Never Gonna Give You Up (Los.Wav Remix)

Following on from the recent LCSM remix EP, CoOp Presents continue with more certified bruk heat for 2021 - this one seeing the return of EVM128 and an all-new EP entitled ‘Dance Don’t Sleep’. Some sound advice.

A core-member of the Selectors Assemble crew, EVM128 is also co-label boss of the Dance Regular imprint and has had releases in the past on labels such as BBE, Studio Rockers, Local Talk, Rhythm Section, Wah Wah 45s and Tru Thoughts, amongst others.

As well as being nice behind the boards, he's an amazing Selector, playing regularly on the crew's Worldwide FM show, as well as Netil Radio monthly and past plays for Boiler Room and Dimensions Festival, with his eclectic blends of bruk, soul, jazz, house, garage, hip hop, ragga, afrobeat, UK funky and bass music.

EVM previously featured on the Selectors Assemble EPs - the track ‘Gamma Riddim’ in particular is still being rinsed in dances a few years later. His last release 'Bun Dat' appeared on the label's first compilation, ‘Plug One’, released late in 2020 and kicked off the year with a set of remixes of the same track.

‘Dance Don’t Sleep’ begins with the title track, setting off with Detroit-esque pads and JA clash samples, before a moderate-paced brukbeat kicks in accompanied by some squelchy synths and some sneaky breaks. Next is ‘Tell Me’ featuring the sweet soulful talents of Natalie May atop a percussive groove, gliding keys and bleeps. ‘UK Brukers’ follows (a play on UK Rockers), and it’s more bruk-step laced with ragga samples and a deep sub riding throughout, then into ‘Jazz Drumz’, which provides what it says on the tin - shuffling kits ride alongside piano and rhodes, all with EVM’s unique flavour. We close out with ‘Desert Island Bruk’; an off-kilter riddim with a slight UK Funky feel, completing a very dope 5-tracks that should ensure that you’re dancing, not sleeping.

As with the previous CoOp Presents release, this digital EP is again accompanied by some mind-blowing artwork by Mo Fingaz & Bee Graphics for Blood, presenting another genius part of the new CoOp universe.

With monthly releases stacked up for the rest of 2021, expect plenty more goodness to come from the CoOp Presents label imminently. Watch we work.

EVM128 - Jazz Drumz

What's up everyone! It felt like it was time for another solo tape to set kick off the year right! The start of a new cycle always feels like a good place to regroup and recharge, ready to emerge with a newfound energy. With that in mind I wanted to provide two intertwined vibes with this one: one to reflect on the past year with and one to bring the energy into the next year. Anyways, enough waffling, hope y'all enjoy!

TL Side A: (Chillin)
Move on Up by Devon Russell
Dangerous Match Eight by Roots Radics
Ordinary Guy (2013 Remaster) by Joe Bataan
Heavy Duty Dub by Harry Mudie
Break of Dawn by Skiifall, BADBADNOTGOOD
BLESSINGS by BEAM
The Inside by 14KT, Tiffany Paige
Flowers by Dudley Perkins
One Beer by The Pro-Teens
Too Late by Black Sugar
Lavoro Cerebrale by Giuliano Sorgini
La Vida Es Fría by Jason Joshua
I Choose You by Willie Hutch
Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You) by UGK, Outkast

Side B: (Villain)
June 27th by Z-RO, Lil C, DJ Obscene
Splashtown State of Mind by Sauce Walka
96 Cris by Dom Kennedy
THERE HE GOES by Novelist, Prem, Jay Worthy
Coast to Coast by Premo Rice, Larry June
Kush & Bvlgari by Airborn Gav, Joe James
cold lewisham roses by Jim Legxacy
Mirinda by DIPS, Lo-Wu
MEDELLÍN by Jordy
Compare by Sainté
Problème by Prince Waly, Luidji, Makala
June's Cry by Venna
Wild Life... by Ambre
All For You by Amaria, DESTIN CONRAD
Young by Abhi//DIjon
By Your Side (Sade Remix) by Cottonbelly

TAPE DECK TALES VOL 8: CHILLIN // VILLAIN

Following the success of Pack 1, which was played everywhere from Berghain to courtside at NBA games, we are back with Edits Pack 2.

More immaculate vibes and killer edits. 

About:
Reload Sound is inspired by our love of Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Future beats, UK Rap, Reggae, Soul, Amapiano, the UK Bass music spectrum and Soundsystem culture.

A project that started as two friends drawing for some of their favourite classic records and paying homage by editing and remixing them during the pandemic has inevitably led to them wanting to showcase that music and energy in clubs.

Featuring the most classic sounds of today and tomorrow, whilst digging deep for timeless music and paying homage with exclusive edits, remixes and dublates.

Edits, remixes, dubplates and enjoyment.

The vibes immaculate.

First Round KO

Free Download

Come On, Lover

my answering machine is full

Street Philosoph

turn it up louder

just freestylin casting spells🔮 https://soundcloud.com/prodblakkstarr

Lyrics
woke up to the sound of the sea side
coffee cup, open eye i still try right?
gotta spin on this cursed soul in light
same day same dream same sleepless night
time slips just like sand off my own hand
every moment just a replay off the past
i chase the dark but it fades fast
tired of living in a circle that aint gon ever last
maybe the sunrise will call my name
and one day i can break up out these chains

Same day same night caught in between
all the stars in the sky make me wonder why
want me to pour all my love ian gotta try
messed up myself all again ian feeling right
i feel like i am gonna die ian wasting time
od all under the stars now im seeing white
take a flight in the night i might die this time
all i see is fucking
 dark hope i see the light.


all this time it slips by and i feel like i am wasting time
imma be alone all my life i already know,
i be feeling lonely all the time i thought she was mine
hope i break the chain all these lames they dont deserve fame
all these demons in my head they telling me to die
imma find my way and if i don't i might just kill myself
tell my momma don't be worried i was destined for this shit
maybe ill just break the chain or else ill be stuck with these lames

stuckincycle#🌴{prod.blakkstarr} #lullaby

Kxta - After The Carnival

April 2016. My first 7" release on the incredible RBMBoots Label. rbmboots.bandcamp.com.

Scorpio Love

UK | Bristol | Worldwide📍🌐

"The Vibes Immaculate"

About:

Reload Sound are a collective containing DJ's, producers, curators and event organisers. 

Reload Sound joins the dots between Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Afrobeats, UK Rap, Reggae, Neo Soul, Amapiano, Grime, Future beats, soundsystem culture and global bass music. 

Catch Reload Sound Radio monthly on @SWUFM hosted by Sam LOUDD.

A project that started as two friends drawing for some of their favourite classic records and paying homage by remixing them has inevitably led to them wanting to showcase that music and energy in clubs.

With years of combined experience in music across a broad range of genres and styles. We are music obsessives who love to share the music we are passionate about with the people.

Featuring the most classic sounds of today and tomorrow, whilst digging deep for timeless music and paying homage with exclusive edits, remixes and dubplates.

"The Vibes Immaculate"