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DJ Trend alongside DJ Target (RIP) released the original '2 Degrees' way back in 1997 on Nicky's Kartoons label and was heavily supported by literally everyone in the scene and beyond. An anthem of its time which was remixed by DJ Brockie, DJ Trend and Geeneus from PAYG fame. Countless reloads later, Logan D and Dominator (RIP) gave the original a fresh update for a new generation of ravers and since then, it's remained a closely guarded DJ weapon.. until now.

2 Degrees

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TNT - 2 Degrees (Logan D & Dominator Remix)

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Toby Ross is certainly hot property right now and with a style perfectly suited to Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons, it was only a matter of time before we nabbed him for a 4 track EP.

Intro vibes a run with the title track ‘Musical Warfare’. With it’s moody opening and chopped up classic breaks, it sets the tone of the release perfectly and delivers something authentic and upfront at the same time. A perfect clash of roots and culture. ‘Right Now’ harks back to the glory days of jungle with its reggae inspired hooks and one shot vocal stabs however, Toby flexes his own 2021 vision in the mix with distorted bass and sublow drones to create the ultimate flaming cocktail.

‘All Sounds’ sends an audio salute to Rodigan from the off. Blending Amen beats, claxons and Ross’ signature short and choppy production can only mean one thing here - sonic devastation. Hold tight all sound system crew on this one! 

Linking up with TEE for the final chapter as ‘Rudeboy’ signs off the EP with perfect form. One for the back of the room head nodders and everyone else who just wants to stick their head down, block out the lazers and immerse themselves in beats and bass.

Artist: Toby Ross
Catalogue Number: KARDIGI032
Label: Kartoons
Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Musical Warfare EP

All Sounds

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Toby Ross - All Sounds

Musical Warfare

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Toby Ross - Musical Warfare

Right Now

Toby Ross - Right Now

Rudeboy

Toby Ross & TEE - Rudeboy

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Max Baker is no doubt one of the key artists flying the flag for good quality drum and bass right now and with a bunch of well supported releases still in many DJs virtual record boxes, his time with Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons is now. The ‘Back to Basics’ EP features a heavy dose of real music, obviously influenced by Max’s classically trained brain and memories of losing the plot at many grotty events up and down the country. Vibes from ‘94, production from ‘21.

Take ‘Slithery Snake’ for example with its luscious pads and intertwining beats which in turn, morph into trademark rough and tumbles which fans of Baker’s will doubt lap up. Grafta MC links up for the ride on ‘Telepathic’ adding his laid back wordplay skills to the mix, switching in and out of low end rumbles and skippy breaks. A winning formula and certainly not the first time these two have featured on a track together.

‘Untitled Business’ harks back to the glory days of underground music with a big salute to one of the scene's original microphone champions. It’s mashed up beats connect with skatty synth stabs and over the top basslines. ‘Interruption’ feels a bit like 5am in the morning, looking up at the rising sun, looking down at your mashed up Air Max’s and loving every goddamn second of it. “Who wants one more tune?” We know we do...

Artist: Max Baker
Catalogue Number: KARDIGI0323
Release Date: 30th July 2021
Label: Kartoons
Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Back to Basics EP

Slithery Snake

Max Baker - Slithery Snake

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Max Baker is no doubt one of the key artists flying the flag for good quality drum and bass right now and with a bunch of well supported releases still in many DJs virtual record boxes, his time with Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons is now. The ‘Back to Basics’ EP features a heavy dose of real music, obviously influenced by Max’s classically trained brain and memories of losing the plot at many grotty events up and down the country. Vibes from ‘94, production from ‘21.

Take ‘Slithery Snake’ for example with its luscious pads and intertwining beats which in turn, morph into trademark rough and tumbles which fans of Baker’s will doubt lap up. Grafta MC links up for the ride on ‘Telepathic’ adding his laid back wordplay skills to the mix, switching in and out of low end rumbles and skippy breaks. A winning formula and certainly not the first time these two have featured on a track together.

‘Untitled Business’ harks back to the glory days of underground music with a big salute to one of the scene's original microphone champions. It’s mashed up beats connect with skatty synth stabs and over the top basslines. ‘Interruption’ feels a bit like 5am in the morning, looking up at the rising sun, looking down at your mashed up Air Max’s and loving every goddamn second of it. “Who wants one more tune?” We know we do...

Artist: Max Baker
Catalogue Number: KARDIGI0323
Release Date: 30th July 2021
Label: Kartoons
Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Interruption

Max Baker - Interruption

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Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons has issued a militant warning with this EP from Damage Report which goes something along the lines of “wear a bulletproof vest and hard hat when listening”. Failure to do so may result in either the ceiling falling on your head or the impact of low end bass causing heart conditions.

Licking off shots from the off, Damage Report introduces ‘Hard’ to your ears with the accompanying vocal shots of “yeah, this is hard!”... Simple tings. Breakbeats and constant shakers combined with industrial strength bass form the vibe of this EP, proving that you’re here for a tough time, not a good time. ‘Like I Don’t Care’ shows the versatile style of the EP whilst remaining constantly rough and tough - you kind of get the idea by now as to how this is going. One for the MCs to ride.

‘Chaaa’ delivers either an announcement of disbelief or approvement, you best decide for yourself. Big beats for your ear here alongside some really well crafted rumbling bass notes and sneaky pads. Everyone’s favorite hobby that could never be mastered returns in the form of ‘Hula Hoop’. Thankfully you don’t need abs of steel for this one although dancing off your nut for 8 hours straight could probably pass as some kind of exercise. Cheeky off beat snares and percussion fills are in favour here alongside everything you would expect to hear when you think outside of the box. Hold onto your hats, we’re going in!

Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Hard EP

Chaaa

Damage Report - Chaaa

10AD brings his unique jump up formula to Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons, supplying all kinds of heat to the end of the year. It’s a full on ride from start to finish with every single tune standing heads and shoulders above the competition. If you bag one EP to drop on New Years Eve, make sure it’s this one.

‘Got None’ samples everyone’s favourite ‘shot 9 times’ rapper to full effect, popping direct shots across the airwaves with its uptempo melodic bassline riff and snappy breakbeats. The same could well be said for ‘Sword Fight’ and it’s clever kung fu b movie samples and wonky midrange, it’s almost as if 10AD knew everyone was crying out for some jump up in this style! Title track ‘Glasses’ chucks in some atmospheric stabs and shakers alongside a melody so off key, you may well lose balance or at least some spatial awareness.

Wrapping up 10AD’s first Kartoons outing with ‘Run It’. A mix of reggae influenced one shots and simplistic beats and bass. A fine end to this trip into the mind of one of jump ups rising stars.

Press Release: Dubplate Creative

10AD - Sword Fight

10AD - Got None (VIP)

10AD - Run It

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Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons is verging on its 40th release and with this banging EP from newcomer FreezeUK, it’s a fine way to almost step into that magic number. This one features a wicked colab with Blackmarket himself, check it out!

‘Coming Up’ kicks off the self-titled EP, bringing with it a ton of jump up vibes and a breakbeat so hard, it's going to cause a lot of RSI across the dance. ‘Disco Devil’ twists and turns through the motions with an array of pads and FX before dropping into one legendary vocal sample which in turn, flips into destruction mode - this one goes HARD! Special business with ‘Harry Palmer’ alongside Blackmarket so you already know this one is going to be extra hot! Rough and tough from the off with a sprinkle of Nicky’s charm under the hood.

‘Love Me, Touch Me, Feel Me’ sounds like an interesting title but wait till you hear what FreezeUK has been up to with the sampler.. Big old school vibes! Add that with a devastating drop and you have a perfect battle weapon. Hyn and Viridity link up for the final track bringing a totally different feel to proceedings. Flexed out breaks, silky vox and hammering low end mix things up to another level. Heavyweight.

Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Harry Palmer

Freeze UK & Nicky Blackmarket - Harry Palmer

Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons is verging on its 40th release and with this banging EP from newcomer FreezeUK, it’s a fine way to almost step into that magic number. This one features a wicked colab with Blackmarket himself, check it out!

‘Coming Up’ kicks off the self-titled EP, bringing with it a ton of jump up vibes and a breakbeat so hard, it's going to cause a lot of RSI across the dance. ‘Disco Devil’ twists and turns through the motions with an array of pads and FX before dropping into one legendary vocal sample which in turn, flips into destruction mode - this one goes HARD! Special business with ‘Harry Palmer’ alongside Blackmarket so you already know this one is going to be extra hot! Rough and tough from the off with a sprinkle of Nicky’s charm under the hood.

‘Love Me, Touch Me, Feel Me’ sounds like an interesting title but wait till you hear what FreezeUK has been up to with the sampler.. Big old school vibes! Add that with a devastating drop and you have a perfect battle weapon. Hyn and Viridity link up for the final track bringing a totally different feel to proceedings. Flexed out breaks, silky vox and hammering low end mix things up to another level. Heavyweight.

Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Coming Up

Freeze UK - Coming Up

Want You More

Freeze UK & Hyn Feat. Viridity - Want You More

Disco Devil

Freeze UK - Disco Devil

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Long term friend of the label Benny V links up with DJ Uniques, Supersuit and Aboudy for the ‘Kung Fu’ EP. Now that’s not to say Benny has taken up practicing roundhouse kicks and creating fire from his hands, that would just be silly, especially as the heat would have melted the mixing desk by now! What we do have here though is a bundle of upfront jump up with a splash of 90’s flavour, well in for Nicky Blackmarket’s Kartoons label.

Title track ‘Kung Fu’ features vocals from Aboudy which slot in perfectly with Benny V and DJ Uniques fun loving basslines and snappy breakbeats. It’s one of those tracks that will keep you entertained on and off the dance floor and the sneaky FX used will no doubt keep arcade addicts happy. DJ Profile adds a special remix for the EP, lacing his own style and pattern all over it with a totally different lead melody whilst retaining feels of the original.

What makes a ‘Tru Londoner’ in 2022? Well who better to ask than Benny V? This man lives and breathes the capital of the UK and at times, he’s even been known to wear one of those ‘I heart LND’ fitted t-shirts. Singalong low end eases the gap between rolling breaks, it’s even got a special switch to another octave - early 2000’s business!

Wrapping up cod and chips in old newspapers has never been more suitable when mentioning ‘Fake News’ so of course we end the EP with this one. More Benny V and DJ Uniques trademark bass riffs and some vocal stabs from Aboudy make this a great “and finally” moment. 

“The junglists came after drum & bass” You heard it here first.

Artists: Benny V, DJ Uniques, Supersuit & Aboudy
Catalogue Number: KARDIGI038
Release Date: 28th January 2022
Label: Kartoons
Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Kung Fu EP

Benny V & DJ Uniques Feat. Aboudy & Supersuit - Fake News

Kung Fu

Benny V & DJ Uniques Feat. Aboudy & Supersuit - Kung Fu

Benny V & DJ Uniques Feat. Aboudy & Supersuit - Kung Fu (DJ Profile Remix)

Nicky Blackmarket celebrates 40 digital releases from his Kartoons label by way of the ‘All I Want’ EP by Decrypt. As a man who has always celebrated new styles, up and coming talent and risk taking, it’s no surprise that this milestone in catalogue numbers supports a relatively unheard of producer.

You want some new wave jump up in your ears? This one is certainly going to hit the spot! Vocals from Joanna Marshall link up on ‘All I Want’ and ‘Heartbeat’ providing a full on summer anthem affair and tough as old boots basslines. ‘Let’s Get It’ may well remind you of old arcade machines with it’s 8 bit style low frequencies, heck it’s even got some mid 90’s kinda breakbeats chucked in for good measure! ‘Unbeatable’ ramps up to boss level 10 with short and stabby beats and bass that will have you 1 foot skanking all over the gaff.

Come raise a lighter (or tea cup) in the air for Kartoons 40th digital release.

Decrypt - Unbeatable

Decrypt - Let's Get It

Decrypt Feat. Joanna Marshall - All I Want

Decrypt - Heartbeat

The Kartoons release express shows no signs of stopping with these wicked tracks stocking the digital music shelves in the very near future. All aboard the jungle train!
 
Release 6 brings forth another wicked link up in the form of Aries, Nicky Blackmarket and the legendary dancehall vocalist Cheshire Cat who laces his vocals on the kung fu influenced ‘Monkey Fire’. Straight to the point with no messing around, it’s a track that leads to further discovery the more you play it. Beats for the dancefloor, twisted Amen breaks and mind-bending warping basslines aplenty.
 
‘The Journey’ is pretty self explanatory and if you know, then you know. Drums, drum and more drums from that vintage mid 90’s era are bound to ring home to plenty of original raving veterans and when that gritty, rolling bassline hits it’s almost as if you can feel the bottled up atmosphere flowing out of your speakers. A tough, simplistic tune that doesn’t need stacks and stacks of channel strips, what this does need though is a vinyl release..
 
For more vintage rollouts and upfront beats, be sure to keep in contact with Kartoons via our Facebook page. Don’t blink though as the release schedule is rollin’..!
 
Release date: 26th June 2017
Press release: Jamie S23

The Journey

Aries & Nicky Blackmarket - The Journey

Kartoons has always been a label to support talent, no matter how long the producer has been in the game and this can certainly be said for the ‘Headpiece’ EP by DJ Gaw. A true unrestricted artist that certainly ticks all of Nicky Blackmarket’s boxes when it comes to his labels criteria. Vibes from the past, vibes for the future.

Gaw brings along Bruk for some back to back production duties on ‘Badman Selecta’ where a bunch of dreamy pads are chucked in momentarily before all kinds of wonky, off key business kicks off. ‘Fadeaway’ takes a ton of feelings from the label's heritage with breakbeats and sub rolls straight out of ‘96. What you have here is nothing short of a love letter to Hysteria and One Nation.

EP title track ‘Headpiece’ keeps that similar vibe running, taking inspiration from even further back. It’s got a nice pre jump up jungle vibe going on so if you experienced Jungle Mania in ‘94, just close your eyes and flick the switch.

‘Here We Go’ locks off the EP, bringing the mood up to date and adding in an element of darkside danger. It’s a ruthless chunk of music that guarantees to switch up the dance in seconds.

If this EP is anything to go by, expect much more from Gaw in 2020.

Artist: DJ Gaw
Release Date: 17th July 2020
Catalogue Number: KARDIGI025
Label: Kartoons
Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Headpiece EP

Badman Selecta

DJ Gaw Feat. Bruk - Badman Selecta

Fresh from success on Twisted Individual’s Zombie Recordings and TJ’s Pick ‘n’ Mix label, Gravit-E keeps the release train rolling with this wicked 4 track EP featuring ‘Triple Shot’ and more.

It’s one hell of a continual onslaught of upfront drum and bass, combining influences from previous Kartoons release, flavours from the past and some brand spanking new ideas. Everything you could possibly want from an EP really!

Lead track ‘Triple Shot’ opens up with an enticing chord progression which swiftly develops into a murky roller, perfect for when the rain is coming down, muds all over your trainers and the speaker stack is booming. Minimal vibes a run with ‘Obsolete’ which is probably the reasoning for the track name - less is more here. Drone style bass stabs, classic underground breakbeat chops and plenty of head nodding.

‘Sax Machine’ harks back to the past with legendary James Brown vocals proving that jazz and bass is most certainly still alive in the scene. Big low end combined with skippy breaks and huge vibes. Wrapping things up with ‘Sphere Hunter’ which proves that long, single notes create the best type of speaker vibrations. Bass bin crew, this one you!

More to come from Gravit-E and Kartoons? Most certainly.

Artist: Gravit-E
Catalogue Number: KARDIGI027
Release Date: 02nd October 2020
Label: Kartoons
Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Triple Shot

Gravit-E - Triple Shot

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We could all do with a superhero once in a while, right? Thankfully the one provided by Kartoons doesn’t exactly fly across skyscrapers, rescuing people from the clutches of evil however, if you really wanted Nicky to, he would no doubt don a cape and skintight suit the next time he graces the decks!

The original ‘Superhero’ by The House Crew was released way back in 1994 and what a time to be alive that was. Jungle music was literally exploding all over the UK, we had a great choice of events to attend and nobody really knew exactly what they were doing - perfect. Times have changed no doubt but the spirit of jungle music lives on, especially with the likes of Monk, Papa G, Profile, Sub Killaz and Alcemist who have all provided their unique take on the original classic.

Monk & Papa G’s 2020 relick will make you smile from ear to ear. Their huge attention to detail gives them ultimate bragging rights in respect of remixing a classic, bringing it up to date yet retaining everything that was brilliant about the original. The Monk ‘95 Unreleased VIP’ is certainly something special and it’s been a long time coming for some die hard junglists. No beard stroking required here.

Profile and Sub Killaz of course provide a 2020 jump up relick with plenty of oomph and a frenzy of midrange bass. Alcemist reloads the clock, slipping into 2019 territory, speeding up the BPM and sticking it all in a big mixing pot.

The lyrics “You can be my knight. Who's watching over me” are certainly timeless. What a way to end the year for Kartoons.

Artist: The House Crew
Remixes: Monk, Papa G,Profile, Sub Killaz & Alcemist
Catalogue Number: KARDIGI029
Release Date: Pending
Label: Kartoons
Press Release: Dubplate Creative

Superhero

The House Crew - Superhero (Alcemist Remix)

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