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 Ireland's very own Tekiteazy. Bought this one at a Shefftek event at Southbank Warehouse (Sheffield), last year. Great event, and a great idea to sell records to intoxicated idiots haha.

Freetekno / tekno flavours on this, as always from Format C:\. 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, fresh out of New Jersey. Cheesy, catchy vocals sure to get your head bopping.

I like to play this one at around 140bpm. Any higher and it gets suuuper cheesy.

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)

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

What I’m Listening To (My Way)

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