High Focus Records was established in 2010 to offer a platform for a new generation of rappers and producers in the UK. 

Twelve years on and nearly 200 releases later, our mission statement remains the same; to champion the most forward-thinking artists, with a key focus on strengthening the pillars that continue to unify the scene to this day (and beyond).


~HFR

off da rictor representative
bringing parties to Bournemouth and around the southcoast.

versatile mc with rave chants half time double time all sorts and a whole bagga rhymes

be sure to check out my YouTube channel

https://youtu.be/7fICF_O5esc


Enter & Drumfunk have been at the forefront of the Drum & Bass scene in Bournemouth for nearly 20 years. Providing first time appearances over the years from the likes of SIGMA & NETSKY along with a host of legendary Artists such as ANDY C, SHY FX, CHASE & STATUS & many more. 

Covering all styles of Drum & Bass, ENTER & DRUMFUNK provide line ups you wouldn't usually see at any other night in the UK, making it a must for any real Drum & Bass head!

Website: www.enterdrumfunk.co.uk
Instagram: @enterdrumfunk
Facebook: Enter & Drumfunk / Enter Drumfunk

Drum and Bass

Owner/Founder of Hot Spot Audio and Bristol City Music (BCM)

Releases on: Jumpup Alive / The Skank Bank / Blazing Haze Audio / Mr Jump Up

Bookings:
marshdnb@gmail.com

As they gear up to celebrate 20 years of riotous marauding, the Dub Pistols are prepping their seventh as-yet-untitled album in 2017 and there’ll be a documentary about the band dropping at some point in the year, too. And they’ll be out on the road, as usual, of course — the hardest working band in showbiz.

A kinda 21st century equivalent of 2-Tone acts The Specials or The Beat, the Dub Pistols are the quintessential festival band. Coming over a bit like if King Tubby and The Skatalites bumped into Terry Hall at a Goldie gig, the Dubs have reached their two decade milestone with a lot of ups and downs along the way. 

They’ve worked with vocal legends like Rodney P, Busta Rhymes, Gregory Isaacs, Terry Hall, Lindy Layton, Akala and Horace Andy, while the band’s mainstays are fiercely loyal and dedicated. An unorthodox collective of musicians who each have their own personal interests and solo projects, when they come together to form the Dub Pistols some dubwise magic happens.

The rhythm section of Jack (drums) and Dave (bass) are granite-solid, and guitarist Andreas (or sometimes the rock & roll stand-in, Johnny Rockstar) provides all sorts of licks and skanking chords to nice up the dance. The brass section is on fire, and rapper Seanie Tee brings the mic skills to complement main man Barry Ashworth perfectly. They’re a proper gang of outlaws, rebels with a cause, renegade outsiders who know how to bring the good times. If you haven’t seen the Pistols yet
Barry might be the heart, face and mouth of the Dubs, but they are still very much a band — as tight as fuck, and yet able to cut loose to rock venues to the core. Tracks like epic drum & bass cut ‘Gunshot’, ska ditty ’Problem Is’, early beat-freak single ‘Cyclone’ and singalong anthem ‘Mucky Weekend’ have become firm fan favourites, and onstage see the band getting deep, down and dirty. With a nod to their ska influence, and the fact that Terry Hall was an honorary Dub Pistol for a few years, they still do a lively version of ‘Gangsters’ - The Specials’ first ever single. But otherwise it’s all their own work — the back catalogue is rich in flavas.

“The next album is actually a bit more chilled-out than the last two,” says Barry. “It’s still a classic Dub Pistols album, but ‘Return Of The Pistoleros’ and ‘Worshipping The Dollar’ were more club-orientated — leaning more towards peak-time bangers. This album is a bit more relaxed, with a smoked-out reggae vibe — although there are still a couple of bangers on there.”

The guests on the next album read like a who’s who of conscious styles. Dancehall dons Beenie Man and Cutty Ranks, reggae singer Earl16, young hip-hop act Too Many T's, seminal MCs Navigator and the Ragga Twins, and long-time collaborator Lindy Layton (and dope rapper Genesis Elijah??) all bring their unique talents. Some of these will be appearing with the Dubs live over the coming year as the band present a history lesson in all the different bases they’ve covered over the past two decades. With added bass!

Band members may have come and gone, but the progression of the core of the band is constant. “It’s never like everyone leaves at once,” says Barry. “People’s priorities change: they get married or have kids and the lifestyle isn't for them anymore, so they leave — but luckily not all at the same time. So someone new comes in, and suddenly it feels like a new band.”

BOOKINGS: 
Mista Trick (DJ Set)
Mista Trick Collective (6 piece)
Swing & Bass Label Manager 
Mr.Fitz and Mista Trick (Cinematic Show)

Grab my discography here: https://www.mistatrick.com/shop

For Enquiries, collaborations, and more, reach out to us at: kate@hotcakesmusic.com / martin@hotcakesmusic.com

Jungle Cakes has become a cornerstone of the drum and bass and jungle music scenes. Known for its high-energy releases and distinctive sound, the label has consistently delivered chart-topping tracks that ignite dancefloors and captivate listeners worldwide.
Jungle Cakes is synonymous with vibrant, bass-heavy beats and infectious rhythms. Constantly pushing the boundaries of jungle and drum and bass, blending old-school vibes with modern production techniques. Tracks often feature a fusion of reggae, dub, and breakbeat influences, creating a unique and electrifying sound that stands out in the electronic music landscape.
At Jungle Cakes, we believe in the power of music to unite and inspire. We are deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive community, both online and offline. Our fans are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can share their love for jungle and drum and bass music.
Welcome to the Jungle Cakes family – where the beats are always fresh, and the vibes are always high!

AC is a well-known versatile MC from the UK Drum n Bass scene. He was awarded Best Breakthrough MC at the 2018 Drum & bass Awards and has sold over 50,000 copies of his hiphop cds on the streets of the UK. He has had top 10 videos on MTV Base, Channel U / AKA, B4U, Zee Music and Britasia. He has had his hiphop songs played on 1xtra,  Radio 1, Kiss fm, Choice fm and has had top 10s on the BBC Asian network chart. In 2012 he was awarded and IKWRO True Honour award for his song 'True Story' and performed in the modern opera "Pop'pea" as a rapping Praetorian Guard of Emperor Nero, with Carl Barat of the Libertines and Marc Almond of Softcell.

From BBC Maida Vale live sessions to worldwide tours, performing on the same bill as artists like Wu-tang Clan, Capone and Noreaga, Common, Akala, The Outlawz, Sway, Jay Sean, Juggy D, Chip, N-dubz, Klashnekoff, Panjabi mc, Neyo, Marques Houston, AC has been an active presence in music for years.  

This led him into the world of teaching and passing on his knowledge at the Academy of Contemporary Music, on the first ever Rap & MC degree course in the UK, tutoring and mentoring students in the various stage craft and performance techniques, and songwriting.


In the Drum n Bass scene he has mceed for djs like: Brockie, Andy C, SS, Mickey Finn, Ego Trippin, Grooverider, Fabio, Mampi Swift, Nu Elementz, Nicky Blackmarket, Kenny Ken, Hedex, Bou, Jumpin Jack Frost, Logan D, Heist, Majistrate, Twisted Individual, Culture Shock, Frankee, Turno, Friction, Shy fx, Bryan G etc, performing in numerous clubs in the UK and abroad, and at festivals like Glastonbury, Boomtown, Nass etc.

AC has been releasing full vocal drum n bass songs recently with a variety of top producers and has been racking up streams in the hundreds of thousands on Spotify. His tracks 'For Certain' and 'Drop the Knife' were featured by UKF and more is yet to come!
Bookings: tobi@asylumagency.com
youtube: www.youtube.com/acmcuk 
facebook: www.facebook.com/acthemc
insta: @acthemc
tiktok: @acmcdnb

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