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EVOLUTIONARY STABILITY / TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

01 Evolutionary Stability
02 Truth Will Set You Free
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💬 J Plates' excursion through the realms of Atmospheric stylings continues with singles ‘Evolutionary Stability / Truth Will Set You Free’. The A side 'Evolutionary Stability' was composed during the first half of 2020, while the latter B side ’Truth Will Set You Free' was conceived at the tail end of the same year, providing a book mark to what can only be described as a year best left to the sands of time.

Each track providing an underlying statement in its own right, this release sums up the sentiments of the unknown, trying to remain positive in the darkness, and ultimately that righteous truth can and will conquer in the end; represented by the unswayed stability of the humble tree.

👉  Pre-order/Purchase: http://bit.ly/JPDI004
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All Instrumentation & Programming Performed By J Plates
All Tracks Composed, Mixed & Produced By J Plates

👁️‍🗨️  Mastered At Transfer Lounge Mastering
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📸 Photography By J. Graham
🌐 Art Direction & Design By J. Graham

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Evolutionary Stability / Truth Will Set You Free

Truth Will Set You Free

Truth Will Set You Free [JPDI004]

Evolutionary Stability

Evolutionary Stability [JPDI004]

Going Deeper

Drop Zone

Retribution

UNDER THE SKIN EP

01 Acid Pit
02 Concave
03 Serial Sinner
04 Under The Skin
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💬 The next instalment from J Plates comes in the form of the ‘Under The Skin EP’ featuring four dark & brooding tracks, presented with a contemporary twist on the sounds of Techstep from decades past.

‘Acid Pit’ sets the tone with a thumping intro and gristly bass line which melds into a reese driven main section to switch up the arrangement; while ‘Concave’ moves forward with a dominating break, distorted mid line and a synth melody that gravely twists throughout the composition. 

Picking up the pace, 'Serial Sinner’ provides a more upbeat groove riding on top of a throbbing sub bass, stabbing melody line, and accompanied by sporadic breaks which help retain a firm footing. Finally, title track ‘Under The Skin’ closes off the release with a relentless filtered synth assault & warbled melody over a foundation of brash drums and an ominously pumping low end; eagerly awaiting an adequate system to envelop. 

Overall the ‘Under The Skin EP’ delivers an exceptionally experimental Drum & Bass journey through the darkest depths of the subconscious; best experienced loud in a darkened room or reinforced dance floor.

👉  Pre-order/Purchase: http://bit.ly/JPEP003
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All Instrumentation & Programming Performed By J Plates
All Tracks Composed, Mixed & Produced By J Plates

👁️‍🗨️  Mastered At Transfer Lounge Mastering
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🌐 Art Direction & Design By J. Graham
💀 'Ankle Reconstruction X-Rays' Provided By K. Edwards

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Under The Skin EP

Under The Skin

Under The Skin [JPEP003]

Serial Sinner

Serial Sinner [JPEP003]

Concave

Concave [JPEP003]

Acid Pit

Acid Pit [JPEP003]

FEELS GOOD / BE WITH ME

01 Feels Good
02 Be With Me
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💬 J Plates returns with another stand out single with tracks ‘Feels Good / Be With Me’, sure to take the listener on a blissful trip through the atmospheric sounds of Drum & Bass.

Inspired by international travel and time spent throughout England, 'Feels Good' invokes feelings of euphoria with it’s luscious pads and emotive vocal hook; while ‘Be With Me’ adds a deeper sense of longing with it’s more melancholic instrumentation and questioning vocal refrain; capturing a timeless flavour and bringing it forward for a new generation.

👉  Pre-order/Purchase: http://bit.ly/JPDI005
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All Instrumentation & Programming Performed By J Plates
All Tracks Composed, Mixed & Produced By J Plates

👁️‍🗨️  Mastered At Transfer Lounge Mastering
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📸 Photography By J. Graham
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Feels Good / Be With Me

Be With Me

Be With Me [JPDI005]

Feels Good

Feels Good [JPDI005]

4 WAY SPLIT EP

01 4 Way Split
02 Feel It
03 Me To You
04 Submarine Tune
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💬 ‘4 Way Split’ is the latest EP release from New Zealand Producer J Plates, featuring 4 varied tracks of Drum & Bass stylings.

Title track ‘4 Way Split’ sets the tone with an upfront flurry of retro stabs and punishing bass lines; while ‘Feel It’ shifts gears and drops down low, with it's growling bass line and moving pads adding a more haunting, serious vibe.

Next up ‘Me To You’ brings a shade of light in the dark featuring lush keyboards, pads and a sentimental vocal hook to set the mood; while closer ‘Submarine Tune’ induces a bout of motion sickness with it’s morphing sub-bass and bouncing synth lines sure to shake up the dance.

👉  Pre-order/Purchase: http://bit.ly/JPEP004
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All Instrumentation & Programming Performed By J Plates
All Tracks Composed, Mixed & Produced By J Plates

👁️‍🗨️  Mastered At Transfer Lounge Mastering
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📸 Photography By M. Fox (Top Left), Subvertivo Lab (Top Right), G. Marcel (Bottom Left), T. Marshall (Bottom Right).

🌐 Art Direction & Design By J. Graham

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4 Way Split EP

Submarine Tune

Submarine Tune [JPEP004]

Me To You

Me To You [JPEP004]

Feel it

Feel It [JPEP004]

4 Way Split

4 Way Split [JPEP004]

The ten year anniversary of Omni Music continues with another thundering selection of breakbeat jungle. This collection keeps the frantic beats and Neo-jungle soul still at the forefront as it takes the listened into breakbeat paradise. This compilation features the previously unreleased track 'Before the Storm' from the incredible OClock. This is yet another glimpse into the last ten years of Omni Music's history as it enters a new phase in its existence.

Tracklist:
	
Enjoy - 0517 Lowdown
Wilsh & Physikal - Outsource 
Eschaton - Navachicha 
J Plates - Ancient Memories 
Brijawi - The Undertaker 
Dwarde & Tim Reaper - 4 Da Pirates 
Cryogenics - Fallen 
Greenleaf - Justice 
Parallel - Rainy Days 
Eschaton - Brahman: Creator of Worlds 
Enjoy & Booca - Evolvelove 
Phuture T - Gwarn Badman 
Oclock - Before the Storm 
Goreteks - Project Icarus 
Simon Bean - Nostalgia 
Greenleaf - August Daze 
Speak - Huomenta 
Madcap & Wilsh - Sanctuary 
Subdata - Legacy 'O 
Eschaton - Zenith 
Asymmetric - Mescaline 
Greenleaf - Feel

OUT NOW: VARIOUS - OMNI X IV LP (Omni086)

BE WITH ME (REMIXES)

01 Be With Me (DJ Koncept Remix)
02 Be With Me (Art Cuebik Remix)
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💬 J Plates returns to round off the year with two knock out remixes expertly crafted by established DJ/Producers DJ Koncept (NZ) and Art Cuebik (USA) after a considerable break away having moved to the other side of the globe midway through the year, alongside releasing a steady flow of material throughout the first half of 2021.

Both Producers offer their own unique take on B-side track ‘Be With Me’, taken from the JPDI005 ‘Feels Good / Be With Me’ single released back in June of this year. Like many memorable A/B side releases, the ‘Be With Me (Remixes)’ release offers two contrasting flavours in order to appease a wider range of audience and use cases in the mix, while both retaining elements of the original, which gained praise from the likes of LTJ Bukem and Stunna.

The ‘DJ Koncept Remix’ expands on the original by providing a more modern take; rolling upfront drums underpinned by an array of luscious pads and atmospheres dominate the remix, while a more dominant mid-range bassline weaves in and out of the groove. DJ Koncept’s enthusiasm and support of the original track back in the early stages of the release is captured here, utilising his own benchmark production qualities which shine through with ease.

The flipside ‘Art Cuebik Remix’ steps in with a crafty counter offer of left field Jungle pressure, showcasing the US producer’s talented drum work and arrangement skills. Notably, Art’s synth work pushes the original into unchartered territory, while stripping back elements to the core will comfortably find its place on the dance floor. Art’s early support of previous J Plates material, alongside his own equally impressive releases has cemented himself in providing the latest chapter to the J Plates catalogue. 

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Track 'A' Remixed, Produced By DJ Koncept
Track 'B' Remixed, Produced By Art Cuebik

'Be With Me' Originally Composed, Mixed & Produced By J Plates [JPDI005]
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DJ Koncept Appears Courtesy Of Vinyl Combat Recordings
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👁️‍🗨️ Mastered At Transfer Lounge Mastering
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📸 Photography By J. Graham
🌐 Art Direction & Design By J. Graham

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Be With Me (Remixes)

Be With Me (Art Cuebik Remix)

Be With Me (Art Cuebik Remix) [JPRX01]

Be With Me (DJ Koncept Remix)

Be With Me (DJ Koncept Remix) [JPRX01]

Artemis

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Solaris (J Plates Remix)

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Bare Remixes EP

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J-Plates 'Slipstream' (Dedman Remix) [Bare Necessity Records]

Five years in the industry marks a significant milestone for In-Reach Records, a label founded on a deep passion for Drum & Bass music and a mission to share that passion with kindred spirits. What better way to commemorate this achievement than with a compilation, ‘The Formation’ VA LP, that encapsulates the sounds and artists that have fueled the label’s journey so far.

All nine of IRR’s past contributors, along with key members of the In-Reach family, have collaborated to create this emotionally charged Various Artists album.

"‘On My Mind’ introduces itself entirely differently to the heavy tracks on J Plates’ Brain Drain EP (IRR-005). The smooth break starts things off before being joined by summery keys and a catchy vocal. The darkness of Brain Drain is not totally lost however - after the upbeat intro, Jeremy unleashes a heavy hitting bass line to bring back the balance."

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The Formation VA LP

On My Mind

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👁️‍🗨️ Drum & Bass / Jungle Producer & DJ 
📍 Guildford, United Kingdom (via NZ)

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💬 J Plates (Jeremy Graham) was first introduced to Sound System Culture and Bass Music back in 2007 while attending the seminal 'Phat 07' Bass Camp, located on the idyllic Inangahua site near the top of the South Island, New Zealand. The non-stop outdoor music festival featured an unfathomable line up of the scenes finest International and National acts, a true master class in all things Drum & Bass / Jungle. This experience (alongside subsequently attended events) would form the basis of a deep & lengthy career as both a Live Sound Engineer and Music Producer in the years to follow. This is where the J Plates journey begins.

During the next five years the budding producer would go on to complete a music degree; promote and run sound systems for a variety of successful club nights (including for headliners such as Concord Dawn, The Upbeats, State of Mind, Trei, Dose, Optimus Gryme, and DLR & Octane); spend a year and a half in Belfast, Northern Ireland promoting and working on events (including hosting Black Sun Empire’s debut Belfast show and playing support in 2010), as well as perform, produce and release a number of music projects; ultimately leading to the establishment of the J Plates moniker towards the end of 2012.

With a number of musical influences already established alongside a quickly evolving collection of vinyl, debut J Plates single ‘Look Within (feat. Karen Saunders)’ was signed by Liquid Brilliants Recordings (RU), and a series of J Plates singles would soon find their way onto additional compilations throughout 2014 via Sonata Recordings (UK), Deafmuted Records (CZ) and Offworld Recordings (UK); the latter making it’s way into the Juno Downloads top 20 Drum & Bass chart.

With a clear passion for ‘golden era' sounds within the Drum & Bass / Jungle spectrums, J Plates released the all vinyl ‘Back To School’ Mixtapes, spread over four parts and showcasing a range of influential favourites spanning 1996 through to 2012. The series would provide a springboard for the artists own resident radio show aptly titled ‘Atmospherics’, via Hamilton City’s Noize Radio that ran shows throughout 2014-2015.

Gaining on this momentum, the first fully developed J Plates EP’s ‘Defeat The Purpose’ & ‘Visions’ were picked up by Audio Theory Records (GR), and Omni Music (UK) respectively between 2015-2016, alongside growing global support and praise from veteran artists such as Klute (Commercial Suicide), Con*Natural (aka MC Conrad), Vice Versa (Good Looking Records), and Stunna (31 Records). Additionally, NZ’s Nick Collings (Criminal Records / UpFM) slated the producer as one to watch on his nationwide ‘In It For The Kicks’ Electronic Music show (via the acclaimed Radio Hauraki), while J Plates also appeared in double spread interview feature ‘This Month In Clubland’ via Rip It Up magazine.

Further highlights during these early years included stopovers at San Francisco's mythical ‘Stamina’ nights hosted by resident Jamal (Commercial Suicide), which found J Plates playing support for Dave Owen (Good Looking Records / Dispatch) as well as Calyx & Teebee (Ram Records) on separate occasions. While back in NZ, J Plates closed out with an all vinyl set for bass heavyweights Truth (Deep Medi Music), alongside sharing the bill with NZ mainstays Concord Dawn (Uprising Records) and Bulletproof (Cyanide Recordings) to book end the sector.

Seeking further influences and opportunities, J Plates would eventually re-locate to the UK at the start of 2017, where the seasoned producer would go on to establish a series of releases over the next few years. Bashful singles ’The Relic / Liquid Metal’ would find a place on quickly rising Portuguese label Skalator Music (PT); receiving a flurry of praise & radio support from Everyday Junglist, DnB Dojo, Emplate DnB Radio, DNB Heaven, and Naked Beatz, while back to back EPs ’New Perspectives’ & ’Telepathy’ would return to the Omni Music (UK) imprint showcasing a new found direction & enthusiasm with further support in tow.

2020 would mark the start of a new chapter for J Plates, commencing with the lavish two-part vinyl showcase ‘Intelligent Mindz Mixtape’; packed with select Intelligent & Atmospheric favorites. While around the corner, the brooding ‘Brain Drain’ EP would find it's home over on London's In-Reach Records (UK), with Mastering provided by veteran drum-funkster Fanu (Metalheadz) and including an all J Plates artist promo mix (with a selection of as yet unreleased material and best bits from years past). After receiving a glowing string of support including track features by René LaVice (BBC Radio 1), as well as John Rolodex (Dread Recordings / Machinist Music) via 'Rolodex Radio', J Plates would proceed to embark on a sequence of self released projects, kicking off with Re-Masters of sophomore tracks 'A Cut Above / Strength To Strength’. Perking up the ears of DJ Trax (Moving Shadow) with a feature on his own 'Catch A Groove’ show via Jungletrain, J Plates would further provide a featured guest mix for Stunna’s ‘The Greenroom’ show later in the year.

A quick succession of additional releases would follow to wrap up the end of this pivotal year. The split Drum & Bass / Dub Techno influenced ‘Planet Junk’ EP, featuring collaborations with seasoned NZ producers Marc:One (aka HSD/High Speed Dubbing), Felun, and Le Fonk (aka DJ Paradise), would find it’s home on the J PLATES imprint, alongside debut full length album ’Seven Days of Fire’ showcasing an assorted arsenal of tracks arriving just in time for a Halloween release. One final highlight would wrap up an already bustling year for the striding producer; the 12” vinyl release of ’The Eternal State’ EP via Silent Force Recordings (UK), Mastered, cut and praised by legendary engineer Simon Davey (The Exchange Vinyl) marking a career milestone.

After a much-needed break, J Plates was back on form within the early half of 2021. Bare Necessity Records (UK) picked up some heavier flavors from the then North Yorkshire based Producer; the ‘Going Deeper’ EP knocked ears and warranted a future remix of track ‘Slipstream’ by Bristolian aficionado Dedman (Subconscious Audio / Parallel Depth) which would arrive the following year, while lone single ‘Bad Blood’ also delivered a more upfront style triggering a barrage in the comments section. It was also around this time that J Plates returned to his home country of New Zealand, settling into the South Island Drum & Bass stronghold of Christchurch City, with tracks being featured by local don Gwarden (Future Jungle Sessions) via 8K radio; commencing the next phase of the producers career.

While taking time out to visit family & friends, the J PLATES imprint solidified itself with autonomous back-to-back releases throughout the remainder of the year. Amongst the whirlwind of prolific tracks, one release stood above the rest; the Atmospheric Jungle singles ‘Feels Good / Be With Me’, receiving praise from Good Looking Records head honcho LTJ Bukem himself. The arrival of stellar remixes by Art Cuebik (Repertoire) & DJ Koncept (Celcius / Vinyl Combat) via debut remix package 'Be With Me Remixes’ would grant support from the likes of 88 Katanas (Mechanical), Monika (Liquid Exchange), Stunna (The Green Room), and Josie Bee (Noods Radio) to close the year on a real high note.

The start of 2022 found soulful purveyor Monika (Ingredients / Shogun Audio), having previously provided generous support, follow up with an invite to appear on his resident RDU radio show 'Liquid Exchange’ with a J Plates guest mix to kick start the year. An additional guest appearance on Subtle Radio’s Skalator Music showcase followed shortly after, meanwhile, developing label Metius Music (UK) approached with a remix offer for upcoming HProject (Omni Music) release ‘Artemis EP’, with J Plates providing remix duties on Atmospheric track ’Solaris’.

Not one to be pinned down for too long, J Plates embarked on his return to the UK towards the end of August of the same year, but not without first cementing a cache of brand new material; collaborations with Hamilton City’s own DJ Paradise (Backlash Records), alongside additional solo works arriving in the form of forthcoming ‘Been Thinking’ EP, which sees a welcomed return to Silent Force Recordings (UK) with a 12” vinyl release currently scheduled for 2023.

While the end of 2022 officially marks a decade of J Plates, the start of 2023 sees the now permanently UK based producer moving hastily forward with a refreshed image and renewed focus in further establishing himself within the Drum & Bass / Jungle scene.
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