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Recorded live with vinyl in 1 take on 2 x Technics 1200 and 1 x Pioneer DJM 300.

1. SPKTRM - Relevance - 2012
2. BULLETPROOF AND TEKNIK - Smash Palace - 2007
3. GRIDLOK and PROLIX - Poisonous - 2013
4. GRIDLOK - Heatwave - 2004
5. GRIDLOK AND DOM -  Hooked - 2005
6. GRIDLOK - Void - 2009
7. CERN - Double Down - 2011
8. GRIDLOK - Labrat (Audio Remix) - 2010
9. THE UPBEATS - Take Away Soul - 2007
10. HIVE AND GRIDLOK FEAT. CALYX - Event Horizon - 2006
11. GRIDLOK - Enemies of the State - 2012
12. BLOKHE4D and GRIDLOK - Bad Kat - 2011
13. CALYX - Are You Ready (Hive and Gridlok Remix) - 2005 
14. GRIDLOK AND KEATON - Move On - 2005
15. GRIDLOK - Steady - 2009
16. GRIDLOK - Insecticide - 2011
17. GRIDLOK - American Dream - 2013
18. GRIDLOK - After Midnite - 2012
19. NYMFO - Off the Radar - 2010
20. GRIDLOK - Bottomfeeder Remix - 2010

51 Is A Number

Here's the new remix of "Bad Boyz" That Ed and I did. Big summer vibes on this one, and sounds awesome on a big rig! Hope you enjoy.

Also on the same release is Slynk's awesome remix of "No No No" also by Deekline & Ed Solo. Cop em!

Also special thanks to Basement Freaks for doing the guitar on this remix... Big ups homey!~

Get it here!

Deekline & Ed Solo Ft. Top Cat - Bad Boyz (Ed Solo & Stickybuds Remix)

The very first track to be released on Virus! Soon to be available to buy online, a brand new beautiful digital remaster, from Beatport and i-Tunes!!

Buy This!

Ed Rush & Optical - Medicine (VRS001) Virus 1998

K Koke EP Vol. 2 - Mama Feat. Jaga

Buy Vinyl

DJ Aphrodite - Criss Cross (2008)

(FREE DJ SET) Sebastian Groth - 2 Jahre Klangspekakel - Cha Cha - Westerburg 04-01-14

It was an absolute honor to do an official remix for the mighty Sizzla Kalonji. This is a remix of one of the singles off his new album "Born a King" produced by my friend Mista Savona...

This is a feel good anthem, a conscious song for the people of the world and an absolute pleasure to be a part of...

Check out the whole release here -> http://www.beatport.com/release/im-living-the-versions-and-remixes/1243336

Get it on Beatport!

Sizzla - I'm Living (Ed Solo & Stickybuds Remix) - Out Now!

Andy C & Mickey Finn & Mc Shabba @ Random Concept Vol 3 - 2006

Mickey Finn & Mc Mc @ Meditation - 27/05/2000

Recorded live and direct on August 2, 2014 at the Medusa Lounge in Los Angeles, CA.

This mix captures the energy of my live sets with all the chaos and risk-taking that comes with it. In just under 2 hours you'll hear a wide scope of drum & bass sounds from the past and the future. STRAP IN WITH US for the JOURNEY!!!!


Recorded by Joseph Gasperich
Mixed by Ryan Powell
Mastered by Ryan Powell

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Gridlok and MC Dino LIVE @ Timeless

Taken from the forthcoming album entitled "Decade of Viper".

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Futurebound and Gridlok - Go Free - Decade of Viper LP

http://www.discogs.com/Aphrodite-Micky-Finn-The-Takeover-Bid/release/47808

'The Takeover Bid' was a double pack CD with vinyl DJ mixes from Micky Finn and myself. This is my mix. The above link is for the track list and more info courtesy of Discogs.com

I'll leave this up as long as there's enough audio time.

Classic Mix CD - The Takeover Bid - DJ Aphrodite Mix (1998)

This was originally only available on vinyl. For the first time me and AK have decided to unleash it on the digital world as a FREE download! The Godfather of U.S. Drum and Bass teams up with the Rick Deckard of Drum and Bass to provide you a groove that the infamous Goldie described as: "a tune that shoulda been on headz".

AK1200 and GRIDLOK - Dub 4 Dub

Aivable on Syndrome Audio - SYNDROME017
Vinyl and mp3

Horus

Available on November 25th via 12″ and Digital Download.

A. Insecticide  B. Dirtball

America’s number one drum &amp; bass producer is about to hit the streets again with a solo outing on his own label: Project 51. Ryan Powell aka Gridlok is no new comer to the game! After releasing his 1st single over a decade ago he has appeared on all the top labels such as Ram Records, C.I.A, Playaz, Renegade Hardware, and Violence Recordings. Not only that but throughout the years he has gained support from some of the worlds finest DJ’s such as Andy C, Hype, Marky, Friction, and many more! Now we turn the pages as USA’S number one is back with two stinking tunes worthy of a rewind.

Starting off the proceedings Insecticide gets the ball rolling. With mysterious vibes, twisted soundscapes, and not forgetting those swarms of killer bees stinging at your ear drums, all before that heavy kick and snare starts piercing those speak boxes. The intro gets the blood pumping and then that dirty sub bass-line kicks you below the wai

Insecticide

A.N.A.L. @ Tanzhaus West, Frankfurt 22.01.2011

Out next on Project 51. Hot of the presses! Welcome to 2012!

Gridlok and Prolix - Poisonous - Bailey World Exclusive

Part 1 of a 3 part series showcasing some of the drum and bass scene’s brightest stars remixing selections from Gridlok’s debut album “Break the System”.

Side A features Gridlok’s devastating remix of “Bottomfeeder”. This re-imagined version captures all of that essence of the original while managing to twist it up enough to keep it vibrantly fresh.

Bottomfeeder (Gridlok Remix)

Gridlok - Blender - P51-26b

Optiv - Krakpot (JADE REMIX) [Close2Death]

RAM Trilogy - Gridlock (Break Remix)

Kano - Sinuous - Presents - Age of Aquarius - Free Podcast September 2012
When the Moon is in the Seventh House, and Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace shall guide the planets, and love will steer the stars
This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius


Noisia BTK Sunchase Nickbee Flame L33 Allied Quadrant Amoss
Place 2 b Paimon Subtension Minor rain Dabs Getz Abstractelements Hidden turn Borderline Homemade Weapons Displaced Paranmorals
Scinetyc Maztek Future Singal + and more 



Kano - Sinuous - Presents - Age of Aquarius - Free Mix September 2012
Enjoy my Latest Mix "Age of Aquarius" Free DL

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Sinuous Records Official Podcast Series Age Of Aquarius Vol 01

With two huge releases from Frankee and Wickaman, Hoodlum, Mavrik & RV already doing damage across the globe. We are now ready to unleash our third; another huge single from an exciting fresh-faced producer. Kove.

Kove’s musical history saw him move from Sussex to London to produce for an electro-pop band in 2009. The following year this young producer encountered drum & bass for the first time and since then has never looked back, immersing himself in the scene and concentrating his efforts on writing his own take on the genre.

Those efforts are clearly working as Kove’s musical talent is already picking up steam thanks to a huge remix for LA music legend and ex-M83 guitarist Big Black Delta. And now his debut single for Program will cement his reputation as one to watch even further. Picked up by Andy C and heavily supported in his sets, Kove’s first outing on program is packed with essential drum & bass energy.

‘Iodine’ leads the way with a stunning musical intro that’s filled with dance floor promise. Kove slowly builds the tension with filtered drums and haunting snippets of vocal before a winding, grinding bassline smashes into the mix. This one is sure to set clubs alight whenever it’s dropped, confirming exactly why Program have given Kove their seal of approval.

Next up is ‘Open Ground’ an altogether lighter affair, fans of the deeper sound of drum & bass will love this track. As the name suggests this one is filled with wide open synths and atmospherics all of which culminate in an effortlessly rolling breakbeat and booming sub-bass combination that provides a perfect balance to Kove’s debut single for Program.

Kove
A. Iodine
AA. Open Ground

Release Date: 08th October 2012
Cat No: PRGRAM003

Kove - Open Ground

Our newest collab with Black Sun Empire. Featured on their 5th studio album 'From the Shadows' which is out from October 1st exclusively on Beatport and available through all major retailers from October 15th.

Buy on Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/from-the-shadows/972345

Like BSE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacksunempire
Follow BSE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_BlackSunEmpire

Like Noisia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noisia
Follow Noisia on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Noisia_nl

Download the new single on Vision Recordings 'Undertaker' for free: http://on.fb.me/R5hIfn

From the Shadows

Feed the Machine

Black Sun Empire & Noisia - Feed the Machine

K Koke - Turn Back ft. Maverick Sabre

If two heads are better than one, what are three heads capable of?  

Don’t answer that. Just press play and marvel at the power of northern trio Phobia, Sato and Tyrone. Respect-worthy players in their own right these three heads have consolidated their brute audio force to form their shiny new bullet-proof brand Chroma. Clearly three heads are capable of kicking serious dancefloor ass.

With previous on Phobia’s Coded and Klute’s Commercial Suicide, the guys have now secured a slot on one of 2012’s runaway success stories of the scene: Program. With a distinctive floor-focussed sound and a growing repertoire of exciting new artists, Ram’s sister joint is the ideal home for Chroma’s pristine production and ruthless attention to the groove.

We kick off with ‘Acetate’, a deep croaky roller that pays homage to the formative days of jungle drum & bass where the highly sought after dubplate was the scene’s gold standard. With its effortless roll and less-is-more motif, it’s reminiscent of early Ram material from the turn of the century such (think Moving Fusion, think Shimon, think Andy C himself) but it’s delivered with that all important contemporary crunch. The elements are devilishly simple but startlingly complex; just tight, chest-punching drums, hypnotising one note bass and a walloping sub.  

‘So Alone’ flips the switch for a more wholesome, soulful scenario thanks to a breath-taking reggae vocal loop that doesn’t sound dissimilar to Barrington Levy circa ‘Broader Than Broadway’. Again, the elements are simple but devastatingly effective as the bassline swings with well-rounded glee and snake-like drums that do more driving than an Eddie Stobart driver.

Following fine joints from the likes of Kove, Frankee, LoKo, Wickaman and more, Program have proved themselves to be one of the strongest new labels of the year. Chroma’s contribution is no exception and proves the trio to be a name to watch right now!

Chroma
A: Acetate
AA: So Alone

Date: 17th Dec 2012
Cat: PRGRAM005


Chroma - Acetate

Having had an incredible year already with singles from D-Bridge, Commix, Jubei & Flowdan, Lenzman and label boss Goldie, Metalheadz go all out with yet another impressive instalment of their ‘Genesis’ EP series. Dropping four heavy tracks, this one will definitely be at the forefront of the D&B elite’s playlists this winter.

First up Mortem delivers ‘Iceberg’ a hauntingly chilly piece of music with echoed vocal snippets, crisp two-stepping breaks, cavernous sound effects and a shifting slab of bass. All the elements combine effortlessly in Mortem’s hands as he crafts each moment with expert precision.

FD kicks down your front door and runs away with your prized possessions as he drops ‘Break & Enter’ – a chunky bass-weight track that sounds immense when played loud. This one will undoubtedly shake the bass bins of any club you care to drop it in.

Next up Prolix shows a slightly deeper side to his sound with winding Reese bass combinations and tight drums that roll endlessly across a grizzling background atmosphere. ‘What You Need’ must be a punch in the gut with Prolix’ sub bass! 

Rounding off the EP come Quadrant & Iris who team up on ‘Anthropocene’. Leading you in with a gentle intro with two step beats and far away pads you’re quickly drawn into a much grimier and heavier world as soon as the bassline drops. 

This is an impeccably produced and expertly hand-picked selection of the best drum & bass around; something you have always come to expect from Metalheadz. 


Prolix - What You Need

UPGR05-Soulstorm-Breeze (preview)

FUTURE SIGNAL - Antimatter (JADE remix)

Taken from Dom & Roland's new Fabric Mix. Forthcoming on his label sometime :P

Dom & Roland - Flux (Gridlok Remix)

C2D012 - AA - Human Error - Frenzy

C2D012 - A - Telekinesis - Terror (Blokhe4d Remix)

Ram Trilogy on The Bass

01 Ram Trilogy feat. Kimani - Night Vision
02 Ram Trilogy - Milky Way
03 Ram Trilogy - Reflection (Look Inside)
04 DJ Krust - Warhead (Ram Trilogy Remix)
05 Ram Trilogy - The Map
06 Ram Trilogy - Terminal
07 Ram Trilogy - Snakebite
08 Ram Trilogy - Time Chamber
09 Ram Trilogy - System Error
10 Ram Trilogy - Gridlock
11 Ram Trilogy - Titan
12 Ram Trilogy - Funkstation
13 Ram Trilogy - Human Future
14 Ram Trilogy - Mind Overload
15 Ed Rush & Optical - Pacman (Ram Trilogy Remix)
16 Ram Trilogy - Brainwash
17 Ram Trilogy - Iron Lung
18 Ram Trilogy - Asylum
19 Ram Trilogy - Evolution
20 Ram Trilogy - Skittles

Ram Trilogy On The Bass

Bladerunner - Late Night Caller / Fusion out now on PROGRAM - http://smarturl.it/LateNightCaller

Buy via - 
iTunes - http://smarturl.it/LateNightCalle
RAM Shop - http://smarturl.it/2rr62j
Beatport - http://smarturl.it/1vz67b
Drum&Bass Arena - http://smarturl.it/xi8y69

For our seventh release, here at the Program HQ we'd like to give a warm welcome to a true D&B don. All hail the mighty Bladerunner! 

The man needs no introduction… Guided through the ranks by jungle legend Ray Keith, Bladerunner’s innate understanding of studio science and deep knowledge of drum & bass’s rich tapestry is evident on every single record he’s made since he emerged on Dread Recordings in 2006. A sucker for the dark, razor-sharp grooves, his uncompromising sound can be trace back to an ear-opening Helter Skelter epiphany back in the mid 90s. 

Paying homage to this history and heritage, both ‘Late Night Caller’ and ‘Fusion’ carry the quintessential rave ingredients that drum & bass was founded on: energy, clarity and creativity. Incidentally, both have been absolutely caned by Ram head honcho Andy C since Bladerunner sent them to him last Autumn. 

First up, ‘Late Night Caller’. A bonafide rave blazer, it opens with a series of euphoric pads, lush piano strokes and heart-melting vocals. Then, just as you’ve set your watches to spine-tingle o’clock… BOOM: in comes a searing bassline, ripping through the mix, rising and rising with raw low-frequency fusion before cascading back down the tonal scale into deep, dark chaos. The beautiful breakdown allows for a momentary cause for rush-ridden reflection before the bass-powered drop ignites and carnage ensues at an even higher level than before. 

‘Fusion’ showcases Bladerunner’s deeper, more pensive side. Armed with a palette of mournful minor chords, it’s almost as if the synths are weeping at his very touch. A wormhole bassline slithers into the fray, groaning a subtle Q&A over a relentless groove of crisp high-hats and chest-press kicks. A head nod to formative Ram releases from the likes of Origin Unknown, Ram Trilogy and Moving Fusion, look up the term ‘roller’ in next year’s Oxford English Dictionary and it will simply read ‘Fusion’. 

Two rocket-fuelled rollers, two more reasons to keep locked onto one of the most exciting new labels in drum & bass. Program are firing on all cylinders… And this is just the beginning! 

Various 

1.1: Late Night Caller 
1.2: Fusion 

OUT NOW
Cat: PRGRAM007

Bladerunner - Fusion

Recorded live at Jungle Nation at 2i's in NYC. I had just cut plates of Known Unknown and Brand New Funk so it was wicked to be playing them out for the first time. 

DJ Dara-Live at Jungle Nation NYC 1998

Due out 29th April as part of 'New Blood 013'. More info:http://www.medschoolmusic.com/

Optiv & CZA - 'Cabin Fever' is taken from the forthcoming 'New Blood 013' compilation, due out on 29th April on Med School. Continuing the ever-successful New Blood series into the year 2013 and beyond is the next instalment of fresh cuts from a whole new generation of Med School undergraduates. Featuring the undiscovered stars of the future, 'New Blood 013' brings together a collection of sounds from the underground and presents them as a compilation album that will impress D&B specialists from across the board.

'New Blood 013' will be available on: CD / 12" Vinyl (with CD included) / Digital


Optiv & CZA - Cabin Fever - Med School - OUT NOW!!

Cold War has been given the Optiv remix treatment, and together, they have come together on something with all the hallmarks of a classic. The urgent, colliding beats are matched with an undertow the likes of which we’ve not heard since classic Dillinja. The track *makes* you get up on the floor, leaving nothing behind and nothing to chance. You’ll be banging your head against a very hard wall in no time with this one.

The Groundbreaker EP is the future. Luckily for you, Zero Method is now.

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Zero Method - Cold War (Optiv Remix) - Red Light Records - OUT NOW!!

Get 'Lay Down Your Weapons' by K Koke feat. RITA ORA here: http://smarturl.it/ldyw_digi through RCA or text KOKE to 80010 (T&C's - Text Cost £1 + standard rate message and UK only)

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K Koke ft Rita Ora - Lay Down Your Weapons

Out now on Hardware
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Maztek - Limber (Optiv & BTK Remix) - Hardware

Optiv & BTK - Inception - (Maztek Remix)- Hardware

A true pioneer of the Drum and Bass sound, Gridlok remains one of the most highly regarded artists in the industry. With a discography spanning over a two decades and featuring classics such as ‘Moodswings’, ‘Bottomfeeder’, and ‘Standing Room Only’, it’s little wonder that the Gridlok name has become synonymous with timeless Drum and Bass.

Involved with music from an early age, Ryan Powell aka Gridlok picked up a variety of instruments, but it was after experimenting with a cheap radio shack microphone paired with a 4-track tape recorder that he soon found himself in the murky world of production. Now with the use of a computer and an E-mu sampler along with an ever-changing combination of analogue gear and production techniques, this West Coast producer has led by example, constantly exploring new ways of injecting emotion and attitude into his art. 

The grimy uncompromising style that Gridlok has developed forms the foundation for his glittering career, gaining him the attention of his peers with household names such as Shy FX, Pendulum, and Dom and Roland lining up to work with the American producer. Acknowledged by artists in and out of Drum and Bass, Gridlok has put his spin on other genres, remixing for the likes of electronica giant Josh Wink and house legend Sasha. Gridlok’s original music and remixes have also branched into other media, with his work appearing in titles such as Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution and MTV’s Challenge series. Covering a wide spectrum within Drum and Bass, Gridlok’s versatile production has allowed him to release on a diverse range of labels, spanning from Ram Records and Playaz to Commercial Suicide and Moving Shadow, whilst maintaining his signature sound....

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