Beats News

* In 1993 Basement Records was still issuing the classic 4/4 tunes but in the studio working on the new sound of Drum n Bass. In this newly formed studio operating in the Basement Records / Vinyl Distribution building and run by Roger Johnson as the in house engineer a series of early Drum n Bass releases were produced. To release the tunes being made in late 93' The Street Beats label was formed in early 1994. The first releases were a series of LTD Edition 10" singles of early works by artists such as RJ himself plus Peshay, Paul Z & The Truper.
* In 1994 I received a Promo through the post from Entity Records featuring the System Ex - Mindgames E.P, I loved the track and wanted to know who the artist was so I rang Ray Keith at Blackmarket Records to see if he could shed any light. Ray told me this was the new artist he had been telling me about when we last spoke, that artist was Rupert Parkes now known as Photek.

* I rang Rupert to introduce myself and invited him down to Reading to meet me, which he was more than happy to do as he was well aware of what we were doing at Basement Records and Vinyl Distribution.
At the meeting I stated how much I loved the EP and his releases on Cert 18 but at the same time felt the production sound could be improved. Rupert told me about his home studio and its limitations, so I asked him how much money he needed to get the studio to the level he wanted and then advanced him the money to upgrade his studio. The next batch of tunes that were then made were all released on the Street Beats label.
* When Rupert sent in the 2nd batch of tunes I was blown away with them and wanted to release these tunes with an artist name, so I took the T from the end of his name and placed it in front and the 'Truper' was born. The idea of the name was he was marching forward with the DnB sound. These three EP's were all released as limited editions and as the years have passed, all three have become holy grail's for all the collectors of early DnB and rightly so.
This relationship was to grow and grow over the following years with six releases under his 'The Sentinel' pseudoname on Basement Records and the distribution deal which led to the launch of Ruperts' 'Photek' alias and label, which have cemented his reputation as one of the great Drum N Bass producers of all time. * A genius in the studio and a wonderful person to know and work with with over many years. So now Basement Records proudly presents the reissue of these stunning six tracks pressed on 12"singles and accompanied by a CD which also features the six outstanding 'Sentinel' tracks that were released on parent label Basement Records, for you to all enjoy.......Basement Phil / Basement Records 2015

* In 1993 Basement Records was still issuing the classic 4/4 tunes but in the studio working on the new sound of Drum n Bass. In this newly formed studio operating in the Basement Records / Vinyl Distribution building and run by Roger Johnson as the in house engineer a series of early Drum n Bass releases were produced. To release the tunes being made in late 93' The Street Beats label was formed in early 1994. The first releases were a series of LTD Edition 10" singles of early works by artists such as RJ himself plus Peshay, Paul Z & The Truper.
* In 1994 I received a Promo through the post from Entity Records featuring the System Ex - Mindgames E.P, I loved the track and wanted to know who the artist was so I rang Ray Keith at Blackmarket Records to see if he could shed any light. Ray told me this was the new artist he had been telling me about when we last spoke, that artist was Rupert Parkes now known as Photek.

* I rang Rupert to introduce myself and invited him down to Reading to meet me, which he was more than happy to do as he was well aware of what we were doing at Basement Records and Vinyl Distribution.
At the meeting I stated how much I loved the EP and his releases on Cert 18 but at the same time felt the production sound could be improved. Rupert told me about his home studio and its limitations, so I asked him how much money he needed to get the studio to the level he wanted and then advanced him the money to upgrade his studio. The next batch of tunes that were then made were all released on the Street Beats label.
* When Rupert sent in the 2nd batch of tunes I was blown away with them and wanted to release these tunes with an artist name, so I took the T from the end of his name and placed it in front and the 'Truper' was born. The idea of the name was he was marching forward with the DnB sound. These three EP's were all released as limited editions and as the years have passed, all three have become holy grail's for all the collectors of early DnB and rightly so.
This relationship was to grow and grow over the following years with six releases under his The Sentinel' pseudoname on Basement Records and the distribution deal which led to the launch of Ruperts' 'Photek' alias and label, which have cemented his reputation as one of the great Drum N Bass producers of all time. * A genius in the studio and a wonderful person to know and work with with over many years. So now Basement Records proudly presents the reissue of these stunning six tracks pressed on 12"singles and accompanied by a CD which also features the six outstanding 'Sentinel' tracks that were released on parent label Basement Records, for you to all enjoy.......Basement Phil / Basement Records 2015

Greeting from Jamaica! Rasta Vibez back again with dem irie jungle drum & bass cuts for ya system. All fruits ripe, this one bound to sell out faas. Don't sleep on it. Bless!

For over two decades, Dread Recordings have time and time again maintained their seminal output with every release. Managing to present a crossover of old school and more modern day techniques, they've given fresh life to the jungle riddims which made drum & bass so prominent during its inception. And for this subsequent release, label head honcho Ray Keith steps up to the plate, bringing with his a deliciously rolling selection of bass heavy proportions. With a massive back catalogue and an even more impressive roster, the figurehead's addition goes on to expand the credibility heralded by both the artists and imprint. Dread Recordings continue to impress, with a history documented through their stellar releases.Nothing less than a jungle tear-out, the Penny mix of 'Feel Some' cuts open Ray Keith's production standard and opens its raw centre. 'Feel Some' is an example of what Ray Keith does best, striving to hit harder each time with sprawling, smashing drums and guttural bass sounds. Taking precedent are those all-important breaks, still standing as the most prominent feature from start to finish. Penny gives it an extra layer, drawing for a heavier flow and firing shot after sonic shot. Neither artist grabs for the brakes.'Do You Wanna Cook' proves that both Dread Recordings and Ray Keith don't adhere to any trend, instead they spearhead a subgenre which has run its own show for some time now. Rugged subs and rattling percussion help fill out the mix, whilst tinny kicks help to underpin its composition. Biting reese slips through between layers, giving a brooding, intimidating hook which stalks its bassline. Then comes 'Zion Dred', slightly more subdued in its rollout but still surging with every succession of pads. It begins to grow in its intensity, not presenting a full-frontal attack like its predecessors but still powerful with every relay. 'Virus' finishes the release, with a clanking set of breaks and punchy drums skittering amongst its clicking hi-hats and swathes of static bass. The track is a lesson through the roots of both Dread Recordings and its stalwart Ray Keith. It's a gradual build, but one which highlights the ingenuity behind both artist and label.

Kicking off 2014 in the most spectacular fashion, Critical Music enters its 12th year with its biggest artist compilation to date.
Painstakingly put together by label boss Kasra over the past year 'Underground Sonics' is an exciting overview of modern day drum
& bass showcasing the true dexterity of one of the most well regarded, independent electronic music labels in the UK today. Kasra has pulled out all the stops, sifting through his phone book to enlist the talents of some of the biggest and most exciting producers in the game. Noisia, Dub Phizix, Enei, Phace, Sam Binga and Kasra himself all make sterling contributions that make for an album of the best of Underground Sonic expression.
"It's been a few years since our last fully fledged label compilation so I wanted to ensure this one was as vital as possible. For me this album truly encapsulates the essence of Critical, a balanced mix of all that's exciting about this music - heads down lights out rollers, experimental side steps and some slightly more aggressive attention grabbers. This album is made up of tracks by the core Critical acts alongside a select group of label friends and for me is a snapshot of where the label is at now and where it is heading." - Kasra About Critical Music: Conceived by D&B visionary Kasra back in 2002, in a front room in north London, the Critical Music name has since blossomed into one of the most successful independent record labels in the UK today. Grown from a simple idea driven by a commitment to putting out the best music the scene has to offer, it has now become one of the most well respected electronic dance music labels in the UK.
With its ongoing label residency at London's Fabric nightclub, branded events the world over, nurturing new talent and releasing
some of the freshest breaks and beats from the likes of Enei, Foreign Concept, Emperor, Mefjus, Ivy Lab, Sam Binga, Break,
Rockwell, Sabre, Stray, Calibre, and many more, it has gone on to build a loyal following around the world driven on by Kasra's never ending quest to release quality underground bass music.
'One of the most forward-thinking labels out there..and Kasra one of drum & bass' most canny A&R's.' - DJ mag

Jungle Bass msuci style ! Sppedbass !

Vanta Series is the new series for Killekill's dancefloor music. The releases come in series, every series comes with a theme and one artwork which is being split in several parts to go with each release. The first series is called THE END IS NEAR' and features four records. It comes with an artwork by French visual artist Elzo Durt.
Vanta 003 comes from Eomac under his alias EeOo.
EeOo is a side project for what is, in Eomac's mind, straight up, techno-rave-house-jungle- disco influenced, dancefloor material. It draws influence from classic styles of dance music. Less dense, less conceptual than the Eomac-music. Less focussed on texture and atmosphere, a more direct approach for sweaty ravers and moving bodies.

One side bringing a cool tek house ritch tune and one side for a Ragga Jungle massive remix !

Finally repressed

Booyaka! Wah gwan junglist Rasta Vibez ah bak wid a couple of irie edits that will make ya pum-pum batty move and shake. Big tingz once again that will make di duppy man dweet. Better cop it quick!

10" Red Vinyl + Hand Stamped

Fresh from their remix of Jinx' "Car Full Of Herbs", Bristol/London Bass specialists Vinyl Junkie & Sanxion return to Asbo Records alongside legendary Reggae singer Bushman with "Talk Too Much". Things get busy from the start on the original DnB version, a tightly packed and weighty amen break welcomes in Bushman's thoughtful melodic vocals with dubwise horns and instrumentation recreating that timeless reggae vibe at 170BPM with snatches of bleeps and pads that hint at Vinyl Junkie & Sanxion's oldskool hardcore/jungle history. DJ Westy on the remix fattens things up bringing the bass to the front for a real sound system smasher. The 140 remix retains the main elements of the original with added dirty bass and half time drops perfect for festival season, guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser for fans of breaks reggae and that early rave sound.

* It's great to think of John Graham, aka Skanna, rummaging around cupboards in his parents house to find the DATs of his early releases to make this release possible. It was also great to find out that digital degridation had not taken hold on these 20 year old DATs too!
* So here we have another classic Skanna release from 1995 that has been remastered and reissued in an effort to make some classic tracks available again at a reasonable price. Although this record has not commanded such high prices as other releases in the catalogue it has always been tricky to track one down in good condition as the ones out there have all been played to death, and rightly so! The original 'Find Me' and the "Classic Skanna Mix" are both on here and sounding incredible over 20 years later!

Basement Records subsidary label Homegrown Records released a string of Anthems back in the day, these 16 tracks set the Rave Scene alight back in 1993, all of these tunes were played by the top DJs of the time including Top Buzz, Mickey Finn, Ratty, Tango, Swan-e, Phantasy, Kenny Ken, DJ SS, Seduction, Slipmatt, Stu Allan and Keith Suckling to name but a few.

All of these releases are now extremley sought after by the old skool vinyl collectors and most are commanding high prices, for the first time the tunes are now available on CD & Digital Release as well as two triple pack Vinyl Sets for the lovers of Vinyl.

Basement Records subsidary label Homegrown Records released a string of Anthems back in the day, these 16 tracks set the Rave Scene alight back in 1993, all of these tunes were played by the top DJs of the time including Top Buzz, Mickey Finn, Ratty, Tango, Swan-e, Phantasy, Kenny Ken, DJ SS, Seduction, Slipmatt, Stu Allan and Keith Suckling to name but a few.

All of these releases are now extremley sought after by the old skool vinyl collectors and most are commanding high prices, for the first time the tunes are now available on CD & Digital Release as well as two triple pack Vinyl Sets for the lovers of Vinyl.

remixed by Wadadda, Karl Marx Stadt, LXC & Alex Cerb- Metamorphosis - Kick The Flame - golded marbled 12"

Another classic reissue from the back catalogue of White House Records. With amazing new artwork by Robin from Stay On Target this latest reissue on White House Records really stands out. Another classic from Skanna from the early days of this seminal Jungle label.

Only 1x per customer !

DJ Dlux of 'Brain Records' fame, emerging from the Jungle scene in the early 90's alongside Bizzy B, T.D.K. and the Persian Prince. Dlux proudly shows his roots with this 3 tracker of Jungle Goodness! A)'Dub Fe Dub' a classic golden era Jungle Tune with
Dancehall samples from the 'those days' 'sound tapes' being cleverly used with fast rolling frantic drum choppage! AA1) 'Taking Me Higher' a hard stepping, drum twisting, vocal infused Jungle Riddim with super lush strings at the intro. 'I feel Alive!'. AA2) Iron Plate Remix, was originally released on 'Brain Progression' to raving reviews! This Remix features super sweet strings, Time stretching Drum programming as well as the genius
Amen chopping! This track is infused with the Dancehall sample 'Now here it comes - The Iron Plate' used fantastically by this DJ / Artist / Producer / Engineer, to a lovely effect. This is Jungle at its best. If you listen carefully, you can hear the 'Amiga', being put to good use! Don't sleep on this Limited Jungle 12'.

* Debut Vinyl 12' for newly signed Alibi on Bryan Gee's legendary V Recordings. Support from Andy C, JJ Frost, Dj Marky, Bailey and more!

* Brazilian duo Alibi return to V Recordings with a double A sided release in the shape of Trunk b/w No Escape. Their recent single with Command Strange 'Skyline', which spent 2 weeks at Beatport #1, proved that they aren't adverse to a collaboration. To continuing this winning formula they've hooked up with long time D&B vocalist MC Coppa to provide the lyrical artillery on 'Trunk', and their Brazilian compadre Nitri on 'No Escape'.

* This single takes things dark and dirty, and Alibi once again show their versatility. Both tracks taking nods from early Virus sounds, laced with V funk and 21st century depth and precision to their production. Effortlessly mixing the rough with the smooth they are carving a unique sound for themselves, and getting better and better, with every release!

* Having already has support from Andy C, Bryan Gee, DJ Marky, Friction, DJ Hype and more, this is one D&B outfit that is really starting to stand out from the crowd. DJ Chap & Level 2's combination as Alibi is proving to be the real deal.

* With a debut album in the pipeline for the legendary V Recordings, with a host of potential collaborators already teased across social media, they are taking things very seriously indeed. And on top of this the last 6 months has also seen a slew of live appearances across Europe and their South American homeland, as well as a standout set along MC GQ at 2016's SUNANDBASS festival. All this means it might just be time for you to sit up and take notice, or you're gonna need a good Alibi!

* LABEL MARKETING: Features on V Recordings Podcast, Dedicated newsletter to 85,000 V Recordings subscribers. 80,000+ Facebook reach through label controlled Facebook and Twitter. Press on websites across the globe.

REPRESSED !!
If you partied in Bristol in the 90s you'll know all about Ruffneck Ting. The jungle club ran from 1993 to 1999 and during that time put on legendary events at venues like Trinity, Lakota, UWE, Malcolm X Centre, The Fruit Club (Swindon) and The Escape (Cardiff), featuring all the top DJs and MCs in drum & bass.
The record label of the same name was established 1995 and featured tracks by the residents: DJ Dazee, Markee Ledge, Decoder, Felony and MC Jakes. The imprint released classic tracks such as Home Boyz, LF Ant, Rude Girls, Damn Right and many more, plus spawned a successful sister label Breakbeat Culture with Tech Itch, Decoder & Substance and Felony as featured artists
In October 2013, 20 years after the first ever Ruffneck Ting night, the event and the label returned with a fresh look. The first release on the relaunched imprint was a compilation called RNT20 featuring the label's best tracks from the 90s and a launch party took place at Lakota to celebrate.
Since the relaunch, the label has gone from strength to strength with resident artists Jinx, Dazee K Jah and Vytol bringing big flavour plus an ever growing roster of artists including Serum, Saxxon, Aries, Cabin Fever, Genetix, The Force, Habitat and Verdikt helping to firmly re-establish Ruffneck Ting as a leading jungle/steppers label. RNT040 is the fourth Ruffneck Ting album since the label's relaunch in 2013 and the third consecutively to reach the number one spot on Juno Download in digital format. This 6 track vinyl sampler is however the first RNT outing onto vinyl since the late 90's ! To make this journey back to wax even more interesting two of the vinyl tracks are exclusive to vinyl purchasers: "Without You" by k Jah and Vytol is a hefty dance floor stepper with soulful bluesy female vocals contrasting with sumptuous stabby bass. "All Bad Man" by The Force And VerdiK brings rolling jungle breaks, warm pads and dancehall vox samples with huge rolling bass . On the flips of the exclusives we have two sides of two tracks, selected for their high vibe content : all of them huge tunes from the album by Jinx, Sterling Sounds, Bassface Sacha, Morgan Jay, Feindsoul, Danny Lo, Bass Antics & Nino.

ver 36 tracks in the mix across 2 CD's, Ray has handpicked a selection of Dread Recordings artists to feature on this album. Tracks and Exclusive VIP remixes from Ray Keith, Blade Runner, Margaman, Mr Explicit, Serum & Dark Soldier plus many more.

* Press / Promotion:

- Promo Video: https://www.facebook.com/RayKeithofficial/videos/1304570812896295/hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
- Editorial sought in all UK music and dance titles as well as national and regional daily and weekly press titles for review

* Radio / Internet:
- Continually pushed on Ray Keith's weekly Rader Radio Show
- E Marketing - Dedicated Music Monday's mailing lists reaching over 10,000 active subscribers
- Social Networking - Facebook page: Ray Keith

* Billy 'Daniel' Bunter & Sanxion - '88 to '94 captures the spirit of the best days of Old Skool rave music.

* Going from Acid House, through euro and UK rave, into the dark UK sounds of the early 90's and ending up with the beginning of Hardcore and Drum & Bass, the album sets out to evoke your greatest raving memories.

* This is a package any self-respecting raver and rave DJ will want in their collection.

* Bespoke, Triple pack, shrink wrapped vinyl LP

* Limited to only 500 copies.

* Heavy weight vinyl.

* Cut loud for DJ's.

* Young and gifted, Kator delivered the tune that founded the label. 160 BPM minimalism, with a smell of aerosol leaving the can after midnight. Lightless labelboss Fanu delivered an arctic heartbreaker, a yearning slowfast reinterpretation with bursting drumfills. Singapore's Kiat squared the circle with a catchy drum and bass beat, razorsharp percs and a bold surprise. The ever talented Daniel Myer aka Hexer found himself on the b-boy tip, layering and destroying oldschool breaks on a firm sub bass.

Asbo Records inaugurates a series of 12" releases celebrating the iconic mid 90s jungle label Joker Records with this 3 Piece Vinyl L.P that sees 12 classics from Joker founders The Dream Team get 12 contemporary but still eminently junglist remixes. For the uninitiated

Limited to only 50 copies *

* Alex Eveson returns with his full LP, as a mixtape containing all Dead Man's Chest material.

* Dj Support from: Tom Ravenscroft, OM Unit, Halogenix, Skeptical, Fabio, Doc Scott

What can we say about 'Metropolis' that hasn't been said already Adam F delivered a piece of sonic art for the label, a visceral, complex anthem that stopped people in their tracks on its initial airings at Blue Note, backed with the sublime 'Mother Earth' this made for a massive release

Domu and The Ghost exploring the old school sound of 90's jungle... back to the roots again with Criterion maximum powersound !

8205 Recordings is ending 2016 with a bang, bringing you The Clash EP' by DJ Renegade (aka DJ Ren of DON FM). The Clash EP' features four tracks of relentless Amiga jungle badness, produced by Ren between 1993 and 1995. Fans of classic Bizzy B / Brain Records material take note: these tunes are RUFF! All four tracks feature massively chopped amens, heavy subs, sinister atmospherics and and that classic Amiga grit that helped define so many tunes of that era.Only one of the four tracks on this EP was ever available before in any format, via an extremely rare and pricey Japanese CD compilation. The other three have never been released at all, and were only heard on dubplate in sets by a select few djs like Equinox (who helped remaster this release), Nut E-1, and of course DJ Ren himself. The Clash EP' will be released December 23d as a hand-stamped black vinyl 12', limited to 300 copies. Each copy of the EP includes a unique download code, providing access to all four tracks in your choice of digital format.Wanna war Alright.... THE CLASH STARTS FROM NOW!

Claudja Barry's cult "Love for the sake of love" gets Mike Maurro's magic remix treatment for the 7th release on Brookside Records. This is no ordinary edit or reworking though, Mike got his hands on the actual physical master tapes and turned in a refreshed, original mix of this sleazed out downtempo monster. Well known by underground Disco aficionados by it's inclusion on DJ Harvey's earth shattering and legendary "Sarcastic Study Masters" mix CD from 2001 this mid 70's Tom Moulton mixed number came out on Salsoul and caused quite a stir. This new mix really breathes new life into this stone cold classic, Mike utilises lots of alternative takes, vocal vamps and instrumentation from the original sessions giving us a version that's never been heard before! A completely new, original mix. If that doesn't get all you Disco fiends excited then something is seriously wrong!

On the B-side Mike takes Claudia's "Sweet Dynamite" into a new realm too, again using the master tapes to full effect to create a new, refreshed version of one of her more popular jams, A raucous, slamming club cut. Also released in 1976 and mixed again by Tom Moulton, Mike Maurro's version extends everything in just the right way! His rearrangements and remixes are always respectfully executed and it's clear that Mike understands and feels the tracks he works on. Again, another cult Disco cut reworked beautifully for 2016, essential stuff for all lovers of this kind of music, this release is simply unmissable. The record comes in a full colour picture sleeve and these remixes are exclusive to this release and are fully, 100% legit, licensed and sanctioned by all relevant rights holders.

Simply put, another set of essential mixes from a modern day master! File under - *Essential Disco*

Ragga Jungle remixing 2 big classics from The Fugees and Congo Natty.

ADAM RUDOLPH !Data, slit drum, rebolo, gankogoui, udu
BRAH IMFRIBGANE cajon, tarija, udu
JAMES HURT sop, kidi, igbo bell, udu
MATT KILMER Frame chum, cljembe, kanjira, udu
TIM KIEFER dusunigoni, pandiero, caxixi, udu
KEITA OGAWA earthtone & frame arum, hadjira, pandeiro, udu
TRIPP DUDLEY kanjira, cajon, IDayan, frame drum plus Percussions

Adam Rudolph is known for work with Don Cherry, Pharaoh Sanders and other great jazz artists, as well as his 25 year partnership with the legendary Yusef Lateef. He currently also leads his Moving Pictures Octet and the 36 piece Go: Organic Orchestra. Almost 10 years since the last Hu Vibrational release of
"Boonghee Music", Rudolph turns his creative energies back to HU by creating a deep groom masterpiece - indeed; a vision of future
dance music. As Tommy Chong so aptly puts it, "When you hit a groove, it's not you; it's the spirit world."

HU VIBRATIONAL'S NEW ALBUM MIXES DEEP PERCUSSIVE AFRICAN RHYTHMS AND AFRO — JAll WITH ELEMENTS OF HIP—HOP AND ELECTRONICA. RECORDED AND MIXED AT BILL LASWELL'S STATE OF THE ART STUDIO, THIS IS THE FOURTH ALBUM BY HU: VIBRATIONAL AND FOR THOSE WHO BOUGHT THE PREVIOUS — RELEASES THIS WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!
PRODUCED AND MIXED BY ADAM RUDOLPH TOGETHER WITH LONGTIME LASWELL ENGINEER JAMES DELLATACOMA, THE ALBUM FEATURES — WORLD PERCUSSIONISTS ALONG SEVERAL SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDING BILL LASWELL HITTING THE DEEP POCKETS ON BASS PLUS NORWEGIAN GUITAR WHIZ EIVIND AARSET CREATING ETHEREAL ELECTRONIC PALETTES. JOINING RUDOLPH IN THE GROOVE DEPARTMENT ARE THE PERCUSSIONIST FROM HIS GO: ORGANIC ORCHESTRA PROJECT: BRAHIM FRIBGANE, JAMES HURT, MATT KILMER, TIM KIEPER, KEITA OGAWA AND TRIPP DUDLEY. EACH OF THESE GREAT DRUMMERS HAS PERFORMED EXTENSIVELY WORLDWIDE; HERE THEY PERFORM RUDOLPH'S RHYTHM COMPOSITIONS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF WORLD PERCUSSION THE TRACKS WERE THEN ELECTRONICALLY PROCESSED AND TRANSFORMED IN THE MIXES INTO A TRUE ANCIENT TO FUTURE EXPRESSION; A DANCE MUSIC STYLE HU CALLS "BOONGHEE MUSIC". WITH — ACCLAIMED RELEASES ON SOUL JAll RECORDS (BEAUTIFUL AND UNIVERSAL MOTHER) AND SCOTT HEREN'S (PREFUSE 73) EASTERN DEVELOPMENTS LABEL, HU VIBRATIONAL'S DEEP SPIRITUAL MUSIC DRAWS ON THE LINKS BETWEEN AFRICA, JAll MUSIC AND AVANT—GARDE HIP—HOP.

Asbo Records inaugurates a series of 12" releases celebrating the iconic mid 90s jungle label Joker Records with this 3 Piece Vinyl L.P that sees 12 classics from Joker founders The Dream Team get 12 contemporary but still eminently junglist remixes. For the uninitiated

FDX006 takes us on a version excursion, Threshold takes us on an unforgettable journey through Drum and Bass via Trench Town Jamaica. This man's musical heritage and reggae dub collection have had a clear impact on these four crucial cuts. From working with Breakage over the last 10 years on Reinforced and Digital Soundboy, to Special Branch on Ray Keith's Penny Black, to his own Dub Clinique label and previous releases on FDX skilled craftsman Threshold brings some depth charge business and we felt it only right to give the EP a fitting dub influenced, picture disc, shrink wrapped presentation.

SCANDAL - Super low subs and rolling breaks twisted up in inimitable Threshold style are seasoned with choice vocal samples and dub blips to cause a rumpus dedicated to all chatty mouth people....

FUK RI - No holds barred heavyweight amen choppage to kill all the fuk ri out there. People is sick and tired of hearing bumbaclart get down shit seen....

EASE OFF - What make it so ruff Threshold's steaming amen and Gregory and Dennis in a combination style probably has something to do with it!

MI RARSE - The final chapter of the EP features an angry patois vocal punctuating a rolling break, both of which have had a serious dose of echo chamber thrown at them, a riddim to clean ya pussyclart bathroom too...

Basement Records subsidiary label Homegrown Records released a string of Anthems back in the day, these 16 tracks set the Rave Scene alight back in 1993, all of these tunes were played by the top DJs of the time including Top Buzz, Mickey Finn, Ratty, Tango, Swan-e, Phantasy, Kenny Ken, DJ SS, Seduction, Slipmatt, Stu Allan and Keith Suckling to name but a few.

All of these releases are now extremley sought after by the old skool vinyl collectors and most are commanding high prices, for the first time the tunes are now available on CD & Digital Release as well as two triple pack Vinyl Sets for the lovers of Vinyl.

Moonshine Recordings continues to coordinate dub into all sorts of directions with its steady throughput of vinyl releases. This time around, it's the Spanish-based Bukkha to uplift all followers with two up-tempo rollers that take part in his crucial 'Ruling Sound' EP. His name has been all over the news inside bass culture lately, as the American released highly noted physical music on critical labels like Killa Sound and Dub-Stuy Records. He's been working his way to the top and the only thing the Moonshine Recordings imprint can do is support his efforts in pushing dub music to the masses at any given moment of the day.
On top of this wicked news, Portland's dub producer and engineer 'Skelli Skel' joins this session to frame the taste of the 'PDX Mandem' collective from back home. His love for complex rhythms and heavy bass lines fuel his adventure inside dub culture, something you'll hear when listening to 'MS028'. And with the familiar voice from don Junior Dread, who jumps in on the hype by illuminating the dub with carefully selected freedom of speech, it's the collaboration that speaks for itself. To top it all, TMSV is added to the release roster, a producer whose been dealing some serious damage with his inventive music repertoire. Whether it's music on the darker tip, or the more laidback sound, both Bukkha and TMSV know how to uplift and please their followers with bass-heavy, eardrums-teasing bass music.
Bukkha's 'Ruling Sound' leads his way through musicality by portraying the right balance of instruments and not to mention the gigantic bassline that disperses vibrantly through the lower bottom of the mix. The reigning vocal support from Junior Dread and dub techniques from PDX Mandem family Skelli Skell work out fantastically, as it makes this record come to life. Listen to the instrumental part that propagates in the exact sense of 'dub music', regardless of spinning on a higher beats per minute. The version 'Ruling Dub' by Bukkha himself plays a more meditative part inside your headspace; a clipping where basslines and effects will act up in a blurred version. It's the real attention to detail the American producer shares with remix boss TMSV, who hits fans with a darker joint that pays homage to Drum & Bass. It's aggressive stance forms the pinnacle of 'the right' B-side of a Moonshine Recordings plate. Just make sure you experience the second drop of this absolutely mammoth interpretation, as TMSV shuts down the place!

LTD VINYL ONLY !!

Since the mid 1990s MC Fats has lent his unique vocal abilities to some of the biggest Anthems in D&B. DJ Hype's 'Peace Love & Unity', Calibre's 'Drop It Down', A Sides 'What You Don't Know', Prolix's 'Tru Born Playa and many more! He now steps up to V Records alongside Command Strange and Serum & Bladerunner with two future classics!
*Hailing from a Soul, Rare Groove and Reggae background, MC Fats is one of the scene's original vocalist MCs. Performing in clubs worldwide since the early 90's and known for his soulful flow, Fats has held the mic for almost every top Drum & Bass DJ in the game.
*MC Fat's vocal skills have appeared on labels such as Digital Soundboy, Shogun Audio, Metalheadz, Valve, Breakbeat Kaos, Movement, Ram, and Tru Playaz to name a few. Playing at some of the top venues the UK has to offer including old haunts The End and Matter as well as Fabric, Ministry Of Sound and Cable, Fat's unique sound has become an essential part of the biggest raves.
*The first track sees MC Fats team up with rising star Command Strange. With releases on Hospital, Metalheadz, Grid and a discography that already includes colabs with the likes of Artificial intelligence, this is one new producer who isn't pulling any punches. The rolling sounds of 'Brand New Style' sees Fats vocal glide effortlessly over hypnotic bass that fits the V ethos perfectly.
*MC Fats joins forces with Serum & Bladerunner for the flip, 'Inner Soul'. Two of the scene's most respected producers in their own right when together and unstoppable as a duo, Serum & Bladerunner lend their distinctive touch to the vintage jungle sounds of Inner Soul.
*Support: DJ Hype, DJ Marky, Bailey, Bryan Gee, Roni Size, DJ Craze, Doc Scott, Dr Meaker, DJ Ink and more!