High Life

Gutter Funk

Out now: https://duburban.bandcamp.com/album/clash-tape-hop-groove-dg007

Clash Tape (DG007)

OMW002 - Samurai Breaks & Arcane - Sunshine Dreaming

The two longtime friends wrote this EP during COVID lockdown when they ended up living on a farm in South Somerset. A slowdown of life gave them time to explore new sounds and more of a ‘home listening’ vibe as opposed to all out club bangers. The 2 producers have combined their visions into a 6 track EP, taking us on a journey through tempo and style.

Samurai Breaks is no stranger to the rave scene, the multifaceted producer has been tearing up dance floors and festivals around the country with his unique style of turbo rave. Samurai Breaks’ vast discography includes releases on Off Me Nut Records, Hoover Sound, Trax Haven, The Dreamers and Hardcore Energy.
Mr. Breaks is also the joint founder of ‘Super Sonic Booty Bangers’ a platform used to push the 160bpm sound he is widely known for.
It's been a magical 2022 for Samurai Breaks, after winning DJ Mags Best Breakthrough Producer in 2021, he has been playing shows and festivals up and down the country every weekend, including stand out b2bs with Fixate / Mandidextrous / Pete Cannon/ Addison Groove / Itoa and Mixtress as well as notable sets at Boomtown, Glastonbury, Beatherder and Balter. Now the final cherry on a successful year comes in the form of OMW002.

The EPs counterpart, Arcane, has also been making waves in the UK underground scene, most notably with their intricate break science and dramatic atmospheres. Since dropping their first EP on Omerta in 2020, Arcane has gone on to release 2 records with Rua Sound, Defrostatica and a Collab EP with Samurai Breaks on Trax Haven. These tracks have picked up support from top names like Sherelle / Addison Groove / DjRum , Om Unit, Jon 1st and more. His first forays into the DJ world have seen him play at Beatherder festival, Bristol and recently his first international booking playing out in Ireland with Rua Sound alongside Sully / Itoa and Sun People.

Available -> omertarecords.bandcamp.com

- Samurai Breaks -
instagram.com/samurai_breaks
soundcloud.com/samuraibreaks

- Arcane -
instagram.com/arcane_92
arcaneofficial.bandcamp.com

- Omertà -
instagram.com/omertarecs
facebook.com/OmertaRecords0224
  
Art: Nibs - instagram.com/_nibssss/
Mastering: Hue Jah Fink @ Binary Feedback

OMW002 - Samurai Breaks x Arcane - Sunshine Dreaming

A1 - Samurai Breaks & Arcane - Dem Kicks

Algorithmic has been referred to as a "real DJ's DJ" and rightly so. He is one of those producers that if you've been a legit junglist over the past couple of decades, you'll know exactly who he is and how he sounds. One of those "if you know... you know", types of artist. With certified titans of the scene giving him rotation, if you don't know who he is, then you better get to work digging through those digital and vinyl crates. Bombastic amen assaults with unrivalled party energy await. 
The opening track, Catch a Contact is a straight-up hip hop sampling hostile beat down. Imagine being precision punched above the nose with either a drum beat or saturated bass stab in quick succession. Don't be fooled by the use of aggressive metaphors here, it's not a breakcore, nor dark side DnB track, it's just perfectly agro party-jungle.
Busta Domes follows up with a much more flowing feel that is hard to not get lost in, grooving about with a windy ole neck. It hints at subtle juke and footwork flavours, but not enough so you would take it out of the 'big vibey jungle' section in the record shop. The rapid array of rhythm switch-ups and masterful edits keep you on your toes but give you enough space to loosen up into a groove. 

We predict Pump Action may end up being the "people's A-side" by the time summer gets here. Lush, classic jungle pads open it up and lead you gradually into a raving-whirling-dervish. Sirens, a 4/4 sub kick hardcore section, female vocal gates and ragga samples might all sound like trope overload, but not how he uses them. His expertise in his own style and energy is as always, completely refreshing.
There aren't enough Algorithmic records or recorded DJ sets but god damn will we try and put out as many as we can because people just want more.... with their jaw on the floor!

GMETA010 marks the beginning of a new visual chapter. Shaun AZRAK has been working on a new methodology which sees him pushing the boundaries of physical materials and dimensions to create these breathtaking pieces, each of them, as ever, a response to and inspired by the release in question.

2. Algorithmic - Busta Domes

Welcome to episode 515 of the Everyday Junglist Podcast!

Thank you Weighty Jungle for your mix for episode 514!

Episode 515 brings us an amazing mix from Zeldin!

Zeldin's mix eases you into things with some atmospheric tunes and rollers and then, hold on tight, because you're about experience some serious amen pressure!! This mix combines older, newer tunes and some Zeldin exclusives! Banging mix, this one!!

Let's meet our dj for episode 515, Zeldin:

1. Tell us about upcoming releases you have.

I am taking a break from releasing on labels mainly (although one is forthcoming on Ratface Records soon) and have been focusing on producing tracks. I've also 
got a new label in the works, that will release a lot of tracks from myself and others who have similar ideas of where we want to take the sound.

  2. Tell us about upcoming gigs you’re stoked about.

I am playing at @SpiceRackRecords (instagram) in early December, which will be a good one. Mixture of live sets, live music, and a variety of electronic music with talented musicians.

3. If you could trade lives with someone, who would it be and why?

If I could trade lives with someone, it would probably be Dillinja (only from years 1991-2000 then I would like to switch back). I just want to know how he processed his breaks, nothing hits quite like it.

For more music from Zeldin, please click the links below:

https://soundcloud.com/zaczeldin12
linktr.ee/zeldin

Enjoy the sounds of Zeldin Everyday Junglist Podcast!

Tracklist:

Leon Mar - Leave me Alone (JMajik remix)
Hydro - Tha Bomb Shit
Source Direct - Dangerous Curves
Hydro - The Zone
Rising Sons- Dreams of You
Controlla 7 - Set for Stun
Capone - Mysteries of the deep
Source Direct - Snake Style 2
Boymerang - Getting Closer
Digital - Sting
Zeldin - Don't you feel it 2 (dub)
Dillinja - In the Mood
Zeldin - Ali Baba (feat. Obedeya) (dub)
Nebula - Saturn
Zeldin - Realeyez (dub)
Equinox & String Vest - Stagger (94 mix)
Zeldin - Speshal Rekwest (dub)
Skyjoose - I’m Sorry
Zeldin - Way of the Samurai (dub)
Skyjoose - Gun in a Barrow
The dream team - Just a Little Hip Hop
Zeldin - Jah Jah (Dub)
The Dread and the Baldhead - Ganja Plant
Rinse3000 - The Eagle (Dub)
Equinox - Make You Flex
Soul 2 Soul - Missing You (Dillinja remix)
Eusebeia - Awe (Equinox remix)
Ragu and Stalker - Love comes 'n' Go’s
Dillinja - Sovereign Melody VIP
Lemon D- Jah Love
Kid Lib - Box of Selection

Zeldin-Everyday Junglist Podcast-Episode 515

Wicked

da bad boy jay sea returns. Badman Junglistic flavours heavy breaks deep rolling sub bass and a soulful vocal.

Free Download

Petria - I Miss Your Love [Jay Sea Re-Merk] [Free DL]

Originally produced by Rude & Deadly in 1993. Cleaned the best vinyl rip I could source of this hard to find classic, warped it as best as I could and gave it a boost to make it a bit more practical to play.

Rude & Deadly - Mash Dem Down [Daniel Hertz Fix]

E.R.F - GUNSHOT [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Miles DeVoe - Eyes Are Open (Single)

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