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The ten year anniversary of Omni Music continues with another thundering selection of breakbeat jungle. This collection keeps the frantic beats and Neo-jungle soul still at the forefront as it takes the listened into breakbeat paradise. This compilation features the previously unreleased track 'Before the Storm' from the incredible OClock. This is yet another glimpse into the last ten years of Omni Music's history as it enters a new phase in its existence.

Tracklist:
	
Enjoy - 0517 Lowdown
Wilsh & Physikal - Outsource 
Eschaton - Navachicha 
J Plates - Ancient Memories 
Brijawi - The Undertaker 
Dwarde & Tim Reaper - 4 Da Pirates 
Cryogenics - Fallen 
Greenleaf - Justice 
Parallel - Rainy Days 
Eschaton - Brahman: Creator of Worlds 
Enjoy & Booca - Evolvelove 
Phuture T - Gwarn Badman 
Oclock - Before the Storm 
Goreteks - Project Icarus 
Simon Bean - Nostalgia 
Greenleaf - August Daze 
Speak - Huomenta 
Madcap & Wilsh - Sanctuary 
Subdata - Legacy 'O 
Eschaton - Zenith 
Asymmetric - Mescaline 
Greenleaf - Feel

OUT NOW: VARIOUS - OMNI X IV LP (Omni086)

BE WITH ME (REMIXES)

01 Be With Me (DJ Koncept Remix)
02 Be With Me (Art Cuebik Remix)
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💬 J Plates returns to round off the year with two knock out remixes expertly crafted by established DJ/Producers DJ Koncept (NZ) and Art Cuebik (USA) after a considerable break away having moved to the other side of the globe midway through the year, alongside releasing a steady flow of material throughout the first half of 2021.

Both Producers offer their own unique take on B-side track ‘Be With Me’, taken from the JPDI005 ‘Feels Good / Be With Me’ single released back in June of this year. Like many memorable A/B side releases, the ‘Be With Me (Remixes)’ release offers two contrasting flavours in order to appease a wider range of audience and use cases in the mix, while both retaining elements of the original, which gained praise from the likes of LTJ Bukem and Stunna.

The ‘DJ Koncept Remix’ expands on the original by providing a more modern take; rolling upfront drums underpinned by an array of luscious pads and atmospheres dominate the remix, while a more dominant mid-range bassline weaves in and out of the groove. DJ Koncept’s enthusiasm and support of the original track back in the early stages of the release is captured here, utilising his own benchmark production qualities which shine through with ease.

The flipside ‘Art Cuebik Remix’ steps in with a crafty counter offer of left field Jungle pressure, showcasing the US producer’s talented drum work and arrangement skills. Notably, Art’s synth work pushes the original into unchartered territory, while stripping back elements to the core will comfortably find its place on the dance floor. Art’s early support of previous J Plates material, alongside his own equally impressive releases has cemented himself in providing the latest chapter to the J Plates catalogue. 

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(Also available from Beatport & Juno Download)

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Track 'A' Remixed, Produced By DJ Koncept
Track 'B' Remixed, Produced By Art Cuebik

'Be With Me' Originally Composed, Mixed & Produced By J Plates [JPDI005]
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DJ Koncept Appears Courtesy Of Vinyl Combat Recordings
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👁️‍🗨️ Mastered At Transfer Lounge Mastering
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📸 Photography By J. Graham
🌐 Art Direction & Design By J. Graham

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Be With Me (Remixes)

Be With Me (Art Cuebik Remix)

Be With Me (Art Cuebik Remix) [JPRX01]

Be With Me (DJ Koncept Remix)

Be With Me (DJ Koncept Remix) [JPRX01]

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J-Plates 'Slipstream' (Dedman Remix) [Bare Necessity Records]

Five years in the industry marks a significant milestone for In-Reach Records, a label founded on a deep passion for Drum & Bass music and a mission to share that passion with kindred spirits. What better way to commemorate this achievement than with a compilation, ‘The Formation’ VA LP, that encapsulates the sounds and artists that have fueled the label’s journey so far.

All nine of IRR’s past contributors, along with key members of the In-Reach family, have collaborated to create this emotionally charged Various Artists album.

"‘On My Mind’ introduces itself entirely differently to the heavy tracks on J Plates’ Brain Drain EP (IRR-005). The smooth break starts things off before being joined by summery keys and a catchy vocal. The darkness of Brain Drain is not totally lost however - after the upbeat intro, Jeremy unleashes a heavy hitting bass line to bring back the balance."

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The Formation VA LP

On My Mind

PREMIERE: J Plates - On My Mind (IRRVALP10)

“A glimpse of something deeply hidden “

The deep unknown series is a collection of releases where architecture recordings invites artists from around the globe to explore the full spectrum of drum and bass sound. The names of these special producers will remain unknown to the listener and they will only have access to the music exclusively. These unique releases will give a more in-depth approach to the “ARX” sound and focus solely on the musical concepts within each volume. The purpose of this project is to get back to the music!

The Deep Unknown Volume One

Architecture Recordings - THE DEEP UNKNOWN VOLUME ONE - SIDE A - OUT NOW

Available now on all platforms:
https://codenamercrds.bandcamp.com/album/look-to-the-future-volume-one

Codename: RCRDS are proud to release a milestone release for the label, with our debut LP ‘Look To The Future Volume One’.  The LP brings together a collection of some of the finest artists working within the atmospheric Drum & Bass scene into a long form release to take listeners on a deep journey through retro and future artcore jungle sounds.  

Featuring tracks and remixes from Eschaton & Moakz, Arcologies, NonRev, Fortune  Chance, Wez Walker, Perspective: R, Con-Figure, Mineral, Trident, Marc OFX and Digital Altair.

The album is available as a digital release and also a limited-edition collectors CD. We are delighted to represent such a diverse cross section of talent on the label and look forward to continuing this series over the coming months.

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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CODELP001 Look To The Future Volume One (OUT 15/03/24)

Tracklist
1. Science Fiction - Fortune & Chance
2. Orbital Cruise - Silence Groove
3. A Way of Life - Big Bud
4. We Look Back (Trident Remix) - Mineral
5. Tempest Arise - Fortune & Chance
6. Northern Lights (Seba Remix) - Outlier
7. Enchant Code - Fortune & Chance
8. Harsh Realm - Quadrant & Iris
9. Arafura - Eschaton & Moakz
10. Hyperion - Fortune & Chance
11. Sunday Rain - Jem One
12. Talisman - Con-Figure
13. Playing Games - Evasion
14. Let Me Ask You - LOG1N
15. Pachamama - Malsum & Krone
16. Siren’s Call - Fortune & Chance
17. Larni - Future Engineers
18. Tribute - Fortune & Chance

The Codename: RCRDS Show on Jungletrain with Fortune & Chance - 30/03/24

The next Omni Sessions features an almost full selection of forthcoming Omni beats from label regulars K3Bee, Data B, Cryogenics & Modular II, plus the welcome return of Flipper, Bluefootjai & Brad Impact amongst more. This flips from atmospheric to darker edgier sounds, the full spectrum of Omni's repertoire.
Tracklist:
Data B - Indian Shores
Modular II - CF Skylines
Bluefootjai - The Pleasures of the Deep
Data B - Warmth of the Sunshine
K3Bee - Midnite
Flipper - Asterope
Brad Impact - Questions
K3Bee - Decide
Brad Impact - Retribution
K3Bee - Oddball
K3Bee - Tension
Flipper - J​ö​tunn
Brad Impact - The Journey
Flipper - Noir Pt 1 (Cryogenics Remix)
K3Bee - Sugar Star
Flipper - Intergalactic Shepherds
Modular II - Funk Addiction
Bluefootjai - Count My Blessings
Soul Concept - My Environment
Flipper - Polytechnioupolis
Modular II - Possibilities
Flipper - Noir Pt.1
Modular II - Moody Blue
Flipper - Bucolic
Bluefootjai - Juxtaposed
Data B - Forest
Bluefootjai - Staying True
Data B - Travelling Angels

Eschaton: The 2024 Omni Sessions - Volume 5

Streamed live on www.theundergroundlair.fr/
Visit https://offishproductions.bandcamp.com/

Tracklist:
[@forgivensoul-ua starting at 00:00:00]
00:00:00 Abstract Drumz - Ambient Illusion (Over/Shadow)
00:03:43 Rozzer - Heavy Mist (Forgiven Soul Remix) [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
00:05:34 Forgiven Soul - Deceiver (Brutal Faith)
00:07:04 Technical itch, Voyage & Brakken - Dark Way (Tech Itch Recordings) 
00:09:29 Forgiven Soul - Past And Future (Shimbala)
00:11:09 War - To Shape The Fire (CIA)
00:12:34 Technical itch, Voyage & Brakken - Core Modification (Tech Itch Recordings)
00:14:20 Forgiven Soul - Mystery Of Life (Shimbala)
00:15:10 The Faraday - Bunker (Onset Audio)
00:17:00 Elizar Mel, Offish - Shub-Niggurath (Danger Chamber)
00:18:30 Amit - Flow Off (AMAR)
00:20:45 Forgiven Soul & Offish - Frozen Path (No_Name remix) (Offish Productions)
00:23:00 Forgiven Soul - The Storm [FORTHCOMING ON SUICIDE AUDIO]
00:24:50 88 Katanas - Static Damage (Ballpark Recordings)
00:26:05 Ink & Cymatix - Unknown Presence (Architecture)
00:27:50 Forgiven Soul & Offish - Out Of Darkness (Rez Remix) (Offish Productions)
00:29:00 Forgiven Soul - Into Another World (Brutal Faith)
00:31:10 DJ Crystl - Deepspace 2023 
00:33:00 Forgiven Soul - Rise (Brutal Faith)
00:35:15 Technical Itch - Feed (Tech Itch)
00:38:00 Rozzer - Void Chaser (Biotic Records)
00:41:45 Forgiven Soul - Pressin' [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
00:43:40 Presha - Sacrifice (Samurai Music)
00:46:25 Forgiven Soul & Offish - World In Crimson (Offish Remix) (Offish Productions)
00:48:00 Opius - Annihilation (Genotype Remix) (Offish Productions)
00:50:30 Forgiven Soul - Imagine (Offish Productions)
00:52:55 Mixrace - Myosphere (Over/Shadow)

[@offishmusic starting at 0:58:31]
1:01:00 Antares - Reality [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
1:03:52 Section - Tight Fit
1:05:47 Antagonist - Saturn's Shift (feat. Loomis)
1:07:19 Rainforest - Combative [FORTHCOMING ON MONOCHROME RECORDINGS]
1:10:23 Amit - Chalvey Town
1:13:04 Deadly Silence - Destroyer Of Worlds (feat. Y2)
1:15:45 Offish & NonRev - Look For Patterns [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
1:20:44 NonRev - A Singular Joy [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
1:23:25 Rainforest - Survival [FORTHCOMING ON MONOCHROME RECORDINGS]
1:27:37 Reeko - Rooted
1:30:56 Deadly Silence - Who Wants It
1:12:07 The Deep Unknown - Cloak & Dagger
1:35:55 Offish & Attempt - Redlight Dub [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
1:37:50 Red Army - Strychnine (Homemade Weapons Remix)
1:40:31 Conman - Exile [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
1:43:35 Reeko - Black Owl On My Shoulder
1:45:29 Orion - Dreams
1:48:10 Homemade Weapons & Red Army - Firestorm
1:50:51 88 Katanas - Thermal Hologram [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]
1:52:35 Homemade Weapons - Syringe
1:54:07 Genic - Ruff Dem (Instrumantal)
1:56:02 Ewol - Hesitate (Survey Remix)
1:59:07 Focal Point - Reproduction Of Labour Power [FORTHCOMING ON OFFISH PRODUCTIONS]

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Offish Productions Showcase Mix #12 - Mixed by Forgiven Soul + Offish

The next Omni Sessions is here with another melodic journey into the deepest realms of atmospheric space, featuring another selection of forthcoming cosmic bliss.
Tracklist:
1. Warlock BBD - Observable Universe
2. Flipper - Intergalactic Shepherds
3. Lunanescence & Astral Haze - Velastra
4. Eschaton - Graviton
5. Flipper - Jötunn
6. Eschaton - Translucent Universe
7. Warlock BBD - Signs of Life
8. Thought-Forms - AI3
9. Lunanescence & Astral Haze - Sylverhaven
10. Mineral - The Bay
11. Lunanescence & Astral Haze - Ascension
12. Mineral - Imaginary
13. Sub Motion - Core Switch (Thought-Forms Remix)
14. Flipper - Bucolic
15. Mineral - Shelter
16. Thought-Forms - N1R
17. Eschaton - Mirrored Symmetry
18. Warlock BBD - Precession
19. Lunanescence & Astral haze - PositiveReality
20. Warlock BBD - Human Outpost
21. Sub Motion - Core Switch
22. Mineral - Until You Awaken
23. Eschaton - Mysticism

Eschaton: The 2024 Omni Sessions Volume 6

April 2024

E\\lusive originals plus forthcoming Soul In Motion

No tracklisting for this but please DM if you’re after some IDs

Might delete later

Big thanks to http://soundcloud.com/soulinmotionldn for having me!

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Guestmix for Soul In Motion

Managed to get my hands on some represses of some old classics recently and have had lots of new music also stacking up I was desperate to get into a set also so this mix is the result.

The set features remastered represses of 2 of my favourite classics from FBD Project - The Core and She's So Revisited on Bangin' Tunes, other classic slices of wax from Intense and Tayla on the GLR sublabels Nexus and Diverse Recordings and 2 belters from Omni Trio back from 1993.

Have also rediscovered the Colours Album by Adam F released back in 1997 and have selected my picks of the tracks from that superb LP.

Lots of upfront Atmospheric music also with a number of cuts from the 2 new Spatial LP's - Reflections by ASC and Infinity Spectrum by Aural Imbalance - both LP's are mindblowing stuff once again and 2 new tracks from Mineral I am loving at the moment called The Bay and Until You Awaken plus the immense Transluscent Universe from Eschaton and finally wrapping up with the absolutely superb Out Of The Rain by Non-Rev.

Also some autonomic/half time styles in there from the superb Long Distance EP by Bungle on Okbron.

Mixed on 2 x Technics 1210 MK7 turntable with a Numark M4 Mixer.

Lossless. Free download enabled.

Full tracklisting is shown below.

Tracklisting
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Omni Trio - Feel (Feel Good) [Candidate Records]
FBD Project - The Core [Bangin' Tunes Repress Test Press]
JMJ & Richie - Hall Of Mirrors (Omni Trio Mirror Image Remix) [Moving Shadow]
FBD Project - She's So (Revisited) [Bangin' Tunes Repress Test Press]
ASC - Glaciers [Forthcoming - Reflections LP - Spatial]
Aural Imbalance - Stargazers [Forthcoming - Infinity Spectrum LP - Spatial]
Adam F - The Tree Knows Everything (Clean Edit) (ft. Tracy Thorn) [F-Jams]
ASC - Dreams [Forthcoming - Reflections LP - Spatial]
Tayla - Dimensions [Nexus]
Mineral - The Bay [Omni Music]
Adam F - Music in My Mind (Album Version) [F-Jams]
Aural Imbalance - Apparition [Forthcoming - Infinity Spectrum LP - Spatial]
Bungle - Long Distance [Okbron]
Eschaton - Translucent Universe [Omni Music]
Mineral - Until You Awaken [Omni Music]
Intense - Eastern Promise [Diverse Recordings]
ASC - Frozen In Time [Forthcoming - Reflections LP - Spatial]
Aural Imbalance - Unknown Forces [Forthcoming - Infinity Spectrum LP - Spatial]
ASC - Mirage [Forthcoming - Reflections LP - Spatial]
Adam F - Love Don't Live Here Anymore [F-Jams]
Aural Imbalance - Alpha [Forthcoming - Infinity Spectrum LP - Spatial]
NonRev - Out of the Rain [Eternal Soul]

Enjoy ✌️

Intelligent Drum and Bass 40 (1993-2024) - Mixed By Gary Scott - 20th April 2024

MINERAL - DSCI4 MIX 2024

Park Shadow & J-Kon - Ghosted [DSCI4]
Mineral - Speculative Worlds [forthcoming DSCI4]
Infader - Blunt tool [Straight Up Breakbeat]
Mineral - Avalanche [forthcoming DSCI4]
Esc & Mineral - Vortex [Straight Up Breakbeat]
Trace - Path [117]
Missen - All U Need [Codename:RCRDS]
Trace - Tactic (J Kenzo 98 Style remix) [117]
Esc - Entity [forthcoming Straight Up Breakbeat]
Mineral - Too Bright [forthcoming DSCI4]
Hologroove - Åre [DSCI4]
Loxy & Resound - Blossom [forthcoming Utopia]
Trace - Shack [117]
Mineral - Knives Flying At Ya [Straight Up Breakbeat]
Moakz - A Dark Future (Mineral remix) [Codename:RCRDS]
Genotype - Extra Terrestial [Renegade Hardware]
Mineral - Planets Collide [In Da Jungle]
Loxy & Resound - Shadow System [forthcoming]
Mineral - In These Sounds [forhcoming DSCI4]

https://soundcloud.com/dsci4/sets/mineral-avalanche-ep-dsci4-043
https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/avalanche-ep

DSCI4 - Mineral Guest Mix 2024

RGNM024 Promo Mix - Poj

01 - Paracusia - Progress Amp Create
02 - Joe Seven & Consequence – Noreso
03 - Elusive Elements - Delusion
04 - Tellus - Irukandji
05 - Uneven - Levitation
06 - Qumulus - Inner Belief
07 - Tellus - Through Snow and Mud
08 - Poj - Solar cycle 
09 - Broken Promise - TFDS
10 - Paracusia - Hindsight (Dominic Ridgway Remix)
11 - Javano - Unforeseen
12 - Poj - Synchronicity
13 - Darkaus -  Moth
14 - Poj - It's been a while
15 - Dominic Ridgway - People Dub
16 - Poj - A world of weirdness
17 - Instra:mental - Watching You
18 - Heron Flow - Surrender
19 - dBridge - Teenage Echo
20 - Synkro – Graisse

Poj - Solar Cycle EP (26/04/2024)

01. Poj - A world of weirdness
02. Poj - It's been a while
03. Poj - Synchronicity
04. Poj - Solar cycle

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RGNM024 Promo Mix - Poj

👁️‍🗨️ Drum & Bass / Jungle Producer & DJ 
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💬 J Plates (Jeremy Graham) was first introduced to Sound System Culture and Bass Music back in 2007 while attending the seminal 'Phat 07' Bass Camp, located on the idyllic Inangahua site near the top of the South Island, New Zealand. The non-stop outdoor music festival featured an unfathomable line up of the scenes finest International and National acts, a true master class in all things Drum & Bass / Jungle. This experience (alongside subsequently attended events) would form the basis of a deep & lengthy career as both a Live Sound Engineer and Music Producer in the years to follow. This is where the J Plates journey begins.

During the next five years the budding producer would go on to complete a music degree; promote and run sound systems for a variety of successful club nights (including for headliners such as Concord Dawn, The Upbeats, State of Mind, Trei, Dose, Optimus Gryme, and DLR & Octane); spend a year and a half in Belfast, Northern Ireland promoting and working on events (including hosting Black Sun Empire’s debut Belfast show and playing support in 2010), as well as perform, produce and release a number of music projects; ultimately leading to the establishment of the J Plates moniker towards the end of 2012.

With a number of musical influences already established alongside a quickly evolving collection of vinyl, debut J Plates single ‘Look Within (feat. Karen Saunders)’ was signed by Liquid Brilliants Recordings (RU), and a series of J Plates singles would soon find their way onto additional compilations throughout 2014 via Sonata Recordings (UK), Deafmuted Records (CZ) and Offworld Recordings (UK); the latter making it’s way into the Juno Downloads top 20 Drum & Bass chart.

With a clear passion for ‘golden era' sounds within the Drum & Bass / Jungle spectrums, J Plates released the all vinyl ‘Back To School’ Mixtapes, spread over four parts and showcasing a range of influential favourites spanning 1996 through to 2012. The series would provide a springboard for the artists own resident radio show aptly titled ‘Atmospherics’, via Hamilton City’s Noize Radio that ran shows throughout 2014-2015.

Gaining on this momentum, the first fully developed J Plates EP’s ‘Defeat The Purpose’ & ‘Visions’ were picked up by Audio Theory Records (GR), and Omni Music (UK) respectively between 2015-2016, alongside growing global support and praise from veteran artists such as Klute (Commercial Suicide), Con*Natural (aka MC Conrad), Vice Versa (Good Looking Records), and Stunna (31 Records). Additionally, NZ’s Nick Collings (Criminal Records / UpFM) slated the producer as one to watch on his nationwide ‘In It For The Kicks’ Electronic Music show (via the acclaimed Radio Hauraki), while J Plates also appeared in double spread interview feature ‘This Month In Clubland’ via Rip It Up magazine.

Further highlights during these early years included stopovers at San Francisco's mythical ‘Stamina’ nights hosted by resident Jamal (Commercial Suicide), which found J Plates playing support for Dave Owen (Good Looking Records / Dispatch) as well as Calyx & Teebee (Ram Records) on separate occasions. While back in NZ, J Plates closed out with an all vinyl set for bass heavyweights Truth (Deep Medi Music), alongside sharing the bill with NZ mainstays Concord Dawn (Uprising Records) and Bulletproof (Cyanide Recordings) to book end the sector.

Seeking further influences and opportunities, J Plates would eventually re-locate to the UK at the start of 2017, where the seasoned producer would go on to establish a series of releases over the next few years. Bashful singles ’The Relic / Liquid Metal’ would find a place on quickly rising Portuguese label Skalator Music (PT); receiving a flurry of praise & radio support from Everyday Junglist, DnB Dojo, Emplate DnB Radio, DNB Heaven, and Naked Beatz, while back to back EPs ’New Perspectives’ & ’Telepathy’ would return to the Omni Music (UK) imprint showcasing a new found direction & enthusiasm with further support in tow.

2020 would mark the start of a new chapter for J Plates, commencing with the lavish two-part vinyl showcase ‘Intelligent Mindz Mixtape’; packed with select Intelligent & Atmospheric favorites. While around the corner, the brooding ‘Brain Drain’ EP would find it's home over on London's In-Reach Records (UK), with Mastering provided by veteran drum-funkster Fanu (Metalheadz) and including an all J Plates artist promo mix (with a selection of as yet unreleased material and best bits from years past). After receiving a glowing string of support including track features by René LaVice (BBC Radio 1), as well as John Rolodex (Dread Recordings / Machinist Music) via 'Rolodex Radio', J Plates would proceed to embark on a sequence of self released projects, kicking off with Re-Masters of sophomore tracks 'A Cut Above / Strength To Strength’. Perking up the ears of DJ Trax (Moving Shadow) with a feature on his own 'Catch A Groove’ show via Jungletrain, J Plates would further provide a featured guest mix for Stunna’s ‘The Greenroom’ show later in the year.

A quick succession of additional releases would follow to wrap up the end of this pivotal year. The split Drum & Bass / Dub Techno influenced ‘Planet Junk’ EP, featuring collaborations with seasoned NZ producers Marc:One (aka HSD/High Speed Dubbing), Felun, and Le Fonk (aka DJ Paradise), would find it’s home on the J PLATES imprint, alongside debut full length album ’Seven Days of Fire’ showcasing an assorted arsenal of tracks arriving just in time for a Halloween release. One final highlight would wrap up an already bustling year for the striding producer; the 12” vinyl release of ’The Eternal State’ EP via Silent Force Recordings (UK), Mastered, cut and praised by legendary engineer Simon Davey (The Exchange Vinyl) marking a career milestone.

After a much-needed break, J Plates was back on form within the early half of 2021. Bare Necessity Records (UK) picked up some heavier flavors from the then North Yorkshire based Producer; the ‘Going Deeper’ EP knocked ears and warranted a future remix of track ‘Slipstream’ by Bristolian aficionado Dedman (Subconscious Audio / Parallel Depth) which would arrive the following year, while lone single ‘Bad Blood’ also delivered a more upfront style triggering a barrage in the comments section. It was also around this time that J Plates returned to his home country of New Zealand, settling into the South Island Drum & Bass stronghold of Christchurch City, with tracks being featured by local don Gwarden (Future Jungle Sessions) via 8K radio; commencing the next phase of the producers career.

While taking time out to visit family & friends, the J PLATES imprint solidified itself with autonomous back-to-back releases throughout the remainder of the year. Amongst the whirlwind of prolific tracks, one release stood above the rest; the Atmospheric Jungle singles ‘Feels Good / Be With Me’, receiving praise from Good Looking Records head honcho LTJ Bukem himself. The arrival of stellar remixes by Art Cuebik (Repertoire) & DJ Koncept (Celcius / Vinyl Combat) via debut remix package 'Be With Me Remixes’ would grant support from the likes of 88 Katanas (Mechanical), Monika (Liquid Exchange), Stunna (The Green Room), and Josie Bee (Noods Radio) to close the year on a real high note.

The start of 2022 found soulful purveyor Monika (Ingredients / Shogun Audio), having previously provided generous support, follow up with an invite to appear on his resident RDU radio show 'Liquid Exchange’ with a J Plates guest mix to kick start the year. An additional guest appearance on Subtle Radio’s Skalator Music showcase followed shortly after, meanwhile, developing label Metius Music (UK) approached with a remix offer for upcoming HProject (Omni Music) release ‘Artemis EP’, with J Plates providing remix duties on Atmospheric track ’Solaris’.

Not one to be pinned down for too long, J Plates embarked on his return to the UK towards the end of August of the same year, but not without first cementing a cache of brand new material; collaborations with Hamilton City’s own DJ Paradise (Backlash Records), alongside additional solo works arriving in the form of forthcoming ‘Been Thinking’ EP, which sees a welcomed return to Silent Force Recordings (UK) with a 12” vinyl release currently scheduled for 2023.

While the end of 2022 officially marks a decade of J Plates, the start of 2023 sees the now permanently UK based producer moving hastily forward with a refreshed image and renewed focus in further establishing himself within the Drum & Bass / Jungle scene.
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