For my final mix of 2021 I'm dropping something I've wanted to do for quite some time, and that I'm very excited to share with you ... my tribute to the amazing 90's output of the one and only @armandvanhelden! I know I generally don't do much house music stuff, but I've been a fan of his stuff for literally 25 years, so I thought the moment was right to put together a little something special. The mix is a selection of 30 of his tracks and remixes, organized in chronological order from 1993 to 1997 (OK, there are a few from '93 and '98, but the principle still holds), which allows you to really hear how his sound progressed over the course of just a few years. 

Given the man's unbelievably prolific output in those years you could do such a mix in so many ways, so it goes without saying that this is just my take - I've left a few of the most obvious anthems out (the Tori Amos and Sneaker Pimps remixes most obviously), but I think that I've included a lot of great tunes, some famous, others more obscure.

I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed putting it together!

Blog post: https://sonicrampage.org/blog/2021/12/pearsall-presents-downtown-sound-armand-van-helden-in-the-90s/

More house mixes: https://soundcloud.com/sonicrampage/sets/house-mixes

Mixed in Berlin, November 2021
100% Vinyl
(102:05, 238 MB, 320 kbps mp3)  

Tracklisting:

01. Circle Children - Indonesia (Sambal Badjak Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]
02. Jungle Juice - Egyptian Magician (Ethnic Mix) [Nervous]
03. Deep Creed - Warrior's Dance (Armand's Circle Mix) [Eastern Bloc]
04. The Mole People - Break Night [Strictly Rhythm]
05. Hardhead - New York Express [Strictly Rhythm]
06. Sagat - Luvstuff (Armand van Helden Ghetto House Dub) [Maxi]
07. Reality - Wanna Get Busy (Armand's Prime Time Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]
08. Pirates of the Caribbean - Tu No Sabe [Strictly Rhythm]
09. Circle Children - Zulu (Ndako Gboya Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]
10. Veda Simpson - Oohhh Baby (Armand's Club Mix) [Hi Life]
11. Armand van Helden - Witch Doktor [Strictly Rhythm]
12. Kim English - Nite Life (Retail Club Mix) [Nervous]
13. Armand van Helden - Break da 80's [Strictly Rhythm]
14. 2 in a Room - Carnival (Armand van Helden Kokonut Killa Mix) [Cutting]
15. Capella - Tell Me the Way (Armand van Helden Mix) [Systematic]
16. Sara Parker - My Love is Deep (Armand's Dub of Doom) [Dream Beat]
17. Vanessa Williams - The Way That You Love (Armand's Funky Foam Mix) [Mercury]
18. Armand van Helden - Work Me Gadamit '96 [Henry Street]
19. Chupacabra - Aw Yeah (125th Street Bootleg Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]
20. Subspecies - From Da East [Strictly Rhythm]
21. Armand van Helden & DJ Sneak - Futuristic Cipher [Relief]
22. Trancesetters - The Search (Armand's Pu-Tang Mix) [Sm:)e Communications]
23. Da Mongoloids - Spark Da Meth (Bangin Like A Benzi Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]
24. Daft Punk - Da Funk (Armand's 10 Minutes of Funk Mix) [Soma]
25. Armand van Helden & DJ Sneak - Psychic Bounty Killaz Pt. 2 [Armed]
26. CJ Bolland - Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand's Drum And Bass Mix) [ffRR]
27. Goldie - Digital ft KRS-One (Armand van Helden Mix) [ffRR]
28. Genaside II - Narra Mine (Armand Van Helden's East Coast Mix) [ffRR]
29. Nuyorican Soul - It's Alright, I Feel It (Armand Van Helden Remix) [Talkin' Loud]
30. Armand van Helden - U Don’t Know Me Feat. Duane Harden [Armed]

www.sonicrampage.org/blog

Blog Post

Downtown Sound: Armand van Helden in the 90's [My tribute to the House Music legend]

*recorded live in Perth at Best Out of Town Year 2 (09/04/22)

Closing out a beautifully unpredictable Sunday in the country, Destiny filled her last set as Choozey with years worth of electric eclecticism. Highlights include a third wave ska number bringing everyone back onto the dancefloor, new possibilities forged between fiddle and digi dancehall, and musical magic that’s hard to describe. Masterclass, again.

@choozeydestiny

Destiny // Best Out of Town Year 2 (09/04/22)

When it is about art and music we are fascinated by unexpected sweet spot combinations: When traditional concepts meet new ideas, when darkness meets light, when rough meets the smooth. 
Here at 45Seven Unlimited we enjoy our sweet and salty popcorn and we are always looking for exciting new blends that inject modern beats and basses into a half century of Dub history. This next incarnation of our bubbling melting dub tank hits right in this very honey pot with this double A side by Rainforest.

Bullet Riddim sets the pace for this plate with a nicely syncopated yet rolling groove with deep skanks, playful bass and some delicious drum switching. "My selectah is here to suit your heart desire ... and set your soul on fire" proclaims the vocal chop throughout the intro. And he is not wrong: Bullet is a rollercoaster of Jungle breaks, dubbed out Reggae horns, skanks and FX. Truly a "riddim so nice you gotta play it twice". [...]

Rainforest is transmitting from Mexico, has got a strong graffiti background and releases Drum & Bass music on labels like Shoot, Omni, Absys, Syhda, Monochrome and his own Breakbeat Rebelz. Known for the brilliant Jungle Is Our Dub 7" on 45Seven in 2016 which was almost label defining already, this new plate is even about to run them all out again. "Pull it up"!

tracklist
A: Rainforest - Bullet Riddim - 3:25 @ 170BPM
AA: Rainforest - Runaway Riddim - 3:41 @ 170BPM

This 45RPM 7inch vinyl in stamped cardboard sleeves with catalogue number 
45723 on 45Seven Unlimited will be released in March 2023 through friendly
distribution by Suburban Trash, Unearthed, Toolbox and Hardwax.
Curated, designed, mastered and lacquer cut by LXC of Alphacut in Leipzig

#brushwa #jungle #dubber #45sevenunltd

quotes...
Sumone: "Awesome!"
Sam Binga: "Boom! Nice wan"
Gremlinz: "Love these, great stuff!"
DJ Trax: "Pure dubby, shuffling badness. Will be supporting!"
Jimi Handtrix: "Wicked tribal jungle dub"
ENA: "45Seven never disappoints, love both sides."
Dreadmaul: "Dope dope riddims. Blown-out speaker style"
Booga: "Runaway Riddim is a mad Dub Footwork Jungle tune!"
C0p: "Spraying breaks on spaced out skankin', a surefire vibe from the 457 echo chamber." 
Goosensei: "Heavyweight Dub from outta space meets big Jungle breaks and basslines - I love it"
Sun People: "Absolute sick release! Rainforest is lifting the 45Seven sound to another level! The constant evolution of the label is just mindblowing."
Aeon Flux: "Sick release. Unexpected heavy choppage after a lush intro... So nice that you gotta play it more than twice - heavy repeatage is immanent."
Trainsient: "The energy in Bullet Riddim is insane, the tune plays with a blend of halftime and Jungle vibes and is so powerfully minimalistic at the same time. Get's me hooked so much, dope release!"
Tommy Lexxus: "If you dig ethereal Jungle, then you've most likely discovered Rainforest along your path. Always delivering mature, well crafted Drum & Bass. Bullet Riddim is a testament to Rainforest's amen smashing prowess, this round bringing the Jamaican vibes forefront for 45Seven. Top release!" 


rainforest online
soundcloud.com/rainforestjunglist
breakbeatrebelz.bandcamp.com

45seven worldwide
45seven.org
soundcloud.com/45seven
discogs.com/label/396189-45Seven

Rainforest - Bullet Riddim (45723, 7", 2023)

Friday night set in "el Fish" at Bangers and Mashtival 2023 ♥ That weekend was magical.. Nothing to add! Thank you all so much!

All Things Acid ♥ Bangers and Mashtival 2023

Upfront Jungle, Techstep & Beyond Featuring Exclusive Dubs.

https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-16-04-2024-2300/

Trace: Tales from the Underground - Kool FM (16.04.24)

For the fourth mix in 2024's There & Back series, I'm exploring the more obscure side of the classic 90's techstep drum n' bass sound, focusing on b-sides, remixes, and album tracks. Luckily for me, this is a very rich vein to mine! Tons of cool tracks featured on this mix ... enjoy!

If you liked this mix, more in a similar vein: https://soundcloud.com/sonicrampage/sets/techstep-darkside-drum-n-bass

Read about the mix: https://sonicrampage.org/blog/2024/07/pearsall-presents-there-and-back-004-april-techstep-b-sides-remixes-album-tracks-1996-1999/

Recorded in Berlin, June 2024
100% Vinyl
(70:49, 170.6 MB, 320 KBPS MP3)

Tracklisting:

01. Mampi Swift - The Journey [Charge]
02. Usual Suspects - Contortion [Renegade Hardware]
03. Eat Static - Interceptor (Decoder Remix) [Planet Dog]
04. Dom & Roland - Dumbo [Moving Shadow]
05. Ed Rush & Nico - Comatone [No U-Turn]
06. Future Forces Inc - Bypass [Trouble On Vinyl]
07. Future Forces Inc & Nico - Chase [Saigon]
08. Ed Rush & Optical - Millennium [Virus]
09. Grooverider - Rainbows of Colour (Optical Remix) [Higher Ground]
10. Ed Rush & Optical - Medicine (Matrix Remix) [Virus]
11. Bad Company - Forgotten [Bad Company]
12. Dom & Roland - Homicide [Moving Shadow]
13. DJ Kane - Bruton [Riddim Track]
14. DJ Krust - Resistance [V Recordings]
15. DJ Krust - The Last Day [Full Cycle]
16. Decoder - Tension [Elementz]
17. Andy C & Shimon - Genetix [Ram]
18. The Kraft - Synthetic [Frontline]
19. Trace & Nico - Copies [No U-Turn]
20. Doc Scott - Swarm [Metalheadz]

There & Back

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There & Back 004: April, Techstep B-Sides, Remixes & Album Tracks 1996-1999

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Sententia 101/

Natalia Martinovna, Berlin based DJ, full time dancefloor enthusiast and part time solutions master of Laib und Seele Records, is beyond excited to share her latest mix with Sententia listeners.
Natalia has showcased her impeccable taste and technical prowess at renowned venues like All My Friends in London and Renate, Zur Klappe and festivals such as Traumburg in Germany. She’s celebrated for her versatility, depth, and ability to create captivating musical narratives.
For this special occasion, Natalia delivers a mix with a focus on a more percussive and minimal approach to storytelling. Seamlessly transitioning between soundscapes, she maintains an intense energy and an elegant flow, guiding listeners through hypnotic depths and refined rhythms. ➿🕳️☄️

Artist: 
https://on.soundcloud.com/diPLv3HKTv7BPYbX6

Sententia 101 - Natalia Martinovna

Slow - 2

a phuture never happened ep:

a1:  @simon-off as sun people - hidden code
a2: deep808 - funky monkey
c1:  paranoid one of @hidden-paranoid-society - sumo spectah
c2: @phuture-t - made up my mind

this ACR 3009 will be released in september 2018 through hardwax, toolbox and suburbantrash, on black stamped whitelabel in stamped die-cut cardboard cover, including no less then nineteen locked groove loops

alphacut.net

A Phuture Never Happened EP (ACR 3009, 12")

sun people, deep808, paranoid one & phuture-t - a phuture never happened ep (reel, acr 3009, 12inch)

"DJ has been" from Istanbul and is based in Berlin. Loves Jungle/DnB and various forms of bass music, acid/electro, etc., and collects records.

Slow - 2

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