Welcome to the Shades of Rhythm Sound Cloud. Here we hope to start uploading the history of Shades of Rhythm in the form of Vinyl releases from 1987 acetates to 2009 Remixes. We have dug deep and to start the cloud off we have found our first 2 Acetates we pressed to play in our DJ sets way back in 1987 followed by our very first release on Stevie V's label Beatbox International back in 1988. 
Shades of Rhythm are Nick Slater, Kevin Lancaster & Rayan Hepburn but on these very early releases we had a fourth member, Colin "Wildcat" Tyson who was a huge influence on the band. Cat always wanted his own label & didn't want to sign his music to a another record label and in 1988 decided to go it alone. 
Next up was the Frequency album, our first Album, pressed up by ourselves and responsible for kickstarting our musical endeavours. The Frequency Album was Naive yet fresh and will always bring back fond memories of that time. We literally sold the vinyl out the boot of our car to places like Spin Inn  Records in Manchester & Mash records in London. 
While The Frequency Album was busy getting signed we put out the Fenland Bass EP. We released it on our SOR Recordings label (SOR 002) under the artist name "Frenzied Bass". Not sure why? Probably so as not to interfere with the forthcoming ZTT releases. 
Our Records were getting played and our first Remixes came in, one from an Indie band called Habit and a track called Power. The other from 2 friends of ours from Peterborough, Dave Allen & Simon Brownlie, recording under the name Tranquillizer for Casper Pounds label Rising High.
Next up the ZTT years...


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Ben Keen, aka BK, is recognised the world over as one of the most successful and prolific Hard House producers of all time. He conquered the world of dance with his own unique sound; tracks stacked full of energy and brimming with infusions trance and techno that redefined the Hard House style.

“IF ONE MAN HAS SINGLE-HANDEDLY SHAPED WHAT OUR WORLD IS DANCING TO, THEN IT’S HE.”
Mixmag

Growing up on the rave scene, he fell hard and fast for DJs and acts such as Carl Cox and The Prodigy, making him resolute on forging a career path in music. The determined 16-year-old began learning his trade as a trainee engineer at Carnaby Street Studios, London, where he was writing music for film and television. But, after discovering clubbing at the legendary Trade — The birthplace of Hard House and where he would later become resident — he began utilising his spare time (and the studio’s equipment) to experiment with his own sounds. He took his early influences from watching legends play at Trade play; Tony de Vit, Steve Thomas and the Sharp Boys playing tough US House and Techno through to Hard House in its early form. Later, returning to the club with a DJ bag slung over his shoulder, his own music in hand, he destroyed the dancefloor and thus a legend was born.

Continuing to cut his teeth in the world of producing, he honed his craft releasing music under several aliases, such as Razor Babes, Cortina. Whatever the artist name, BK’s music was irresistible to both clubbers and critics alike. He went on to storm the Global Dance Charts with standout tracks ‘Music
Is Moving’ and ‘Revolution’, and his acclaimed Nukleuz ‘Hard Beat’ series propelled Nukleuz into becoming the biggest selling independent record label for two years in a row. One of the most talented DJs / producers on the scene, he has gone on to produce literally hundreds of releases and remixes, spanning a career that has seen him travel the world, creating celebrated spin off parties / labels Riot and Slam in his wake.
2020 onwards has seen BKs vast back catalogue gain renewed traction with some of the World’s top techno DJs. With plenty of new releases on the horizon, including an epic 20th anniversary re-work of ‘Revolution’ due to drop on Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are the Brave label, BK shows absolutely no sign of stopping.

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Toy Beats is a DJ, Producer, and Podcaster from the UK. Emerging from the 90's Free Party and Rave scene, he began his DJ career at 17, playing to crowds at quarries, forests, and disused airfields. He now holds residencies at Rough Trade, After Dark, and various UK clubs and festivals.

Since 2017, Toy Beats has released music through Scour Records, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, and Cuttin' It Fine Records, earning praise from top online blogs. His performances feature a mix of Hip Hop, Breaks, House, and Drum and Bass, showcasing his turntable skills and creative edits.

Toy Beats also hosts the 'Dancefloor Data Podcast’ which features monthly guest mixes from well known artists and Toy Beats himself on mixing duties from time to time. 

Stay updated with Toy Beats on Facebook and Instagram on the links below. Support his work through the "Buy Me A Coffee" link on his Soundcloud page.

Toy Beats is also involved in music studio product design at Rise Audio Gear. Check out the project at www.riseaudiogear.com 

Bookings: djtoybeats@gmail.com  
Products: james@riseaudiogear.com

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Nottingham based collective bringing you the one and only Slipshod Experience. a unique blend of visual, auditory and playful experiences that transport you into the slipshod realm 💜💚

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Katy Light, influenced by the golden era of classic house from the 80s and 90s, brings feel-good vibes to every set. Her sound is a unique blend of Old Skool and Disco with modern funky house energy. Expect big, soulful vocals to keep the dancefloor grooving. 

Though still in her first year behind the decks, Katy has already made a serious impression, playing at some of London’s most iconic venues including Ministry of Sound, 93 Feet East, and XOYO. Her momentum continues to build, with an exciting Ibiza debut lined up at O Beach later this year - marking a major milestone in a fast-rising journey.

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UK Hardcore/Hard Dance DJ & Producer. Pushing the boundaries of Hard dance music.

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MGMT: Mike@horizonartists.net
For remixes, tuition/mentoring & ghost production contact;
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https://www.kenjarecords.com/
Owner of Kenja Records
Releases on | Knee Deep in Sound | Bandidos | Moxy
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Dope Ammo's remix of Baby D’s rave classic “Let Me Be Your Fantasy” reached No.2 in the main Beatport Chart. It also became Beatport's biggest selling Drum & Bass tune over a 12 month period. 

Since then, the Dope Ammo remixes and radio support has kept coming. In 2022, Dope Ammo began a collaboration with London Promoter 'Moondance'. In 2022 they released the 'Together' album which also became a No1 best seller across Beatport, Juno and ITunes Dance. 

In a career spanning two decades, Dope Ammo has released music on many top tier labels and toured across 20 countries. In 2024, Dope Ammo played at the Nowhere Stage for Shangri-La at Glastonbury festival, alongside the likes of Fatboy Slim, Kurrupt Fm, and Katy B.

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