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Dread Recordings
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Review: Dread bossman and jungle pioneer Ray Keith takes us on a serious trip with this emphatic sign-out to the decade... And a hint at the damage he's about to cause with his album in 2020. "You're My Angel" takes the lead. A deeper, personal piece with pop finesse and authentic emotion, Ray reveals some impressive song writing and singing skills on this complete crossover curveball. For balance, "All That Jazz" and "Stem Cell" go in hard; the former hits similar cosmic frequencies as the likes of Mark System and Need For Mirrors with its juicy Detroit inspired synths, the latter is just a good old-fashioned techno-inspired grizzle. Heads down Dread business... Just how we like it.
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DREADUK 41EP
20 Dec 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
20 Dec 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Taking us back 30 years to one of the most fruitful times in electronic music and UK culture, Dread don Ray Keith returns to a collection originally released on Kniteforce on vinyl a few years back. Available for the first time digitally, it's loaded with specials and rarities. Highlights include the jazzy rumbles on 'Midnite 99' the powerful Pink Floyd sampling 'Sing Time VIP' and that evergreen VIP of Keith's cult anthem 'The Chopper'. All this and plenty more, it doesn't get more timeless than this!
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DREADUK59LP
20 Oct 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
20 Oct 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Rich Raw, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Euphonique, S Man, Dawn Raid, Bladerunner, Satin, Run Tingz Recordings
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DREADUK 026
02 Sep 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
02 Sep 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, 6Blocc, Euphonique, Harley D, DJ Hybrid, Tigs, Bad Ethos, Juno Download
Review: Ladies and gentlemen can we have your attention please? We are now ready for take-off so please fasten your seatbelts! At long last, the Dark Soldier unleashes two of the most in-demand remixes of one of his most seminal tracks 'Chopper'. Famed for its massive Shy FX remix back in the day, once again the tradition is maintained as Bou and Traumatize bring the seminal vibe into the 2020s. Both now pretty legendary on dub, Bou brings the bubbles and Zinc-like swing while Traumatize brings the twisted chunky swagger. Essential.
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DREADUK 44
19 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Feb 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Dread at the controls! The bearded baron returns with his umpteenth studio album and it's another wild trip into the timeless jungle rabbit hole. From the opening shimmers and ripples and strangely timed vocal sample of 'Cybertron' to the final rushes of the euphoric closer 'Sunrise', it's one of his most consistent, soulful and musical bodies in years. Other highlights include the jazzy introspection of 'Helm's Deep' and the raw funk and classic samples of 'Rudeboy 22'. Fly high.
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DREADUK 56
19 May 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 May 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: From the outset, this release screams ragga sonics. From the artwork to the basslines, Section's Step Off EP is a work full of rusty jungle vibes and roughed-up edges, each bar of each tune coming together to make this un-sophisticated yet banging EP. The title tune features Junior Red and sets the tone for the whole release: reggae sounds and diving low-frequency shakes. There's a definite element of minimalist force throughout, though, 'Mad As Hell' exemplifying Section's ability to take things down a dark and dirty turn. Special mention to 'Black Friday' for bringing up the rear with some pristine jungle work, combining both heaviness and lightness to great effect.
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DREADUK 39EP
30 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
30 Nov 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Digital on Dread... If you're after straight up jungle that's made from the heart and doesn't care for any trends, then you can't ask for any more than this. "Steady Eddie" is all about the rifle snare edits and distorted bass, "Moody Runt" has almost a touch of the Metalheadz with its dark riff and bull-charge amens while "Luv Dub" reminds us of Digital's rootsy foundation. Last but not least we have "Unexplored World" which sucker punches us into amen submission with true jungle timelessness. Few artists are on the same level as this man.
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DREADUK 033
07 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 Oct 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Ray Keith's Dread Recordings has paid host to a litany of memorable tracks and infamous artists over the years, and this week's remix single is no different. Featuring T>I and Benny L on remix duties for two tracks by Ray Keith and Dark Soldier, it's a release whose finger is firmly tacked onto the pulse of the scene. T>I's minimal VIP of 'Renegade' slams from start to finish, with delicately placed piano riffs moving apart for its smash and grab portrayal of T>I's signature style. Benny goes junglist on the flip side, and 'Dark Soldier' is as moody as it is aggressive. Top form here.
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DREADUK 43
01 May 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 May 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Fresh from writing an epic book about his turbulent life and the foundations of jungle drum & bass, the Dread captain Ray Keith now looks back over a remarkable 28 years of his imprint. One of the few labels that has stood the test of time and consistently releases music every single year come rain or shine, he's kicking off the celebrations with this iconic release from 1996 - 'Chopper'. Two versions, both legendary - Shy FX's remix was the blueprint for a new flavour of jump-up at the time while Ray's own Dirty Chopper rub goes back to that breakbeat jungle sounds that made Dread what it was in the first place. Historical business.
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DREADUK 50
11 Feb 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Feb 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: S Man
Review: Following the first collection of digital dubplates and VIPs from veteran producer Ray Keith's seemingly bottomless archives, Dread Recordings returns with another bumper selection of tracks from the vault. His vintage junglist style sounds as fresh as it always has, with highlights including the early liquid offerings of "Rare Groove", the syncopated sub action of "Too Strong", the savage jungle bass and subtle Detroit-style pads of "Unorthadox", and the rave-inspired madness that is closing track "Wobbler". Quite simply, they don't make 'em like this any more.
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DREADUK 024
25 Feb 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Feb 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Evergreen Ray Keith continues to pump out the hits in his fearless, floor-friendly junglist style. This fresh, digital-only album features a range of his own dubplates - previously unreleased cuts that he's been spinning on and off for Lord knows how long. There are few surprises - by now, we should all know what his vntage, Amen-sporting old skool style sounds like - but plenty of confirmed bangers, from the breakbeat hardcore rinse-out of "Chopper" and pleasing vocal cut "Midnight", to the intense rhythms of bombastic closer "Visual Attack".
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DREADUK 023
17 Dec 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Dec 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: The second part of Margaman's broadsword, full-spectrum EP doublet on Ray Keith's still-vital Dread, here we're treated to the darker side of his true inner spirit as we batter our way through the shadows; the murky grimey halftime rolls of "Clip Off Your Wings", the Digital-style wall of sound "I Got A Question For Ya", the dancehall jungle groaner "Pis Pon Dem", the soaring roller "Finesse", the classic rave synths and Full Cycle-flavoured drum slap and tickle and the ludicrously low and rumbling "So Heavy"... Each track reminding us why he's become a go-to producer for some of the most important foundation DJs of the genre. Timeless heaviness.
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DREADUK 037B
29 Sep 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Sep 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Since emerging on L Double's Flex a few years back, Margaman has blessed us with a whole string of timeless cuts through the likes of Kenny Ken's Mix & Blen, Dawn Raid's Hocus Pocus and Ash-A-Tack's Director's Cut. Now he makes his debut on Ray Keith's seminal Dread imprint with two incendiary EPs. It kicks off here with the massive 2am blow-out "Searching", a track that grabs you instantly with its over-layered vocals and energetic thrust. Other highlights include the stripped back tribality and jazzy echoes of "Tribe Of Benjamin", the slurry bass and Headzy mentasms of "Satisfy" the space-race metallic tech-step pace of "Nasty Bloodclart" and the neck-breaking jungle grunts of "You Still Here". Dig deep as there's a whole other EP as part of this release too. Margman isn't messing around!
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DREADUK 037A
29 Sep 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Sep 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: As one of jungle's originals, there was a time when Ray Keith was one of the heaviest hitters in the drum and bass scene. These days, his star has waned a little and is known more as Joy Orbison's uncle, but he still retains the ability to rock a dancefloor. For those of a certain vintage, I Am Renegade - his first new album in three years - should be a bit of a treat. Devoid of contemporary thrills - bar a trip into deeper territory in the shape of "Stardust" - it recycles the amen-heavy brand of hard-hitting jungle and hardcore with which Keith made his name during the 1990s. As such, it's a thrilling blast from the past.
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DREADUK 020
03 Sep 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
03 Sep 12
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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DREAD 041DG
31 Aug 09
Drum & Bass / Jungle
31 Aug 09
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Previously spotted on Ray's "Deeper Love" EP, rising songsmith Deploy stamps down on Dread for the label's first release of 2018... And he's doing it some serious vocal gusto. A Dread head-turner, this blasts a lot of expectations of the label as it shows a completely different direction with authentic, heartfelt almost Ian Brown-like vocals over some crisp, precision produced beats. From the orchestral stabs and vocal cuts of "Liquid Shadows" to the hurricane jazz of "Painting Lies" via
the title track (with Mr Keith himself) this is really interesting and forward-thinking reminder of how vocals should be tailored for longevity, not the hit parade.
the title track (with Mr Keith himself) this is really interesting and forward-thinking reminder of how vocals should be tailored for longevity, not the hit parade.
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DREADUK 038EP
16 Mar 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 Mar 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Dread Recordings unleash their fifth mixtape of dancefloor stormers, and with 17 massive tracks to choose from, they're not mucking about. Spanning the entire genre of drum and bass from its old school beginnings to modern minimal and everything in between, there's something for every picky sub-genre bass aficionado. This tracklist of rising stars like Excalibur, Mara Man and Deploy sit alongside the likes of Savage Rehab and Renegade Live to pull off the biggest D&B event of the year. Hold tight, this is gonna get messy.
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DREADUK 029
28 Jul 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Jul 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Ray Keith is back on the road with his archive series, in which he digs up old classics and shows us some of the sounds of his past. We can assume that Ray Keith's archives are absolutely enormous, given the sheer amount of time that he's spent producing, curating and releasing music, and the strength of this LP demonstrates that best of all. The eponymously titled 'Dread Sound' shows off what Keith is about - roughshod, rolling reece basses and fractious junglist beats, a basement-worthy sound palette that feels both nostalgic and right up to date. 'Filthy Jazz' is another highlight, as stomping drums come into conflict with funky stabs and melodic notes, a juxtaposition of sounds that works to great effect. Big.
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DREADUK 48
26 Mar 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Mar 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: They don't get much more legendary than Ray Keith's Dread Recordings, an imprint which has been in the game for years and, unsurprisingly, Keith is packing a shedload of lost dubs and dusty tapes. This is the fifth edition of the release of such tapes, and it's a trip down both memory lane and a road characterised by shuddering breaks and rough but roaringly good basslines. 'Phantom Dread' is especially good, as a ridiculously sharp snare rolls out with eerie precision, before a choppy structure pans through a litany of tumbling breaks and spooky atmospherics. Typically Keith, extremely wicked.
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DREADUK 47
11 Dec 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
11 Dec 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: The Dark Soldier continues to bite down on 2020 with force. With his album 'Prophecy' setting to the tone of this strange year, he continues to steadily unleash previously unreleased digital versions of his many, many bangers. All shades of the Dread controller are present and correct as we're whisked from blazing rave ('The One Armed Swordsman') to cosmic rollers ('You're Special') by way of nasty, dubby juggernauts ('Don Gorgon') and emotional space crusades ('Burning Me Up') Each cut fresh from the archives and never before available beyond those lucky to cut a plate at Music House back in the day, this is the sound of one of drum & bass jungle's most influential pioneers.
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DREADUK 46
23 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
23 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
