Volume 2 is here! This one is packed with feel good summer vibes. Perfect for chilling in the sun or taking a sunny cruise! This one is a selection of some of my all time favorite blends, plus some new blends I found along the way. Tracklist to follow -

Renaissance Selects Vol.2 - Summer Frequencies - Drum & Bass Mini Mix

Instinct Music – DnB & Trance inspired by the legendary Helter Skelter(Happy Hardcore) days and a lifelong love of electronic soundscapes. From high-energy drum & bass to smooth RnB, hip-hop, cinematic soundtracks, and original instrumentals, everything here is written and produced by me, featuring long-time collaborators.

After a Crohn’s diagnosis sidelined me from work, I finally had time to release years of unreleased music. Now streaming on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, iTunes & more – just search Instinctjay or Instinctmusic. Expect remixes, mashups, and unique blends – I’m still learning, but always evolving.

🎧 Follow for fresh beats, smooth rhythms, and raw energy.

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A little about me…
Born in 1989 in Portsmouth, I found drum and bass in the late 90’s and picked up my first budget vinyl decks (numark) in the early 2000’s. Unlike most, I wasn’t driven by the dream of playing live in front of thousands of people. Part of that comes down to my weakness for chasing perfection. For me, mixing was a private hobby that I was very passionate about and Drum and Bass spoke to me like no other music. I mixed privately or for friends for many years under another DJ name, and around 2007 I began to follow the trend of transitioning into digital.

Once I moved over to digital (virtual dj at the time) I wanted to start pushing myself onto 3 & 4 deck mixes. Unfortunately finances were still an issue so I had to make the best of what I had. I set up 4 computers (1 computer for each deck due to low grade hardware), 2 mixers linked together and 2 sets of headphones. I reprogrammed keyboards to act as the pitch and bends on each computer. I mixed like this for quite a few years until around 2014, juggling headphones and mixers to create 4 deck mixes. It was overly complicated but it did however fast track my skills in multitasking. Unfortunately around 2014 life took over, work, kids etc and I stepped away from my beloved hobby (although I never stopped listening to drum and bass religiously)

Around 10 years passed before I decided to come back to it. Still on a budget, I picked up the Traktor Kontrol S4 and a copy of Traktor, and that’s where I am today.

Now under a new DJ name with all new social accounts, I’m started from the ground up but with a lot of experience behind me. The name Renaissance is a French name for rebirth, and as my surname is technically French it felt fitting for my new venture.

In terms of my mixing style, I’m known for mixing a huge variety of dnb in my mixes. I don’t like to be confined to sub genres or time periods, so I will find a way to cover the whole of drum and bass in my mixes. 

There’s a lot more to come for sure..

Rank F is a Portsmouth based drum and bass DJ and producer who began his journey around 2016. Known for his versatile approach, he blends various subgenres of drum and bass, including jump-up, neurofunk, and techstep. His mixes are characterized by high energy and seamless transitions, appealing to both seasoned fans and newcomers to the scene

I’m a Dad & Full time head baker. At a busy bakery in Portsmouth. Love to DJ in my spare time.   What of it I have 🤣 follow me on TikTok for daily blends.  I try upload daily.
@matthewbarnes80