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Introducing some fresh talent to the CIA catalogue, we welcome Kublai for his first release on the label – the eclectic ‘Free Flow EP’. 
True to his city, the Manchester based producer draw inspirations from a diverse palette and his EP is a testament to this, showcasing his sound via four tracks representing four different styes. 
After pushing things forward during lockdown with releases on Goldfat and Vandal (alongside fellow CIA artist Minor Forms), the ‘Free Flow EP’ marks the next development for Kublai; which, with the guidance and encouragement of Total Science, has led him to explore new avenues in DnB. 
“Initially I didn't plan this as an EP, but after writing a lot of liquid, I wanted to try my hand at some heavier sounds... I've just always wanted to make music that I love to hear, that's got soul; whether it be the heavier side of things or the more liquid side of things.” 
Setting things off is ‘Free Flow’ as Kublai experiments with different types of percussion, atop of uplifting pads and vocals. A driving bassline carries throughout, leading neatly into ‘Emerald Funk’, where some tech funk influences come into play on a darker stepper that’s seeping with groove. 
Switching the vibe again, even to his own surprise, ‘Revelation’ sees Kublai impressively exploring on a jungle tip for the first time, with rolling breaks, vocal cuts and switching bass, before completing the EP with the piano strewn, sultry sounds of ‘Young Soul’ – a full circle back to his soulful roots.

2. Kublai - Emerald Funk

Optical remix for the seminal No-U-Turn label of 'We Enter' featuring the classic sound of Rymetyme on the MIC.

Rymetyme - 'We Enter' (Optical Remix) No-U-Turn 1999

Is Your Soul Defiant?

Psyco

01 // Notion - Disrepair
02 // Phaction - Orbit
03 // LSB - Circle (Feat. tyler Daley)
04 // Satl - Rescue me
05 // Philth - The Big Question
06 // Raw Q - Invisible Man
07 // Paul SG - Cherry Blossom Tears (Feat. angelina Dove)
08 // Audiosketch - Come For Me (Random Movement Remix) (Feat.Optiv)
09 // InnaSelf - Butterflies Kisses
10 // Jetfunk - Sweet Wind
11 // Mos & Vector - So Sad
12 // Skeletone - Don't Explain
13 // Surplus & Silence Groove - Bad Habits
14 // Payback - Every Single Sound
15 // ARPXP - Fade Away (feat. MC Fava)
16 // Wreckless - Dreaming
17 // LSB - Capture My Heart (feat. Dain Stuart)
18 // Mohican Sun - Sudden Change
19 // Need For Mirrors - Wood & Water
20 // Paul SG - Two Became One (feat Grimm)
21 // Erykah Badu - Call Tyrone (Al Pack Bootleg 2016)
22 // Fly-Montjuic (Muwookie Remix)
23 // Karma - Make It Through
24 // Conscience - Without Sleep
25 // Radicall - Crystal
26 // Mr. Joseph ft.Wednesday Amelia - Blissful Delights
27 // Kyrad - True My Eyes

Al Pack

01 // Phat Playaz - Gem
02 // Sam Riiser ft Jenna G - Red Velvet (Dave Owen, Zero Zero ,Jaybee & Brotherman Remix)
03 // Random Movent - Scotch Bonnet
04 // Tom's Diner (Al Pack Remix)
05 // Do For Love (Dave Owen Bootleg)
06 // Kasper & Satl - Mr. Funky
07 // Random Movement - Sleazy Bitch
08 // Lurch - Hearth Bloom
09 // Paul SG - Casa Nova
10 // Phat Playaz - Human
11  // Muwookie - Liquid Funk Saturday
12 // Next Lifetime ( Al Pack Bootleg)
13 // Blade - The Greatest
14 // Phat Playaz - Outside
15 // Sevin - Stop Taking It
16 // Al Pack - Ruffneck Tactics
17 // Paul SG - Be Quiet

Liquidator Series 96 Special Guest Al Pack November 2016

MIJANGOS LATIN HOUSE SESSION

The latest exclusive Dojo mix comes from Polish producer Skeletone who delivers a mix rammed full of exclusive dubplates! With releases on Fokuz, Celsius, Occulti Music, Flight Pattern and Soul Trader, Rob has been carving quite a name for himself as a purveyor of top notch rolling D&B and his Dojo mix showcases exactly that talent.

No tracklist on this one since 90% of the tracks are yet to be released, but expect them to surface over the next few months...til then you'll just have to guess!

DNB Dojo Mix Series

DNB Dojo Mix Series 52: Skeletone

Ransaked Records, 26.10.2020

https://www.beatport.com/release/ransaked-frequency/3144440?fbclid=IwAR11nnLQa8vvWhNjfDdAK6fqeoO-ZxE27X8gJAM2OJPjz02CZkRFKkTZGm4

Oxytocin - Swing It

Our third preview from the highly awaited album from Octo Pi - King of Camouflage.

Introducing 'Broken'.

Release Date: 30.04.18

Octo Pi - Broken

SIXT010 // Dark Matter // Bodikal - Un-usual Results

https://www.beatport.com/release/dark-matter/2446471

℗&© 2018 Sixteen Step Records

Bodikal - Un-usual Results

SIXT010 // Dark Matter // Lurch - Crooked

https://www.beatport.com/release/dark-matter/2446471

℗&© 2018 Sixteen Step Records

Lurch - Crooked

Track 12 coming from an artist we have booked more than any other! Objectiv! very happy he has let TS be the hone of such a fast

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Objectiv - Gold Look (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Buy: https://namiongaku.bandcamp.com/album/room-403-ep

Russian maestro Nami drops a 5 stunning heaters exclusive to his Bandcamp. 

In times like these it's critical to support your producers <3

Nami
https://soundcloud.com/namiongaku

Nami - That Way [Premiere]

Buy Break's remix - https://bit.ly/3gWbqBi

Break remixes the Total Science class 'Lightweight' on CIA Records.

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Total Science - Lightweight (Break Remix)

With Soulvent records approaching 6 years, they present "Sould Music 2020". A 31 track behemoth from artists across the scene.

Cheeky flavour is on offer from Austrian-born Screamarts with his track ‘Mischievous’ which is dripping in funk - quick guitar licks blend harmoniously with big bass and tight drums. 

Screamarts
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Soul Music 2020: Full Album

Screamarts - Mischievous

16 STEP RECORDS 

Bristol based record label delivering cutting-edge, deep forward-thinking underground music.

Lurch - Crooked

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