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Review: 19 releases and running since 2013... Mean Streets have always kept us on our toes with releases. But less is most definitely more as each dispatch has been a vital check-in. This walloping VA is no exception as bossman Trends and bestie Boylan are joined by the likes of Silas, Ironsoul, P Jam and J Beatz for a series of gully gutter chompers. Highlights include the operatic synthetics of Trends theatrical 'Mouth Shaker', the swampy stamps and swagger of Ironsoul's 'Mothra' and the eastern string hurricane of J Beatz 'Time Machine Riddim'. And that's the tip of the trilogy. Treating us mean, keeping us keen.
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MSR 019
15 Apr 22
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
15 Apr 22
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Review: It's been a little while since we last had the pleasure of taking in a brand new Boylan release, who here returns to Mean Streets for a vibrant four track outing, kicking off with the haunted strings a violent drum smashes of 'Cursed' playing the role of a gruesome title track. From here, classic grime themes are invoked on 'Grid', skipping between metallic grinds and cowbell driven rhythmic switch-ups, sliding into the breaks-infused rolls of 'Operation Grand Slam', again utilizing those classic synthesizers we know and love from Boylan. Finally, Mean Streets head honcho Trends arrives on collaborative duty on 'Germs', combining more grizzly bassline slides for a crunchy outro track, rounding off a rave-ready body of work.
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MSR 018
28 Jan 22
Bass
28 Jan 22
Bass
Various
Review: Following on from a short hiatus away from releasing, we are super excited to see the return of Trends' Mean Streets label project, who unveil the second edition of their 'Trilogy' release series. If you are a fan of grime music in general, this isn't a tracklisting you can ignore as the likes of Boylan, D.O.K, P.Jam, and more all join Trends for eight tracks of grimey flavour. As always with Mean Streets drops, these aren't light and fluffy creations, these are instrumentals designed to cause a ruckus in the rave. Our particular favourites include the super skippy drum manoeuvres and colourful bass arrangements of 'Source' from Silas, alongside the raucous horn arrangements and lethal synthesis of Kromestar's 'Dancehall'. Amazing work from an incredible label!
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MSR 017
19 Feb 21
Bass
19 Feb 21
Bass
Review: The well respected Mean Streets imprint returns in serious style as Danny D gets to work on a super grimey four track run out, encapsulating the raw energy of the genre down to a T. We begin with 'Normal', a pitch bent workout of shuffling claps and unorthodox vocal stabs. Next up we move into 'Metroid', which is driven by its medieval style string melodies and yet more skippy clap maneuvers. Following this we dip into a legendary rework as the haunting strings of 'Mike Jones 2' work subtle magic before the EP finishes up with the title track 'Wildfire', a synthetic rollercoaster of grimey vocal inputs and sharp violin patterns.
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MSR 011
10 Sep 18
UK Garage
10 Sep 18
UK Garage
Review: It's safe to say that over the last couple of years As If Kid has become a household name in the grime scene, constantly providing new instrumental dynamite for the raves and radio. This EP on the Mean Streets imprint features two belters, the first of which is a haunted roller entitled 'Homicide', consisting of spooky melodies and grizzly subs. On the flip we hear 'Jawpunch', which is more unpredictable in its drum design, lending itself to syncopated stabs and gnarly bass tones, working wonderfully in unison.
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MSR 009
04 Jun 18
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
04 Jun 18
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Trends & Boylan feat Riko Dan
Review: Well this one has definitely been worth the wait as we see grime heavyweights Trends and Boylan team up with the London City Warlord himself: Riko Dan. Together they combine for an absolute monster by the name of 'Freddie Krueger'. Everyone involved plays their part perfectly, with Trends & Boyland supplying the electronic grit that Riko is able to layer fierce lyricism upon. As if this combo couldn't create something utterly explosive? This one also comes complete with a full radio edit and the instrumental to boot.
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MSR 008
29 Jan 18
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
29 Jan 18
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Played by: Koast (Durkle Disco)
Review: A new bass bullet from the Mean Streets output, and this si the sort of greezy street grime that'll get you up and out of your seat, nodding your head up and down with utter swagger. It's newcomers Kwam and Trends who are called up for the label's sixth outing, and "Rally" is a proper killer, a vocal-heavy banger with one mean bass wobble at its core. "Breakpoint" delivers more of the same, penetrative grime absurdity, reminding us of the early 00s and Dizzee Rascal's first appearances, leaving "Game Set Match" to wrap up this buzzing, energetic concoction of tunes. What a load of absolute killers!
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MSR 006
07 Nov 16
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
07 Nov 16
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Played by: Oil Gang
Review: Bumper to bumper with his "No Days Off" EP, leading London beat carver Spooky is back straight off the bat with another lit odyssey so explosive it takes three regional fire departments to quench. "Discharge" is the smouldering jam of the set with its ambient pads, slo-mo kicks and precision position gun sounds. "GRIME" flips us to the contrasting side of Spooky's signature as he and Trends take us deep inside a 1995 modem, crank up the low end and dial up on repeat. Lastly Trends jumps on a remix flex, flipping "Discharge" with added layers of ominous bass and dramatic synth horns. Gooey.
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MSR 005
05 Sep 16
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
05 Sep 16
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
