hits with a slew of lively stabs, a scorching vocal, a gully switch midway and a perfect refix by King-of-the-moment Bladerunner. Elsewhere "How Ya Feelin'" busses up with an infectious, not to mention venomous bass riff while Erbman & Verdikt get all slinky and wobbly on the remix. Pure fire.
Review: Way back in 1999 Dance Concept starting promoting parties across the UK and it wasn't long before the brand became an imprint and began releasing tracks from some the scenes biggest names. Benny V & Warren K's 'No Evil' is the perfect track to showcase the labels ethos of no nonsense up front dnb, fast paced, high energy neuro twists, mutating itself through some classic sounds and a tongue in cheek vox. 'Alien Embryo', while sticking in the neuro box, has a harder edge and a 'Dead Limit' feel, as if you're revving up an uncontrollable super bike, the track builds crazy amounts of momentum and just doesn't give up.
Review: Reopened? Let's go back to 2005 when Benny V and Dfrnt Lvls first released "Oldskool Box", a track some of the old school heads may remember lighting up dancefloors across the UK. The boys have decided that ten years on it was high time to re-visit their favourite co-produced track with a more melodic slant, and so "Oldschool Box Reopened" was born. On the flip, Blame takes on the role of remixing this classic tune, adding a more upfront, synth heavy melody line, adding more power right in the front of the track. This thing's gonna knock you off your feet.
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