Alicia Keys is one of the undisputed queens of contemporary R&B. Powerful vocals, earnest lyrics and a deep self-awareness are the main pillars that have held up her career. But what happens when you fuse ballads with basslines? For this vinyl-only co-release on Bristol imprints Eminent and Slippery Sounds, Knoxville’s Nikki Nair stands at the intersection between new and old and redefines exactly how to nail the bootleg edit.

‘If I Ain't Got You’ is a precise flurry of two-step garage and nostalgic vocals, Alicia’s lilting voice still recognisable despite the dancefloor environment. A glossy rhythm breathes life into the old classic so that it becomes a new entity, which somehow welds together the murky rave realm with the weightlessness of Summer. It’s rare for tracks to suit any given setting, but this one might just be a strong contender.
 
‘Show Me Love’ takes a more starry-eyed course, weaving dewy textures into a fresh whimsical appeal. There’s still a subtle nod to the past despite the more recent Alicia/Miguel sample, which comes in the form of the 2010’s grime era melodies and nostalgic soundscapes. The breakdown around the halfway mark is a particular treat; it hoists up the vocals in reverence before the first of two ice-cold, dubby drops.

They say that if you’re paying homage to one of the greats, you’ve got to do it right. But Nikki Nair goes above and beyond that into a captivating alternate reality where the rush the second time round is just as good. These bootlegs are instant classics in themselves. 

@nikki-nair
@eminentuk
@slipperysounds

Buy:
https://eminent-uk.bandcamp.com/album/eminent-x-slippery-sounds-exss001

PREMIERE: Nikki Nair - I Ain't Got You [Eminent x Slippery Sounds]

We're buzzing to unleash this bootleg banger out into the wild

@mooddollarsign has flipped 50 cent on his head with this footwork number, available to download for free!

Free Download

50 Cent - In Da Club (MOOD$ Edit) [OHSF024] (FREE DOWNLOAD)

From funky two-step to driving breaks, wonky bassline to happy hardcore; Ghoulish can do it all. 

Over the past year, the young producer and DJ has demonstrated his talent for channelling bassy UK flavours into his own productions which have had support from the likes of Riz La Teef, Bakey and Frazer Ray. A marvelled string of self-releases has highlighted his ability to sit amongst some of the most prominent names in the scene. 

On Sight is a solid example of how Ghoulish’s ability allows him to think outside of a standard structure and delve deep into broken rhythms and swinging percussion. Punchy basslines and whaling sirens are guaranteed to energise any raver on the dancefloor. Complex arrangements combine chaotic percussive patterns with vocal jitters and fine sample work, once again showcasing this prodigy’s talent. 

Firmly cementing himself as an integral part of the UK bass scene, On Sight is a step forward for Ghoulish as he climbs the ranks as one of the most talented artists in the game.

On Sight

Buy / Stream

Ghoulish - On Sight

MathMan - Locked In Locked On (140 In The Pepper Basement Remix)

Next up we have  a fun breakbeat edit of the classic Moby - Porcelain from @melodramaticuk , that is the perfect rave tool to round off any set!

Melodramatic - Porcelain Dub 
GLBDOM - GDFD003
20 Dec 2022

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 >> https://hypeddit.com/melodramatic/porcelaindubgdfd003
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Follow GLBDOM >> linktr.ee/GLB_DOM

Follow Melodramatic >>
https://www.facebook.com/melodramaticukg
https://www.instagram.com/melodramaticukg/

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐋

Melodramatic - Porcelain Dub [GDFD003] (𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐋)

A different approach to grime music, bumping up the tempo to 150bpm and giving it a more dance-like structure.

Download

Jack It

1, 2, 3 - OH GOD WHAT COMES NEXT, I'VE FORGOTTEN - HELP ME FRAZER!!

Cor, little bit of cheeky BOUNCINESS on this one, eh?! Comin in HOTHOTHOT as part of the forthcoming DEBUT Blue Dollar Billz compilation, it's the gent that we all know and (hopefully) love, Frazer Ray bringing us this absolutely SKITZ bassy concoction guaranteed to get just about anybody's hips a-movin-and-a-shakin! Yep, even your nan with her dodgy hip, trust me!

The pitched vocal just CARRIES this tune through, reminding you to keep in time whilst dancing you RASCALS! Also super helpful when mixing as it ensures that you stay in phrase and you aren't clanging, which is definitely the real reason Frazer included it xx

BIIIG UP blue dollar, this comp is actually CRAYZEEE - SO MAD that they've had to split it into two seperate halves on Bandcamp cos of the SHEER AMOUNT OF HEAT!!! There's twelve tracks on each(!), and it pretty much sums up the UK underground right now, some heat from just about ALL CORNERS OF THE SCENE (Not enough proto-thatcher-step for my liking, but oh well you can't win 'em all!)

WHOLE TING DROPS MARCH 3, AND YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE UNRULY TRACKLISTS FOR BOTH HALVES HERE
PART 1: https://bluedollarbillz.bandcamp.com/album/bdb-presents-the-blue-tape-volume-one-part-one
PART 2: https://bluedollarbillz.bandcamp.com/album/bdb-presents-the-blue-tape-volume-one-part-two

PREMIERE: FRAZER RAY - COUNT ME IN (BLUEDOLLARBILLZ)

JC Villain - Everyday (BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE)

2020 ec2a gang shit. 

artist >> @ansza << 

original pirate gangster material.

Free DL [ec2a-1]

ANSZA - Whos In Charge [FREE DL]

keep ur eyes peeled @ec2a ---> https://www.ec2aworldwide.com/

Rhythm 'N' Gash 2020 [EC2A]

For this weeks edit room we are hugely excited to present Baccy Beard. The Leeds based producer has been making big movements on the UK scene with labels Slump Sounds and Syn12, and a recent release on Dim Sum Records’ Free DL series with support from Swamp81, Keysound Recordings and Emerald. His first EP is gearing up for a release on Slump Sounds, and he’s got more music set to be released on Syn12 later this year.

Baccy Beard has cooked up a breakbeat edit of Destiny’s Child’s 2009 classic ‘Bills, Bills, Bills’, expected glitchy, choppy drum breaks and masterfully sliced vocals. 

Big shoutout to the amazing Brianna Bartlett for the cover design ❤️

Baccy Beard - Bills [FREE DL]

Liverpool Based Record Label
DJ Mag Best Breakthrough Label 2023 Nominee

Bookings and tunes -> outhousesoundsevents@gmail.com

~ Vinyl ~

[OHSv]
001 - @frazer_ray
002 - @blumeysc ft. @doubleadoublee
003 - @saul-e
004 - @koteisounds
005 - @hartta vs @sabasonik

[OHSDUBS]
001 - @stijn-schrijber 
002 - @rwbmusicuk

[SOUND CLASH]
001 - @XANDERUK vs @PAPANUGS 
002 - @PANIX-DUB vs @DJSNOWYBUFFET

~ Digital ~

[OHS] 
001 - @scartlead (FKA Sovereign)
002 - @Readymeal-Sound 
003 - @littlefoot
004 - @deliansound
005 - @freddykuno
006 - @donsurf
007 - @dj_muna
008 - @deliansound
009 - @lichen-m
010 - @kontentdubs & @stijn-schrijber 
011 - @myledo
012 - @roamingdataa
013 - @retrospectuk
014 - @groovyduk & @d-a-f-f-y
015 - @gerdogee
016 - @dunmanmusic
017 - @mooddollarsign
018 - @jacotanu
019 - @ayupdubbb
020 - @yvesmusicldn

50 Cent - In Da Club (MOOD$ Edit) [OHSF024] (FREE DOWNLOAD)

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