The Leeds VA project. 

Coming from our inception back in 2021 in our home of Leeds we set about creating a community in which we could share, promote, and appreciate the amazing talent and culture that is in the city. A year down the line we have been fortunate to reach an opportunity where we can start promoting this music even further... The first instalment of The Leeds VA project showcases a glimpse of the underground electronic music scene in Leeds, offering a tasty assortment of UKG, Breaks, and all else that your heart desires (or doesn't).

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Buckley - Dibby Dibby Dubplate

The next release sees the return of Lucent after his bootleg of Pa Salieu’s and BackRoad Gee’s 2020 hit ‘My Family’. Becoming renowned for his funky flips over a year since his last appearance this time he returns with a second flip of arguably Grime’s biggest ever record - Sir Spyro’s ‘Topper Top’ Ft Teddy Bruckshot (RIP), Lady Chann & 1Forty staple Killa P. 

For some reason in the ever thriving UK scene we don’t seem to come across too many producers from Merseyside but one thats been a consistent staple across the Bass & UK Funky scene in the last few years is Lucent. Coming up to nearly a decade in the game he is regularly affiliated with the likes of Hot Cakes and Durkle Disco as well as the infamous but now redundant Trouble & Bass (USA) along with Tumble Audio and Roska Kicks And Snares. Releases across these labels have seen him work with AC Slater, Dread MC and more recently SB:TV’s critically acclaimed Buggsy. 

There’s been work with other 1Forty artists also with the likes of Fish and Shantie. Being the stand out UK Funky producer that he is, it’s no surprise that regular support comes from the likes of Marcus Nasty, DJ Pioneer, Roska and even Tensnake which led to shows across the north at the likes of Hangar 34 (Liverpool), Night Kitchen (Sheffield) to further down the country at The Club (formerly The Irish Centre, Nottingham), the infamous Motion (Bristol) and Lightbox (London). 

@LucentMusic 
www.facebook.com/lucent.music 
www.instagram.com/lucentmusicuk 
www.twitter.com/lucentmusic 
www.lucentmusic.bandcamp.com

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Lucent - Topper Top (Sir Spyro Ft Teddy Bruckshot, Lady Chann & Killa P Funky Flip) [Free DL]

Big love for 4000 followers on SoundCloud. Here's a track that's been doin the rounds since end of last year. Free download enabled and available over on my Bandcamp too.

Hypeddit link: https://hypeddit.com/ic8asf
Bandcamp link: https://dunmanmusicuk.bandcamp.com/track/dunman-i-luv-u-ukg-edit

More new music soon!

Artwork: Sammy Griffin
Master: Glume

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Dunman - I LUV U (UKG Edit) [Free Download]

ukg sping of Russ' Flute song

check my other free donwloads from 2022 here!
https://soundcloud.com/calmstiege/sets/2022-monthly-free-downloads

Original photo credit: RAIA MARIA-LAURA - Rolling stone 30.3.22

[Free DL] Russ - Flute Song (Calm Stiege Bubbly Booty)

A different approach to grime music, bumping up the tempo to 150bpm and giving it a more dance-like structure.

Jack It

Hyphen hitting us with a two-for-one free download...

Acapella's so nice, he had to do it twice.

Artist Soundcloud: @hyphennnn

Don't Hop On The Wave Too Late.....

Profound Sound

Cutty Ranks X Mez - Limb By Nottingham (Hyphen 140 Dub) Free Download [PFS30]

Not A Rock Star Just A Snakey Phonk Star

Following on from the huge success of Compute Riddim w/ Killa P & Badness we had to get 9TRANE back on board for 1FGRM002 with his newest track for us entitled ‘Assault’ which came out March 5th and was supported by Toddla T on BBC Radio 1. Appletize is the follow up single from this release as a free download. Initially a dub for the 140 maestro's sets, the reaction the bootleg of this UK Funky classic had was huge so we thought we should give it away for the masses to enjoy. Yet more support coming from Toddla T (BBC Radio 1) as well as Marcus Nasty (Rinse FM), Travis T (Radar Radio), Benteki (Reprezent) & Shapes to name a few.

Since his last release with us in June 2017 he’s continued to supply DJ’s with the heat with further plays across Radar Radio, BBC 1Xtra & Reprezent Radio. The Norwich producer has also had another release entitled ‘Skeleton’ on the south coast’s critically acclaimed Southpoint. Having performed at one of the largest underground festivals of 2017, ‘Trajections Festival’ (Bristol) he heated up the dance for the likes of Jammz, Big Zuu & Jack Dat which lead to further bookings back home alongside Champion & Murlo. He also joined us for the 1st time in Leeds at our takeover for UP4 at Mint Warehouse in November.

The start of 2018 see’s 9TRANE back in the 1Forty realms despite discovering his love for UK Funky which you may see an original release of from him on the Label later this year..

@9-TRANE
www.facebook.com/9TRANE
www.instagram.com/9tranell
www.twitter.com/9TRANE

9TRANE - Appletize (Apple - De Siegalizer Bootleg) [Free DL]

Bristol based UK Funky newcomers “Retrospect” kick off their brand new alias on home soil with their debut “Jewel EP”. Recent Articulate Artist Agency signees Retrospect delve into the depths and bring the bass bins from the warehouse along to the carnival to create a fusion reminiscent of how the scene began. Three top draw originals are accompanied by remixes from UK Bass one-to-watch Fork and Knife, 140 virtuoso Kotei and lastly UK Garage and 2 Step up-and-comer Limita.


Tracklist
Retrospect - Hoko Dub
Retrospect - Jewel
Retrospect - Huntsman
Retrospect - Jewel (Fork and Knife Remix)
Retrospect - Jewel (Kotei Remix)
Retrospect - Hoko Dub (Limita Remix)

Early Support: Roska, DJ EJ, LR Groove, Scar Duggy, Benteki, Negativ + many many more

Retrospect:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetrospectMusicUk/ 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/retrospectuk

Articulate Records:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArticulateSound/
Twitter: twitter.com/articulatemedia
Soundcloud: @articulate-sound
Instagram: www.instagram.com/articulatesound/

Jewel EP

OUT 26/10/18

Retrospect - Huntsman [OUT 26/10/18]

Bristol is and always will be an absolute hot-bed for creativity and evolution within electronic music. The city has always been proud of it's deep musical roots and we are still seeing new stalks and stems flourishing to this day. The range of different labels and artists that have been able to build up loyal fan-bases from their home city is honestly quite outstanding, and always leads to more creativity, especially when we apply it to bass music.

As a label, we feel that Durkle Disco really are one of the leading forces in UK bass music across the board, with their release schedule constantly evolving and moving forward with new themes, constantly skipping a step ahead of the pace the rest of the UK decides to move forward at. Their recent run of releases across the breadth of 2019 has been incredibly impressive, from Logan & Kouslin's super popular funky roller: 'Bad', to the high energy link up of Boa Kusasa & Redders on the lively 'BTTF'.

The next in the their exciting run of releases comes to us from none other than the legendary Riko Dan, who joins forces with the super exciting production skillset Fonzo to deliver one heck of an original entitled 'Bushmaster'. From Fonzo's intensely rhythmic drum slaps to Riko Dan's legendary vocal prowess, this one perfectly summarizes just how much energy you can pack into an original UK funky recording, and it's perfect for adding that touch of spice to any set you touch down on.

We feel this is a perfect way for the Durkle Disco team to round off what has been a very impressive year, dripping with consistency and originality from start to finish. We feel if more labels were to follow Durkle's approach, we could be in for a truly golden generation of bass music here in the UK.

DURK028 PROMO

Fonzo & Riko Dan - Bushmaster [3000 Blog Premiere]

Our next release is here and we welcome Nottingham's very own IYZ to Reloaded Sounds. With stomping drums, tricky melodies and a fat bassline to accommodate this UK Funky anthem. All of us from Reloaded Sounds wishes everyone good health and speedy recoveries during this terrible time in the world, please stay safe <3

Download Here:
https://hypeddit.com/track/gcu51d

Follow IYZ:
→ @therealiyz 
→ www.twitter.com/iyzofficial
→ www.facebook.com/therealiyz
→ www.instagram.com/manlikeiyz

IYZ - Trust

"1Forty have made quite a name for themselves with their genre-themed compilation EPs." - Complex UK

"I find it quite hard to find a lot of modern Grime with that weight it originated with, and its similar with the Funky but 1Forty seem to be finding these records and putting them out, keeping that flame alive." - Toddla T (BBC Radio 1)

Founded by @LOCKT1Forty

Enquiries/Submissions: hello@1fortyproject.com

1Forty captures the authenticity of the UK's best underground genres, by showcasing established and upcoming talent, whilst engineering its own sound and identity through the music we release and showcase. Grime, Bass, Garage & UK Funky.

On the 21st October 2016 1Forty launched at one of the biggest nightclub brands in the country.. Mint, Leeds. Welcoming @CausenAffect, @ChampionDJ & @SkepsisProducer. Since then the label has welcomed the likes of @TheDJOneman, @SpookyBizzle @NotionDJ @HolyGoof_UK @DJSlimzee @Killa-P-Music @Preditah @SwiftaBeater @SammyVirji @NuBassOfficial @TheCocoUK @Snow667 @JokerKapsize @DJSharda @YGG @SicariaSound @DJSirSpyro + more.

Since the launch of the Record Label (June 2017) and introducing its cycle of Genre Release compilations 1Forty has received coverage across publications including Red Bull, Complex UK, Mixmag, SB.TV, GRM Daily, DJ Mag & Trench Mag, major support on radio across BBC Radio 1 (inc. 1Forty Takeover w/ Toddla T), 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Beats 1, Radar Radio & Reprezent, and TV usage across Sky One, Sky Sports, BT Sport & BBC Three.

9TRANE - Appletize (Apple - De Siegalizer Bootleg) [Free DL]

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