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Kid Drama - 'In Mind' EP - Exit Records

Damon Kirkham aka Kid Drama made his first steps into the 170 bpm realms as one half of the game changing production partnership Instra:mental.
Together with dBridge their Autonomic podcasts went down in history for breathing new life back into a somewhat stagnant underground Drum and Bass scene, showcasing their material alongside many other producers and pricking up many ears that had long since given up on the genres increasingly formulaic output.
After a few years working under his Jon Convex moniker, he returns to the higher tempos as Kid Drama feeling there is still a lot of uncharted territory left to explore. Together with dBridge he has embarked on a new podcast series (Heart Drive) which again aims to showcase their new material and that of like minded producers.
His first release as Kid Drama 'One Six Eight' appeared on the Mosaic Vol 2 LP followed by a remix of one of his own Jon Convex tracks on Convex Industries 'With You' but here we have his debut full release as Kid Drama including collaborations with Om Unit and Hands Like Crime.


Kid Drama 'Retract' ft Hands Like Crime (Clip)

J Fogel aka Stray made his first appearance on Exit Records in 2011 with the musically rich masterpiece 'Pushed' which featured on the Mosaic Vol 1 mixed artists LP and was a great insight into his production ability and an indication that he was a talent about to flourish. His second outing on Exit was the mighty 'LA Zoom' on Mosaic Vol 2 which was one of the most anticipated tracks on the album and set the tone for many of his current productions with the fusion of footwork, jungle and dnb foundations.

The 'Matchsticks' EP is his first full release on Exit and comes in the form of a four track 12" with heavy support from DJs such as  Giles Peterson, Mark Pritchard, Om Unit, Machine Drum Alix Perex, Annie Mac, Lenzman and dBridge amongst many more.  Picking up from where 'LA Zoom' left off we stay in the same vein with 'Prof Popper' 'Dropping Bombs' and his collab with Fracture on 'Bounce That'. All of which are loaded with energy and have been going off in DJ sets across the globe over the last few months. The title track 'Matchsticks' is a Dillaesque hip hop Instrumental which again shows us that Stray's musical ambition is certainly not limited to any fixed style and rounds off the EP nicely.



Stray - Prof Popper (Clip)

J Fogel aka Stray made his first appearance on Exit Records in 2011 with the musically rich masterpiece 'Pushed' which featured on the Mosaic Vol 1 mixed artists LP and was a great insight into his production ability and an indication that he was a talent about to flourish. His second outing on Exit was the mighty 'LA Zoom' on Mosaic Vol 2 which was one of the most anticipated tracks on the album and set the tone for many of his current productions with the fusion of footwork, jungle and dnb foundations.

The 'Matchsticks' EP is his first full release on Exit and comes in the form of a four track 12" with heavy support from DJs such as  Giles Peterson, Mark Pritchard, Om Unit, Machine Drum Alix Perex, Annie Mac, Lenzman and dBridge amongst many more.  Picking up from where 'LA Zoom' left off we stay in the same vein with 'Prof Popper' 'Dropping Bombs' and his collab with Fracture on 'Bounce That'. All of which are loaded with energy and have been going off in DJ sets across the globe over the last few months. The title track 'Matchsticks' is a Dillaesque hip hop Instrumental which again shows us that Stray's musical ambition is certainly not limited to any fixed style and rounds off the EP nicely.

Stray - Matchsticks (Clip)

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A remix I did for my friends @MYNGA 

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D O W N L O A D 

MYNGA feat. Cosmo Klein  -  Back Home (Thomas Jack Remix)

We had the honour to have one of our favourite acts remixed by Exploited mainstay Claptone. The Original Version of 'I'm Aquarius' can be found on Metronomy's recent album 'Love Letters' and is a cocktail of lo-fi synths and clipped, nocturnal rhythms. Now Claptone added some of his magic which brought us to this catchy result made to be played out in the clubs. With friendly permission from Because Music.

Label: Exploited 
Artist: Metronomy 
Release: I'm Aquarius (Claptone Remix)
LC: 15799

Releasedate Beatport: 27.10.14

Metronomy - I'm Aquarius (Claptone Remix) | Exploited

This is a brand new minimix from

- "The Ripper" (Sonz of the Lion, Saarland)
@hendy666

and

- "DNBMC" (Radio99, New Bambu, Hamburg)
@dnbmc

TRACKLIST:
Breathe In - Koncept
Pale Blue Dot - The Prototypes
Nightmare - Tantrum Desire
What's Out There? - Metrik
Scarabs - Ed Rush
Daytona - Cynematic
Alive - Rawkus, Sidius
Broken and Twisted - Skyver & D Jon
Helios - State of Mind
Universal Language - Metrik
Adventure Through Space - Tantrum Desire
Workout - Andy C
Haunting - Andy C
Shock Resistance - ShockOne
UZA - Borgore & Sikdope (Xerxes Bootleg)

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Drum N Bass - Minimix October 2014 (DNBMC & TheRipper)

DJ GUV - WARNING

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - ‘RAMIAMI DRUM & BASS 2015’ 28 Drum & Bass Exclusives - po.st/RAMiami2015iT

The waiting is finally over… We’re about to unleash your soundtrack for the next Music week in Miami and it’s packed full of exclusives. With no less than 28 brand new cuts accompanying you onto one of the world’s hottest beaches, prepare for the smooth riding riddims of Ram Records to envelop the US and beyond.

From label stalwarts Delta Heavy, to new signees Teddy Killerz and championed guests Gerra & Stone, there’s a musical taste to suit every palette. Whether it’s from a renowned roster artist or a relative newcomer, this compilation bursting with heaps of exclusives is the only way to launch you headfirst into the innovation drum & bass is renowned for.

Carefully finessing this album, the Ram imprint is about to drum & bass for a transatlantic journey. It’s a showcase of what the genre can offer… electric vibes which pulses through its veins and cherished memories of a tempo which pulls you into the morning’s early hours.

But with the Miami conference pedestalling every major genre which has made electronic music so popular, there would be a void if Ram didn’t step up. And as one of the most withstanding labels from the last two decades, they've delivered with immense style. You're provided with a host of smooth basslines and hotly tantalising vocals to take you from pool-party to clubs at some of the most renowned districts.

Audio is first to deliver, crashing in at full speed and leaving no survivors with the tear out anthem which is ‘Combust’. Then taking you into a web of technicality and meticulous composition is Calyx & Teebee’s ‘Wipe Out’. There are also a huge selection of Vips to firmly solidify why it’s important to revisit tunes which are still to this day so highly sought after; leading the way is Loadstar’s ‘Under Pressure’ Vip, which set a stunning precedent in 2014.

So, now it’s time take the legacy of Hornchurch to Miami and lay down the same roots which are still prevalent throughout the UK today. And adding that to Miami’s reputation, it’s a match which is set to make history.


Freek - Cobalt 60 (Out now on Ram Records)

Serum & Voltage - Mission control

Damage Report - Moment In Time VIP

Skeptical - Delusions Of Granduer

Skeptical - Instant Reflex

Skeptical - Playground Chat Back

Skeptical - Imperial

Muti Music is pleased to announce the release of the 5th installment of remix EPs from the Sizzla album Born A King, which we released in May of last year. The album produced by Mista Savona has received critical acclaim and charted in the top 20 of iTunes Reggae and was voted #1 Reggae album of the year (ZonaReggae), Cornel Campbell & Burro Banton version ‘Pressure’ and Burro Banton’s ‘Bad Like Mi’ were in top 50 singles of the year (United Reggae). Reggaemani and United Reggae also both had the album in their 2014 top 50,  many of the remixes have already charted highly on Beatport, been listed as a Top Picks on UKF, received rave reviews in DJ Mag and had the likes of David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan and Toddla T dropping the originals and remixes on their BBC radio shows.
Cold War features instrumental and acoustic versions, vocal reworks by Prince Alla and Bugle and the electronic remix lineup features Om Unit who creates a bouncy homage to steppers riddims, Empress Sheva with Mista Savona take the steppers concept furthers with a dance floor pleasing take, Matt The Alien and HNGVR both push concepts of Drum & Bass variations and then Sukh Knight gives us an epic Dubstep remix and takes it into an edgy and deep direction and 3rdeye pushes it to the deepest level of dub possible in Dubstep.

To give some background on this project, whilst on tour in Australia we met Mista Savona, a Melbourne based producer who had just returned from Jamaica with a bag of new riddims and an almost-completed album with legendary reggae artist Sizzla. We listened to the tunes and loved the fresh new sounds and very positive feel of the album, with its uplifting messages and inspired vocal performances. Muti Music has been releasing a series of Remix EP's based around the album's May 2014 release, featuring producers at the leading edge of dance music globally. These have been receiving rave reviews across the Blogosphere, play on BBC, XFM, Sirius and numerous other internet and FM stations, as well as reviews in high profile magazines like DJMAG.

Sizzla - Cold War (3rdeye REMIX)

Ulterior Motive, Ant TC1 & SP:MC take you through the whole 2 hours of the very first Metalheadz monthly show on Rinse FM.

Fully downloadable / streamable

Metalheadz on Rinse FM, 3rd Wednesday of every month between the hours of 11PM - 1AM

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Ulterior Motive - https://www.facebook.com/ulteriormotive.uk
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SP:MC - https://www.facebook.com/spemcee
Rinse FM - https://www.facebook.com/rinsefm

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Ulterior Motive, SP:MC & Ant TC1 - The Metalheadz show on Rinse FM (2 hours) - 17.04.2013

Broadcast live by DJ Friction on BBC Radio 1.

Order Plate 2 VINYL and DIGITAL here (2 tracks): 
http://www.surus.co.uk/Dispatch-Recordings/The-Objection-EP-Pt2-21494.aspx

Order the entire EP on VINYL here (4 tracks): 
http://www.surus.co.uk/Dispatch-Recordings/The-Objection-EP-Pt1-and-Pt2-21554.aspx

Order the entire EP on DIGITAL here (5 tracks): 
http://www.surus.co.uk/Dispatch-Recordings/The-Objection-EP-21553.aspx

P.S. Vinyl buyers get the digital versions completely free too at our direct Surus store.

The Objection EP Pt.2 
Dabs

Its E.P time again from Dispatch, this time with the release of the huge Objection E.P featuring two solo outings from Dabs alongside some killer colabs that include the production prowess of both Safire & Cern with the added bonus of Mako, DLR and Dispatch’s own Ant TC1 on remix duties.

The E.P confidently twists through a journey of atmospheric darkness with the tracks Objection, Inner Circle and the remix of Back and Forth providing Dispatches signature rolling deepness, with the track Hell Rose providing a perfect contrast of light with a combination of smooth pads and haunting vocal. Finishing off, Crunch Bag steps up the energy rate with a slab aimed squarely at key time dance floor movement, almost certainly a guaranteed floor destroyer.

Objection has featured on Friction's BBC Radio 1 show on Ant TC1’s own guest mix whilst the DLR, Mako & Ant TC1's remix of the Dispatch classic "Back & Forth" has been championed by the likes of Break, Survival, and Xtrah - again proving the EP's worth and highlighting the tried and tested stamp of Dispatch quality.

With yet another 4 tracks and the added bonus of the digital exclusive Dispatch again issue an essential purchase release confirming once again why the are certainly strong contender for label of the year in 2013 with their no nonsense, undiluted, no compromise approach to releasing D&B music at it's finest.

FREE MP3s of The Objection EP Pt.2 by Dabs when you buy the Vinyl 
Terms & Conditions Apply

Release date: 27/05/2013 
Format: 12" Vinyl 
Genre: D&B 
Catalogue number: DIS067

Here you can check out the excellent original version from Dabs & Safire too: http://www.surus.co.uk/dispatch-recordings/oh-the-horror-back-and-forth-11865.aspx

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Dispatch Recordings - https://www.facebook.com/DispatchRecordings 
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Safire - https://www.facebook.com/safireBBA 
Mako - https://www.facebook.com/mako.utopia 
DLR - https://www.facebook.com/dirtyleroi 
Ant TC1 - https://www.facebook.com/AntTC1


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Dabs & Safire - Back & Forth | Mako, DLR & Ant TC1 rmx FRICTION BBC RADIO1

Download: http://bit.ly/144DCr0

Jaydan's signature take on jump up turns heads in any set, and the new Journeys EP is no exception. Heavyweight vibes lace the six track collection and will be sure to keep even the hardest DnB heads going into the early hours. 

The euphoric opening of 'Thrillseekers' sets the tone, quickly stepping into murkier territory with fat low-ends and screeching highs blended in with a stunning vocal hook. 'Late Night Drive' wades in deeper currents, an undeniable bass swell takes centre stage with the producer opting for the minimal route with maximum effect. Similarly the frantic bedlam of 'Lonely Days' seems just as effortless, a hint of the junglist bleeds through whilst still keeping the lid on a menacing bassline. 'Menace' equally smashes it and certainly one to look out for in the crates of the Playaz camp. '1952' reveals the true extent of Jaydan's production capabilities, an all together more laid back approach, jazz samples and down-tempo feel offer the perfect wind down after a heavy night. Last but definitely not least the Annix lads take the reins on 'The Driller Killer', their stamp the final touches to an affirmed stomper.

Tracklisting:

1: Jaydan 'Thrillseekers'
2: Jaydan 'The Driller Killer (Annix Remix)'
3: Jaydan '1952'
4: Jaydan & Decimal Bass 'Menace'
5: Jaydan 'Lonely Days'
6: Jaydan 'Late Night Drive'

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Jaydan - Journeys EP - Playaz Recordings

Bringing intelligently dark drum and bass to the masses is a difficult job, but somebody's gotta do it. This time Mortem takes Demand's hot seat to encourage two tracks with the hard-hitting firepower and sub pressure of a depth charge.
Utilising old school flavours for “Malfunction” while maintaining that technical bite, writhing rhythms are sucked in through his unique sampling vortex to create a track that's all about movement. Multi-layered and thick with attitude, its behemoth of a bassline is barely contained by intricately woven techy percussion.
As one of drum & bass' most reliable sources of prolific high quality, Mortem rises above the rest time and again with his unique take on deep, intelligent beats. This release showcases his love for depth, texture and movement but also his capacity for creativity, which comes in droves.
Both tracks available on Demand Records 12” and Digital Download.

Mortem - Malfunction

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BUY on VINYL & DIGITAL - http://bit.ly/CRIT071 ; 
BUY on iTUNES - http://bit.ly/CRIT071iTunes ; 
BUY on BEATPORT - http://bit.ly/CRIT071Beatport ; 

Official Video for Headtop (ft.Chimpo) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPYBMk7JkVU 

CRIT071 B - Headtop

CRIT071 D - Mosquito

Clarity - Constant

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