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Review: Next up from the ever-present Hot Cakes imprint, a vibrant remix creation that does a fantastic job of shining light onto a somewhat forgotten classic within the breaks and bass space. Enter: Mary Droppinz, a talent that knows no bounds who continues to impress the world with vibrant UKG & bass-driven creations, putting a steady pair of hands to Deekline & Freq Nasty's classic 'Every Posse & Crew' original, giving us a squelch-driven overhaul, jam-packed with naught but rave-ready goodness. Alongside this, the original track has also received a full digital remaster, making those double drops all the tastier.
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HC 107
26 Apr 24
Breakbeat
26 Apr 24
Breakbeat
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HCD 011
29 Dec 23
Breakbeat
29 Dec 23
Breakbeat
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HC 102
10 Nov 23
Breakbeat
10 Nov 23
Breakbeat
Review: The Hot Cakes Banner has been flying high above a number of solid releases across 2023, with this latest, high energy excursion being one and the same as Firestar Soundsystem delivering four rib cage-rattling rollers. We open up with 'Gun slinger', a choppy groove, that slides through a rave-inducing collection breaks and catchy vocal displays, before the reesey switchups and bulbous drum shuffles of 'Hear The Drummer' join the party. Next, the calming, synth-driven sweeps of 'Another Girl' give us a more UKG-centric feel, with Mister Subwoofer's remix then giving us a very tasty alternative version, focussing on moody LFO grinds and utilising that lead melody to the fullest. Awesome work!
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HC 099
29 Sep 23
Breakbeat
29 Sep 23
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Next up, we jump into a dancefloor-inspired collection from the Hot Cakes crew, who have continued to unleash some seriously high powered releases over the last few months, with Ance. being the latest to provide the goods. We open up with the breaks-inspired chops and warbling LFO taps of 'Tonight', with the choppy, euphoric vocal sweeps of 'Desire' and otherworldly pad shimmers of 'Release Me' then providing additional splashes of colour. Finally, we then explore the slower-paced rhythms of 'Couldn't Stay', a gradual coolant for the rest of the EP which tidies everything up with its smooth sublow action and trickling synthetic pops above. Nice!
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HCD 010
25 Aug 23
Breakbeat
25 Aug 23
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: As is to be expected with the ever-ready Hot Cakes collective, we here see them introduce yet another party starting collection, as Borai throws on his raving boots for another fiery four track display. Opening up with the high energy synth stabs and steadily warbling backdrops of 'Go Go GO!', we see the EP set pace quickly, being followed up by the more breaks-inspired industrial slams of 'Oh No' for an immediate sense of contrast. From here, 'Call Me Up' then arrives to soften the mood slightly, tying together swirling synth pads and euphoric vocal stabs, with the high energy drum skips and string-like synth sweeps of 'Reach Out' giving us that final dash of energy to see things out in style.
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HC 098
18 Aug 23
Breakbeat
18 Aug 23
Breakbeat
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HCD 003
22 Oct 21
Breakbeat
22 Oct 21
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Hot Cakes are known for fusing the more abstract areas of bass and breaks, a theme which they stick to with this latest scorcher from Deekline, Lucent and Navigator. The A-side 'Whine Up' is a perfect fusion of junglist-style breaks and gnarly bass influences, with Navigator's instantly noticeable vocal presence adding some singalong flavour to Deekline & Lucent's system-busting instrumental below. From here, 'The Place Is On Fire' takes us down a much more stripped back avenue, with punchy drum processing, catchy vocal slicing and a lethal bassline all playing their part! Wicked stuff.
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HC 085
21 May 21
Breakbeat
21 May 21
Breakbeat
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HC 091
30 Apr 21
Breakbeat
30 Apr 21
Breakbeat
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HC 090
19 Apr 21
Breakbeat
19 Apr 21
Breakbeat
Various
DJ Groove, Saint Rider & MC Spyda - "Bring The Vibe" (Freestylers & Lady Waks remix) - (4:17) 140 BPM
Deekline, Trigga, David Boomah, Specimen A & Navigator - "Duppy Destroyers" (original mix) - (5:26) 130 BPM
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HC084B
29 Jan 21
Breakbeat
29 Jan 21
Breakbeat
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HC 088
27 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
27 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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HC 087
19 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: As two of the most popular and versatile producers currently working in and around the realms of UK bass music, it's an absolute pleasure to see two powerhouses in Deekline and Fish team up for a hard hitting creation on Hot Cakes. In all honesty 'Sugar & Spice' isn't what you would particularly expect from either producer, but works so well it's untrue, from the hardcore influenced vocal slices, to the well designed breakbeat sampling and the luscious harmonic structure of the whole piece. Keep an eye out for an unexpected switch up however, as both Deekline and Fish work well to keep us on our toes.
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HC 083
05 Jul 19
Breakbeat
05 Jul 19
Breakbeat
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HC 081
28 Dec 18
Breakbeat
28 Dec 18
Breakbeat
Review: Hot Cakes are back and ready to join the party as they here employ an energetic collaboration between Martin Flex and Rico Tubbs by the name of 'Jumpin'. Through smooth chord progressions leading to expansive breaksy drops, we unearth something very special as reesey tones and sharp rhythms provide the perfect base for Feral Is Kinky to run wild with a hyped vocal appearances. This release also comes with an official remix from underground legend Deekline, who sends it to the breakbeat workshop for an incredible rework, driven by shimmering leads and expertly crafted breaks.
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HC 077
17 Sep 18
Breakbeat
17 Sep 18
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: The Hot Cakes rampage continues here as they employ the services of Future Flex for an explosive new single by the name of 'Power Moves'. It proves to be pure rave dynamite as colourful electronic synth leads smash away above crisply processed 4x4 kick snare combos whilst being drizzled with expertly timed vocal slices and expansive horn bridges. This one also comes complete with a VIP mix, twisting the track up yet another level.
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HC 078
16 Jul 18
Breakbeat
16 Jul 18
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: After a brief break, Deekline returns to the well renowned Hot Cakes imprint, this time accompanied by Specimen A for a boisterous four tracker. Right out the gate on the title track 'Run Da Riddim' we are treated to a bag of explosive bass oscillations, later to be coupled with highly energized electro elements. From here 'Lift Me Up' draws a combo of fidget and deep house arrangement themes, whilst 'I Believed' delves down a more breakbeat inspired avenue. The EP then rounds of in style with 'Like This' which is a weighty electronic roller, playing host to MC PSG's skippy vocal presence
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HC 074
05 Mar 18
Breakbeat
05 Mar 18
Breakbeat
Review: The Hot Cakes label is dishing out nothing but stone-cold classics as of late, and this latest coup from Bradley Drop, Proxxy and DJ Lantern is another small step towards their total domination of the nu-school breakbeat space! "Music Takes Control" is the only track residing on this effective little EP, but it's got enough vibes in it to see the entire night through; kicking off with lush progressive house chords, the tune develops into a fine-ass breaks bombshell filled with soul and funk throughout its entire arrangement - a big tune for the big-room deejay.
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HC 075
09 Oct 17
Breakbeat
09 Oct 17
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Bass hero Deekline is back with more dancefloor ammo courtesy of the raucous "Flute Ting" on his Hot Cakes label. It's a beast of a thing with eccentric Asian flutes samples getting freaky with stark ghetto bass rhythms, crazy breakdowns and hypey vocals from RTKAL. If that doesn't satisfy, Tim Healey unites with Atomic Drop to provide a blistering fidget house rework (is it too early for a revival?). Boss sounds.
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HC 069
05 Jun 17
Breakbeat
05 Jun 17
Breakbeat
601 vs Deep Impact
Review: Here we get taken all the way to Miami (musically at least) by the Hot Cakes crew, courtesy of 601 vs Deep Impact. "Going Out" is pure Miami bass attack - all laser ghetto beats and electro snap. The addition of trancey synth riffs only adds to the good vibes. Back up track "Raggamuffin" meanwhile, is tough big breaks and a fatneck wobble bass attack. Throw in some 4 x 4 thump and you're quids in!
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HC 073
29 May 17
Breakbeat
29 May 17
Breakbeat
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HC 071
20 Mar 17
Breakbeat
20 Mar 17
Breakbeat
Review: Canada's self-proclaimed puryevors of 'strange sexy music', Peep This, are a duo that pushes definitions of bass to their limits. Here they drop their second release for the Hot Cakes imprint, a one-track attack dubbed "Shakti". The label was utterly bowled over when it heard this futuristic laser-funk jam - inflected with lighters-in-the-air Asian melodies and breakdowns - and you will be too. It's a truly immense production and no festival will be safe from this bomb!
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HC 067
09 Jan 17
Breakbeat
09 Jan 17
Breakbeat
Review: The Hot Cakes label love to arrange trans Atlantic collaborations and this, their latest, is possibly their best yet. Canadian festival bass heroes, Smalltown DJs have paired up with the UK's Nicholas Annand (aka Deekline) for one-off track, "All Your Soul". The results are pretty arresting with the track mixing upfront break-step riddims, chugging bass and the mesmerising vocals of Erica Dee. Tough, melodic, breaky pop at its best
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HC 068
02 Jan 17
Breakbeat
02 Jan 17
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Well known for leaving festivals in their native Canada in tatters, Smalltown DJs have called in extra artillery for their latest festival-friendly assault, the Bout To Go Down EP. Not that their productions don't work in a club, of course they do, but their energy is so epic that a roof couldn't' contain them! The title track is only three and a bit minutes long but it packs some serious punch, switching between 4 x 4 jabs and breaky fills and breakdowns. On the digital flip, "Complete Madness", is a sleeker, sleazier, late night bass/house hybrid. Hype!
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HC 064
19 Sep 16
Breakbeat
19 Sep 16
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Breakbeat merchants Hot Cakes next present Spain's Kuplay, who is back with "Bass Addict" a dark, electro inspired, low end assault with looped monster vocals and sinister futurist atmosphere. Fierce stuff indeed! Next up "Miami Bass" does exactly what it says on the tin; a possible homage to legends of Miami from the '80s like Dynamix II. Fans of the work of UK legend J. Saul Kane equally will find this release appealing, as it crosses over from breakbeat and electro in similar fashion.
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HC 063
05 Sep 16
Breakbeat
05 Sep 16
Breakbeat
Played by: Johnnypluse
Review: Dearly beloved, we are here today to give thanks to the mighty lord bass and her perennial disciple Hot Cakes for this sermon of devout sickness. Blessed with spikiness of canonical electro, sanctified with the pace of classic breakbeat and consecrated with biblical riff dynamics, "Will B Fun" is a straight-up heavyweight hymn designed to hurt. Old Testament style. Hallowed by thy name.
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HC 062
29 Aug 16
Breakbeat
29 Aug 16
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Spain's Rob Yospeed is a fun lovin' guy who compares his music to Super Mario Brothers. When he's not playing video games or eating his beloved fajitas, he also makes music. Here he rustles up three more party bangers for the folk at Hot Cakes. First up is "Bass In Your Face", a collaboration with Wahuu that sees the pair deliver some tough bass bumps, heavy breaks and plenty of attitude. "Twisted" meanwhile adds some EDM-ish builds to some classic funky drummer shizzle, something that's explored even further in the electro-bounce of "I'm Not Dead". Impressive.
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HC 061
22 Aug 16
Breakbeat
22 Aug 16
Breakbeat
Mish Da Fyah feat Pascal
Played by: Hong Kong Ping Pong
Review: Hot Cakes are a Brighton-to-London stretching collective lead by Nick Deekline and Ed Solo. They have fingers in many pies but chiefly they are a label, and one dedicated to bringing 'ghetto style, guaranteed'. Here they do that and then some with two fierce remixes of Mish Da Fyah Sis's sparse digi ragga/trap hybrid "Bad Gyal". The Push brings both mixes to the table, the Breaks mix adding bass and muscle for a killer UK ghetto jam, the "Bass Mix" is the winner here though, given the track a melodic tropical makeover with extra synth lines and some wobble bass reverberations for good measure.
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HC 059
20 Jun 16
Breakbeat
20 Jun 16
Breakbeat
Review: So happy were Hot Cakes with Firestar Soundsystem's previous single that they immediately demanded a follow-up. Here they've duly obliged with the Booty Shake EP and it's a corker! This time round we get four original cuts: the fierce ghetto badness of the title track, the epic build ups of 4x4 monster "Big Ting Vibe", the heavy grit ragga breaks of "Bass Fight" and the party-friendly funky break-step of "Professional Raver".
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HC 051
30 Nov 15
Breakbeat
30 Nov 15
Breakbeat
Lady Waks / Various
Deekline - "Taking It Back" (feat Asha Rae & PSG - Martin Flex & Mutantbreakz remix) - (6:01) 129 BPM
Booty Bouncers - "Fame & Money" (feat Wiley/Skinnyman/Wunda/Hyperactive - AK remix) - (4:47) 135 BPM
Freefall Collective - "Ganjaman" (feat Rubi Dan - Deeklines Swagger Jackin VIP mix) - (5:52) 136 BPM
Played by: DUBRA
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HC 046
22 Jun 15
Breakbeat
22 Jun 15
Breakbeat
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HC 048
08 Jun 15
Breakbeat
08 Jun 15
Breakbeat
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HC 047
04 May 15
Breakbeat
04 May 15
Breakbeat
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HC 044
08 Dec 14
Breakbeat
08 Dec 14
Breakbeat
Review: The Hot Cakes bossman dons his darker alter ego for two booty-slapping breaks jams. "Bass Shaker" is all about the Public Enemy vocal samples, a very well-known Lafayette Afro Rock Band horn sample and a series of classic breakbeats. "My Love" flips the sexy switch by way of a Mary J Blige vocal, slinky garage elements and a buxom b-boy bassline that ensures the chaps are just as charmed as the ladies. Shake that bass!
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HC 043
27 Oct 14
Breakbeat
27 Oct 14
Breakbeat
Review: The hills are alive with the "Sound Of Music"... When we say hills, we mean clubs. And when we say "Sound Of Music" we mean the latest banger from one of the breaks' scene's most prolific ambassadors - Deekline. Balancing his boldest rave palette with a cheeky big room soundset, he ably balances the most classic detuned synth sounds with the currently huge Garrix-ish tightly plucked drop style. Throw in some smouldering kicks and you have yourself yet another Deekline winner. And when we say winner we mean "essential release".
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HC 042
01 Sep 14
Breakbeat
01 Sep 14
Breakbeat
Review: Ever the generous sort, Deekline's "Sound Of Music" comes in two forms; one ravey/big room jam and this one - a massive ravey/trap jam. Rattling and shaking with blistering breakbeats and myriad motifs to the early '90s, the Hot Cakes maestro then shoves us into a gnarly trapist dynamic where vocals are chiselled so sharp you could shave your short and curlies from them. You'll be hard-pushed to find a better balance of old and new in one tune this month.
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HC 041
01 Sep 14
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
01 Sep 14
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Review: Defkline is one of the alternate monikers used by breakstep pioneer Deekline (of I Don't Smoke fame). This Londoner never rests - running no less than six labels including Hot Cakes. Here on "Push Dat" he's having a bit of throwaway fun taking the riff from '90s superhit Push The Feeling On by Nightcrawlers and mixing it in both 2-step and housey styles. Sure to conjure up smiles in clubs everywhere.
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HC 040
18 Aug 14
UK Garage
18 Aug 14
UK Garage
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: London breaksmith and long-term Hot Cakes affiliate Jurassik comes correct with a quad of crisp rhythms that are so fractured the NHS have sent him a speculative bill. "Burning" showcases the deeper mood future jungle has taken of late thanks to robust bass-tickled beats and really cool vocal chops. "Boomshakalah" is a slower, steppier affair with elements of footwork coded deep into the sample-heavy UKG groove. "Fyah" takes us into ravier pastures as we switch and flicker to a sopping wet filtered lead line, twisted Ragga Twins vocals and rocksteady Stantons-style breakbeats. Finally Jurassik serves up a re-booted contemporisation of "Hit Dat", his 2011 co-lab with Codec. One of the old school heads, it's got that classic tear-out breakbeat vibe that many of us fell in love with to begin with. An EP that really does live up to its name - "Flame On" is firing!
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HC 039
07 Jul 14
Breakbeat
07 Jul 14
Breakbeat
Review: Booty-smoking breaks science from Florida, as emerging player Jaco Garner steps up to the ever-ready Hot Cakes brand for two massive slices of big bass boldness. First up "This My Ish", a Gwen Stefani-sampling lesson in 808 majesty. "Shake It Like That", meanwhile, takes Robin Thicke and gives him a straight-up dancefloor chop-slap by way of a heady mid-range hook and more juicy low-end luxury. Delicious.
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HC 038
26 May 14
Breakbeat
26 May 14
Breakbeat
Played by: D-Funk
Review: Come with us to the dancefloor. Come with us because that's what it's for... Yup, one of dance music's most iconic vocals returns. Penned by Jeff Mills back in '89 under his True Faith guise and famously nailed by The Prodigy in 2009's "Warriors Dance", here we find Laidback and Deekline paying homage with a bouncy breakbeat brew that's both dreamy and dynamic. With a distinct garage feel to the bass and an alphabet of intricate melodic elements, it's a fine salute to the dancefloor's rich history. Ed Solo bolsters this with a firing D&B rub that's charged by massive synth strikes and soaking wet subs. The music in the house is so soothing... You know it!
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HC 037
30 Sep 13
Breakbeat
30 Sep 13
Breakbeat
Review: Disco Cakes' sugar-sweet edible audio series continues with label boss Deekline. "Good Life" is a bouncy retake on the Inner City classic with added breakbeats, and "Feelin" is a slinky two-step whirling dervish. "Scootch", meanwhile, takes the peaktime route with added electro attitude while "Need U" takes Disclosure by the scruff of their necks and gives them a boost of booty steroids.
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HC 036
08 Jul 13
UK Garage
08 Jul 13
UK Garage
Played by: Ez Icarus
Review: Taking Asaf Avidan's emotional exercise in modern day folk and giving it the regal reboot it deserves, Pure SX and Mutant Breakz ensure Hot Cakes' reputation as 'king of bass bootlegs' remains intact with this blistering breakbeat version of "One Day". One sawtooth bassline sizzles over a more elongated distorted low-end lick while the beats swagger and the guitars loop gently in the background. Building gradually, the vocal doesn't really take full presence until the breakdown, causing serious dancefloor meltdown in the process.
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HC 033
06 May 13
Breakbeat
06 May 13
Breakbeat
Played by: Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, The Funk Hunters, Ez Icarus, Funk and Filth
Review: Not one week from their last Disco Cakes release, Defkline and Red Polo return on sister label Hot Cakes for another pair of rambunctious party bangers. "Oh Sevre! Look What You Done" sees the pair rework Julio Bashmore's ubiquitous hit "Au Seve" to fine effect across two versions. The "Breakbeat Garage" version does exactly what it says on the tin, cutting up that infectious bassline and giving it a touch more bite, while the drum & bass mix ramps things with a crazy tempo and thick subs. If such a thing is possible, Defkline & Red Polo have actually improved on the original.
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HC032
11 Feb 13
Breakbeat
11 Feb 13
Breakbeat
Review: The poorly pseudonymed players Defkline and Polo get their mitts on Alex Care's "Too Close", giving it two royal club makeovers. Taking the track that's largely famous for being on Microsoft's latest advert, the breakbeat mix eschews the dubstep bass of the original in favour of spiky acid stabs, lush keys and a mild electro twang to the bass. Very well played. Meanwhile on the dubstep version we find a much more drama-drenched vibe as the duo add more emphasis on Alex's emotional vocal chords and even throw in a little acoustic guitar plucks before the big old wobble kicks in. Which version is best? Well it's "Too Close" to say!
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HC 027
30 Jul 12
Breakbeat
30 Jul 12
Breakbeat
Review: Ever listened to Switch's "I Still Love You" and thought 'this could do with raving up a tad'? Defkline and Red Polo obviously have, and they were wise to do so. Think 'end of the night hug-athon', think 'peak of the set, lighters up time', think 'turn the dancefloor into one massive smile', this cheeky remix ticks more boxes than a professional box-ticker and is likely to bring a grin to your groovers. Fancy turning that grin into a creased up ugly bass face? Slam in the screaming dubstep remix by Sonwah Fresh.
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HC 026
24 Mar 12
Breakbeat
24 Mar 12
Breakbeat
Barbra WindsorEXCLUSIVE
Review: Jolly jokers of the bass music world, Hot Cakes, go in on Duck Sauce's smash hit single of September 2010 "Barbara Streisand" and transform it into a more recognisably British household name, the tongue-in-cheek ditty "Barbara Windsor". Sensproof gives it a good dose of dubstep on the remix, with frantic Doctor P style screeches and synth manipulations to test even the rowdiest and rambunctious of teenagers. KL2 & PuRe SX then provide us with a breaks remix which pairs a stern, pumping beat with the ubiquitous, catchy vocal hook of the title and some hyped up edits along the way.
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HC 023
17 Oct 11
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
17 Oct 11
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
