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Makoto - Primitive

J Fogel aka Stray made his first appearance on Exit Records in 2011 with the musically rich masterpiece 'Pushed' which featured on the Mosaic Vol 1 mixed artists LP and was a great insight into his production ability and an indication that he was a talent about to flourish. His second outing on Exit was the mighty 'LA Zoom' on Mosaic Vol 2 which was one of the most anticipated tracks on the album and set the tone for many of his current productions with the fusion of footwork, jungle and dnb foundations.

The 'Matchsticks' EP is his first full release on Exit and comes in the form of a four track 12" with heavy support from DJs such as  Giles Peterson, Mark Pritchard, Om Unit, Machine Drum Alix Perex, Annie Mac, Lenzman and dBridge amongst many more.  Picking up from where 'LA Zoom' left off we stay in the same vein with 'Prof Popper' 'Dropping Bombs' and his collab with Fracture on 'Bounce That'. All of which are loaded with energy and have been going off in DJ sets across the globe over the last few months. The title track 'Matchsticks' is a Dillaesque hip hop Instrumental which again shows us that Stray's musical ambition is certainly not limited to any fixed style and rounds off the EP nicely

Stray - Dropping Bombs (Clip)

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Formerly known as B-Plexx, we're delighted to welcome Drex174 to Metalheadz for a bold new chapter in a career that already spans more than a decade.

Following a break from music, the UK producer submitted a five-track demo to the label - all of which were signed immediately, with Goldie personally calling to welcome him aboard. There's a clear sense of personal evolution across the EP, blending classic Metalheadz influences with a modern, forward-thinking edge.

Drex174's arrival on the label is both a milestone and a statement of intent - and we're excited to see what comes next.

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Next up in the 30 Years of @metalheadz lathe cut series are two iconic tracks perfectly complimented by each other, Goldie's 'The Alpha Kemistry' and @bennyldnb's 2018 remix of @alex-reece-official's legendary 'Pulp Fiction'.

Benny's remix takes that DNA and amplifies it for today's soundsystems - a staple in Goldie's sets and a fitting tribute to one of the genre's most influential tracks.

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Premiere: Alex Reece 'Pulp Fiction' (Benny L Remix)

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We're back with another Dream Influences mix - showcasing music that inspired the sound of Dream Sequences Vol. 2. 

Tracklist TBA 

In:Most - Dream Influences Vol. 2

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Hold On

Exploring all Four Corners of the Freshest drum and bass every month...

Melinki Presents The Four Corners Music Podcast 073 (10_10_25)

Into The Blue

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A booty I created for DJ sets a while ago. 
Used a bit of Souls of Mischief's - That's when ya lost &amp; Da Bush Babees - Swing it
Plus a little of that ol' Bomba magic lol!
Enjoy!
ALT LINKAGE! http://www.mediafire.com/?hdww3bahfho44zd

That's when ya swing

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Having first come to prominence in 1999 when he was signed to LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking label, Makoto has steadily, consistently carved out his own groove in the world of Drum and Bass, with his trademark expansive jazz and soul-inflected workouts garnering critical praise from all corners. Having worked with a veritable who’s who of the scene, with releases on Zinc’s Bingo Beats, Fabio’s Creative Source, Hospital Records and numerous collaborations with DJ Marky, Makoto now releases his first EP on Apollo records.

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