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Document One - 7th Dimension EP

Document One had, to put it mildly, a pretty good 2016. Their unique blend of tech, hip-hop, jazz and funk influences have cemented their place among the elite of drum'n'bass producers. Their tunes are consistently at the business end of the DnB download charts and they've garnered support from some of the biggest DJs in the scene. So, this EP, their first release of 2017, bears the weight of a huge amount of expectation.

The title track, “7th Dimension” takes all the elements of an archetypal Document One tune and presents them crisper and sharper than we've ever heard them before. There's an almost liquid intro, peppered with shimmering brass and an atmospherically FXed vocal clip. But then there's the eponymous MC sample, which cuts through the soundscape and prepares us for a switch up. The tune becomes a weighty, dark roller, with Doc One's trademark funk in the seething and warping bassline supported by diamond-tipped drums.

Then “The Rhythm” switches things up. The intro gives no clue as to where we're going with this one, as subtle percussion and one-hit sounds reverberate around a dialogue clip. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Where we're going is into a land of indisputable filth. The driving, pulsing bassline has a serrated edge of distortion, and those neck-snapping, uppercut beats are going to do some serious damage whenever you drop this.

“Hypnotic” has something different to say again. This is where it becomes painfully blatant that Document One are never going to be easy to categorise. The fluid pressure of the intro builds into a stomping, grinding bass and beats assault to get the ravers moving. Amidst the percussive mayhem, however, there's still that atmospheric melodic and harmonic subtlety. This could find a home in your set whatever your sub-genre.

In “It's Alright”, yet more worlds collide. There's genuine emotion in the intro and the beautiful breakdown in the middle of the tune, but that kick drum build signals something different entirely. The morphing bassline travels from low-end to mid-range and back again, while the restrained violence of the drums and classic-break fills provide the scaffolding. From one angle, it could look like a Document One twist on the jump-up formula, which is something we've never heard from them before.

Finally, “I Tried” gives us pure, dark, junglist soul music. Elegant pads, keys and sax back up that gorgeous vocal sample, which turns this tune into a guaranteed hands-in-the-air moment. Document One refuse to let this dissolve into sentiment, though. The drop is lethal, as precision-tooled drums drive the dance onwards, and we all know by now how these guys do basslines. This tune has that smoky jazz club moodiness while still being able to bring hype to a rave. It's got instant classic written all over it.

So, it's clear that Document One have lived up to their billing once again as forward-thinking dancefloor destroyers with soul and funk to spare. Many people bemoan the divisions between different sides of DnB, but in this EP, it all comes together. If the future of the music is going to take in the full spectrum, then these producers might just be laying out the blueprint.

Tracklisting:

 1.	Document One – 7th Dimension
 2.	Document One – The Rhythm
 3.	Document One – Hypnotic
 4.	Document One – It's Alright
 5.	Document One – I Tried

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Document One - It's alright

Desert Orgy / Stagger

Desert Orgy

Pre-order the album here: https://HospitalRecords.lnk.to/HospitalityInTheParkso

In 2016 we grew our high-energy club night into a true drum & bass celebration, Hospitality In The Park. The 10,000 strong party drew together DJs, fans, listeners, singers, live acts and MCs together to showcase every shade and style encompassing a 174 heartbeat. As the Finsbury Park fun continues and round two promising even bigger stage takeovers and a myriad of artist weaponry, we present an equally bursting drum & bass double disc, the ‘Hospitality In The Park 2017’ LP.

In the same vein as our all-day summer special, this huge 70 track mash-up spans across a full 360’ perspective of the genre; representing the established, up and coming, soulful, obscure, liquid, innovative, dark, techy, neuro, jungle style and everything in between.

Included are over 25 brand new exclusives from reputable drum & bass titans Danny Byrd, S.P.Y, Makoto and Keeno, there are VIPs from Metrik and Nu:Logic, remixes from Hugh Hardie, Total science, Camo & Krooked and Calibre, and a ‘Bullet Proof’ banger from Krakota.

Across two mixed CDs we’ve drawn for this year’s surefire summer weapons with Fred V & Grafix, The Prototypes, 1991, High Contrast, The Upbeats, Breakage in the mix. With this year’s Incubator stage pulling artists that are rising through the ranks, up and comers’ Whiney, Unglued, GLXY and Kyrist bring exciting new offerings to the compilation.

Both fans and artists came together from all over the globe last year and we expect no less in 2017. Equally, this compilation gives an international perspective covering all corners of the globe from Japan’s Mountain, the USA’s Flite and Ownglow, the Netherlands Black Sun Empire and New Zealand's Shapeshifter.

Drum & bass is stronger than ever and it's here to stay. See you at the park!

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Out on 4th December (FREE BONUS TRACKS at Playaz.co.uk)

The weather is getting colder, but Playaz release schedule is just getting hotter and hotter. The fire keeps blazing with the next release from Jam Thieves. 

The Brazilian minimal funk masters return to the label with the 'After Blast EP' after their outstanding 'Hackers' EP earlier this year. This time they have some friend in tow in the form of Fre4knc & MC Coppa. This 6 tracker is deep, menacing and full of FUNK... exactly as you would expect from the Jam Thieves. Its no wonder the Brazilian brothers have won fans from across the board such as label boss Hype along with Hazard, Sub Zero, TC, Annix, Grooverider, Fabio, Ed Solo, Ray Keith, Randall. 

Tracklisting:

1: Jam Thieves - Next Generation
2: Jam Thieves & Fre4knc - 3rd Dal Universe
3: Jam Thieves - After Blast
4: Jam Thieves (feat. MC Coppa) - Get Out the Way
5: Jam Thieves - Terror Killa
6: Jam Thieves - Brooklyn

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After Blast EP

Jam Thieves - After Blast EP

Every Minute Remixes

Brookes Brothers - Every Minute  (Insideinfo Remix)

OUT NOW: https://criticalmusic.com/releases/critical-new-energy-vol-1/

To round off 2018 we wanted to bring you a fresh new compilation. This album features core Critical family alongside some special guests. Familiar names as well as those starting to make waves. A 360 view of the Critical Sound, a new Energy.

Kanine online:
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New Energy Vol.1

Kanine - Go

Lifestyle deliver the latest edition of their 'Connections' LP series, this time showcasing the finest drum & bass on offer in Estonia.

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Mean Teeth - Fear Is In You

Out now to download and/or stream: https://criticalmusic.com/releases/cerebral-ep/

LEVELA - WOKE [CEREBRAL EP]

Levela serves up a weighty debut on Souped Up, linking with Current Value on the beefy sounds of 'Drunk'. Get it here: https://fanlink.to/R-A-W

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Levela - Drunk (ft. Current Value)

Out now!
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Label anchor Enei returns to base loaded with five new weapons for drum & bass fans across the globe. From the frenetic title track to Jakes‘ low slung vocals and the industrial leanings of ‘Widowed’, Enei leaves no stone unturned as he signs off with the ethereal sounds of ‘Limits’ featuring Anastasia on vocals.

Enei online:
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Jakes:
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Divided Mode

Pay The Cost (feat. Jakes)

Enei - Pay The Cost (feat. Jakes)

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