SEVEN YEARS! This EP took a STAGGERING 7 YEARS to complete. From the submission of AFLAME's now classic but timeless original which was the man's introduction to FORCE Recordings in 2003, until the final master of GENR8's absolutely STORMING 2010 remix... 7 years have passed. Within that time, Please Believe has stayed on actual Acetate Dubplate and Digital Exclusive to a small handful of tight lipped A-LIST DJs including A-SIDES, AK1200, DJ SS, JAYBEE, STUNNA, CRAZE, JOHN B, DOM & ROLAND, MASON, D-STAR & TRUST, EVOL INTENT, GRIDLOK, & DARA in one of 5 different forms. It's survived the transition from Analog DJ's to Digital DJ's and weathered the course of many style changes throughout the years - always a breaths length from release.

And now, these massive tracks FINALLY hit the world in the form of our most impressive, most important EP to date, the "Please Believe EP"! 5 Songs covering 7 years of styles and vibes in Drum n Bass; 2003 Original Mix, 2005 Pattern Recognition Mix, 2006 Acoustic Mix, 2008 Metal Mix and GENR8's UNSTOPABLE, UNFORGETTABLE, DANCEFLOOR MURDERIZING 2010 MIX! All in one place... after all this time!

Respect to the Global DnB Crew - this one is most certainly FOR YOU!

FORCE075 - 01 - 2003 - AFLAME - Please Believe - Original Mix (CLRH2O Re Engineer) - PREVIEW

FORCE075 - 02 - 2005 - AFLAME - Please Believe - Pattern Recognition Mix (CLRH2O & JAYBEE) - PREVIEW

FORCE075 - 03 - 2006 - AFLAME & CLRH2O - Please Believe - Acoustic Mix - PREVIEW

FORCE075 - 05 - 2010 - AFLAME & CLRH2O - Please Believe - GENR8 Remix - PREVIEW

New Zealand's own High Speed Dubbing (Mark:One) returns to FORCE in a big way! Featuring a new collaboration with VHARI, an amazing remix of his Dreadlocked original from label owner CLRH2O, and finally badman JAYBEE supplying a nitro fueled hardstep banger to round out the mans sophomore EP for the label.

While still bubbling along in the ragga influenced realm HSD's known for, his productions take a turn into a slightly darker more introspective space this outing. The EP's title track is the type of simple, solid and deep amen affair that real DnB heads yearn for... but with a turn for the heavy after the middle breakdown and brings a movement of intensity you weren't expecting early on. Dreadlocked also gets the remix treatment from label owner and long time "make it mean something" drum n bass producer CLRH2O. This "Run De' Track Rmx" completely replaces the original's drums with multiple layers of Amens, backing Lynn shakers and programmed percussion with seriously worked up beat programming. Bringing the dancehall vibe more front and center with ragga blips and dubbed up chatting throughout - all meshed with the original's signature bassline. Add in a night-time rain and thunder atmosphere laid across a new haunted backing synth and CLRH2O brings the original to a whole new level.

HSD & VHARI's "Ill Sogno" is a standout element of the EP and a song that the one and only Digital has been supporting throughout the past year.  It's a Paris break based hardstep affair with underlying amen snips that rolls along smoothly transitioning from movement to movement in a way unlike what you normally hear for a tune so rugged. When you need to set a serious vibe this is the tune.

And hands down the most devastating of the bunch comes from long time production partner and co-owner of FORCE's sub-label "Stepping Forward Records" JAYBEE. While he's currently known for more soulful joints and liquid collaborations, his "Comeback Dub" is a 100% return to roots sound for the man. Starting off the slow burn is a wash of hats, dubbed out dancehall chatting, haunting strings and efx that lead into  the opening Hardstep and then all hell breaks loose! Pitched down Amens and Bongos join the fray lock step with a muted Samurai and an absolutely murderous bassline that drops, winds, grinds and just plain beats you up! Its called HARDSTEP for a reason!

FORCE076 - 03 - Jaybee - Comeback Dub - Preview

FORCE076 - 02 - HSD & Vhari - Ill Sogno - Preview

Hailed as 'one of the top ten DnB producers to watch out for in 2010' by Knowledge magazine, Mikal has not disappointed! He was featured on the Metalheadz Genesis Part 2 Ep, has a follow up Metalheadz album deal in the bag, a single forthcoming on Shogun Audio's SGN imprint dropping at the end of January 2012 AND this killer duo of classic Hardstep vibed numbers 'Nervous & Device' on FORCE Recordings.... 2012 is going to be a BIG year for the man!

Prolific Bath based producer/DJ Mikal was born in Sweden and raised in South London and has had earlier releases on Soundtrax, his own Mikal imprint, Nu Urban Music, the MIGHTY METALHEADZ and now one of the states oldest and most respected DnB labels FORCE Recordings!

He's already gained radio support across BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network, Kiss FM and Bass Drive from the likes of Bailey, Crissy Criss, Fabio, Grooverider, Nerm, Dcode and Ray Keith. And is endorsed by the D&B elite the likes of Goldie, Andy C, Bukem, Friction, Doc Scott and Randall to name a few.

Mikal has cemented his place as new boy on the scene - definitely one to watch out for - and with his latest killers 'Nervous & Device' its proof positive!

FORCE078 - Mikal - Device - Preview

FORCE078 - Mikal - Nervous - Preview

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Emerging from a long hiatus after his previous release on FORCE, Scene mainstay and KING of HEAVY "Empire X" is back with The Fear & Hope EP featuring A1-Voodoo.

Empire is known for merciless songs that cut right to the core of heavy Drum & Bass. His works have flown the flag of the stomping screaming masses alongside the likes Counter Strike, Lime Wax, Dylan, Audio and more since the sound began. Now, "Fear & Hope" & "Relentless" continue this pedigree and introduce newcomer A1-Voodoo to the fold via two hardened concrete blocks of monster remixes.

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The Fear & Hope EP

FORCE090 - 01 - Empire X - Fear & Hope - Straylight Master - Preview

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After laying down some serious pressure on his last release, dLo decided “It’s On” had more to say, and returns with THREE more heavyweight truckloads of stomping beats and undulating bass work in the form of the “Headwise Mix”, a “Fizzy” Bass Mix and an ‘Alternate’ Headwise remix that’s for the long time crew - you know who you are!

dLo is a veteran of the Phoenix, AZ Drum & Bass scene currently residing in Austin, TX, a radio show host for one of the world’s most influential DnB crews: Bassdrive.com, in demand DnB producer, and co-founder of upstart bass music event production company SUBstanceTX. He’s returned to the stable here at FORCE Recordings following releases on Liquid V, Plush Recordings, Santoku Records.

FORCE094 - dLo - It's On The Remixes

FORCE094 - 01 - dLo - It's On (Headwise Alternate Mix) - Preview

FORCE094 - 03 - DLo - It's On The Remixes

FORCE094 - 03 - dLo - It's On (Headwise Mix) - Preview

MSDOS is a powerhouse in Drum & Bass. Representing a world of DnB from the sunny hills of Greece and able to produce nearly every single style of DnB out there - his debut on FORCE Recordings brings a heavier side of the man's talents to your ears. With over a 170 songs already out in the world on a veritable who's who of imprints including our own sub-label Stepping Forward Records, Big Bud's SOUNdTRAX, RUBIK Records, Fokuz, Celsius, Phuzion, Soul Deep, Textures Music, Have A Break... and the list just goes on.... He is, without doubt, one of the busiest producers in the game.

And taking a break from the liquid styles he's known so well for to drop the bass-line driven amen roller "Beats & Pieces" and the dungeon beats 2-stepper "Dark Rhodes" couldnt make us happier!

We're no stranger to MSDOS from his releases on our Stepping Forward sub-label, but hearing him mix it up in *headz* sound spaces is a treat no one should miss out on - and our pleasure to bring to you!

FORCE080 - mSdoS - Dark Rhodes - Preview

FORCE080 - mSdoS - Beats And Pieces - Preview

Straylight Music Group / © 2018 Force Recordings / Published by: We Are Legion ASCAP / Distributed by: Straylight Music Group.

Airstrike is an enigma. At once both a very real force in the DnB scene at large and a closely guarded secret to those lucky enough to know play the man's music. Balancing the art of a producer and the burgeoning presence of a globe trotting DJ, his works have covered an immense stretch of creative ground over the past half decade since bursting onto the Global Drum & Bass landscape. His early Force Rec and Offworld singles singled a trend of experimentation and willingness to turn on a stylistic dime if that's what his vision calls far.

Fast forward to today and fresh off the heels of his live appearance at the 19 Years of Force Recordings label anniversary party in the states and a month long tour of the Asia Pacific rim with a highlight performance at the Shenzen Outlook Festival Launch... The man who's become known as 'Mr. Holdout' within the scene for his vast library of completed but unreleased music, has decided to come off of two closely guarded stripped down Amen cuts for his long overdue return to Force. 

These songs are a dichotomy; both core to Airstrike's early sound and against his own trademark strings heavy and emotionally vibed out works. 'Deduction' in particular hones in on the power that can be created in the right hands with a single Drum sample and just the right Bass stab. Adding in his sprinkling of perfectly selected extra's and you get what most producers strive for but rarely achieve: Perfection in simplicity.

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FORCE095 - Airstrike - Well Well

FORCE095 - Airstrike - Well Well - Preview

Mikal returns for his second release on FORCE Recordings after a string of MONSTER hits on Metal Headz, Shogun, Soundtrax & Stepping Forward - FOUNDATION & DIMENSION are up-front PURE Drum & Bass!

Continuing to expand on his dynamic library of songs, "Foundation" is an immaculately produced, Jungle influenced DnB jam delivering that oldschool vibe in a newschool way. Stout drum rhythms under laidback basslines and the always perfect 'bleeps' combine with the main vocal hook describing the 'responsibility of the drums'. It's this melding of the elements sealing the track together like thunder and lightning that makes "Foundation" sure fire in the mix and on the floor!

On the flip, Dimension starts its momentum quickly with luring uses of reverb and technical drum fills accenting each new movement of the tune. Mikal, unwilling to do a one and done, really shines on the B-Cut here - leading you through dense sonic territory and basslines that echo in your mind long after the song has ended.

Mikal and the music he makes are a testament to the longevity of Jungle and Drum & Bass.... a new face with a letter of recommendation from the old guard of UK DnB, making MAJOR moves with REAL DnB pressure!

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FORCE081 - Mikal - Dimension - Preview

FORCE074 - Macro & High Speed Dubbing - Mingling in Dub EP - Releases on October 22nd 2010

FORCE074 - Macro & HSD - Rebel Dub - Web Preview

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Airstrike is on a mission to conquer in 2019 and he returns to Force with two of his best yet to fulfill that goal! Photons proves to be one the man's most rugged and interesting songs to date, and it was almost lost forever in a HD crash! With months of searching and a load of rework and dedication, this beast of a song has risen again and it's here to set the story straight on how rude Airstrike's tunes can be! A Sci-Fi hardstepper's tour de force with an unusual structure that still somehow manages to be a DJ's delight in the mix. Photons will run the room every time!

And following up with pressure on pressure 'Limerence' comes in with the rollers ride. As is Airstrikes' style, interesting and subtle textures techniques permeate what might be less than the sum of it's parts in a less talented producer's hands. And that B-Line?! Rinsin'!

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FORCE096 - Airstrike - Photons / Limerence

FORCE096 - Airstrike - Photons - Preview

FORCE096 - Airstrike - Limerence

FORCE096 - Airstrike - Limerence - Preview

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DLX enters the force arena with his debut release and it's simply madness! A scene mainstay in his Western NC home, a regular with the SMOG Crew / label in LA, and a Producer / DJ with more turntable miles under his belt than many. Over the years this man has carved out a unique style in the Drum ; Bass and Dubstep landscape. And it's that unique sound that pulled Force label owner Clearwater / A1-Voodoo and DLX together while both living in Asheville NC.

Bringing one of the most in your face productions of the past few years to the dance-floor, 'In My Zone' is a stomping tour de force of triplet bashment that betray's it's 165bpm speed. Mix equal parts Jungle breaks, Footwork patterns and his always impressive production and you get a monster of a track that grabs ANY room by the shoulders and doesn't let go for one second end to end!

On the flip 'Fire Place' takes the wide 808 bass sensibility of the title cut and adds in a little swing, a little looseness and scatters some squirrely Think ; Amen breaks to create a swirling romp of a DnB tune. It's breaky and funky and gritty and warm all in one!

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FORCE097 - DLX - In My Zone / Fire Place

FORCE097 - DLX - In My Zone - Preview

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Acid_Lab is a prolific producer that’s been causing a stir in the Jungle and Drum & Bass world the past few years. His sound is so carefully tuned into the texture and style of the golden era it wouldn’t be a stretch to think he’s an old head using a new alias to spice things up! All of this, of course, is a huge appreciation for the man’s skills in the studio. Label boss A1-Voodoo welcomes his debut to FORCE with a stunning pair of songs featuring a callback to both the 90’s and 2000 eras in the form of ‘Say Amen’ and ‘Relentless’.

‘Say Amen’ is a slowed down 165bpm number that sits right in the pocket for what an Amen track should be. Saturating bass that vibrates for ages and winds the waist, alongside complex drums that excite the mind and force the feet onto the dance-floor. There’s a tinge of darkness here, but only a whiff… just enough to let you know something real is approaching and you need to cue into it. This is a constant in Acid_Lab’s works, a solid consistent level of quality that deeply knowledgeable lovers of Jungle and Drum & Bass can count on.

Switching over to the flip with ‘Relentless’, the clock moves forward a bit into the early 2000’s styles championed by Dylan, Loxy and Digital. It has a been a long time since these paths have been wandered, and for the new heads it’s a breath of fresh air on sounds that stalk through the speakers and burrow into your head. This time around its ALL about the B-Line and the Stabs. This is bass-face head nodder territory from start to end!

FORCE098 - Acid Lab - Say Amen / Relentless

FORCE098 - Acid Lab - Relentless - Preview

FORCE098 - Acid Lab - Say Amen - Preview

In the words of legendary label owner and producer, Andy Odysee of Odysee Recordings (Source Direct, Odysee, Circuit-Breaker), Past Gift, is a “beautifully crafted bit of hefty Deep Amen business”. No other words could better describe the title track from this debut release by SenseNet. 

Although she’s a new producer in the Drum ‘n Bass scene, her musical roots go back decades as a classically trained pianist who has dabbled in a variety of musical instruments and genres. With Past Gift and Purple, she wanted to pay homage to the rich history of DNB with the classic Amen Break.Her penchant for finding samples and telling stories, combined with her musical sensibility leads to two tracks that will not only give you that heavy bass punch, but will also move you emotionally with beautiful melodic breaks and undertones reminiscent of the intelligent days of Jungle. 

After playing music nearly all her life, this album not only marks a lifetime of that passion, but marks the beginning of a new stage in her musical career now as a producer. This is one release that you definitely want to get in on from day one because we here at Force Recordings can tell you that she is going to be taking us on quite the journey as we eagerly await what project SenseNet has in store for us next!

FORCE099 - SenseNet - Past Gift / Purple / Past Gift Remix

FORCE099 - SenseNet - Past Gift (Airstrikes get 'em in the feels mix)

FORCE099R - SenseNet - Past Gift (Airstrike Remix) - Preview

FORCE099 - SenseNet - Purple

FORCE099 - SenseNet - Purple - Preview

FORCE099 - SenseNet - Past Gift

FORCE099 - SenseNet - Past Gift - Preview

--AVAILABLE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND 2019--

℗ Straylight Music Group - © 2019 Force Recordings / Published by: We Are Legion ASCAP / Distributed by: Straylight Music Group & Symphonic Distribution

Ahmad & Dreadmaul debut on FORCE bringing their trademark low-slung dark atmospheric heaters to the imprint. Fans of Ronin Records, 31 Recordings and Homemade Weapons will want to cue into these two expertly crafted and room rumbling slices of Drum & Bass badman darkness!

FORCE101 - Ahmad & Dreadmaul - Gravity Enforcer / Creepers

FORCE101 - Ahmad & Dreadmaul - Creepers - Preview

FORCE101 - Ahmad - Gravity Enforcer - Preview

Written and Produced by Gremlinz & Noah D for the upcoming 2009 FORCE Recordings Label compilation "Collective Intelligence Vol.2"

FORCE-071 - GREMLINZ & NOAH D - UNTAMED

Straylight Music Group - © 2020 Force Recordings / Published by: We Are Legion ASCAP / Distributed by: Straylight Music Group.

Following on from Airstrikes blazing 2019 releases, top tier producer ACID_LAB and SenseNet step into the arena with remixes of the mans Sci-Fi hardstepper tour de force ‘Photons’ and the rolled out ‘Limerence’.

Acid_Lab turns up the dance floor intensity of Airstrike’s Photons with a Dillinja inspired hardstep rinse out that is 4000% energy! “It staaaaarts like this…” Rude bass, storming beats and an amen workout in the midpoint of the tune that’s simply perfect.

And on the flip, scene newcomer SenseNet flexes her production muscles with a deeply introspective and inspired take on ‘Limerence’ that brings the original vibe so far left field it’s almost completely re-imagined. SenseNet’s twist-up brings new organic beats, immensely lush pads and sonic textures running throughout and a room vibrating sub that warms the entire experience from end to end. This is Sci-Fi Drum &amp; Bass!

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FORCE096R - Airstrike - The Remixes

FORCE096R - Airstrike - Limerence [SenseNet Remix] - Preview

FORCE096R - Airstrike - Photons [Acid_Lab Remix] - Preview

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From one of the most prolific and longest running US Drum &amp; Bass Record labels, FORCE Recordings, we're proud to present the "Collective Elements" EP series! Three Eps featuring a broad array of artists and styles - from the sublime to the technical to the heavy and the deep... "Collective Elements" is a showcase of talent the world over and another set of hallmark releases from the MIGHTY FORCE Recordings!

"Collective Elements Vol. 3" features 5 supreme DnB cuts from Severity Zero (Good Looking / Stepping Forward), D-STAR (Renegade Hardware / Metalheadz), Motta (Stepping Forward), Soulculture (Good Looking) and Soul Defiance (Metalheadz). This is a powerhouse showcase of both renowned artists and fresh faced talent, and a blistering launch of the label's forward push into the 2013 DnB history pages!

FORCE084 - 02 - D-STAR - Pharaohz - Preview

FORCE084 - 01 - Severity Zero - Migraine - Preview

As the home of A1-VOODOO, ACID_LAB, MIKAL, AIRSTRIKE, GREMLINZ, JAYBEE, SENSENET, GRIDLOK, ACTRAISER, MALAKY, GENR8, DSTAR, NOAH D, MSDOS, SOUL CULTURE, VECTOR BURN, SEVERITY ZERO, SOUL DEFIANCE... and many others - Force Recordings is the United States longest continuously operating DnB imprint. Originally started in 1998 as an outlet for music produced by members of the STATESIDE COLLECTIVE DJ Crew from Tampa Florida. Today the stable continues on for those members and more.

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