5+20 years of Straight Up Breakbeat! Since the rebirth 5 years ago, Straight Up Breakbeat releases have showcased the Finnish talent of Fanu, Resound, Dj Sofa, Aeon Four and many more, together with appearances by international artists such as Basic Rhythm, Dead Man's Chest, FFF, Loxy, Skeptical and more.

With the very 1st release on the label going back to 2000 there's soon another reason to celebrate - a full 25 years since the label's inception. To mark both milestones and to look ahead to the next quarter of a century, STATES OF ART highlights the global network of the forward-looking sound.

Released on three vinyl EPs, and followed by an extended digital compilation, the project features the very best in modern jungle & breakbeat driven dnb: DJ SOFA, FANU, FFF, MANTRA, RESOUND, TIM REAPER, AEON FOUR, BASIC RHYTHM, BLOOD TRUST, ESC & MINERAL, JESTA, OUT OF FUEL, PARK SHADOW and many more.

As if that's not enough, the pioneering graffiti artist EGS delivers a special artwork to make the physical releases add up to a three-part visual collection.

States of Art

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The Iliads series has enabled us to return to the original sound of the label, and to explore the styles of our original artists. This third volume digs into the darker dystopian Hokusai sound, most notably with the 2 A-side tracks Beyond Measure & Papillon. The B-side track 'Listen With Intelligence' is an ode to the golden age of 1994-7 Atmospheric Jungle. The whole E.P. is vintage Odysee with rolling intricate breaks, deep sub-lines and a whole array of those trademark deep electronic & film-noire samples! 300 Clear 140gm Vinyls on their way as we speak:) Out end of September 2024

Iliads Vol.3

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"We Control Matter Because We Control The Mind" George Orwell

In this uncertain world of post-truths and state actors how much of our 'reality' is controlled? With misinformation spread like wildfire, multiple realities presented by those with vested interests, and increasing use of AI technologies, where do we turn our trust for a true reality in the digital age?

'Controlled Reality' opens a new VA trilogy series for Codename: RCRDS, with several returning artists alongside a number of debutants on the label for a darker, brooding opener to the series.

The EP commences with Stringnet's brooding sci-fi epic 'The Stessa', where deep strings give way to snappy breaks and neuro style synths, marking an intriguing first instalment from this fresh talent. Codename regular Trident contributes the introspective roller 'Block IV', taking us to an unknown location far away from prying eyes, before NonRev wisely encourages us to 'Leave The City Behind' with his trademark driving grooves and deep atmospheric tones. TRC2 closes the EP with the paranoid techstepper 'The Few Left', full of warped basses and ominous alarms.

ABOUT CODENAME: RCRDS (Label) / CODENAME: AMEN (Events)

We are a South-coast UK-based label & DJ collective pushing upfront and classic Jungle, 160 & Atmos sounds.

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Events

https://linktr.ee/codenameamen

Label Playlist (All Releases)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nY4OYqjR7tuBdzX5tQEmm?si=08cfa291217a4532

Soundcloud (Release / Mixes / Podcasts)

https://soundcloud.com/codenameamen

 

Contact

General / PR / Bookings - via Instagram: @codenamercrds (Label) / @codenameamen (Events)

CODERCRDS029 - Controlled Reality (Out 13/09/24)

Basic Rhythm with his debut on Artikal 

Available on 10" Vinyl and digital formats

artwork by @blind.dog

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Corner Crew

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The original don and founder of the Odysee Label way back in 1994- Tilla Mirage steps forward for his first vinyl release on the label since the 90's! This E.P. is as heavyweight as one would expect from a member of the original St. Albans crew that comprised Jim & Phil from Source Direct and Tilla himself. A dark sinister breakbeat monster in Dark Rhodes, a classy 1970's Jazz Funk & OST inspired roller in Existence and finally a stunning Atmospheric track in Flawless to rival any of the original SD and Odysee B-Sides. Essential listening for any true Jungle fan!

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Originally set up in 1994 by Tilla Kemal (T-Mirage), Odysee was one of the first imprints to explore a deeper sound that fused Atmospheric Jungle with Techno elements and 70’s Jazz Funk & Film-Noire. Alongside other similar labels of the era such as Fabio’s Creative Source, Bukem’s Good Looking and with DJ support from Kemistry & Storm, Peshay, Fabio & even Goldie, Odysee was an important contributor to what was referred to as the ‘Intelligent’ movement of the mid 90’s. With early releases form iconic artists Source Direct, Mirage and the mighty Photek the label quickly earned a reputation for the quality and versatility of its releases. 
The label stopped releasing towards the end of the 90’s, but was relaunched by Tilla and Andy Odysee in 2015. Alongside a series of choice remasters & remixes from the original back catalogue, there is now a steady stream of new material being released including the Iliads series, and E.P.’s from Andy Odysee, T-Mirage and Invincible & D’Zine. Odysee has also attracted some heavyweights for remix duties including Gremlinz & Jesta, Fanu, Homemade Weapons and forthcoming reworks from ASC & Mister Shifter among others. 
With a focus on breaks heavy D&B and Jungle, the trademark sound of the label, its attention to detail on depth of production, the fusion of Jungle & D&B with Techno, avant-guarde & Film Noire soundscapes still likes at the heart of each release.

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