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Played by: Kickback
Played by: BasskicksUK
Played by: AGENT K
Played by: Nowa
Played by: Nowa
Review: Hands up who loves a little foundation flavour? Then look no further and DJ Uniques and Agent K team up with a whole bundle of timeless sounds. 'This Sound' taps into the classic Bristol flavour with its bouncy groove and cheeky energy. Further on we're tickled in all the sweet spots by the rumbling subs of 'Thunder Bolt', we're hammered by the gritty ruffage of 'Mission Face' and boosted by pure rave euphoria and the gully bassline slinkiness of their remix of Instag8's 'Release Me'. Sound as a pound!
Played by: BasskicksUK
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
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: 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: 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.
Played by: Nowa
Played by: Conrad Subs
Review: Nice up the dance! Venomous hustler DJ Uniques makes his debut on Maad Ting with three bumping bubblers. "Dance Look Nice" sets the scene all nice and toasty thanks to warm chords on Uniques' side and even warmer vox from Jamaican English. Deeper into the EP we shake to find supreme bounce science on "Bushman" while "Big Ups" closes on a bashy flex. Brash amens, rubber ball bass and soothing guitar strums delivered just when you need them. Twice as nice.
Played by: AGENT K
Review: Kevlar Beats is named after the famous body armour and it's an apt label title for this EP from DJ Uniques, which to a track is tough, strong and built to withstand a night of battering. The breaks are furious, the basses and heavy and there's a strand of UK urban culture through reggae sampling and the like, it's a proper UK club release and we're loving it. 'The Bass Brother' is the highlight, a gorgeously heavy number with a perfect set of clattering drums that tumble over one another in their haste to hit you in the face. It exemplifies why this is such a sick EP - big ups to DJ Uniques.
Review: Following releases on the likes of Audio Overload, Kartoons and Dance Concept, Essex badman Uniques lands down hard on Dreambass with these two grizzly cheek slappers. 'Ganja Man' takes a well-known vocal sample and weaves it deep into the pounding, bouncy ball bassline and swaggering kicks. 'Snax Attack' bites hard as Uniques links up with DJ Zent for more of a snappy sci-fi wobbler. Both hit the spot nicely and cut into the mix like a dream...
Played by: Conrad Subs
Ava Unique feat DJ Smiley G
Nick Unique & DrumMasterz - "I Don't Wanna Be (Like Everybody Else)" (Hands Up mix) - (3:32) 145 BPM
Nick Unique & DrumMasterz - "I Don't Wanna Be (Like Everybody Else)" (UK Hardcore mix) - (3:07) 160 BPM
Nick Unique & DrumMasterz - "I Don't Wanna Be (Like Everybody Else)" (Hands Up extended mix) - (5:24) 145 BPM
Nick Unique & Uwaukh - "Closed Book" (feat Damian Pipes - Gawin & Dawson extended remix) - (3:00) 170 BPM
Nick Unique & DrumMasterz - "I Don't Wanna Be (Like Everybody Else)" (UK Hardcore extended mix) - (3:58) 160 BPM
Various
Review: Going for gold each and every, Danny Styles' 24 Karat family lives up to its name in a major way as its sprawling team bring treasure on treasure on treasure on this bountiful 51 track VA modern jungle trove. From well established names like Styles himself, 6Blocc, Epicentre, K-Jah and Sola to brand new talents Xian Juan, Samphet, Bren and Just Jungle, the vibe is timeless, future focused and all-encompassing as all flavours or samples and influences are hurled into the mix. From the sunny-side dancehall-flexing vibes of 'Done This' to the emotional rushes and powerful thrust of BOTB's 'All Massive', the vast expanses of contemporary jungle are explored in every possible direction here. Essential for all junglist old and new.
DJ Frisco/Marcos Peon/Various
Lisa Unique, Kelvin Wood & Futose - "Let Me Love You For Tonight" (feat Laura Bayston - club mix) - (4:52) 125 BPM
Various
351 Lake Shore Drive, J'Unique & The Replaceables - "Eine Sekunde" (Smooth Deluxe ambient mix) - (6:20) 77 BPM
Various
