💥 Got my speakers, on  rack, my swag on check these clowns Bustin frowns, cause I don’t know how to act💥

what track is around 1:31 mintutes that he does a rewind on ?

snikka's stupid shit

It's now 19 years since my original Trance & Bass mix first came out - as a special Mix CD on the cover of Mixmag Magazine. It was definitely an important moment in my career & exposed what I do & how I play to a bigger audience, and also I think a really cool snapshot of what was a really exciting time in DNB, that any of us that are still around will look back on fondly. Big thank you to everyone at Mixmag who helped push the idea of this CD and thought of inviting me to do it, all those years ago!

I've been streaming live DJ sets & working hard on my visuals and general Twitch stuff for over a year now, to get through the 'situation', to the point were we've got over 8000 followers in the 'Loft Crew' (I broadcast these from my loft, as was very obvious in the early days with the strange triangular greenscreen behind me, the shape dictated by the low ceiling and shape of the roof!). 

The computer I use for the streaming is now at its absolute limit of what it can handle so there was a bit of lagging tonight - not up to my usual standard, hopefully the music shines through regardless. I've got a new PC on the way (and looming mammoth credit card bill as a result lol) to use up there, so the resolution/frame rate etc will be back up to 10/10 shortly!

The plan for this set was to revisit the original tracklist and then continue playing tracks along the same lines, some from the same era in the early 2000s that would have fitted in well back then, alongside more recent stuff, all sticking with that 'Trance & Bass' brief.

Huge shout out to all the producers making incredible DNB to this day, whatever the subgenre, and to the guys at the forefront of the Trance & Bass sound back then, and those still pushing it today.

Also a HUGE thank you to everyone that regularly tunes in to my livestreams on Twitch (AKA the #loftcrew), takes part in the community, those that support me with 'subs' and 'bits' tips/donations - it really helps keep me going, both mentally, and financially. You guys really are the best. Thank you.

I stream DJ sets on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday nights live on twitch at 8pm (UK) http://www.twitch.tv/johnbbeta [Though I'm giving the Wednesdays a break for the next couple of months to give me some time in the studio and working on video prep for my live Visuals to take on Tour]

Friday nights is for 'Upfront D&B' sets, sometimes themed ones - and on Sundays I play Vinyl only - Drum & Bass classics & rarities! Wednesday is for Chilled Liquid Funk DNB - with Beach/Pool/Tropical Island related Visuals.

It's a lot of fun - make sure you come say hi in the chat when we're live - I do my best to talk to everyone while I'm playing & even sometimes take requests ;)

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Ed Rush & Optical w/ MC Armanni Reign - Movement Detroit 2014

After five years of planning, writing, and refining their sound, London-based production duo Kolectiv are set to release their long-awaited debut drum & bass album, Circadian Rhythms.

The project began in the aftermath of the pandemic, when the pair started setting aside tracks that captured the spirit of a night out at a drum & bass event. Their vision was clear: to create an album that reflects the variety, energy, and progression of a rave – from the first beats that pull you into the closing sounds that carry you home.

“Going out to drum & bass nights, you’d hear so many different flavours across six or seven hours. We wanted the album to follow that same arc – like a circadian rhythm, a natural flow of time, but in this case the cycle of a rave,” Kolectiv explain.

To achieve this, the duo placed a strong emphasis on originality and sound design. Most of the album was built from scratch using their own recorded samples, crafted through sessions with keys, drums, and guitars, and only dipping into external sources when absolutely necessary. Vocal collaborations from PAV4N, Hijak MC, Illmatika and Kerry Donnelly add unique flavour to the project, while carefully placed interludes tie the project together as a complete listening experience.

“This isn’t just a collection of tracks. We wanted it to be a journey – a cradle-to-grave kind of experience – with highs, lows, and moments to breathe.”

The title Circadian Rhythms captures that intention perfectly: an audio diary of a night spent immersed in drum & bass culture, told through Kolectiv’s trademark blend of technical precision and emotional depth.

The project also coincided with a complete studio overhaul, giving Kolectiv a fresh environment to finalize and mix down the record with a renewed sense of clarity and focus.

With Circadian Rhythms, Kolectiv deliver more than an album – they present a story, an atmosphere, and a tribute to the music and culture that shaped them.

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The first in a series of budget mixed CDs we put out. 

TRACKLIST
1. ICR - Rock The Sky
2. DJ Abstract - Confidence
3. Kaos & Karl K - Street Knowledge
4. Dune - Vertical Drop (Decoder Remix)
5. ICR - Stolen Symmetry
6. G13 - Together
7. JL - Dust (Total Science Remix)
8. Kaos, Karl K & Siren - Rush!
9. Datcyde feat. Ill-Esha - Social Skills
10. Psidream - Solar Waves
11. Juju - Tribal War
12. Illformants - Artifact
13. Psidream - Identity
14. Dune - Oracle
15. Pieter K. - Under The Radar (Remix)

DJ Dara - Breakbeat Science Exercise 01

SixEleven DJ MixSeries Volume 1 was my 3rd mix CD. At the time I had just relocated from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and was living in an apartment with my friend Nigel Richards, a fellow dj and owner of the record store and label 611 Records. I was working at the shop during the week and playing shows on the weekends. Nigel decided that he wanted to get into the mix CD market and we conceptualized the idea of a “mixed series” of music that highlighted good DJs that were also personal friends. For me, this was an opportunity to really start learning the ropes of licensing music, doing better graphic design (I designed the artwork for all of the CDs...and yes that's a picture of my turntable) and putting a more personalized stamp on the music I was pushing on these compilations. I had little to no input on the track selections of my first two mix CDs, so this project was my first real foray into total artistic freedom. To be honest, I don’t completely remember how I was able to lock down all of the music for this tracklist! I just remember that it was a pain in the ass dealing with the various labels and artists and artist egos and budget restrictions. Most of the tracks on the compilation were unreleased when it was made, so I had to cut acetates / dubplates of all of the tunes. Sidenote - every time you play a dubplate you degrade its sound quality. I had to make doubles of every tune, practice with one set, and then try and nail a perfect mix with the unplayed set. Talk about stressful! I mixed this thing sitting on the floor of my living room, turntables in front of me and fingers crossed. It was my first time doing a mix on a mixer that actually had EQ and FX (the Pioneer DJM-500). I used the tight flange FX quite a bit in here for a metallic sound. Also, my turntables were modified and pitched up to play faster. That’s why this mix sounds like it is around 190BPM. I always liked my drum and bass extra fast for some reason! Besides “Messiah” from the 6ixth Session, the track “Tough At The Top” is the one I get the most comments about from people that are familiar with my music. Overall, DJ MixSeries Volume 1 represented a very specific touchstone in my musical career. It was a transition point that really helped jumpstart later projects with crazy intros (this one had none), better graphics, more esoteric and unique track selections, etc. A belated super thank you to Nigel for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. This was definitely a fun art project and a big dip into the deep end of music development.

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TRACKLIST

Hoax - The More I See You (Urban Flavour Remix)
DT - Serious
EZ-Rollers - Tough At The Top (Origin Unknown Remix)
Concept 2 - Unlock The Secrets
Dom + Matrix - Foot Steps
Facs - Rupture
Technical Itch - Hidden Sound (Dom + Roland Remix)
Solar Nine - Audio Distortion
Embee - The Power
Secret Methods - Animation
Swift - Mission
Decoder - EKO
Decoder - DHR
Vagrant - Space Boogie
Sharp Scientific - Stratocruiser

SixEleven DJ MixSeries Volume 1

This is the OG right here! Before I was asked to create this mix I was a medium-well known “regional” DJ from the east coast / northeast. I had some mixtapes out and was playing some shows here and there. I also had a full time job at an internet tech support company and the whole DJ’ing thing was just a hobby for me. Everything changed with this project. I was approached by Dan Donnelly of Suburban Base Records in the UK to mix a compilation for the American market. The tracks were already chosen, he just needed someone to mix it together and give it a push in the states. To this day I am still not 100% sure why he chose me to do it. He could have easily gotten a big name UK drum and bass DJ mix it and just put it out as a standard compilation. But instead…I was give the golden opportunity. Dan had Moonshine Records from the states handle the business end of it (production, distribution, etc). They offered me the job and a flat fee of $500. I was broke as hell back then and needed the money, but instead of accepting the cash I worked out a deal where I would be able to hire my own graphic designer for my cd. This was a first for Moonshine as they had a paid in-house designer for all of their projects. My release needed to be special though, and I thought their standard design of “stock photo + text” was boring. I hired the boys from Airline Industries from DC. They were putting out the sickest fliers at the time for weekly DC club night Buzz and I was really desperate to work with them. Dan sent me the music on vinyl and I banged out the mix on a couple of Technics SL-1200 turntables and the crappiest of no-frills mixers - a Radioshack 32-1100A. In the grand scheme of my mixes it is somewhat basic, but it definitely captured a moment in the drum and bass scene. The one twist I added was segueing into a sound FX record of a thunderstorm to intro the final tune. I thought it added a “sophisticated touch”. Hahaha! Once the CD came out my entire career took off. Because it was available everywhere I started getting booked everywhere. It really transformed my hobby into a a viable career and made me realize I could play music for a living. Thank you to Dan Donnelly and Moonshine for gifting me this. I will be eternally grateful. Final note - everyone always thought that the picture of the guy on Vespa on the CD cover was me. It isn’t (it was a friend of the Airline Industries guys).
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TRACKLIST

Cain + Bizz - Everyday
Ill Figure - Jam Hot
Joker - Rollin Numbers (L Double Remix)
Rude Bwoy Monty - Steppas Style
Remarc - In Da Hood
Dream Team - Raw Dogs Relik
Shy Fx - Funkindemup (DJ Krust Remix)
DJ Nut Nut - Now Listen
Dope Skillz - 6 Million Ways To Die
45 Roller - Shotz
Pascal - Reality
M Cain - Da Power
Ed Rush - Check Me Out
Undercover Agent - Dub Plate Circles
Apollo 13 - Let It Roll
Pascal - Movin’ On

Drum And Bass Selection USA

CR027

We're excited to release https://soundcloud.com/snikka/'s debut single, "Pho Q!" Full of manipulated and drawn-out samples from oriental string pieces and a crisp low end, this twerky, bassy tune is both very original and extemely pleasing to the ears. Don't sleep on it!

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Snikka - Pho Q

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Coming off his ultra-trill track "Pho Q," https://soundcloud.com/snikka keeps his experimental style going with this Wompy, bouncy, heavy ride of a tune. Don't sleep!

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Snikka - Crybaby

Watchamacallit w/ lil Wayne

A DJ set by AK1200, DJ Dara and Dieselboy. I don't know the source, tracklist or when its recorded. Somebody can help?
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Update, some more details on the tracklist.

AK1200, Dara & Dieselboy live at Proper, 22th of April, 2000 (Planet of the drums)

Tracklist (thanks to https://soundcloud.com/nailor3):
- Tech Itch - Dimensions 
- The Baby Namboos - Hard Times (Decoder & Dieselboy Remix)
- Karl K - Synapse (Konflict Remix) 
- Cause 4 Concern - Cerberus 
- Hive - Ultrasonic Sound (Dillinja rmx) 
- Future Cut - Spawnpunch
- X-Men - Hangman
- Future Cut & Kontrol - (?)
- Loxy & Ink - Quasimodo
- Decoder - Tag 
- Beltram - Energy Flash (Dylan Remix) 
- Tech Itch - Krust (?) 
- Danny Breaks - Mars to Jupiter
- L Double - Bass II Dark VIP 
- Pascal & Monty - Landslide 
- Supply & Demand - Show Me 
- Brockie & Ed Solo - Lost Bass
- Chronic Kane & Genotype - (?) 
- Decoder - Dumb 
- Tech Itch - (?)

AK1200, Dieselboy, Dara - Triple Tag Team - Live at Planet of the drums

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Noisia — BBC Essential mix

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Nightlife

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744 - Andy C : Nightlife (2003)

Two hours and twenty minutes of hard hitting classic drum and bassssssssssss. 

Recorded LIVE in Victoria, BC on October 25th 2005

Dieselboy - Live At The Jungle Room (2005) - Victoria, BC

Dieselboy - UNLEASHED!
A Shocking New Vision Of Bass Destruction

This is one of those moments.

Dieselboy - Unleashed! is his most layered and nuanced studio mix to date. Returning to his old school mixtape roots where he isn’t limited to what tracks he could use or license, Dieselboy has used the opportunity to take Unleashed! to another level. 

56 tracks were used to craft a deep and extensive 73-minute mix that reveals itself only after repeated listens. Steering away from banging out an "of-the-moment" forgettable dancefloor rinseout, Dieselboy throws down a wide variety of current and classic tracks and edits, wrapping up the mix with 25 minutes of finely diced dubstep that showcases his current taste in the genre and forthcoming tracks from his dubstep label, Subhuman. Finally, the project is given a tongue-in-cheek graphic treatment that references the exploitation sci-fi fantasy movie posters of of the 1970s. It looks  and sounds hardcore.

Here it is - the mix he considers his best to date...

Get  ready to test your speakers. 

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Break feat Calyx + Teebee - Don't Look Down // SYMMETRY
Icicle feat SPMC - Dreadnaught //  SHOGUN
Phace + Misanthrop - Desert Orgy // NEOSIGNAL
Optiv feat Rymetyme - Run It Red (Neonlight Remix) // RED LIGHT
Pixel Fist - Horrible (Audio Remix) // PIXEL FIST
Terravita - And The Beat Goes On // ROTTUN
The Upbeats + Trei - Wear & Tear // NONVOGUE
The Prototypes - Work It // FORMATION
Noisia - Friendly Intentions // VISION
Dose - Squander // HUMAN IMPRINT
Audio - Prototype // DUB
Breakage - Fighting Fire feat Jess Mills (Loadstar Remix) // DIGITAL SOUNDBOY
Delta Heavy - Space Time // RAM
Xtrah - Amazon // PROXIMITY
Blokhe4d - The Way Life Used To Be // HOSPITAL
Dub Foundation - Time to Burn // TECHNIQUE
Eric Prydz - Niton (Metrik Remix) // MINISTRY OF SOUND
Dieselboy + Blokhe4d - Get Back // BAD TASTE
Soul Intent - Be Strong // SAMURAI
Culture Shock - The Bypass // RAM
Generic + The Fix - Suicide // HUMAN IMPRINT
Sigma - Stronger // BREAKBEAT KAOS
Dose - Martyrdom // HUMAN IMPRINT
Gridlok + Prolix feat Fats - Tru Born Playa // TRUE PLAYAZ
Demo - OD (Counterstrike + Gein Remix) // HUMAN IMPRINT
C4C - Stranglehold [clip] // VIRUS
The Upbeats - Big Skeleton (MOJX VIP) // NONVOGUE
Break - Destiny Comes Ringing // COMMERCIAL SUICIDE
The Upbeats - Untitled // DUB
Uman + BTK - Generator // UPRISING
Zardonic + Numbernin6 feat Messinian - End Of Days (Dieselboy VIP) // HUMAN IMPRINT
Zardonic - Nexus Polaris // HUMAN IMPRINT
Jubei + S.P.Y. - Project One // METALHEADZ
Gein + Counterstrike - Pentagram VIP // BAD CHEMISTRY
Muffler - Heavy (Search + Destroy VIP) // SUBHUMAN
Zardonic + Mumblz - Systems Activated (Pixel Fist Remix) // SUBHUMAN
Liquid Stranger - Robot Rox [clip] // ROTTUN
Current Value - Indivisible Force (Cybakotic Remix) // FREAK
Emalkay - Powertool // DUB POLICE
Bare - Synthetic // BUYGORE
Mark Instinct - 15 Karat (Bare's 16K VIP) [clip] // DUBLINE AUDIO
Bare - Droid // SUBHUMAN
MOB - Lifted // SUBHUMAN
Bare - Bring It Back [clip] // SUBHUMAN
Liquid Stranger + Sluggo - Human Implant // SUBHUMAN
Liquid Stranger + Sluggo - Stalkers VIP // DUB
Bare + Muffler - Bloodsport // SUBHUMAN
Truth - The Emperor // DEEP MEDI
Flecta - Guts Ya // DUB
Numbernin6 - Menace // SUBHUMAN
Dieselboy - NVD (Numbernin6 Remix) [clip] // SUBHUMAN
Asking Alexandria - A Single Moment Of Sincerity (Bare Remix) // SUMERIAN
Pixel Fist - Fire // SUBHUMAN
Excision + Downlink - Reploid [clip] // ROTTUN
Downlink - Factory [clip] // ROTTUN
Skrillex + Bare Noize - Scatta (Dieselboy VIP feat Armanni + Messinian) // MAU5TRAP



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