STEpGARAGE

Dangerous

I LIKE PETROL STATIONS ⛽️

Speed Garage - Organs - Classic Bassline

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.

Premiere | Nikki Nair | Show Me Love | [Eminent x Slippery Sounds]

FKOF Premiere! 

Leeds-based @gimmeabreakrecords have called on an incredible roster of producers from around the world for their next release - a compilation raising funds for the Kyiv-based K14 Community Fund (https://k41community.fund). 

The 'Solidarity with Ukraine' compilation is out 10th June and here's the premiere ahead of @portway-portway-portway's inclusion. Hit the buy link to pre-oder from the label's bandcamp! 

"Gimme A Break Records are incredibly proud to announce their ‘Solidarity With Ukraine’ compilation. Spanning across the genres of breakbeat, UK garage, electro, techno, trance, dubstep and jungle our fundraiser V.A. features 18 incredible producers from across the globe.

"Including: AK SPORTS, An Avrin, Buckley, Disaffected, Groovy D, Harka, jadzia, Justin Jay, Kitsta, Nikki Nair, Nova Cheq, Portway, Robin Tasi & Bae Blade, Sha Ru, Shauna, Shawn Cartier and TROPHY.

"Following our discussions with Beth Alana and Nova Cheq we have decided to donate all proceeds from the compilation to the K41 Community Fund. This is a project initiated by the team at the Kyiv-based cultural institution ∄ with the aim to provide financial, humanitarian and logistical support to the musical and cultural community that has been facing life-threatening challenges since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine."

https://soundcloud.com/fatkidonfire/sets/fkof-premiere

@gimmeabreakrecords
@portway-portway-portway
https://fatkidonfire.com
https://k41community.fund
https://gimmeabreakrecords.bandcamp.com

Solidarity with Ukraine

Fever

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Portway - Fever [FKOF Premiere]

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]

UKG 2 RUE [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Taking you back to the sounds of Underground Garage with the bumping 2-Step flex of Jodo Kast.

A. Jodo Kast - Give It Up
B. Jodo Kast - Flava 22

10" vinyl (limited edition)

release date: 5th August 2022

PRESTIGE003 - Jodo Kast

FREE DOWNLOAD

NOTION - HOT [DANCE DUBS 002]

Artful Dodgers - Moving Too Fast (SPEED GARAGE Mix)

Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (FooR NU/K G Remix)

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/d7cab0'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

⬇ Limited Free DL

Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (FooR NU/K G Remix)

12 Colourgirl - Joyrider (Y Tribe's Underground Mix)

Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody

UK GARAGE 2STEP ANTHEMS ★ FREEDOWNLOAD ★ MIXTAPE VOL 1 by DJ MARC HOUSE LAMONT
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UK GARAGE 2STEP ANTHEMS ★ FREEDOWNLOAD ★ MIXTAPE VOL 1 by DJ MARC HOUSE LAMONT

Sam Binga & Redders - Just Here To Bubble

<< Underground Garage - 2 Step - 4 x 4 >>

PRESTIGE003 - Jodo Kast

Prestige Cuts / Jodo Kast