Respect to the Freestylers. Love these guys.

use to bump the sh!t outta this song /album when I had my Honda. ahhh the memories! 

my remix of this tune: http://soundcloud.com/midi-error/painkiller

The Freestylers deliver their 4th album "Adventures In Freestyle". The new album sees Aston and Matt wear their dancefloor-friendly hearts on their sleeves once again. Ranging from the techno-punk stylings of 'Security', through the cinematic-string soundscape of 'Infernos', to the five and a half minutes of typical Freestylers filthiness that is 'Painkiller', which sees them team up with Oz drum and bass bods Pendulum, the album is a unique concoction of styles, pinned together in many cases by the vocal talents of long term studio partner, Marcel aka SirReal. Marcel's anacreontic lyrics espouse the virtues of everything from living the fast life to drinking Carling Black Label, on a slew of the album's highlights.

Elsewhere the album twists from the lyrical battering of 'Fast Life' to the trademark Freestylers booty bouncing on Jump 'N' Twist, while 'Could I Be Dreaming' comes on like Fun Lovin' Criminals on a day trip to Brighton. Smoky soul samples are the order of the day on down-tempo gem 'Pocket Full Of Sadness', while newcomer Corinna Grayson adds her vocals to 'In Love With You', a track that seamlessly blends the boys' song writing sensibilities with their breakbeat heritage.

"All of the vocalists we've worked with on this album are underground or unknown", explains Matt. "We didn't want to go down the route of using big names to get noticed, we hope that the songs will do that for themselves. We've been working with Marcel for a few years and his style just seemed to fit perfectly on the album. He's also been touring with us, along with Valerie M and the rest of the band, and really delivers something special when we play live. He can work a crowd perfectly, rather than just chatting non-stop over the records and has become an integral part of the Freestylers live experience".

Painkiller

The Freestylers: 28 Years of Bass, Beats & Global Anthems

With a career spanning nearly three decades, the Freestylers—Aston Harvey and Matt Cantor—have made their mark on the electronic dance music scene. From playing the world’s biggest festivals and clubs to appearing on Top of the Pops, they’ve remained at the forefront of the genre without ever standing still.

Origins & Breakthrough

Aston Harvey began as an engineer and producer, working with Rebel MC / Congo Natty and co-producing the jungle classic Spiritual Aura with DJ Rap. Matt Cantor, meanwhile, was part of Strike, co-producing the dance hit U Sure Do. The two met at Fresh Records, bonding over their love of hip-hop, electro, and breakbeats, leading to the birth of the Freestylers.

Their debut album brought them international success, with hits like B-Boy Stance and Ruffneck landing in the UK, Dutch, and German Top 20. A major US record deal followed, leading to a spot on Lenny Kravitz’s American Woman tour and a legendary Glastonbury 1999 performance.

Global Hits & Reinvention

Over the years, they’ve released a string of anthems, from Push Up, a #1 hit in Australia, Holland, and Belgium, to Cracks, which became a dubstep classic with 80+ million streams. They’ve also collaborated with Pendulum and held festival residencies worldwide.

In 2025, they’re set to release their seventh studio album, Enter the Sound—a collaboration with Dub Pistols featuring reggae legends like General Levy and Tippa Irie. With a packed schedule of festivals, remixes, and new music, the Freestylers are still going strong. In the words of LL Cool J: “Don’t call it a comeback—they’ve been here for years!”

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