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New D ‘n’ B CD
VAMPCDLP2UK002 Drumz of the Damned (2xCD) – Various Artists Vampire Records CD x 2
Vampire Records is a label created by Phil Aslett formerly of Source Direct. The label has been set up to release Drum and Bass music of all styles and will feature many different artists. The concept behind Vampire Records is the relation between the nocturnal behavior of Clubbers and Vampires. Vampire has constant evolution and is a platform for established artists and up and coming talent. The birth of the label was at the end of 2006. It has grown from strength to strength over the last couple of years. Vampire is still growing to this day but it has staying power in the world of Drum and Bass. It is up to its 10th single release and on April 1st 2009 it released its first label album “Once Bitten Twice High”. All releases on the label are still selling which proves that the music has shelf life and is non-disposable. It was very important to Phil Source at the birth of the label that it would have credibility with the old school, as well as the new breed of Drum and Bass fan. The Album “Drumz of the Damned” is the perfect follow up to “Once Bitten Twice High”. It continues the deep journey into the world of Vampire Records. This time it has 22 exclusive tracks and 2 remixes. It will take you on a journey through many different moods and styles of Drum and Bass. From Light to Dark this album has everything! Once Again! Get bitten!!!
CD1 1 Mindscape – Reefer -
CD1 2 Insight – Motion Sickness -
CD1 3 Physics – Lifeline -
CD1 4 Paul T & Edward Oberon – Do I Die -
CD1 5 Soul Intent – Future Funk (Phil Source and Outrage Remix) -
CD1 6 Mindmapper – Sprinkler -
CD1 7 Survival – Mirror -
CD1 8 Amaning Ft. Stunna – Love Bizzar -
CD1 9 Qumulus – Vanilla -
CD1 10 System – Quadrophonic -
CD1 11 Soul Intent – For the Headz -
CD1 12 Dj Friske & Perpetuum – Breathless -
CD2 1 Nusense – Obsessive Compulsive -
CD2 2 Sato – Retrig -
CD2 3 Strago – Nosferatu -
CD2 4 Bal – Remembrance (System Remix) -
CD2 5 Nymfo – Paperboy -
CD2 6 Hybris – Macrophage -
CD2 7 June Miller – Keep Ups -
CD2 8 Method One & Jamie Myerson – Destiny -
CD2 9 ASC – Floating Point -
CD2 10 S13 and Intakz – Malawi -
CD2 11 Trisector – Wiretapped -
CD2 12 Niskala – Tuff as Nails -
NSGNLCD001 From Deep Space – Phace & Misanthrop Neosignal CD
More than a year in the making ‘From Deep Space’ brings together two of the leading lights of the European drum & bass scene with Phace ready to build on the success of their 2007 debut album ‘Psycho’ and Misanthrop ready to stamp his mark with what is undoubtedly both artists’ best work to date. Distinct, cutting-edge, deep-impact drum & bass full to the brim of mind-bending bass and sci-fi soundscapes that’s destined to blow away both home listeners and global dance floors alike.
“These guys are pushing the boundaries once again with this LP, people take note! Always got some Phace & Misanthrop in my record box, German engineering at its best.” Friction
“Drum & bass has always been at the forefront of sonic innovation in dance music, Phace and Misanthrop are currently on the frontline. An essential album not to be missed.” DJ Fresh
‘From Deep Space’ presents a full-force journey through state-of-the-art broken beats and sonic wizardry that will have the most ardent of tech-specialists nodding their heads in appreciation. From the downbeat excursions of the opening track ‘Channel Feel’ and
the electro workout ‘Generation For Sale’ to the tear-out D&B of ‘You Keep On Talking’ Phace & Misanthrop demonstrate the utmost precision creating devastating beats and yet retaining a definite sense of space in theirarrangements that keeps things fresh and unsparingly satisfying. On hearing tracks such as ‘Non Human’ and ‘Interplay’ it’snot hard to see why Phace & Misanthrop are regularly featured in DJ sets of Andy C, Noisia, Friction, Ed Rush and Optical right the way through to the likes of Alix Perez and dBridge.
“If you’re anywhere near interested in drum & bass and the exploration of sonic logic and depth you cannot miss this album. Nobody goes where Phace and Misanthrop go.“ Noisia
CD1 1 Phace – Channel Feel -
CD1 2 Phace & Misanthrop – From Deep Space -
CD1 3 Phace – Simplicity -
CD1 4 Misanthrop – Orbit -
CD1 5 Phace – Generation For Sale -
CD1 6 Phace – Expectation Hurts -
CD1 7 Misanthrop – Going Down Slow -
CD1 8 Phace – You Keep On Talking -
CD1 9 Misanthrop – Shadow -
CD1 10 Phace & Misanthrop – Non Human -
CD1 11 Phace – Interplay -
CD1 12 Phace & Misanthrop – My Arae -
CD1 13 Phace – Regenerate The Blues -
CD1 14 Misanthrop – Last Transmission -
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New D ‘n’ B Releases
EXIT018 Inner Disbelief – dBridge Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
Exit Records bring their busy 2009 release schedule to a close with this outstanding 12” from label owner dBridge, featuring two tracks that have been consistently played over the last few months by djs such as Goldie, Friction, Alix Perez, SpectraSoul, Fabio, Doc Scott and Marcus Intalex amongst others. A 12” getting massive DJ support from across the scene. ‘Inner Disbelief’ is reminiscent of some of dBridge’s Gemini Principle LP tracks with a more dance floor friendly edge, but as usual without compromising quality control. It’s yet another example of dBridge using his vocal talent to compliment his productions and create his signature flavour of “aggressively beautiful” music. A re-arranged piano hook sample layered upon a moody bass line and driving beat provide the backing for this very catchy and listenable song. On the flip we have another track from dBridge entitled ‘5th Floor’. What appears at first to be quite a sparse track slowly builds into an all out roller with its musical elements becoming more and more frequent and drums gradually layering up to create pace and energy. This track screams out classic dBridge in every sense with its clever use of musical stabs, eerie atmospheres and growling sub bass.
a dBridge – Inner Disbelief
b dBridge – 5th Floor
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AT006 Secrets Ft. Christina Nicola – Survival Audio Tactics 12″ Vinyl
One of D&B’s underground anthems for the last few months. ‘Secrets’ Ft. Christina Nicola has the vocal that goes: the hours, the minutes, the seconds, the frames play like…etc. and has featured in the sets of Marcus intalex, D Bridge, Doc Scott. Survival & Christina Nicola.. Stand up and take a bow, that is an outstanding piece of cutting edge D&B
a Survival – Secrets Ft. Christina Nicola
b Survival – Wasted Time
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APHA002 Astrophonica 002 – Fracture and Neptune Astrophonica 12″ Vinyl
Astrophonica, the new home of Fracture & Neptune. Tonight on your phonograph or other Earth-based sonic reproduction system, you will hear the results of our latest sonic experiments. The duo’s first release was on Danny Breaks’ now legendary Jungle label Droppin’ Science in 2000. Since then they have worked with many labels and carved out their own cosmic sound. Astrophonica is designed to give them a platform to showcase their latest sonic experiements
a Fracture and Neptune – Hull Breach
b Fracture and Neptune – Tape Fog
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AES003 Dirt Bag – Cern Aesthetics 12″ Vinyl
A widespread name around the globe already, Cern’s production has seen released and forthcoming tracks on many of the scene’s leading European drum n bass labels,
a Cern – Dirt Bag
b Cern – Eye Dream
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NSGNLLP001 From Deep Space – Phace & Misanthrop Neosignal 12″ Vinyl x 5
More than a year in the making ‘From Deep Space’ brings together two of the leading lights of the European drum & bass scene with Phace ready to build on the success of their 2007 debut album ‘Psycho’ and Misanthrop ready to stamp his mark with what is undoubtedly both artists’ best work to date. Distinct, cutting-edge, deep-impact drum & bass full to the brim of mind-bending bass and sci-fi soundscapes that’s destined to blow away both home listeners and global dance floors alike.
“These guys are pushing the boundaries once again with this LP, people take note! Always got some Phace & Misanthrop in my record box, German engineering at its best.” Friction
“Drum & bass has always been at the forefront of sonic innovation in dance music, Phace and Misanthrop are currently on the frontline. An essential album not to be missed.” DJ Fresh
‘From Deep Space’ presents a full-force journey through state-of-the-art broken beats and sonic wizardry that will have the most ardent of tech-specialists nodding their heads in appreciation. From the downbeat excursions of the opening track ‘Channel Feel’ and the electro workout ‘Generation For Sale’ to the tear-out D&B of ‘You Keep On Talking’ Phace & Misanthrop demonstrate the utmost precision creating devastating beats and yet retaining a definite sense of space in theirarrangements that keeps things fresh and unsparingly satisfying. On hearing tracks such as ‘Non Human’ and ‘Interplay’ it’snot hard to see why Phace & Misanthrop are regularly featured in DJ sets of Andy C, Noisia, Friction, Ed Rush and Optical right the way through to the likes of Alix Perez and dBridge.
“If you’re anywhere near interested in drum & bass and the exploration of sonic logic and depth you cannot miss this album. Nobody goes where Phace and Misanthrop go.“ Noisia
1A Phace & Misanthrop – From Deep Space
1B Phace – Simplicity
2A Misanthrop – Orbit
2B Misanthrop – Going Down Slow
3A Phace – You Keep On Talking
3B Phace – Expectation Hurts
4A Phace & Misanthrop – Non Human
4B Phace & Misanthrop – My Arae
5A Phace – Interplay
5B Phace – Regenerate The Blues
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SS014 The Gavel / Silent Witness – Gremlinz Ft. Aspect / Theory Soothsayer Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Soothsayer emerges from a brief slumber With SS014 Gremlinz feat. Aspect ‘The Gavel’ b/w Theory – ‘Silent Witness’. Renegade Hardware, Metalheadz veteran Gremlinz serves up a massive slab of horseman stylee amen madness in the form of ‘The Gavel’. After honing his skills for a barrage of labels like Xtinction Agenda, Horizons, and Outsider, Gremlinz and coconspiritor Aspect have exorcised their inner demons with ‘The Gavel’ with each stab thereby bludgeoning truth and justice into the ears of all listeners. Hard, dark jungle for the roughnecks!! Theory came to prominence with several key signings to prestigious labels like Digital’s Function and Vibez offshoot, 13 Music. In that time this Midlands boy has developed an outright punishing approach to heavy dubwize riddims. ‘Silent Witness’ delivers the riddim and bruise disgusting reece basslines, heavy tribal percussion, and enough low end to lower IQs for years to come! Wear a chest protector!
a Gremlinz Ft. Aspect – The Gavel
b Theory – Silent Witness
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New D ‘n’ B Promos
C4CLTDUK003 Something Else Sensor (Break Remix) – Cause 4 Concern C4C Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finished copy. SOMETHING ELSE / SENSOR – BREAK REMIX. Already established and exemplary in the tricky art of tune fusion, here badman Break takes two of C4C’s older numbers to create a monstrous slice of music: he’s lifted the best parts from both tracks and beefed it all up with some Break style biz, resulting in a relentless roller that drops twice to hit you hard in all the right places.
SOUL – N.PHECT REMIX There’s no doubt that halfstep tunes are hot right now, but most of them are original compositions, not remixes. Here N.Phect reinterprets Soul and strips it of its speed and intensity, but not its substance. Now it has a brand new attitude and tempo, while that unmistakable C4C funk is retained and keeps things recognisable. Future Funk.
DJ Support: Andy C, Friction, Hype, Bailey, Prolix, Break, Goldie, Gridlok, Fierce, Concord Dawn, Ed Rush, Bad Company, plus many more…
A Cause 4 Concern – Something Else (Break Remix)
AA Cause 4 Concern – Soul (N.Phect Remix)
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C4CUKPD002 Scare Tactics (Picture Disc) – Cause 4 Concern C4C Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Limited Edition picture Disc. Definitely designed to intimidate those weak of will, Scare Tactics will also dominate any dancefloor you care to drop it on. Bruising beats and a twistedly belligerent bassline combine to bully the crap out of your ears in C4C’s typically ruthlessly efficient style. ‘Born Dead’ Sounding like the score for some sort of dystopian future where machines rule man, Born Dead is a foreboding, offbeat, synthetic and sinister tune. Samples swirl around your head while the bassline rises from the metallic mire to grab at your feet. Future filth indeed. DJ Support: Andy C, Friction, Hype, Bailey, Goldie, Gridlok, Fierce, Concord Dawn, Dieselboy, Prolix, Ed Rush, Bad Company plus many more…
A Cause 4 Concern – Scare Tactics
AA Cause 4 Concern – Born Dead
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CRITLP04S A Wandering Journal Album Sampler – Sabre Critical Music 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. As we prepare for what will undoubtedly be one of the album highlights of 2010 Critical Music let slip a mouth-watering 12” sampler to turn all eyes in the direction of one of the most respected producers in the game, Sabre. Two very different tracks that’ll leave you counting the days until his album ‘A Wandering Journal’ finally drops in late March. First up ‘Marvel’ sees Sabre opting for the now infamous kick and rim-shot sound, a movement he’s played a vital part in developing. A deft hand and in-depth studio knowledge lets the music drift deep into the subconscious with its subtle sparse but deadly bass, fx and mid-range tweaks creating an uneasy sci-fi soundscape. Perfectly executed. Flip over and Sabre teams up with the Subtitles-signed Ulterior Motive to take the vibes back to the dance floor. ‘Barefoot’ is a killer, make no mistake, with its bouncing b-line that changes up throughout and crisp percussion that’ll have the heads skanking hard. Fans of the Ed Rush & Optical’s ‘Wormhole’ era take note, this one’ll get you twisted. DJ support from Friction, Rockwell, Break, Kasra, Cyantific, Spectrasoul, Marky, Nu Tone, Logistics and more.
A Sabre – Marvel
AA Sabre & Ulterior Motive – Barefoot
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CRSE059 Paradise – Edward Oberon Creative Source 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. After 12 consecutive weeks of airplay on the BBC’s Radio 1, Edward Oberon is ready for the world. With this ever requested soulful smasher “Paradise” finally released on Fabio’s Creative Source, the release of “Noir” on Doc Scott’s legendary 31Records, and a highly anticipated album and tour on the way, 2010 is his year. One of the most soulful D&B tracks around…. this is a piece of magic. Mistajam, Bailey, Fabio and Grooverider all supporting This is absolute real soulful classic!
a Edward Oberon – Paradise
b Edward Oberon – Uptown
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OK018 Perch / Knock – Meth Offkey 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Meth’s tracks are being rewound (twice!) internationally and there is much more to come, expect solo tracks, remixes and collaborations with Propaganda, Raiden,audio and others. Meth is now ready to spread his wings as in individual artist and will be an integral part of Offkey music, as a dj his reputation is already secured across the world and now the 2nd wave comes with a new sense of confidence and a bag full new music, things have moved foward with Offkey and its artists and its time for you to be a part of it.
a Meth – Perch
b Meth – Knock
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VAMPDJLP2UK002 Drumz of the Damned – Album Sampler 2 – Mindscape / Soul Intent Vampire Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Mindscape – Reefer. Mindscape is a Hungarian Drum and Bass production/Dj Trio formed in late 2002. They are heavily involved in the lively Budapest scene. They are influenced by the early tech step era of Drum and Bass and inspired by various other styles such as House, Dub, Hip Hop or Minimal Techno. The first Mindscape release came out on DJ Trace’s London-based label, DSCI4. Since then Mindscape have had several tracks released on Subtitles, Hospital, Inneractive, Red Light, Citrus, Celsius, Syndrome and Fokuz Recordings. Reefer has had Dj support from Phil Source, Ed Rush, Cause 4 Concern, Break, Trace, Optiv and Squire among others. Soul Intent – Future Funk – Phil Source and Outrage Remix Alex Judd aka Soul Intent has a big reputation building around him. He works out of Nottingham in the U.K. He has already had releases out on Creative Source, Blindside, Samurai, MacII, 31 Records and Horizons. This guy is part of the new breed of Drum and Bass. “Future Funk” featured on VAMPDJUK007 and was a big track on the circuit played by Fabio and Grooverider (Radio 1). Grooverider has tipped Soul Intent to be one to watch for the future! Watch out for more Soul Intent music on Vampire. Phil Source and Outrage who have remixed the track are big producers that have featured on labels such as Metalheadz, Good Looking, Mo Wax, Virgin, Backlash and J-Tek.
A Mindscape – Reefer
AA Soul Intent – Future Funk (Phil Source & Outrage Remix)
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EXIT020 Peach Fuzz – System Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Mark System is by no means a newcomer to the music world having been performing as an MC and producing music for labels such as Digital Soundboy and Shogun Audio amongst others for over a decade. His debut on Exit Records consists of two tracks which underline his production skills and originality in sound design and arrangement. On the A-Side we have “Peach Fuzz”. A track created and named by System after attending and gaining inspiration from Carl Cox’s closing party at Space. He claims that Danny Tenaglia’s set stimulated him to think about new ways of approaching tracks. “Peach Fuzz“ was the result and what a result it was. This track oozes originality and is a pearl in the boxes of many top DJs at the moment such as dBridge, Instra:mental, Ed Rush, Commix, Friction etc. On the B-side we have “Voices” from System, which is an elaborate workout of glitchy beats, choppy break edits and curious melodies. This track is far from formulaic, having been started as an experiment to vent creative juices with no intention of it leaving his computer, were glad it did!
A System – Peach Fuzz
AA System – The Voices
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HEDGE023 Eastern Underground (Bungle RMX) / (Influx UK Edit Mix) – Dub Tao Hard Edged 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Berlin’s premiere Drum and Bass label returns with an original and a remix of label stalwarts Dub Tao. This duo has helped to keep Hard:edged at the forefront of the German Drum and Bass scene. Their latest offering comes in the form of, ‘East Of The Underground’. Backed with a remix from Brazilian bad boy, Bungle; who takes matter into his own hands with a stellar remix, creating a delicious double A-sided package. First up is Mr. Bungle, who rides the sample over shattering breaks, while breathing life into the tune via a tight rhythmically undulating bass line. Clever synth work is also put to use on this nearly essential tool. This is a track that possesses as much musicality as it does excitement. Dub Tao start the original off with a classic two step break, letting the samples and atmospheres create a tension before a thunderous bass drop. Dub Tao, certainly don’t need any help getting their sound tight, but who would turn down a little mixing magic from Formation’s soul-man Influx Uk. He deftly applies his ability to work within the realms of melodic Drum and Bass, while still adding some grit and edge. A skill the DT boys are quickly learning themselves. This EP most certainly posses a plethora of versatility which will aid it in finding a place in the DJ sets of many and blaring out of the speakers on a dance floor near you.
a Dub Tao – Eastern Underground (Bungle RMX)
b Dub Tao – Eastern Underground (Influx UK Edit Mix)
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CSRECS002 Collaboration Part 2 – Various Counterstrike Recordings 2×10″ Vinyl
Finish copy. It’s been a year in the making, but it’s been worth the wait. Part 2 has arrived featuring Counterstrike collaborations across 4 continents, with diverse hard drum ‘n bass artists such as Katharsys, Forbidden Society, Zardonic and Nanotek. These tracks have been devastating dance floors across the globe and will continue to do so for many months to come. We spared no expenses on the artwork. It features the same high quality transparent 10inch vinyl and artwork as Part 1. Supported by Dieselboy, Dylan & The Panacea.
a Counterstrike & Zardonic – The Condemned
b Counterstrike & Katharsys – Into Illusion
c Counterstrike & Nanotek – Blackness
d Counterstrike & Forbidden Society – Extreme
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D ‘n’ B Restocks 12″ Vinyl
VSN001 The Tide – Noisia Vision 12″ Vinyl
EXIT007 Black Pocket Vol. Two – Black Pocket (Steve Spacek) Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
C4CUKLTD001 Phatcap Phace Remix / Synergy BSE Remix – Cause 4 Concern C4C Recordings 12″ Vinyl
EXIT008 Black Pocket Vol. Three – Steve Spacek Presents Exit Records 12″ Vinyl
REDSEAL002 Speakeasy – Luca Samurai Red Seal 12″ Vinyl
REDSEAL003 Ringtone – Calibre Samurai Red Seal 12″ Vinyl
OK014 Hubble – Raiden Offkey 12″ Vinyl
DARKESTRALEX001 One Man Jettison/Boundary Part 1 (Afterthought) // Decorum – Sabre Darkestral Excursions 12″ Vinyl
New Dubstep Releases
UNEARTHED001 B Line Fi Blo – Smith & Mighty Punch Drunk Records 12″ Vinyl
Both tracks REMASTERED and cut LOUD to 12” heavyweight vinyl for the first time.Pure fire to kick off 2010 from Punch Drunk sister label Unearthed, reissuing Bristol Sound System classics of yesteryear. Rob Smith & Ray Mighty are well documented as the Godfathers of the Bristol music scene, from producing Massive Attack’s debut 12″, Fresh Four’s classic ‘Wishing on a Star’, being instrumental in the birth of Bristol Jungle and being world respected recording artists in their own right. More recently Rob Smith in his RSD guise is back in the international frame with dubstep releases on labels such as Tectonic, Earwax and Punch Drunk culminating in a CD compilation ‘Good Energy’ on Punch Drunk in 2009. This new Unearthed 12″ features two unmissable and in demand original Bristol 2 step garage anthems from 2002. ‘this ere one design a lick yuh flat pon yuh back’
a Smith & Mighty – B Line Fi Blow
b Rob Smith Ft. Gaddiel – Living In Unity
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HFT010 Rawww EP – Sigha Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Hotflush Two presents a 3-track EP from London-based producer Sigha. Developing his sound from his first two releases on Hotflush which circulated on the edge of dubstep, these tracks dive headlong into deep, dubbed out house and techno, soaked in sub bass.
a1 Sigha – Rawww
b1 Sigha – Hold Your Heart Up To The Light
b2 Sigha – Untitled#2
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SENSELESS011 You Know – Ghosttown ft Badness & Dajla Senseless Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Wonky dancefloor dancehall from Ghosttown featuring Badness, mix from DZ, Like his spectral namesake Simon Booth aka Ghosttown has spent the last few years obscured, half out of sight as a producer hiring out his futuristic beat-science to a string of heavy hitting MCs including Foreign Beggars here in the UK and a clutch of artists across the Atlantic including Guilty Simpson, Oh No, Frank and Dank and Dudley Perkins from the Dilla/Stones Throw axis of the hip hop spectrum.
His debut release started life like most of his productions, on a beat tape with another 80 or so one minute tracks, all vital snapshots charged with the excitement of what might happen with the right MC but there was something special about the original ‘Greezy’. It wires up squelching formant synths to insistent, minimal drums sounding like a 2010 UK-bass update to Ginuwine’s ‘Pony’ but at 145 BPM with speaker damaging sub.
This devastating but unusual collision of sounds needed a versatile MC and Badness was top of the list. Known for his early work with Lava Unit and Terror Danjah as well as last year’s carnival smash ‘Message is Love’ with Jammer and Silverlink Birmingham born Badness’ star is on the rise. ‘You Know’ as the track became features his signature double time bashment/grime flow and a killer hook sung by cosmic-soul powerhouse Dajla. The Parisian born singer is a Radio Nova favourite who has collaborated with Wax Tailor, Foreign Beggars and celebrated hip hop poet Anthony Joseph. The resulting track is unmistakably UK but with a bashment flavour, wonky dancehall? The vinyl remix comes from DZ (Hot Flush/Tru Tiger) who delivers a mix that turbo charges the dancefloor elements of the track to come up with multi coloured low end work out. Senseless will release a Ghosttown album in summer 2010 featuring vocalists including Frank & Dank, Olivier Daysoul, Badness, YT, Navigator, Killa P and more. 2010 is the year the Ghost comes to life.
PLAYS FROM: Mistajam on 1xtra, Review in Mixmag, Skream, Vex’d, Baobinga, Tomb Crew, Starkey, Warlock, Kanji Kinetic, Sterotyp, Laurent Garnier.
A Ghosttown ft Badness & Dajla – You Know
AA1 Ghosttown ft Badness & Dajla – You Know (DZ Remix)
AA2 Ghosttown – Greezy Riddim
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ROTTUN005 Retreat (Excision Remix) – Datsik & Excision Rottun 12″ Vinyl
Two of the hottest producers at the moment have to be Datsik and Excision and when they get together they make some of the most innovative sounding music. Think of the type of music played at an acid filled Transformers rave and you might have some sort of idea what it may sound like. Two Step drum patterns, Crazy morphing synth lines with freakish incidentals and heavy hitting basslines. Any robots heaven. So corrupt it could send Cillit Bang out of business.
a Datsik – Retreat (Excision Remix)
b Excision – No Escape (Datsik Remix)
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RAD001 Medicate – Logos Radial Productions 12″ Vinyl
Radial Productions is a new label operating out of London, UK, inspired by deep, hypnotic, space-oriented sounds from the world of dubstep and beyond. Radial 001 sees label co-owner Logos kick proceedings off with his track ‘Medicate’. Medicate was inspired by and built in remembrance of the legendary DMZ nights at 3rd Base and the lights out, eyes down vibe which seemed to transport the dedicated crowd three thousand leagues deep. Many of us still look to that time for inspiration and this track stands in tribute. The flip sees Hyperdub recording artists LV step up and spin the original on its axis. Faint murmurs of technical bass play counterpoint to the tolling bells, while the bongos and perfectly balanced drum programming roll the tune out in skippier, 2-step oriented direction. ‘Medicate’ has received DJ support from LV (Hyperdub), Ben UFO (Hessle Audio), Pangaea (Hessle Audio, Hotflush), Blackdown (Keysound), Mick Pressure (Naked Lunch), Narcossist/Kowton (Keysound)
Blackdown (Keysound): “a lost gem – really harks back to an era of dubstep that is increasingly disappearing”
Ben UFO (Hessle Audio): “both sides of the release are great. Uncompromisingly eyes down vibes”
a Logos – Medicate
b Logos – Medicate (LV Refix)
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EAST001 Wile Out /My DJ – Zinc feat Ms Dynamite / Zinc & Benga feat Ms Dynamite Zinc Music 12″ Vinyl
Limited edition promo Vinyl. The single’s lead track Wile Out is a hypnotic, highly addictive workout featuring triple-MOBO, double- Brit and Mercury Music Prize winner Ms Dynamite switching effortlessly between soulful singing and rapid-fire ragga chat. Prior to its rebirth with added vocals, the instrumental version appeared as Crack House EP opener, Blunt Edge. Wobblebass flipside My DJ also features the production prowess of Benga. Since the early crossover success of Night and subsequent debut album Diary Of An Afro Warrior, dubstep don Benga has gone on to produce for Eve and is readying a recorded incarnation of his previously live-only Magnetic Man project with Artwork and Skream. The release reflects not only Zinc’s reinvigorated, refreshed approach but also the current revitalized adventurous spirit of dance music in general – a welcome shift leading to undefined, hybrid sounds and cross collaborations.
Current supporters of Zinc include; Trevor Nelson, Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, MistaJam, Benji B, Rob Da Bank, Ras Kwame, Toddla T, Edith Bowman, Redlight, Geeneus and Sinden. Look out for the forthcoming video for Wile Out and further Zinc releases.
Playlisted on BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
a Zinc feat Ms Dynamite – Wile Out
b Zinc & Benga feat Ms Dynamite – My DJ
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SUBWAY012 Saturn / Step Into A Dream – Seven Subway 12″ Vinyl
After the hotly tipped SEEERIOUSSS doing damage on the dancefloors across the globe…. its time for the one and only Seven! If you haven’t heard his dancefloor anthem Siren (out on Tempa) then get out from under your rock and get to know.. This producer/DJ has been hotly tipped by the likes of N-Type, Youngsta, Headhunter, Benga & shitloads more.. And now its finally time to unleash Seven’s Subway debut! The A side sees seven going solo styley on a tune thats been featured in so many sets allready itll ring a bell to anybody.. Yes we’re talking about Saturn…
The interstellar sounds of Saturn bounce off the walls like an explosion of a 1000 trucks of Redbull… The sugar rush will pull you into dance and wont let go that easy untill the big Pully has been done.. The flip holds a combination that you’ll hear alot more from in the future.. Seven teams up with ever so lovely up and coming female artist Elvee for a tune that has subway written all over it.. Step into a Dream is Dark, Bassloaded, Gritty and Fresher then anything youve heard so far. Feel the Bass pound your check while staying eclectic and dancefloor all at the same time.. Seven & Elvee are here to stay!
Play Support: Benga, Plastician, N-Type, Headhunter, Youngsta, DJ Madd, Matt-U, 501, Noah D, The Others, Subscape & Loads More
a Seven – Saturn
b Seven – Step Into A Dream
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STUCK10PR01 Stuck (Various Production & Guido Remixes) – Lauren Pritchard Island Records 10″ Vinyl
Super limited 10” of Stuck Various Production & Guido Remixes. Once upon a time there was a girl called Lauren. She lived in grassy, green Madison County, Tennessee where people are as sweet as the tea they make. She’d sing songs in her yard and run around with ballerinas, big kitty cats and her brothers all the livelong day. One winter evening Lauren decided she wanted a change of scenery. She wanted to leave her comfortable grasslands and start a joyride. She traveled far to La La land and danced with the faeries in Beverly Hills, all the while humming along to Bob Marley and playing pianos. Then Lauren ventured to Gotham City(out of a pure and deep love for Batman)to take to the stages of the great White Way as a long-haired bohemian. Now 6 years, 5 tattoos, 4 electric tea kettles, 3 cities, 2 tours and 1 Nord keyboard later, she’s in the bushes with the shepherds of London, singing of her homeland with the Lolo Army ready for the next round of life attacks. Lauren knows life is first-rate come what may. The End.
a Lauren – Stuck Various Production Remix
b Lauren – Stuck Guido Remix
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New Dubstep Promos
RAMP029 Timekeeper (Dave Aju Remix) – Clouds Ramp Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Very limited one sided 12” release from RAMP RECORDINGS hiring the services of San Francisco resident DAVE AJU to remix the CLOUDS track ‘Timekeeper’ (Originally released in 2008 – RAMP013).
a Clouds – Timekeeper (Dave Aju Remix)
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SFS001 Never – Eprom Surefire Productions LLC 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. San Francisco, CA’s Surefire Sound starts off the new decade with a bang and launches their brand new label with an energetic single by EPROM. A fast rising West Coast bass technician, DJ and producer Sander Dennis a.k.a. EPROM delivers funky, techy four-four beats on “Never.”
EPROM’s original mix opens with rattling hi-hats and a hushed female vocal accented by EPROM’s patented twitchy synths. A hefty kick drops, braced by a thick, bouncy mid-range bass pattern. Like recent tracks by Untold or Ramadanman, “Never” blurs the divisions between dubstep, funky, techno and garage to form an irresistible new creation.
Hyped newcomer FaltyDL had a breakthrough year in 2009. The New Yorker introduced his versatile soulful electronic styles on a slew of singles for Planet Mu and Ramp. His Rephresh mix is a moody, shuffling reconstruction that features echoing samples, an infectious start-stop rhythm and mighty bass sweeps. DL’s mix is built for maximum club pressure.
About Surefire Sound:
Surefire Sound is a new record label presented by the Surefire music group whose goal is to showcase upcoming and established talent in electronic music. The label is part of a collection of projects under the Surefire banner including a booking agency, PR firm, and events management division. The releases promise an array of sounds spanning genres, appealing to home listeners and dance floors alike.
A Eprom – Never
AA Eprom – Never (FaltyDL Remix)
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PROPH118 Sincere (Nero Remix) – MJ Cole Prolific Recordings 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy promo. Nero’s consistent releases have made them one of the most talked about acts in dancemusic. Many would have said that Sincere was one of those classics that shouldn’t be touched. The original is still the classic it always was but this Nero remix has completely opened it up and added their turbo charged dubstep energy . Their remix of the Streets’ tune ‘Blinded by the Lights’ was a massive radio hit as well as a dancefloor smasher played by DJ’s from Chase and Status and Skream to Tiesto and Diplo. More recently Nero have remixed La Roux and Deadmau5 to devastating effect.
a MJ Cole – Sincere (Nero Remix)
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RNG009 Kinky / Assumptions (Benga Remix) – Skream / G Squad Ringo Records 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Please note we have a limited supply! Ringo Records, the outward spew of the legendary Transition Studios, snug in the heart of dubstep territory, confound the unsuspecting public with more heavyweight material from the scene’s core artists. Finally releaesd on Vinyl fully (after a limited one sided promo run last year) Benga’s remix of G Squad’s ‘Assumptions’ is a darker and moodier refix. Skream coming out with the Kinky on the flip. This is one tune you probably would have to turn down if you still live with your parents!
a Skream – Kinky
b G Squad – Assumptions (Benga Remix)
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SUBSCUM005 Dope – Matt U SCUM 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. Lurking in the back of every transportation vehicle there always is someone who is up to no good.. Someone who vandalizes other people’s property & wrecks havoc everywhere he goes. Their called lowlifes.. Bullies of the City… Scum of the earth.. They dont give a shit about anybody else.. Just thinking where they’re at now and how they can raise Hell in any possible way. Matt-U has stood up and offered his Dope EP as a meaning of destruction upon the non believers. The A side deliveres chaos unlike we ever seen before.. People pulling and hitting each other, turning themselves into SCUM of the night… Not giving a shit about the rest.. Flip it over to B1 for Heads Up.. itll be the last time anything happens unnoticed.. Keeping the SCUM people focused and ready for action.. Take Cover keeps everything in check, the announcer warns people of this terrible threat thats gripping itself among the crowds.. So run like crazy if you want to be safe.. This is not a drill!!
a Matt-U – Dope
b1 Matt-U – Heads Up
b2 Matt-U – Take Cover
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SSDUBSTARS025 Never Scared – Dub Crookz Southside Dubstars 12″ Vinyl
Finish copy. New outfit Dub Crookz make a devastating debut with this new 3 track bomb on the ever reliable Southside Dubstars imprint. Garnering massive suppot from both N-Type & Hatcha. Limited promo copies
a Dub Crookz – Never Scared
b1 Dub Crookz – Party’s Over
b2 Dub Crookz – Abyss
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Dubstep Restocks 12″ Vinyl
HES003 Kingdom – Untold Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
HFRMX004 The Upside (Martyn Remix) – Scuba Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
HES008 I Can’t Stop This Feeling – Untold Hessle Audio 12″ Vinyl
HFT009 Hyph Mngo – Joy Orbison Hotflush Recordings 12″ Vinyl
EX7002 Swagga – Excision & Datsik EX7 12″ Vinyl
HENCH010 Drumstick – Giant Hench 12″ Vinyl
ASC003 Step Aside – DJ Silkie Cloqworq Recordings 12″ Vinyl
DISF007 Code 46 – Kryptic Minds Disfigured Dubz 12″ Vinyl
HDB023 Hyperdub 5.1 EP – Kode9 / Black Chow / Flying Lotus HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
HDB024 Hyperdub 5.2 EP – Joker & Ginz / Zomby / Samiyam HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
HDB026 Hyperdub 5.4 EP – Martyn / L.D. HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
HDB029 Sahara Michael / Fish – Ikonika HyperDub 12″ Vinyl
Dubstep Restocks CD Albums
3024005CD Great Lengths – Martyn 3024 CD
DRUNKCD002 Jarvik Mindstate – Peverelist Punch Drunk Records CD
DRUNKCD001 Good Energy (A Singles Collection) – RSD Punch Drunk Records CD
Skweee Restocks
FDLP2 Randy Barracuda Vinyl LP – Randy Barracuda Flogsta Danshall LP
FDLP3 Guilty Feet, No Rhythm – Rigas den Andre Flogsta Danshall 12″ Vinyl
