Manifest & Soulphonics - Oldskool
CAT NO: DECEPTEP005
DECEPTEP005_Athenaeum (Retro Project) Vol: 2 
Release Date: 2002
Deception Recordings 2002
Re-Mastered in 2023

Proponents of techstep rejoice; Deception Recordings has remastered six tracks from the golden age of drum and bass, including two never-before-released cuts. For the first time, all six tracks will be universally accessible and available on digital platforms. Label boss Manifest provides the opening track, Never 2 Far (featuring Lisa Viva). Ethereal vocals, dystopian digital effects, dissonant pads, weighty 808s and crunchy breaks are the order of business here. This behemoth of a track still hits as hard as it did over 20 years ago. 
Inside My Soul comes courtesy of Outerlimits. Crisp and bouncy two-step drums are matched with moody vocals and a thunderous bassline to create a dark, hypnotic, and fresh techy roller. 
Manifest returns with Dub War Pt. 1. Clash-ready ragga vocals pair with shuffling syncopated drums and an unrelenting slew off 808s. This one is a certified dancefloor damager.

Unreleased up until now, Manifest and Soulphonics are responsible for Oldskool. As the name suggests, musical references to the past abound. Think raw breaks, resampled pads, dubbed out effects, and booming 808s. Crunchy drums, jazzy Rhodes chords, and a rolling bassline form the backbone of 5 Boros (another track by Manifest) to create another quality techstep cut. The final track of the release, Dub War Pt. 2, is a grittier and uplifting take on Pt. 1. Also previously unreleased, this weapon of a tune is now available for deployment in your own sets. Use with
caution.

Various Artists - Athenaeum (Retro Project) Vol: 2

Athenaeum E.P. Vol 2

Manifest & Soulphonics - Oldskool [Never Released]

Manifest - 5 Boros (Re- Mastered)
CAT NO: DECEPTEP005
Release Date: 2001
DECEPTEP005_Athenaeum (Retro Project) Vol: 2
Deception Recordings 2001
Re-Mastered in 2023

Proponents of techstep rejoice; Deception Recordings has remastered six tracks from the golden age of drum and bass, including two never-before-released cuts. For the first time, all six tracks will be universally accessible and available on digital platforms. Label boss Manifest provides the opening track, Never 2 Far (featuring Lisa Viva). Ethereal vocals, dystopian digital effects, dissonant pads, weighty 808s and crunchy breaks are the order of business here. This behemoth of a track still hits as hard as it did over 20 years ago. 
Inside My Soul comes courtesy of Outerlimits. Crisp and bouncy two-step drums are matched with moody vocals and a thunderous bassline to create a dark, hypnotic, and fresh techy roller. 
Manifest returns with Dub War Pt. 1. Clash-ready ragga vocals pair with shuffling syncopated drums and an unrelenting slew off 808s. This one is a certified dancefloor damager.

Unreleased up until now, Manifest and Soulphonics are responsible for Oldskool. As the name suggests, musical references to the past abound. Think raw breaks, resampled pads, dubbed out effects, and booming 808s. Crunchy drums, jazzy Rhodes chords, and a rolling bassline form the backbone of 5 Boros (another track by Manifest) to create another quality techstep cut. The final track of the release, Dub War Pt. 2, is a grittier and uplifting take on Pt. 1. Also previously unreleased, this weapon of a tune is now available for deployment in your own sets. Use with
caution.

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Athenaeum Vol: 2

Manifest - 5 Boros (Re- Mastered)

DLR, Molecular and Genic team up as Business As Usual and remixed a classic by The Bush Chemists. The long awaited dub is finally seeing a release as a free download.

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The Bush Chemists - Light Up Your Spliff (Business As Usual Remix) [Free Download]

It’s no secret that MC Fats was a true legend in the drum and bass scene. He wasn’t in it for the fame or the recognition; he was driven by his love for the music and the community. Whether in the studio, on a small stage in a dark club, or performing in front of thousands at a festival, Fats always brought his authentic self to the table. His messages of unity, positivity, and resilience resonated deeply, reminding listeners of the power of music to heal, uplift, and unite.

Though he’s no longer with us, MC Fats leaves behind an unforgettable legacy that lives on through his music and the indelible mark he left on drum and bass.

Natural Way was the last track Fats and Break made together, and became a seminal tune in the DnB scene. After Fats' passing, Break worked on a heartfelt intro for a VIP version to play at a tribute night at the beloved Sun & Bass festival. That version was expanded on to become this fully realised new remix.

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SYMM063 - Break feat. MC Fats - Natural Way (Break Remix) - 1min

Benny L & DJ Crystl - Powers

Bryan Gee returns with another heavyweight instalment of the V Podcast, laying down over two hours of DandB pressure to kick off May in serious style. Expect upfront rollers, soulful cuts and soundsystem business from all corners of the scene, with fresh heat from the likes of L-Side, Sl8r and Fox, Carlito, Winslow, Paul T and Edward Oberon, and London Elektricity and Conrad Subs. It’s that full-spectrum V flavour – smooth and deep one minute, ruff and rugged the next.

This month’s episode also features a guest mix from none other than Command Strange, stepping up with a 27-track session of deep, bass-driven selections. Expect linkups with T.R.A.C. and Freddy B, plus serious artillery from Zero T, Enei, Creatures, Thematic and more. It’s a proper journey through murky textures, soulful licks and chest-rattling subs – no filler, just killer.

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1. L-Side, Gardna and Eva Lazarus – Move With Me
2. Sl8r and Fox – Holla Holla
3. Sl8r and Fox – Love What I Do
4. Carlito – Heart in Hands
5. Carlito – Ow Yeah
6. Carlito – Learn to Fly
7. Winslow and T.R.A.C. – Vibe Check
8. Winslow – Let Go
9. London Elektricity and Conrad Subs feat. Genesis Elijah – All on Top
10. Paul T and Ed Oberon – Move (Bcee Remix)
11. Paul T and Ed Oberon feat. Collette Warren – Untitled
12. Philth, Fingers and Ella Sopp – No One Like You
13. L-Side – Someone to Love You
14. Duoscience and Keylo – To Be Good
15. Command Strange and T.R.A.C. – Vastness
16. Riya and Crystal Clear – Overlook
17. Crystal Clear – Selector (feat. Bryan Gee)
18. Cork – Clearance (Crystal Clear Remix)
19. Manifest – Stone Love
20. Alibi – Big Bad Soundclash
21. Think Tonk and Alibi – Run Tonight
22. Alibi and L-Side – Take You Higher
23. Sl8r and Fox – Pull It Up
24. MC Dett and L-Side – Jah Creation
25. Big Youth and Hurian – Natty Dread
26. Sl8r, Slay, DRS and Jken – To the Moon
27. Level 2 – Come Selecta

--- Command Strange Guest Mix ---

28. Command Strange and T.R.A.C. – Loyalty
29. Creatures and Philth – What You Want
30. Command Strange and T.R.A.C. – Vastness
31. Sl8r, Slay, Jken and DRS – To the Moon
32. Creatures and ZeroZero – Everything We Do
33. Leniz – Revelation
34. Abstract – Multifunction
35. Thematic – Void
36. Molecular – Got Game
37. Untrue – Low Low
38. The Sauce and Logan – We Run Things
39. Enei and Envy – Death Sport
40. Zero T – Get Back
41. Level 2 and Inja – V Tingz
42. Melysma – Line In Up
43. A-Audio – Welcome On Board
44. Command Strange and Freddy B – Electric
45. Enei – First Puzzle
46. Molecular – Fair Warning
47. Thematic – Dirty Talker
48. Untrue – Dem Style
49. L-Side and Selecta J-Man feat. Rider Shafique – We Ruff
50. Enei and Envy – Badboi
51. L-Side and Selecta J-Man feat. Inja – Bad Boy
52. Command Strange – Acid Dust
53. Alibi and L-Side – Take You Higher
54. Archangel – Roses 

V Podcast 166 - Hosted Bryan Gee feat. Command Strange

Bryan Gee steps up for the June edition of the V Podcast with another weighty selection straight from the heart of the underground. Expect a full-spectrum rinse-out featuring future pressure from the likes of L-Side, Sl8r, Command Strange, Fox, and Break—rolling from soulful textures to no-nonsense dancefloor bruisers.

There’s firepower from Alibi, Zero T, DJ Craze, and Roni Size, plus standout vocals from BR!DGE, Rider Shafique, and Sydney Bryce. The energy flips from deep and dubby to crisp and chaotic, all laced together with that trademark V swagger.

1. L-Side – Don't Ever Wonder  
2. Command Strange & T.R.A.C. – Loyalty  
3. Command Strange & T.R.A.C. – Vasness  
4. Sl8r, Slay & Jken – Walk All Over  
5. Sl8r & Fox – Love What I Do  
6. Zero T & Fox – Play Fool  
7. Break – Don't You Ever Stop (Calyx Remix)  
8. Break & Salo – Raise Your Hands  
9. Break – Natural Way (Remix)  
10. The Sauce & Rico – Shell Down  
11. Sl8r & Fox – Pull It Up  
12. Bizzness As Usual feat. BR!DGE – Afi Bun  
13. L-Side, Selecta J-Man & Rider Shafique – We Ruff  
14. Roni Size – Fashion (PTEO Remix)  
15. Paul T & Edward Oberon feat. MC Moose – Future Style  
16. Command Strange & Freddy B – Electric  
17. Yatuza – Special Reques  
18. Manifest – Stone Love  
19. Illmatika – Fluid  
20. Rugige Vrew – Siamise Ghost  
21. DJ Craze – Go Go  
22. Total Science & Kublai – Rack Em Up  
23. Sl8r & Fox – Holla Holla  
24. Alibi – Big Bad Soundclash  
25. Alibi – Roller Sunday  
26. Think Tonk & Alibi – Run Tonight  
27. Bizzness As Usual – Condition Reaction  
28. Roni Size – Snapshot (Drumsound & Bassline Smith Remix)  
29. Roni Size – Out the Game (Crissy Criss Remix)  
30. Numatik – Heavy Salad  
31. Ruffle Crew – Secret Handshake  
32. Alibi & Phentix – Forms  
33. Break – Another Life (Mefjus Remix)  
34. A-Audio – Welcome Abroad  
35. Paul T, Edward Oberon, Benny L & Sydney Bryce – Let It Go  

V Podcast 167 - Hosted Bryan Gee feat. Level 2

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EIJER - Strip Back [Premiere]

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The deadly combination of T>I & Trex combine yet again in devastating fashion. 

"Not Too Late' lands on Trex's own Trust Audio label that has been pumping out the bangers recently.

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T>I x Trex - Not Too Late

BTK teams up with Abstr4ct to create 'Energy'. Featuring the legendary MC Ryme Tyme on the vocals, it is making this track the final boss for any D&B set.

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BTK & Abstr4ct ft. Ryme Tyme 'Energy' [Dutty Audio]

‘Disconnect’ sees BTK and Abstr4ct join forces for a heads-down Drum & Bass workout that’s equal parts dancefloor weapon and mind food. BTK’s trademark surgical beats lock in tight with Abstr4ct’s shadowy atmospherics, rolling out on a bed of heavy bass and crisp, precision breaks. It’s got that warehouse in the early hours feel, dark, tense, and built to rattle ribcages.

But this one’s more than just a rinse-out. There’s a message woven into the grit. ‘Disconnect’ taps into the idea of stepping away from the constant digital hum, shutting off the scroll, and cutting loose from the noise that chips away at your headspace. Every drop feels like a reset button, every breakdown like a breath of fresh air in a world that doesn’t stop shouting.

BTK and Abstr4ct have cooked up a tune that’s primed for sweaty basements and festival rigs, but also sneaks in a little food for thought. Heavy, moody, and with a purpose, this is Drum & Bass with something to say.

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BTK & Abstr4ct 'Disconnect' [Dutty Audio]

In early 2002, Manifest & friend Mark Dixon started Deception Recordings an outlet for Manifest tracks. Since then the label has grown to release music from other credible drum & bass artists including BTK, Meth, Verb, 2Shy, Genotype, Mechanzim & Soul Defiance. Deception releases have been championed byVarious DJ's prominent underground radio stations across the Globe. More recently we setup our own 'Deception Podcast' to further our promotional reach, share new music from artists who have appeared on the label and create a platform for new artists we believe in. Our goal is to excite club enthusiasts worldwide, maintain our ever growing online community and showcase the past, present & future of drum & bass music.

Manifest & Soulphonics - Oldskool [Never Released]

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