Durkle Disco: Definitions Volume 3 - The Remixes [DURKLP007]

If you’ve ever checked out the Durkle radio show, then you’ll know we’re big fans of Amapiano, the South African sound currently taking over worldwide dancefloors, and its gradual cross-pollination with more traditionally UK club sounds. So we’re excited to be welcoming CURTISSS (formerly known as Distro, and one half of the Free Movement duo) to the label for his first full solo Durkle release, hot on the heels of his flip of Free Movement’s ‘Over The Wall’ this summer.

On the smooth & sometimes sensual title track ‘All For You’ he links up with long-time Durkle family member NGAIO – the Bristolian polymath (singer, DJ, promoter, and activist are just some of the many strings to her bow) who should need no introduction to followers of the label. A hugely versatile vocalist, NGAIO flexes her full vocal range on this, effortlessly switching through gears and mixing some huskier tones with impactful high notes.

Whilst drawing strong influences from, and paying respect to, the Amapiano formula, CURTISSS also doesn’t shy away from his UK Funky/Bass background (having notched releases under his previous alias on esteemed labels such as RKS, 877 & Punks Music) – especially on the hard hitting ‘Ancestors’. Both tracks here come in at a slightly higher BPM than typical South African production – fusing some of the best of what the 2 scenes have to offer sonically. All 3 tracks on this EP have been tried and tested all summer – getting a resounding seal of approval from festival and club crowds, as well as radio listeners.

CURTISSS & NGAIO - All For You [DURK039]

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0079, Emz, Wish Master - NRG [DURK041]

[FREE DOWNLOAD] Erykah Badu - On & On (Lojik's What A Day Remix)

If you’ve ever checked out the Durkle radio show, then you’ll know we’re big fans of Amapiano, the South African sound currently taking over worldwide dancefloors, and its gradual cross-pollination with more traditionally UK club sounds. So we’re excited to be welcoming CURTISSS (formerly known as Distro, and one half of the Free Movement duo) to the label for his first full solo Durkle release, hot on the heels of his flip of Free Movement’s ‘Over The Wall’ this summer. 

On the smooth & sometimes sensual title track ‘All For You’ he links up with long-time Durkle family member NGAIO – the Bristolian polymath (singer, DJ, promoter, and activist are just some of the many strings to her bow) who should need no introduction to followers of the label. A hugely versatile vocalist, NGAIO flexes her full vocal range on this, effortlessly switching through gears and mixing some huskier tones with impactful high notes.

Whilst drawing strong influences from, and paying respect to, the Amapiano formula, CURTISSS also doesn’t shy away from his UK Funky/Bass background (having notched releases under his previous alias on esteemed labels such as RKS, 877 & Punks Music) – especially on the hard hitting ‘Ancestors’. Both tracks here come in at a slightly higher BPM than typical South African production – fusing some of the best of what the 2 scenes have to offer sonically. All 3 tracks on this EP have been tried and tested all summer – getting a resounding seal of approval from festival and club crowds, as well as radio listeners.

All For You

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CURTISSS & NGAIO - All For You [DURK039] (Ahadadream BBC Radio 1 rip)

Durkle Disco return with their first release of 2022, presenting a cross-country link up between London producer/DJ J-Fresh and Hull MC Chiedu Oraka aka The Black Yorkshireman; the duo combine on ‘Energy Never Dies’ to bring the heat to the Bristol-based imprint. 

With a pedigree stretching back to grime’s pirate radio era, and regular guest appearances on both BBC Radio 1Xtra & Kiss FM, J-Fresh has also been steadily building his production arsenal. The past year in particular has seen him bless us with explosive collaborations with vocalists ranging from grime legends such as Clipson, Brakeman and Ears, to rising talents like Skatta, Griz-O, Cassie Rytz & Flamezee. 

Chiedu Oraka is coming off a similarly strong few years – releases such as the ‘Ave Life EP’, ‘Darcy’, and most recently ‘Maggie To Sip’ have seen him regularly feature in Spotify’s ‘Grime Shutdown’ playlist and gain support from radio luminaries such as Charlie Sloth. Durkle has long been a natural home for those representing their regional accents, and the Black Yorkshireman fits naturally into this lineage with his unabashed East Yorkshire twang and slang. A formidable lyricist, equally comfortable on grime or rap, on ‘Energy Never Dies’ he takes a slightly more minimal approach, providing two catchy hooks which repeat throughout, perfectly complimenting J-Fresh’s high energy production which fuses the bass-heavy dancefloor focus of late era UK Garage with strong influences of the Eski strand of Grime which directly followed in the early 00s.

Despite the 200 miles distance between J-Fresh & Chiedu Oraka, this was no chance online link up – the 2 have have a musical relationship dating back to Chiedu guesting on a radio show with J back in 2019; ‘Energy Never Dies’ is a collaboration long in the making. Radio is also the link between J-Fresh and Durkle Disco, as he originally linked up with label boss Koast via Durkle stalwart Slowie when filming some MC sessions in Bristol pre-lockdown. A label that prides itself on its diverse approach to UK bass music with a proud track record of pushing MC-led bangers, Durkle seems a natural fit for ‘Energy Never Dies’ – a tune that seems set to live up to its name as the days start getting longer and minds turn to summer fun.

Energy Never Dies

J-Fresh & Chiedu Oraka - Energy Never Dies (Vocal Mix) [DURK038]

Durkle Disco Definitions Volume Three

Free Movement & XL Mad - Over The Wall (CURTISSS Ama mix)

NGAIO - Green Eyed Queen (Dutchie Remix)

SPD & Griz-O - Night Steppa (Instrumental Mix)

SPD & Griz-O - Night Steppa (Blackdown Remix)

Fonzo & Riko Dan - Bushmaster (East Man's Bashment Remix)

Lucent & Buggsy - Originate (Lucent's Flipmode Remix)

Slowie - BRS Slang ($H The Producer Remix)

Fonzo & Riko Dan - Bushmaster (Jook Remix)

KOROstyle feat. Emz & Jay0117 - On Sight (Nothingnice & Hayz Remix)

Unkey feat. Dread MC, K9 & Illaman - Dead & Bury 2022

Kouslin & Logan - Bad (KRSLD Remix)

Central Spillz - Deep End (Dusty Ohms Remix)

CURTISSS - Ancestors [DURK039] (Durkle Disco SWU.FM rip)

Coming in hot with our first release of the year - one for the heads that like it dark! Russian dubstep don Oddkut, who should be no stranger to 140 aficionados thanks to previous releases on the likes of Wheel & Deal, Artikal Music & DUPLOC, puts an ice cold spin on Nothingnice & Hayz's 2021 banger 'Hawkeye', with the London City Warlord himself Riko Dan returning on vocals. Where the original was all eerie tension, utilising space to a devastating effect, Oddkut's flip is straight up menace & threat, taking the temperature into sub-zero territory - but with more than enough weight to rattle the most serious systems.

Nothingnice, Hayz, Riko Dan - Hawkeye (Oddkut Remix) [DURK040]

Hawkeye (Oddkut remix)

FKOF Premiere!

The triple threat @00-79, Emz & Wishmaster bring their hefty single 'NRG' to the @durkledisco imprint from Bristol. They push their next "certified 140 banger" named 'NRG', all thanks to a deadly link-up resulting in a real summer riddim. Fun fact: It's the very first time 0079, Emz & Wish Master have appeared on a record together - and "they all bring strong individual credentials to the table."

'DURK041' is set for release on 30/06/2023 thru a 10" lathe cut (super limited edition) and digital outlets. Make sure to pre-order both formats and support this wicked label and artists...

1. 0079, Emz, Wishmaster - NRG

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DURK041 NRG

Durkle Disco

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0079, Emz, Wishmaster - NRG (DURK041) [FKOF Premiere]

Taken from the forthcoming 'Se Fire remixes' project

Se Fire - Red Lights (Kahn remix) [DURK002]

07 Se Fire - In Every

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

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

Denham Audio & Juma - Ego Check (Unkey remix) [Sicaria Sound Rinse FM rip]

Liverpudlian producer Lucent joins forces with legendary Bristolian MC Buggsy for a blistering debut on Durkle Disco.

With past releases for Trouble & Bass, Tumble Audio, 877 and Hot Cakes, Lucent has already turned plenty of heads in both the UK Funky and wider Bass Music worlds.

This inaugural effort for Durkle Disco continues that theme, drawing elements from both sounds with hard carnival-ready drums, lazer-cut bleeps, floor-shaking bass and a touch of early-rave nostalgia courtesy of a signature vocal sample from The Ratpack’s MC Everson Allen.

As is standard for a Durkle Disco release, an MC vocal takes centre stage - and Lucent goes high, drafting in legendary Bristol MC and fellow Durkle debutant, Buggsy.

From tearing up the seminal Sidewinder raves as a teen, to working with the cream of his hometown’s world-renowned electronic music scenes and, most recently, contributing a version of Jammz & Jack Dat’s notorious ‘French Montana Riddim’; Buggsy is a true grime original. His trademark rapid-fire flow lights up Lucent’s instrumental, breaking down the origins of the Bristol grime scene he helped birth.

An already powerful combination is rounded off with a monster remix from UKG royalty Zed Bias, returning to Durkle for the first time since his 2014 remix of Lamont’s ‘Far Away’. His swinging 2-step flip takes ‘Originate’ to a deeper, darker place, with an outrageous rumbling baseline ensuring none of the raucous energy of the original is lost.

Originate

Lucent & Buggsy - Originate // Zed Bias remix [DURK031 OUT NOW]

Night Steppa [DURK032]

Night Steppa

SPD & Griz-O 'Night Steppa' [Emerald BBC Radio 1Xtra rip]

As a thanks for the support over the past year, we thought it was only right to give something back... free download of Kahn's inspired & haunting remix of Sè Fire's 'In Every', taken from 2012's 'Match In The Ocean' LP. 

[FREE DOWNLOAD] Sè Fire - In Every (Kahn remix)

Durkle co-founder & Central Spillz DJ/producer Superisk stepped up with this ridiculous guest mix for our February SWU.FM show, throwing it back to the soundtrack to our lives when we formed the label and were working on the first release. Bristol anthems 2008-2010(ish) GALORE!

TRACKLIST
Central Spillz - Centraleyez (Jsuave Remix)
Skream - Glamma
Mensah - Big Up The Goons
Joker - Stuck In The System
Kahn & Neek - Percy
S-X - Woo Riddim
Cyrus - The Watcher
Kahn - Illy
Joker - N-Gage Riddim
Heny G - 1985
Jakes - Yesterdays Dead
Clouds - Iration
Joker & Ginz - Purple City
Central Spillz - I Wish (Eddie K Remix)
Joker - The Vision / Tron
Skream - Oskilatah
The Weeknd - Initiation
Kahn - Fenrir
Mensah - Stapleton Road
Hyetal - Phoenix
TRC - Oo Aa Ee (VIP)
B-Lam - Circles (Feat. Naomi Jeremy) (Gorgon Sound Remix)
Mensah - Digital Dreamer
Joker - City Hopper
M.I.K - Duppy & Leave (Kahn Remix)
Gemmy - Bk 2 the Future
Bloom - Quartz
Rustie - Death Mountain
Joker - Snake Eater
Spooky - Spartan (D.O.K Remix)
12th Planet - Plates Of Meat
Rocks FOE - Hold that L
Joker & Terror Danjah - Gully Goon Estate
OH91 - Colours
Kromestar - Kalawanji
Frisco - Back With a Bang (Instrumental)
Gemmy - Stokes Croft
Spooky - Over Capacity
S-X - Bricks
Royal-T - Side Effect (Asa & Kahn Remix)
Gorgon Sound - Find Jah Way
Superisk - Find Your Way
Guido - Beautiful Complication
Joker - Psychedelic Runway
Joker - Psychedelic Runway (Mensah’s Let’s Go Faster Remix)
Cyrus - Redrum
Moska - Bax
Von D - Sunlight (Gemmy Remix)
Kahn & Neek - Lock Off
L Wiz - Cowboy Universal
Zomby - Spliff Dub
Central Spillz - What Ya Know About
Preditah - Nosy Parker
Numan - Punch Bag
Preditah - Circles

Full show

Superisk dubstep/grime classics mix - Durkle 10th Birthday SWU.FM show 19/02/2021

Gafacci guest mix - Durkle Disco SWU.FM show 19/02/2021

Durkle Disco is a Bristol-based record label with bass at its very core. First conceived in 2011 as a place where grime, garage, hip-hop and dubstep could combine and intertwine - with just as much attention paid to the MCs as the producers - the label has since evolved to become a natural home for the new strains of instrumental bass-driven music coming from Bristol’s next unstoppable wave of production talent.

Lamont, OH91, Otik, Lemzly Dale, Daffy & Gundam are just some of the producers to have released with the label in the past. As a mark of the respect Durkle holds within the music world, the label’s tracks have undergone the remix treatment from some of bass-driven music’s biggest names. Zed Bias, Kahn, Starkey, Hi5Ghost & Caski have all given some of the imprint’s finest moments their own individual twist.

With recent releases from Mani Festo, Unkey, Young H, Vern & Milla, and Denham Audio, the only Disco worth doing your thing at this year is the Durkle one…

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