Mean-E Tracks

Guest Mixes

Wanted to start a playlist of uploads, showcasing the music I own in physical format that I just can not stop playing.

The general premise is to share the music that I love to listen to, in the ways that I love to listen to it - usually pitched up way more than they should be. I plan to upload something new into the playlist on a weekly basis. Expect a big mixture of flavours and sounds across some of my favourite genres and labels. 

The tracks are NOT monetised in any way - but as always, any moneys made (albeit very little) from listens across the rest of my uploads on my Soundcloud page and releases in general will continue to be donated to good causes.

If any of the artists and/or labels featured have any concerns or wish for an upload to be removed, please just drop me a message or an email (in bio).

Happy Listening!

What I’m Listening To (My Way)

This is a Djrum record that released on Ilian Tape in 2016. For me, a classic example of how an already great record can sound soooo much better at 45rpm (as opposed to its intended 33rpm).

I don't quite know how Felix does it, but they always manage to capture beautifully layered ambient soundscapes over tight breakbeats and fast techno rythmns. Definitely a talent like no other.

Enjoy!

Djrum vs. Struction

ITX07

Djrum - Untitled 9 (45rpm - 176bpm)

The second addition to the playlist is 'Time' by Steven B.C - (Be Calm?). Following suit with the last upload, this one is also from my selection of Lofi House records.

This takes a sample from S.P.V Click - Hit The Do', the opening track to Playa Fly and Gangsta Blac's compilation, put out to promote their new music in ‘97. Features production from the likes of Blackout, DJ Paul, Tommy Wright, and more. Very iconic part of the Memphis Rap / Horrorcore sound, which in itself is classed as 'Lofi'.

Can't find much about this release on the internet really, most uploads of this have been zucked due to copyright claims (quite surprised Soundcloud let me upload this in all fairness). What I can tell you, is that this released in March of 2017, on House Crime (fitting that most tracks across their 10 releases breach some form of copyright infringement, and as such mostly can not be listened to online). I received my copy of this, as a complete (albeit happy) accident, in a bundle of Test Pressings from Juno. Most of the other records didn't do it for me, so this one certainly stands out as a highlight. 

Originally supposed to be played at 122 bpm, I typically pitch this one up to 156bpm (crazy, I know).

The recording isn't great on this, perhaps because it is a test press, but also perhaps because of the style of this music.

Enjoy!

House Crime Vol. 5

HC005

Discogs

Steven B.C - Time (156bpm)

First up and one of my absolute favourites from my personal collection is Subjoi’s 2017 release on Heart To Heart records (HTH008). I bought this when it came out, and have watched the discogs prices steadily increase over the years - so very glad to have got this at retail, as it’s seen hundreds of plays from me.

For me, this signifies one of the all time greats from the Lofi House era - pulling in an excellent sample from the late 90s UKG scene, being the Tuff Jam Vocal Remix of Kristine Blond’s ‘Love Shy’ (1998).

This sample, to me, is better known by the Platinum remix that came almost 10 years later in 2007 - a bassline classic that I’m sure almost everyone in the UK is familiar with. Easily one of our finest exports haha. Whilst admittedly ever so slightly too  young to participate in in the 'Sony Ericsson' era of blasting bassline out of your tiny phone, there's 0 doubt that this remix was one of many that would be bluetooth'd around on the back of a bus somewhere (probably in Sheffield).

This track has it all - a catchy, instantly recognisable vocal, perfectly crunchy and distorted drums, a thumping kick and bassline, all of which is topped off with that gritty, crunchy lofi sound. Originally clocking in at 120bpm, I typically prefer to crank this one up to around 140bpm. The extra pitch on the vocal and the drums really make this one pump. Enjoy!

Love Shy

Subjoi - Love Shy (140bpm)

Great record by Format C:\, released in 2013 by Tekiteazy. Bought this one at a Shefftek event at Southbank Warehouse. 

Freetekno / tekno flavours on this. Typically pitch this one up ever so slightly from 190 to 195.

Enjoy!

Tekiteazy 04

TEKITEAZY04

Format C:\ - Push & Hold (Feat. ITZI) (195bpm)

Great release from Rassan on Deep In Dis Intl (2021). Vinyl only release.

The Bailey Ibbs remix is great too - maybe that will be uploaded soon...

Don't Hesitate

DIDWAX002

Bandcamp

Rassan - Rota De Fuga (155bpm)

Serious business from 1992. Some of the finest on the darker side of the 90's hardcore scene

Flatliners

Nebula II - Flatliners (165bpm)

Nebula II - C.O.D Rider (175bpm)

Great record from 1995 out of New Jersey. 

I like to play this one at around 140bpm.

Enjoy!

Blow It Up

MS1273

Tapp - Blow It Up (XXX Dirty Version) (140bpm)

Excellent remix from Jimmy Crash. Nice early example of acid techno, released on Direct Drive in 1992. This is the second release from Direct Drive!

Super nice.

Enjoy!

Meltdown

DDR002

Radiation! - Meltdown (Jimmy Crash South of Brooklyn Dub) (186bpm)

Been a while since I've put any new music out... Latest release thanks to WACHITA CHINA - whos curated a phenomenal 29 track VA.

This one has been sat as a private upload for over 5 years, after my old macbook fell victim to an orange juice spillage, leaving the original jam recordings lost forever. Oops. Technically never finished, but alas!

Enjoy! :)

IU - Vol.1

Kickin In Doors (International Underground Vol.1)

mean-e - devilfish (c.r.a.p records vol.4)

Bouncy acid electro number featuring sounds from the ever iconic TR-808 and TB-303 by Roland. 

Now available to purchase over on CYBERJIT’s bandcamp page:
https://cyberjit.bandcamp.com/releases

Pure Crime Vol.1

808-303

808-303 (Pure Crime Vol.1)

just a quick flip of Gimme by DJ Assault, Ed Solo and Deekline :)
Now released on Lobster Theremin’s Peace, Love, Unity, Respect series:
https://lobstertheremin.com/album/lobster-plur-volume-3

PLUR Volume 3

Peace, Love, Unity, Respect Volume 3

Gimme Dat (LT PLUR Vol. 3)

0105

Alone In The Woods

Lightspeed

Fresh off the back of his debut release on @cyberjit's Pure Crime Vol. 1, Manchester's Mean-E stays true to his name on the 1s and 2s. 

Focusing on the quicker side of the spectrum, make sure you've got a towel nearby when you listen to this. Featuring a few of his own unreleased ammunition, the mix is full to the brim with brain-melting breaks and jitty electro. Strap in for 1 hour 20 of complete freakiness and space-age grit.

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ZoneOut003: Mean-E

Sheffield-based electro genius, Mean-E, provides us with yet another banging electro mix to add to the series. The don from the Steel City takes us through his eclectic taste for all things zappy and powerful - this one is not for the faint-hearted!

Joel Meaney’s productions under his alias Mean-E have been nothing short of sensational. With releases on massive platforms such as Asquith’s legendary Lobster Theremin label, Russia’s CyberJit, and a forthcoming with French posse JERRY HORNY alongside Tayside’s YTP, its safe to say we feel privileged to have such a talented artist on our mix series. 

Joel’s music journey began by raking through his parents’ hardcore vinyl collection - ranging from old school rave, jungle and gabber from back in time. Joel then began to produce music on a pirated software when he was 13, allowing him to release his first tune with CyberJit whilst in hospital with a broken knee (legend).

Kolektiv Mix Series Episode 12 - Mean-E

165BPM Acid / Electro edit of Golden Boot by Headie One

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Golden Boot

Our guest for episode 7 is the Manchester/Sheffield based DJ and producer @mean_e

He has been progressing rapidly as a producer with some colossal releases on some major labels including CYBERJIT, Lobster Theremin and more recently Jerry Horny. Not to mention high quality tracks release occasionally on his personal soundcloud.

The mix he has put together for us is an hour of high energy rhythms. Very electro based and with excellent mixing!

Mean-E Guest mix S3 EP 07

My track 'Digit Sequence' for Jerry Horny's first compilation, Capital Risque Vol.1. Built from the ground up using a TR-808 and an SH-101; featuring vocals from CEM3340.

Capital Risque Vol. 1

Digit Sequence (Capital Risque Vol.1)

New Wave Podcast 022: Mean-E

To put it simply Mean-E is an artist who conforms to no agenda and works within no boundaries. Although he explores many different genres; including footwork, jungle, old school rave and electro, there is one constant and that is the speed. His energetic and boisterous  personality certainly translates to his music and every time he is in the studio or behind the decks he does not hold back. 

Coming from a family who were regulars in the early days or rave, he was fortunate to be exposed to these sounds at such a young age. Their love for old school breakbeat and rave was very easy to force upon Joel, who took a liking to these sounds early on. Although when first clubbing he was heavily indulged into the lofi scene, he slowly found his way to more faster, upbeat sounds. His early production was very electro orientated, which got him releases on several respected labels such as Cyberjit and Lobster Theremin. However over the past year he has been experimenting with more breakbeat focused tracks. Mean-E has shown an appreciation to its long history and offshoots like none other, exploring and taking inspiration from a number of eras with the utmost respect and translating this into his own music.

We recently caught up with Mean-E to discuss lockdown shifts, the influence of his parents, his fast-paced energetic style, his love for the Sheffield scene and future releases.

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New Wave Podcast 022: Mean-E

The first mix in our Salt Sessions series by talented Mancunian DJ Mean-E who has gained a large following for his electro, breaks and techno.

Mix by Mean-E
Graphic design by Lottie Peachey

Salt Sessions 001: Mean-E

Sharing music I've made, sets I've played and the music I love to listen to.

I use my Soundcloud page as my sole Soundcloud account (for releases and for personal listening), so please feel free to peruse my likes and reposts to hear some music I genuinely love!

Contact: dj.meane303@gmail.com

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