Jaybee & Dave Owen - Gangsta Shit (Mac II)

A: Break & Kyo – Simpler Times
B : Break – Top Shooter

Digital Release: 10th July 2015
Vinyl Release: 24th July 2015

Symmetry is proud to present the first taste from the new Break album.
This 1st sampler single features the talents of singer / songwriter Kyo with
vocals on the the title album track “Simpler Times”. A smooth but edgy
jungle roller, this A side works as a club, radio or home listening summer
flavour. The flip side delivers a classic Break neuro stepper with “Top
Shooter”. With his trademark funky bongos and heavy bass this one has been
road tested in clubs by Break for many months and always delivers the goods
on the floor.
This exclusive B side will not be included on the full album.

SYMMLP004S1 - B - Break - Top Shooter

Repeat Until Fade

Soft snare drums and bass 🔊

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Terra Firma: Vol. 1

Low5 & Orbin - The Basement

If its not them i ll eat my hat, holycunt what a tune.
That second drop jeeesus. Sorry for not giving props on the vocal, maybe MC Focus, honestly dont know.
I guess it s worth revisiting the stuff i wanted cut.
I feel like i have to take this down soon so keep that in mind.
@fre4knc
@amoss

Amoss & Fre4knc - ID

ID - ID

Berlin-based Survey return to Dispatch LTD with the stepper that is Bring Your Own Booze, forthcoming on their Basic Motion EP. Get it here: bit.ly/disltd052

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Survey - Bring Your Own Booze

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The cross-continental sounds of Delta9 Recordings have been making themselves known over recent months. That’s due to the high-calibre releases they’ve been dropping onto a worldwide fan base, despite being based out of both Berlin and Bergamo, which both stand as two of Europe’s biggest cultural hubs. Founded in 2012, the combined influence of both cities have brought forward incredibly slick releases, with their dark, minimalistic and techstep sounds flooding the market and drawing a huge fan base towards the imprint. Their forthcoming EP from Lao Wai is likely to have the same effect, appealing directly to the heads and staying true to the underground realms which forged the label in its earliest days. Between ‘Physical Contact’ and ‘Hypernormal’, the drum & bass maestro proves why he landed a position within UKF’s ‘Ones to Watch in 2018’ feature, because his records are unshakeable, whilst progressing with an energy which lends itself directly to Delta9’s stellar back catalogue of music.

‘Physical Contact’ leads you into the fray, with sweeping atmospherics, slowly gyrating drums and moody percussion which hides underneath the mix. Slowly the track comes into play, taking you down a minimalist chasm streamlined by distorted vocal samples. ‘Birthplace’ follows the same manipulated moniker, with smashing hi-hats moving you through a progressing drop, one which leaves you freefalling against rolling breaks and an old-school vibe which doesn’t go unmissed. ‘Factories in Manchester’ submerges you into the deep end, with a bassline that becomes heavier layer after layer before you’re finally enveloped by its weight. ‘Hypernormal’ is the EP’s final addition, with clapping snares and a rhythm which skips between each beat pattern. The drums are cut-throat, with a jagged edge that juts throughout the track’s segments and presents a side of Delta9 which is clear competition for any of the more renowned imprints within the scene.

Delta9 Recordings are one of the leading independent labels to come through over the past twelve months and with each release they’re beginning to build on this reputation. With more music in the pipeline, their stepping it up another gear and 2018 will stand as a pivotal moment.

Lao Wai - Physical Contact [D9REC054] - Noisia Radio Cut

We bring forth another new and exciting artist in the form of Creatures, with his debut ‘Zulu EP’ on Lifestyle Music. Based in the melting pot of Bristol, this young producer has already been turning heads and creating a name with his hard, rolling sound, doing everything we love at the label.

This 4 track EP also features fellow Bristol crew Ill Truth and Vowel for some dangerous collaborations, rounding off what is a standout first release.

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Zulu EP

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Creatures - Zulu

Hyperactivity Music is one of many French labels who’ve been creating their own microcosm within the wider drum & bass world. However they’ve stood out amongst their counterparts, by consistently releasing music which doesn’t just break the mould within their respective spheres, but also across the wider industry. The ‘Aquarius’ EP from Phonograph is a prime example, bringing through four brand new tracks which create a package perfectly demonstrating the technical prowess prevalent throughout Hyperactivity Music’s roster. Hyperactivity Music provides a place for likeminded artists to have their take on drum & bass and since its inception the results have been a testament to the label’s A&R.

Although relatively unknown, Phonograph has already been carving a career on imprints such as AutomAte, Mindtech Recordings, and Transmission Audio LTD. His budding fan base is becoming more extensive and with an EP about to drop on Hyperactivity, he’s about to become even more of a global name. Title-track ‘Aquarius’ is painstakingly constructed, with clanking mechanics maintaining the track’s momentum. Whilst it adheres to the technicality which Hyperactivity stand by, it also highlights an impressive song writing ability from Phonograph. ‘Vertical’ follows through in the same vein, cutting deep with each punch of percussion whilst its rolling drums take you through its complexly laid out mix. Then comes ‘Time Flies’, with wobbling bass riffs and a crackling undercurrent of percussion. ‘Time Flies’ is more destructive in its layout; its bassline rattles through as you’re taken into each breakdown in a way that leaves you freefalling between breaks. Despite the more minimal approach of Phonograph, he demonstrates how he’s still able to cut deep with every crunching layer of sound. Finishing the EP is ‘Destiny’; again it shows the harder edge of Phonograph’s production and catapults you through each tearaway drop of bass with scuttling metallics.

Phonograph delivers his heavyweight business to Hyperactivity Music and it’s something which won’t go unnoticed. He continues to bring the heat and this EP is just another stepping stone. Hyperactivity proves once again that they’re a label who is on the forefront of cutting-edge drum & bass and the artists who are creating it.

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Phonograph - Destiny

Connecticut-born Jaybee was brought up listening to the diverse sounds of Jazz & Pop, with deep roots in Hip Hop, Reggae and Dance Hall. Inspired by his father (who was a radio DJ), he developed an early fascination for music videos and radio shows. At age 13, he was introduced to a pair of turntables—and with influences like KRS 1, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, and Buju—began a lifelong journey into mixing and music production.  

A few years later, he was intrigued by a friend’s techno compilation “Hit the Decks” Megamix tape series, and branched out into absorbing more electronic music genres like Breakbeats. He was introduced to jungle at his first Digital Konfusion Jungle Party with DJ ODI, who mixed two copies of “Terrorist,” which further piqued his interest on the decks. Coming from a turntablist background, he realized that it was possible to blend his Hip Hop mixing skills into Jungle music, zeroing in on his own style incorporating dope beats with tight scratches. Working closely with other prominent artists in the industry, Jaybee has been collaborating regionally with producers like Random Movement, Dave Owen, Grimm, and Sinistarr. He has played in a majority of the states and festivals like WMC; as well as overseas in Europe, including performing at the Mac II label showcase at Sun N Bass. 

Jaybee’s music has received support by the likes of DJ Randall, Bryan Gee, DJ Marky, Calibre, Grooverider, DJ Storm, dBridge, LTJ Bukem, DJ Vapour, A-Sides, PFM, Trex, Physics, and Random Movement among others.

Now residing in Virginia, Jaybee has gone from strength to strength and is a fixture in the stateside drum and bass scene. With releases on Mac II, V Recordings, Liquid V, Chronic, GoodLooking, Innerground, Rubik and many others, he’s more than established a solid foundation as a key American drum and bass producer. Blending diverse sounds seamlessly from soulful rollers with lush vocals, to heavier hitting compositions, you’re guaranteed a captivating ride full of energy that vibrates the dance floor with deep baselines every time. Keep in touch with this exceptional artist and his next performances in a city near you