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Leda Stray - Territorial [Free on Bandcamp]

Following on from last month’s brooding initial F2 release from PVC, we reach out to the expanding Formula Records family, and bring through a double header from Birmingham head Tuff Culture. Mixing up dancefloor styles, the two tracks on offer here take in a range of influences, from speed garage touches, jungle signals and straight up bassline, ‘It Could Be’ / ‘Close’ sees F2 pushing forward into the rave with abandon.

‘It Could Be’ comes across as one part piano house anthem to two parts bassline banger, with added cut up UKG vocals thrown into the mix. A track to stop and take notice of in the dance, this one has been a staple in the sets of Formula head honcho Champion for some time. Meanwhile ‘Close’ comes with stepping house claps and a weighty low-end, topped off by a pure garage melody that harks back to the heyday of Exposure and Garage Nation, whilst the insistent “gangsta” refrain reminds you this one’s for the heads-down crew.

Over the next few months you’ll see a steady flow of digital-only releases from F2 to run in tandem with the current Formula Records output, each one finely honed for maximum impact on your nearest dancefloor.

‘It Could Be’ / ‘Close’ will be available on MP3 and WAV download from 24th July 2015.

FT002 - Tuff Culture - Close

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Various Artists - Get Right Inside (Compiled & Mixed by Kastle)
Release date: Feb 22, 2019

Originally part of a small crop of American artists inspired by dubstep, garage, grime, jungle and other ‘nuum sounds, Kastle has transitioned through multiple aesthetic iterations since he burst into the popular consciousness 8+ years ago. The past year saw him re-focus his idiosyncratic lens on his roots of UKG and put out several tracks that received regular rotation on radio and many DJs top charts. Whether it was the instant cult classic "4 Real", the collaborations with Mind Of A Dragon, or his remixes for legends like Scott Diaz and AC Slater.

With that momentum we are happy to present "Get Right Inside", a compilation hand selected and mixed by Kastle as he continues to explore garage musics timeless sounds with hints of UK funky that perfectly fit the vibe. Half of the album is exclusive and brand new, a testament to the artists dedication to new sounds and building his own unique world.

The mix kicks off on a low-key vibe with tracks from On1 and Duncan Powell, both a bit ethereal and subtle in their details. We quickly get into an exclusive from Kastle himself, with a vocal number featuring Olivia-Louise & SAZ. As the mix rolls on it gets into some dusty bits from Exit99 and Opus -- a classic sound but still forever in the present moment. Shortly after Higgo's smooth "Interlude" the mix transitions into a few UK funky numbers from some of the best: Roska, Leda Stray, High Class Filter and Ozwald. This allows for a nice transition into some 4x4 from Tuff Culture before ending the mix on the 2-step vibe with ZeroFG's remix of "Darkside" and Cellardore's exclusive, "Get Right Inside", which you will recognize as the namesake for the album -- a nod to the compilers interest and focus on using music to affect positive psychological change inside our minds. Finally, we've got a special Kastle remix of Mind Of A Dragon's "L.T.T.M." featuring Shantie before we close out with Four40’s very own Conrad Glimpse

Tuff Culture - The One

Out now. Buy from https://durkledisco.bandcamp.com/album/bad

Kouslin & Logan 'Bad' [Marcus Nasty & Mic Man Frost Rinse FM rip]

Pre-order the single here: http://symbols.lnk.to/venga

In our first dance floor concentrated release for a while, we welcome Leda Stray & High Class Filter who have been pushing boundaries within the UK funky and leftfield bass scene. Both top producers in their own right and together we see a hyper-focused 3-track EP that gets straight to the point.

The title track, 'Venga', features Nané who has also shared her talents with Mina & Roska. Discordant pads, rib-shaking sub-bass, and massive tribal drums lend the energy to her vocal prowess. 'Bengal' drops into a quiet before the storm with an onslaught of percussion and your daily dose of steel drums. 'Sphinx' rounds the EP out with a nice blend of jungle-era pads and effects interspersed with thick square waves and pan flutes.

Premiere:  Leda Stray & High Class Filter feat. Nané 'Venga'

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Panta Ray - Waiting on You (Leda Stray Remix) [Out Now]

Here's a sample of a couple of recent-ish mixdowns. As some of you know this is what I've been doing for various artists instead of making my own tracks.

>>> https://elstraymastering.com/ <<< 

I'll put up the full details at some point soon but just slapping this here for now.

leda stray music (@) gmail com

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