Beats News

kniteforce head honcho and all round oddball Luna-C drops an eclectic remix EP, featuring tracks spanning his entire 3 decade career. Shoreman takes “Bomb Da Bassline” and makes it as mad as you might expect from the mastermind behind “On The Edge”. Success’n’Mistreat meanwhile is remixed back to the early 90’s sound of MARRS and that sample heavy era. The Wislov remix of “Edge Of Madness” is perhaps the standout, being a classic anthem remixed into an even more formidable style, and the EP is rounded off by KF newcomer Dj Beeno, who takes the obscure “Hurricane” and blows it away…

Coco Bryce - 'nuff said.

Alright, maybe he does warrant a bit more than that. Myor boss Coco Bryce returns to his self- proclaimed "second home" at 7th Storey Projects with two new bangers, something of a natural sequel to the much-loved Gunna released on 7th Storey in the form of a cheeky little 10" in 2019.

On the A side you'll find 'My Girl' - a roughneck breakbeat ride but with sweet and soulful vocals and Summery synth-lines smoothing out a bit of the roughness - a typical Coco workout, and that is by no means a bad thing!

On the B is U Can C In There, a gorgeous roller - just listen, the music speaks for itself! Mastered & cut by Beau Thomas, pressed at Record Industry and presented on Coke Bottle Green vinyl - fancy

*Plain Sleeve Repress*

For this release on Jungle Cakes, the main man Ed Solo has teamed up with the maestro of all things funky, Stickybuds. First up
'Smoke The Weed' combines super phat rolling basslines, ragga style stabs and atmospherics and a wicked steppy break that makes
you want to get up out of your chair and dance 'til sunrise and beyond.
The two join forces again for the second track, Joker Smoker, which is a sublime slice of funky, jazzy business. It's all there, stompin'
beats, ragga/dub elements, big chunky bass, incredibly catchy horns and "Joker Smoker" vocals on the hook and they come
together beautifully to produce an absolute winner of a tune all round!

Netsh is dead, long live Netsh ! The 24 year old producer is back on Comic Sans Records and delivers a 6-tracker EP that sounds like a
true aggiornamento in his music.
The braindance inherited from Aphex Twin which we can hear in Neural Netshworks, is here replaced by something new that defines
the contours of a 2.0 upddate of his creative process.
Netsh has left aside most of his usual hardware and used different time signatures.
This renewal in his working method gave birth to Cyberbass, an energetic style in which IDM and futuristic bass music blend
to musically describe a close dystopia where humanism has given way to transhumanism.
The EP and its tracks are crossed with contrasts, the ear is often knocked out by a powerful polyrythmic before being released by
emotionally intense breaks.
It's probably Netsh's way of illustrating one of the biggest philosophical debate of our time : will technology free human kind or on the
contrary enslave him ?

Kniteforce and Just Another Label (owner of the Stompin Tunes Sub Label) have been friends since the early 90’s, so when JAL wanted to remaster and repress some old and much sought after classic EPs, it was only natural for Kniteforce to take on that roll. This EP is much sought after and its no surprise. Higher Love is a defining classic anthem of its time, and it finally gets the loving remaster and repress is so deserves!

Club / DJ Support
Billy Bunter, the Fat Controller, Glowkid, Slipmatt, Dj Jedi, Dj Luna-C, Dj Brisk, Clayfighter, Jimni Cricket, Bustin, Sc@r, Doughboy, Saiyan, Dave Skywalker, Ponder and many others

Grey Marbled Vinyl

Dread Recordings presents the Dread Annual: Sampler 2020.
Norwich based T>I never fails to bring the fire and he’s production skills are on point with this Minimal VIP of Ray Keith’s legendary Renegade.
Benny L’s remix of Dark Soldier is sweet and simple, keeping it a true likeness to the original.
2 iconic jungle anthems just got a REMIX!

Al Storm and Diakronik follow up Timeless Volume 1 with the surprisingly titled Timeless Volume 2, and in many ways it mirrors the awesome sound of the first EP. Still rocking out with BIG piano lines, tough breaks and huge stabs, all three tracks mirror the hands in the air euphoria of late 1994 rave music. An absolutely classic sound for a classic EP!

* The original sister label to Ram Records from the old Ram HQ studio in Essex, Liftin’ Spirit Records now celebrates it’s 25th year with a special ‘RELOADED’ limited vinyl series of remastered classics, alongside rare and previously unreleased tracks since the beginning in1992.

* DATs from artists such as Andy C, Ant Miles, Shimon, Joint Venture, Interrogator and Red One have been located in the archives. Also from the Ram & Liftin’ HQ came tracks for the Deep Seven label in 1993 and all these rare DAT masters have been located and now re-cut by Simon, the original Ram & Liftin’ vinyl masterer at ‘The Exchange’. Initially, Deep Seven remasters will present on a printed white label and unreleased tracks will have a black label.

* Midway into their 1993 run on Deep Seven, Desired State produced another Hardcore Junglist smasher 'Timebomb' under a new moniker of ‘CO2’, which later morphed into their alias ‘Concept 2’ on Ram Records. Exploding bass and breaks tear out across the soundscape, continuing into the part 2 ‘Fuze’ mix on the flip side. Remastered from the original DAT and presented as part of our 'Reloaded' series.

Promotion across chosen internet websites and Hardcore 12” vinyl communities.

Eureka!'s 6th long-waited release is by Russian craftsman Lay-Far, who has been releasing great tracks on Local Talk, Soundofspeed, Razor-N-Tape just to name a few.

The A-Side opens with the raw sound of 'All Massive' - you'll hear Lay-Far's characteristic organic sampling blended with Jungle-influenced beats and heavy stepping sub-bass.
Following is A2 'Naive' - more of Lay-Far's specialty downbeat house tracks with nods to warm Brazilian music.

On the B-side it's all about the sounds of the past - starting with the funky broken beats of 'Heartfelt' produced back in 2011 and continues with 2014 unreleased dub remix version of 'Where Would We Be' originally by DJ KAWASAKI feat. Paul Randolph from Detroit and Makoto who's been instrumental in Japan's Drum & Bass movement.

Lay-Far has been expanding his musical variety from Jazz to Reggae, House, Breakbeat and Broken beat and with these 4 tracks you will be able to experience his musical journey too... *Artwork by Kouhei Asakura *Mastering by Hideo Kobayashi

This 3 track EP comes out of Ibiza Record's vault called Archives Vol 6. Each of these tracks represents hardcore and the merging of jungle breaks in the early developments of Jungle musik from the early 90s.

A.DOWN WITH YOU - This track produced by Two On A Tip was made back in 1993-94 and was never released on Ibiza Records back then. The sic intro with the RnB n Ragga samples with stretched vocals alongside synthesized piano stabs merged with some wicked Jungle patterns giving a groovy feel.

AA. WALK ON BY - This unreleased track made in 1993-94 produced by 2 On A Tip on the label has a sic synthesized piano stabs intro n rolls into a wicked set of rolling drum n Jungle patterns. Wicked instrumental showcasing how versatile Jungle musik was becoming way back then.

AAA. KEEP SKANKING - This track produced in 1993-94 by 2 On a Tip has a classic reggae sample n stretched vocals sitting over the drum n jungle patterns with rhythmic high hats stabbing through.
Giving that jungle essence with the heavyweight basslines that connect straight to the core.

Label boss Coco Bryce teams up once again with his long time partner in crime and fellow Dutch junglist FFF for two feelsy Amen workouts.

A side kicks off with a beautifully crafted remix of a classic 1995 Foul Play track that will take you on a journey, just close your eyes and let the music do the rest. On the flip is a track called Amazon, lovely pads with breaks and sounds from the Amazon jungle before the switch in a .

This is the 1st release of a series of tracks across all genres by Stretch & Enjoy and we hope you like. We would like to thank John from Foul Play for the blessing as this was a personal tune for the Last Ronin family to rework a beau blood splattered over crystal clear 10″ vinyl from the Shaolin temple.

Tim Reaper is back on Repertoire - and he's brought a few mates along.

The EP starts at a blistering pace with the beefed up VIP mix of his 2016 single"Lanterns", whilst label boss Law alongside Kola Nut join forces with Tim for the lush roll out "Unknown Future".

Continuing Repertoire's rich tradition of working with Canadian artists, Montreal's Comfort Zone brings his unique melodic stylings to the laid back "Greenscreen", before Tim closes proceedings on the same note as it started with the chopped up amenage of the Apocalypse Now sampling "Sunrise".

*Repress*

Dead Man's Chest delivers the final piece of his opening Trilogy for Western Lore with a trio of expeditions into Jungle's less explored territories, laying down warehouse amens, dub reprisals and the sounds of early 90s 'blunted' Bristol.

Following his debut release on Jedi Recordings last year, Cantina Cuts bring you another four authentic and fresh jungle/hardcore tracks from Hyped On Acid.

This is the second of the Legends Vs Legends series.These very limited 10" Legends Vs Legends series aim to pit the finest in old skool artists against other old skool artists to see who is the best ever...haha, no. There is no best. But these little 10"s have BIG tunes by BIG artists and as we have some absolute shockers lined up. Having said that, Pete Cannons remix of “You Got Me” is completely jaw dropping and already hugely popular….

Club / DJ Support
Billy Bunter, the Fat Controller, Glowkid, Slipmatt, Dj Jedi, Dj Luna-C, Dj Brisk, Clayfighter, Jimni Cricket, Bustin, Sc@r, Doughboy, Saiyan, Dave Skywalker, Ponder and many others

Om Unit brings his ‘Mahakala’ triology to a triumphant close with 2 more cuts of upfront breakbeat science.

Industries Of The Blend is the latest project from Dj Luna-C, and it a step back into the original sounds of 1990 and 1991 old skool. Slower bpm and all hardware lead to an entirely authentic sound for this EP, and that authenticity continues with the style of sleeve (Spined like an old Euro EP) and in the overall concept. Proper underground, original, rave music. For those who know.

Billy Bunter, the Fat Controller, Glowkid, Slipmatt, Dj Jedi, Dj Luna-C, Dj Brisk, Clayfighter, Jimni Cricket, Bustin, Sc@r, Doughboy, Saiyan, Dave Skywalker, Ponder and many others

This are three new Tracks, released by 'Pete Cannon' and 'Patrice', for the Label which is called 'Swamp 81'.

This leganday EP was originally entitled “No New Ideas” and was released as a very limited CD back in 2012. It is one of a very few Kniteforce catalogued releases that never saw vinyl. Each track on the EP has been rebuilt, and remade, with slight changes made to the tracks in either tempo or style, and is only available in limited numbers. Plus it has one new idea, for those that look for it….

PARALLAX RECORDINGS is proud to kick off 2019 in style by welcoming the one and only Tim Reaper for his Parallax debut. 'Dead & Buried' has been turning heads everywhere it's played with its lethal combo of horror samples and crazy mentasms. Although 'Journey To The Moon' doesn't feature any horror samples it's just as pitch black in feeling: relentless beats, heavy sub bass and rushing synths combine to guarantee dancefloor detonation. To balance the darkness Tim also drops the positively uplifting 'Dope Break', which combines rough beats with melancholic melodies to deliver enough punch to light up any peaktime floor. To close the EP in style Tim supplies a thundering remix of On 1 Crew's 'Bad Dreams', an obscure little number that LTJ Bukem used to play in '93 and which was the first release on Parallax back in 2016. Tim flipped it in no time at all, effortlessly delivering this nutty jungle techno beast. Enjoy this 'terror brought down to earth'!

Kniteforce and Just Another Label (owner of the Boombastic Plastic Sub Label) have been friends since the early 90’s, so when JAL wanted to remaster and repress some old and much sought after classic EPs, it was only natural for Kniteforce to take on that roll. This is the first of (hopefully) many of the classic Boombastic Plastic EPs to get the remaster and repress treatment. Unmissable piano and ridiculous beats are a staple of the Citadel of Kaos Sound, and this is the most desired of the hard to find EPs…

Borai & Denham Audio follow up last year’s official release of rave banger ‘Make Me’ with a varied club tool focused EP for E-Beamz. 5 tracks ready for any time of night.


DJ Support
Ludwig A.F. Röhrscheid, Hans Berg, FYI Chris, Rich Hawtin, Banoffee Pies, My Nu Leng, Deft, Neinzer, Nick Craddock, Ame, Tensnake, Iron Curtis, Lovefingers, Shadow Child / Polymod, ABSOLUTE., Extrawelt, Samir / Happa, Nightwave, Maceo Plex / Maetrik

Fabio & Grooverider have been at the forefront of UK dance music for over 3 decades. This is the roots of their story told through music.

The 2 London DJ's are part of the DNA of the global Jungle / D&B movement and they have remained relevant, cutting edge, authoritative and essential to this truly underground art-form since it's inception. RAGE could arguably be the ground zero of Jungle. The party was started at London's cavernous Heaven club by Fabio & Grooverider in 1988, at the height of Acid House fever that was making it's way up and down the motorways, slip-roads, fields and warehouses of the M25 and further beyond every weekend, troubling the nation, the police, your parents and the press as it went. RAGE was a different beast, it certainly channelled some of that Acid energy but pitted it against the new and exciting sounds emanating from Belgium, Amsterdam, Detroit, Sheffield, Essex and Hackney and in turn created a new style, a new sonic attitude and energy in the process. Rumbling bass-lines, narcotic synth rushes and roughly chopped and sped-up breakbeats all merged into a style that we now know as Jungle. Nothing like this had been heard before, this was a brand new style and it was coming out of London's West End and Fabio & Grooverider were the people firmly behind it.

RAGE is approaching it's 30th anniversary. It's sonic and cultural legacy is still being felt today, Fabio & Groove are still shutting down raves and festivals every weekend all over the world with their superior DJ sets and musical knowledge guided by their pioneering spirit. This musical selection you hold in your hands, the first of 4 parts, sees them delve into their prodigious memories and record boxes to select a true musical representation of the very beginning of one of the UK's most unique and influential musical movements of the last 50 years. Across 4 x 2 x 12"s compilations we are taken on the journey through the sounds of RAGE, accompanied with track by track notes from Fabio & Groove themselves. This is the sound of the underground, from the inside out.

This is a masterclass in the old-school. The roots. There is no filler here, it's simply ALL killer. Lovingly selected and programmed by the masters - 'The Living Shock' & 'The Ladies Choice'. Produced in conjunction with Above Board distribution and Fabio & Grooverider. All tracks mastered from original sources and fully licensed. Mastering by Optimum, Bristol. Artwork and design by Atelier Superplus. 2019

Krust is the first artist to step up for the new ‘Legends’ series from V Recordings. This series aims to source some of the finest unreleased gems from some of D&B’s most well-known and established artist that never saw the light of day, and press them up for the world to hear.

For 001, after some extensive DAT searching, we’re treated with two never-before released Krust cuts deep from the vaults, ‘Unit 23’ and ‘Pentacle’. Both are over 20 years old, and show perfectly two contrasting sides to Krust’s inimitable production style.
‘Unit 23’ is a hypnotic upbeat roller, with a steppy progressive vibe, this one builds and builds. ‘Pentacle’ sees Krust in tear out mode, with brooding atmospheres, lashing drums and some of that Bristol bass we all know and love!

Hailing from the musical melting pot of Bristol, Krust earned respect through countless releases on V Recordings, his imprint Full Cycle Records, his collective with Roni Size, Reprazent and a series of cutting edge solo albums on Talkin Loud.

Having been at the forefront of the D&B / Jungle scene since its inception he continues to innovate and push boundaries, with recent music coming on Doc Scott’s seminal 31 Records, and with a long awaited new album project on the horizon.

The first part in this vinyl series, with more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.

* The original sister label to Ram Records from the old Ram HQ studio in Essex, Liftin Spirit Records now celebrates its 25th year with a special ‘RELOADED’ limited vinyl series of remastered classics, alongside rare and previously unreleased tracks since the beginning in1992.

* DATs from artists such as Andy C, Ant Miles, Shimon, Joint Venture, Interrogator and Red One have been located in the archives. Also from the Ram & Liftin HQ came tracks for the Deep Seven label in 1993 and all these rare DAT masters have been located and now re-cut by Simon, the original Ram & Liftin vinyl masterer at ‘The Exchange’. Initially, Deep Seven remasters will present on a printed white label and unreleased tracks will have a black label.
* In 1993 Origin Unknown had their first full release on Ram Records. ‘Valley of the Shadows’ aka ‘Long Dark Tunnel - 31 seconds went on to anthem status, majorly contributing to the developing genre of Jungle/Drum and Bass.
After 'Valley of the Shadows' had caused shockwaves throughout the rave scene, Origin Unknown set about composing their follow up single.
With Ram and Liftin Spirit Records cementing their places in the history books, their original 1993 follow up had been put to one side while they completed many remix requests for the movers and shakers of the era and subsequently the DAT tape went astray.
Some 26 years later, while going through the archives, a DAT tape that was previously believed to be faulty actually played ok on a different machine! The tracks were finally found and sent straight to master for our ‘Reloaded’ series. 'Voyage to the Future' carries on that 1993 vibe of 'Valley of the Shadows' and will now be finally available to own on vinyl, backed with the equally sublime track 'Second Sight'.

* The original sister label to Ram Records from the old Ram HQ studio in Essex, Liftin Spirit Records now celebrates it’s 25th year with a special ‘RELOADED’ limited vinyl series of remastered classics, alongside rare and previously unreleased tracks since the beginning in1992.

* DATs from artists such as Andy C, Ant Miles, Shimon, Joint Venture, Interrogator and Red One have been located in the archives. Also from the Ram & Liftin HQ came tracks for the Deep Seven label in 1993 and all these rare DAT masters have been located and now re-cut by Simon, the original Ram & Liftin vinyl masterer at ‘The Exchange’. Initially, Deep Seven remasters will present on a printed white label and unreleased tracks will have a black label.

* We continue our Deep Seven series in 2020 with another smasher from Ironik. Originally released in 1993 on Deep Seven, this 12" never made it past promo stage, commanding huge price tags for the original presses. We have remastered both mixes improving the quality of both the audio and the pressing and will present on our heavyweight 180g vinyl.