Breaks

To celebrate the forthcoming launch of my "Instant Party" CD I dug out this classic mIx as a taster. This is Part 1 of a Mix I recorded for DMC back in 2003 enjoy !

These Are The Breaks Part 1 Hip Hop Mix

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Few Thangs

A solid UKG cut, fusing ’98 Russian organ stabs with chopped Memphis vocals

TG Paul - SHURA [Free DL]

Gotta Be

This week we welcome the lovely Agent 137 to The Armory. Enjoy. 

We all lead double lives of some sort, what we do for pleasure behind closed doors is where alter egos are born and the spy within becomes to take shape...

Agent 137 (Juice Recordings) began her musical mission by playing breaks, glitch, tech/g/bassline house, 
and trap under the guise of Agent 137, but also quickly developed an alter ego for her  very first love of D&B. Her alias (double)Agent 137 is her drum & bass moniker and  that has earned her double agent status in what has once again become a thriving dnb  scene.

Since her debut she has been able to perfect her spy craft and travel all over the US.  Her different styles of multi genre bending, crowd reading abilities and creative use of word play/themes have helped create many successful dance floor nights. In addition to a robust travel/dj schedule, Miss 137 runs a weekly podcast/internet radio show  called “The Numbers Station” on Friday nights on www.unsaturated-radio.com

As a producer she has both original work and several remixes under her belt
 
Under the cloak of day she masquerades as a digital content provider, writer and social strategist for Juice Recordings based in California.

For more information on Agent 137 visit:

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www.about.me/AgentOneThirtySeven
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Agent 137 - Episode 117

This week in The Armory we’re thrilled to feature this set from DJ Flytrap of the Janky Barge as recorded live on Burn night at Burning Man, 2016. Press play. Get down. 

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Flytrap - Episode 152

Yet another mix from yesteryear this time from the Guru of Breaks, Krafty Kuts. One of the most influential people in the electronic music scene today with experience as a DJ / Producer for more than a decade. Never one to be tied down to a defined genre Krafty has mixed it with the best and has crafted (pardon the pun) the breaks scene in to what it is today. Many artists have come and gone over the years but Krafty is still here leading the way !

Krafty Kuts, real name Martin Reeves, is the multi-award winning DJ/producer and the undisputed King of breaks. Acclaimed in the UK, adored in Australia, admired in North America, Krafty is a living legend of electronic music.  His multi-genre sets, dexterity on the decks and dedication to dancefloor hedonism have earned him hierarchy status in  every genre of electronic music.

From humble beginnings, Krafty Kuts is now one of the big players on the world’s club scene. An enviable career which boasts accolades ranging from eight times Breakspoll Winner, Best International DJ and Best Single of the Year by DJ Mag, and DJing alongside The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim and even the Rolling Stones.

Krafty is still making waves in the dance music scene after more than a decade with his new label ‘Instant Vibes,’ which gives him full creative control over the music. With Krafty in the driving seat, he continues his love affair with breaks by bringing through new talent from the likes of  Marten Horger, Calvertron, Jay Robinson.

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Random Promos

Krafty Kuts - Studio Mix October 2005

With a huge back catalogue of music Koma and Bones paved the way in the Nu Skool Breaks scene in the early 2000's with hit after hit including the tune Morpheus on the TCR label. They were a three man outfit from the north west of Britain (Lancaster), comprising of the dj'ing duo Koma & Bones (Andy Duckmanton & Chris Kirkbride) and former drum and bass producer Proteus (Jude Sebastian).

Now manned singularly by Jude Sebastian, Koma & Bones will be releasing some brand spanking new material in the near future….. 

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Koma And Bones - Annie On Radio 1 - 2.2.2002

Lee Coombs started his DJing career in the late 80's producing his first track under the guise of The Invisible Men. With a chance meeting with Finger Lickin label boss Justin Rushmoore Lee found a home to release his special brand of music.

This mix was recorded for Triple J Radio Australia in 2003 and is an example of Lee's musical style.

For a Lee Coombs Biography: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/leecoombs/biography


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Lee Coombs - Triple J Mixup - 28.6.2003

Recorded LIVE from Breakspoll 2007 by BBC Radio 1 and aired on the Annie Nightingale Show this is Krafty Kuts LIVE tearing up the dance floor and showing what a true professional he is. His album Freakshow won "Best Album" that year as well as winning the "Outstanding Contribution" category and claiming the award for "Best DJ".   


Tracklist

Milke – ‘She Says Inst’ (Fat Records)
Chemical Brothers – ‘Galvanise Acapella’ (Virgin)
Malente – ‘Move Ya Body’ (Unique)
Krafty Kuts – ‘Beer Chucker’ (Deepcut Recordings)
Unknown – ‘Punks Groove’ (CDR)
Krafty Kuts & DJ Icey ‘Thru The Door’(Against The Grain)
Dave Spoon – ‘At Night (Beatvandals Mix)’ (Toolroom)
Malestrom – ‘Disco Funk’ (Menu Music)
Rob Le Pitch – ‘Twisted (Rogue Element & Tom Real Remix)’ (Passenger)
Brothers Bud – ‘Yap Yap’ (Finger Lickin)
Unknown – ‘One In The Mandy’ (CDR)
Krafty Kuts Feat Dynamite MC – ‘There They Go’ (Against The Grain)
Hard Fi – ‘Living For The Weekend (Breaks Mix)’ (CDR)
Scam – ‘Killer (Deepcut Remix)’ (Deepcut Recordings)


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Krafty Kuts - LIVE @ Breakspoll 2007

This mix is now 10 years old and still holds up to the test of time, staring off with one of Featurecast's early releases on Goodgroove Records then heading onto a higher tempo selection of Breakbeats in the end. Enjoy !


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Intro
2) Featurecast – Avenue Rock
3) Nu Hobo on Da Block – Start Your Feet Like Dis
4) Amerie Vs J5 – Red Hot Control (Featurecast’s Blaze Back Mix)
5) Jazzy Jeff – Brand New Funk
6) Ugly Duckling – Something’s Going Down Tonight (Feat. Grand Puba)
7) Dj Day – What Planet What Station (Vocal Mix)
8) Featurecast Vs Tracy Chapmin – Fast Car (Feature’s Quick Fix Mix)
9) Beatles Vs James Brown – James Brown Can Work It Out
10) Dr Rubber Funk – Watch The Tables Turn (Feat. Sara J)
11) Featurecast Vs Stone Roses – Check It Out (Featurecast’s Another Beastie Mix)
12) Coldcut – The Payback Mix 2
13) Small Town Dj’s – I Got Soul
14) Beat Vandals – Sunshine
15) Dj Czech – Hard To Handle (Feature Cast Edit)
16) Q-Dup – Renegade’s Revenge
17) Krafty Kuts – Da Funk
18) Featurecast – DC 303
19) Finger Lickin Allstars – 2 Da Break (A Skillz Mix)
20) Maelstrom – Slammin’ Freedom
21) Pharmacy Of Sound – Breaking Cowboy
22) Black Eyed Peas – My Humps (Acapella Mix)
23) Dave Spoon – At Night (Beat Vandals Mix)
24) Run Dmc – King Of Rock (Rouge Element Mix)

Featurecast - Summer Mix 2007

The Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, UK. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and many other arts. Leading pop and rock artists have headlined, alongside thousands of others appearing on smaller stages and performance areas.

This mix was part of Annie Nightingale's Glastonbury Breakbeat Special back in June 2004.

For more information about the Glastonbury Festival : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Festival

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Hyper - LIVE @ Glastonbury - 27.6.2004

Basically Tayo is a legend when it comes to the breakbeat scene.....

After paying his warm up dues as a drum and bass DJ alongside Fabio, Grooverider and Peshay, Tayo set up Friction with fellow members of the breakbeat elite, Adam Freeland and Rennie Pilgrem and watched the club and it’s residents become a focal point for the UK breakbeat sound.

With other residencies back in the day at Fabric, Bugged Out! and Big Beat Boutique to name a few and various appearances on the Kiss FM Breakbeat show Tayo made a name for himself as a DJ playing along side the likes of Carl Cox, Layo & Bushwacka, Hybrid, Lee Burridge and Craig Richards as well as the endless people he met while on his travels around the world.

After a 2 month stint in Australia playing various clubs and festivals Tayo put together the exclusive mix for Triple J Radio back in January 2004.

Tayo - Triple J Radio Mix - January 2004

This Months Faultline Session mix comes from DJ Desmond who is a regular on nsbradio.co.uk and Energy1058.com.  A mix of new and old Breakbeats with a dose of that definitive London sound.  DJ Desmond would like to thank Ian McKie for a quality mastering job and to Eric Riggsbee and all involved with the Faultline sessions. 

Track list:

1 - Cousn - Brain Ticker - (0:00)
2 - Don Diablo - Momentum - (03:25)
3 - Renegade (Original Mix) - Blazer - (03:37)
4 - J Cole - Can’t Get Enough (Acapella) - (05:09)
5 - Robosapiens - Dawn Patrol (Original MIx) - (07:07)
6 - FooR, Majestic & Dread MC - Fresh - (10:03)
7 - DJ Zinc ft. No Lay  - Music Makers & Killa Sound Acc. -  (11:31)
8 - Drummattic Twins - Crazy Love (Peo De PitteRemix)  - (13:00)
9 - DJ Zinc - Everywhere - (14:35)
10 - Eminem - Just Lose Yourself  (Acapella) (14:50)
11 - Shade K - Play Aggresive (Original Mix) - (16:19)
12 - Truckers - Gravity on the Dancefloor (Llupa’s Feather Drop Remix) - (17:03)
13 - The Game - Camera Phone (Acapella) - (17:47)
14 - Mr Oizo - Flat Beat (16bit remix) - (19:00)
15 - Colombo - Later (Original MIx) - (21:28)
16 - A Skillz - Dead Ringer feat Kymberley Kennedy (Original Mix) - (22:56)
17 - Colombo - Clap Yah Hands (Original Mix) - (24:45)
18 - Mark Knight, The Ragga Twins - Move On (Original Mix) - (26:42)
19 - Virtualmismo - Mismoplastico (Lee Coombs Back To The Phuture) - (29:24)
20 - General Midi - Flip - (31:51)
21 - Dan F - Line of Sight (Infusion Crosshair Mix) - (34:19)
22 - Stanton Warriors - They Follow (Extended MIx) - (35:32)
23 - DJ Zinc, Jay Robinson - Get Me Some (feat. Ami Carmine) - (36:53)
24 - BLIM, Rennie Pilgrem, MC Chickaboo - 2 Freaks (Original Mix) - (38:21)
25 - 3-D  - Once More (Acapella) - (40:50)
26 - The Rogue Element - Calm(Feat Ras.B) - (44:14)
27 - Kuplay - Miami Bass (Original Mix) - (46:55)
28 - Jaimeson - Urban Hero - (47:55)
29 - The Freaks - The Creeps (Lee Coombs Mix) - (50:37)
30 - Plump DJs - Rocket Soul (Marten Horger Remix) - (53:33)
31 - Azealia Banks - Chasing Time (Keith MacKenzie and Fixx Remix) - (54:32)
32 - Deekline, Red Polo - Bootyful People (Original Mix) - (57:22)
33 - DJ Fixx - Nu Era (Original MIx) - (59:34)
34 - Badey Xsider - Ruffneck - (1:00:33)
35 - Suga7 - Can You Feel It - (1:02:17)
36 - Yo Speed - Make a Beat feat Jose Rodriguez - (1:04:14)
37 - Omega Squad - Keep on Pushing - (1:05:57)

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Dj Desmond_Faultline Sessions 034

This months Faultline Sessions mix is from our great friend and head honcho over at Fraktured Seattle, Miss Min.D!

Miss Min.D_Faultline Sessions 036

General Midi, or Paul Crossman, who also performed under the name Fluid, came out of the Bristol club scene, making a splash when he became resident DJ at the Shimmy Club in 1994. His mix of breakbeat with nu-skool, electronica, house, and hip-hop made him a popular act.

Emerging from the backrooms of the Bristol Club scene his slick DJ ability and an ear for a great tune gave him regular appearances at breaks hotspots across the planet such as Fabric, Chew The Fat, Blow Pop, Sounds On Sundays (Sydney), Two Tribes (Australia), Zouk (Singapore), Budapest, all across the USA, Hungary, Spain, Serbia, China and Hong Kong. Teaming up with production partner Eelz, General Midi has been responsible for some of the most genre defining tunes in ‘The Westoner’ (’99) ‘Daft Funk’ (’01) ‘Further’ (’03) & ‘You will Be Under’ (’03), ‘Entertainer’ (’04), ‘Bass Rockerz’ (’04) & ‘House of Funk’ (’05).

General Midi’s singles have been released on some of the most respected breaks labels of the time, including TCR (Rennie Pilgrems label) & Kilowatt (Hyper’s label). In 1999 he released his single “The Westerner,” followed two years later by “Daft Funk,” the same year that his first full-length release, Genetically Modified. All of this has led to his debut artist album ‘Midi Style’ which was released on Distinct’ive Records in 2005. In 2009 he released his follow up album ‘Operation Overdrive’.

Paul Crossman also worked with writing partner and audio engineer Al Watson in the duo act called “Starecase”.

Currently Paul Crossman works as as a Teacher of Computing at Lampton School, London UK.

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General Midi - Promo Mix January 2010

I created this page for the posting of older Breaks DJ mixes. It is not intended to infringe anybody's copyright as an artist or owner of the mixes, just a place to share some of the best and rarest Breakbeat DJ Mixes from yesteryear.

Krafty Kuts - LIVE @ Breakspoll 2007

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