Skool of Thought

Live recording of Skool of Thought at Stanton Sessions in London 13 July 2024.

Tracklisting:

DJ Luck & MC Neat 'Little Bit of Luck' Krafty Kuts Remix
Bicep 'Apricots'
Jason Laidback ft. Valerie M 'Sound System'
Sub Focus, Wilkinson 'Just Hold On'
Borai & Denham Audio 'Make Me'
Digital Base, Andy Vibes 'Bad Selection'
Micky Finn & Aphrodite 'Some Justice' Krafty Kuts Remix
Shndo 'Itty Bitty'
Jamie XX 'Gosh' Left . Right Remix
Jaco Garner 'Luv Stuff'
Tenshake 'Coma Cat'
Lowco 'Still Feel Ya'
Mr. Oizo, Skrillex, Missy Elliott 'Ratata'
Stanton Warriors & Skool of Thought 'Bronx Posse'
Posij 'B-Boy Sonata'
Krafty Kuts & Mc Spyda 'Vibes'
Wasted Crew 'Roll The Bass'
Fred Again, Swedish House Mafia feat. Future 'Turn Down The Lights'
Frost 'Overtones'
Plump DJs 'Scram'
Gorgon City, Aura James 'Oxygen - Franky Wah Remix 
Krafty Kuts 'Four Days'
Future Flex 'Desire'
Skool Of Thought & Adsorb 'Love & Hate'
Robert Owens 'Wishing Well' Plump DJs Remix
Stanton Warriors & Skool of Thought "Afrodisiac'
Krafty Kuts 'Got The Feeling'
Freestylers 'Holden' On'
Ed Solo & Skool of Thought 'When I Was A Youth'

Skool of Thought @ Stanton Sessions, London

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I finally had a crack at re-recording the mix I played at the mega amazing daybreaks party in Bristol with the FingerLicking family earlier this year.

Don't let the 'DAY' bit fool ya cos we all proper went in!

If you like your breakbeats by day then come and join me with the Stanton Warriors, Mini Da Minx, The glitter Bosher and Svetti on the 27th July on London's southbank 

DAY BREAKS BRISTOL

Without doubt my favourite show this year, so it was the perfect time to release a set that combines all things Krafty. I put months into this show with loads of exclusive edits, remixes & unreleased tracks. The Fractal Forest is a very special place to perform & a massive shout goes to my buddy DJ Maculate who provided amazing visuals for this set which is available on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMXX3tpWltk&t=680s

Shambhala Fractal Forest DJ Mix 2025

Step inside the tent at Mucky Weekender 2025 for my first-ever UK set — a high-energy journey through Breaks, Bass, and UK Rave vibes from the legendary Hot Cakes stage takeover in Winchester.

🎧Enjoy 60 mins of Pure bassline therapy🎧

Playing my first-ever UK set at Mucky Weekender was pure magic. ✨
The crowd was loving the vibes and I truly felt the love all around. Still beaming from this moment and how my entire UK journey unfolded. 

So grateful Seanie T of the Dub Pistols jumped on the mic during the last half of my set — his energy took the crowd to another level! 🔥

Huge love to Deekline & the entire Hot Cakes family for the invitation, and to everyone who showed up and danced their hearts out. I’m so happy my friends and family can relive this very special moment with me... this one will stay with me forever. 💫💞

✨Enjoy the Journey✨

🎥Filmed live on Thursday night at Johnny's Rockstar Bar during the Hot Cakes takeover by Matt James Media aka DJ Matter. Check out the video set on my Youtube Channel! 

Much love to all the producers whose tracks I selected for this very special mix….

Tracklist: 

 1. Gardna & Dread MC - Time to Move (0:00 - 0:54)
 2. Gardna & Dismantle - Regional Banger (Dismantle Remix) (0:40 - 3:04)
 3. James Shinra - Turn It Up (3:04 - 5:13)
 4. SHOSH - This Is Not A Test (5:13 - 7:36)
 5. Enigma Dubz, Beluga Ice, Mc Conrad - Focus (VIP Mix) (7:29 - 9:01)
 6. Saint Sinner X ATYYA - Chameleon (9:01 - 11:26)
 7. Dismantle - Junk (11:26 - 14:46)
 8. Vier, Machinedrum, Thys, Holly, Salvador Breed - Where Were You (14:44 - 17:57)
 9. Thought Trails - Energy Crew (17:54 - 19:47)
 10. WeZ WhaTevr - Live For The Future (19:02 - 22:40)
 11. Blackdryft - Welcome To The Future (22:15 - 25:04)
 12. ALXZNDR - Burning Up Remix (25:04 - 26:54)
 13. Nicky Blackmarket, Origin8a & Propa - NE1 (26:54 - 30:12)
 14. Disco Lines, Tinashe - No Broke Boys (Whethan Remix) (30:11 - 31:21)
 15. Future Flex - I'm Raving (31:53 - 34:06)
 16. Krafty Kuts, Guau - Dirtyfunk (33:56 - 38:19)
 17. Riko Dan, DJ co.kr - Rude Bwoy Ting (37:38 - 39:45)
 18. Firestar Soundsystem - Disrespect (39:37 - 41:35)
 19. Ivy Lab - Strange Attractor (41:34 - 44:30)
 20. JottaFrank - Copera (44:30 - 46:14)
 21. Yo Speed, CURLY (CH) - Klein (Ur Love Mix) (46:12 - 49:43)
 22. Bass Station - Apache (49:38 - 51:51)
 23. Richard Vission - Outerspace (Powertools Dub Edit) (51:51 - 54:23)
 24. UFO Project - Feel Me (54:22 - 55:48)
 25. Keith Mackenzie -  Run It Back (55:30 - 1:00:09)
 26. Chase & Status - Program (Submatic Remix) (1:00:09 - 1:02:30
 

WATCH HERE!

Live at Mucky Weekender 2025 | Hot Cakes Takeover – UK Debut Set

Bionic - Launch Night

Ready to dive back into that breakbeat funk that DJ Nysus is known for?! 

A Grimy Day Affair is here aiming to please! 
Featuring an eclectic collection of grimy breakbeat bangers this is the 24th entry in my signature BBU series. This is a special set list that was performed at two different events. One in SD for Bugout in the Park & then an encore performance at Transit in VA! 

Excited to finally share the studio recording with all of you! 

BBU 24

Grimy Day Affair

A Grimy Day Affair - BBU 24

Sorry for the delay getting a new mix out, I've been busy the last few years working hard on an album for a new project that I will announce next year, more news incoming!

I had the idea for this mix after finishing off the last Classic Breakbeat Mix a few years ago. Since then, I've been listening to old albums and collecting music that was pivotal to my musical journey. So many of these tracks were key moments in my life that sent me down a path that I'm still on today. 

As much as I love discovering new music, reconnecting with old music from a new perspective gives you such a great appreciation for how good this music really was. Putting this mix together was a great way to reconnect with these tunes, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it.

Glen (DiiSTORTiiON)



UNKLE – Ar.Mour feat. Elliott Power & Miink
Björk – Army of Me
Massive Attack – Risingson 
Freeland – Burn the Clock 
Leftfield & Roots Manuva – Dusted
– Leftfield – Inspection (Check One) [Sample] 
Linkin Park – Session 
Beastie Boys – The Move 
DJ Shadow – The Sideshow feat. Ernie Fresh
The Avalanches – Frontier Psychiatrist 
Moby – Bodyrock 
DJ Shadow – Organ Donor 
X-Ecutioners (feat. Mister Hahn) – It's Goin' Down feat. Mister Hahn & Mike Shinoda
Word of Mouth – King Kut feat. D.J. Cheese
Gorillaz – 19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)
Groove Armada – The Girls Say
The Prodigy – No Man Army
Fatboy Slim – Right Here Right Now
The Chemical Brothers – The Universe Sent Me
– Freestylers – Don't Stop [Sample]
UNKLE – Hold My Hand (Evil Nine Remix)
– Groove Armada Superstylin' [Sample]
The Crystal Method – Roudhouse Blues
UNKLE – Reign [Evil 9 Remix]
Forme – Let It All Out
Hybrid – Dream Stalker
UNKLE – Eye for an Eye
Adam Freeland – Wish I Was Here
Radiohead – Everything in Its Right Place



DiiSTORTiiON - Crate Diggn

Here's my set from BreakFest Reunion in Perth on 30 Nov 2025 🔥
Easily one of my favourites I’ve played, so I had to share it!

The set moves through tempos from 140 → 135 → 175, stitched together to keep the energy flowing and the crowd locked in.

Spent a tonne of time hunting for the right tracks and making sure every transition hit so enjoy this mix and share with your friends!

Track List:
1. Shella Verse - Flowdan, Sammy Virji
2. Katy on a Mission - Katy B
3. Back To The 90's - Multiply & Ivory
4. Bronx Posse - Stanton Warriors & Skool of Thought
5. Calling The People - Freestylers & A-Zone ft Aphrodite
6. Wicked Man - Krafty Kuts
7. RIP Groove - Double 99
8. Take Me To Hospital (Adam F Remix) - The Prodigy 
9. Soundboy - Face Off
10. Million Starlight - Alias
11 I Am (Mani Festo Remix) - Freestylers & Plump DJs
12 808 Mate - Krafty Kuts
13 Firestarter (Krafty Kuts Remix) - Prodigy
14 Inner City Life (Future Funk Squad Remix) - Goldie
15 Inner City Life (Break Remix) - Goldie
16 Disconnect - Chase & Status, Becky Hill
17 Bricks Don't Roll - DJ Hazard
18 Work it Out - Clipz & Die
19 Tarantula - Pendulum

DJ bookings: Fat Cat Music Group

Skool of Thought at Breakfest Reunion 2025

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Heavy Weight Breaks (2002) mixed by Skool of Thought FREE DOWNLOAD

DJ mix for Annie Nightingale's BBC Radio 1 Show 'Annie on One' back in 2005

Skool of Thought on BBC Radio 1 - 2005

I recently found a mini disc of one of my early DJ sets (when I went under the name Phatt Lace Lloyd) recorded live at Carnage in St Albans (UK), a night I ran with Kid Ballistics and Beardo. It was only a small backroom of a pub but the atmosphere was amazing and the night was credited by DJ Mag for helping form the Nu Skool Breaks scene. The likes of Freq Nasty, BLIM, Bushwacka, Krafty Kuts and many more played some of their earliest Breaks sets here. Here's a little taster. Good times!

Phatt Lace Lloyd - Recorded live at Carnage in 1999! FREE DOWNLOAD

In 2001 Ambar in Perth opened it's doors and I am honoured to have been the first international DJ to have played there. I played Ambar many more times but this was a particularly memorable night. Enjoy the heavyweight breaks!

Skool Of Thought - Recorded live at Ambar, Perth (2001) FREE DOWNLOAD

Just someone who has a love for Breaks (almost all breaks but specifically Florida and Louisiana Breaks and Vocal Breaks)...Electro...Trance...Drum&Bass...Dub (the original Dub that was around the Tampa scene from the 90's and early 2000's...not the new Dub that these kids think is the shit)...Trip-Hop...E-Hop...and a few others. Was HEAVILY involved (to put it lightly...no pun intended but pun intended) in the Tampa/Orlando scene from the late 80's thru around 2007 or so...until the scene changed or was forced to change...but this shit is in my blood!!! I guess like they say...Blood in...Blood out!!! Had an iconic and well known house in South Tampa that was called "The House On Stilts"...it was the only house in the subdivision that was up on stilts like a beach house. And if you were in the scene...odds are you've swung thru at some point for one or more of the parties...Lol!!! If so...hit me up and tell me about it...I love hearing the stories because MAN O' FUCKING MAN...THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!! Best times of my life...and I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat...I mean breakbeat!!!

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Bookings: alex@fatcatmusicgroup.com


Discography:
Ed Solo & Skool of Thought ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ (Album)
Ed Solo & Skool of Thought ‘When I Was A Yout’
Ed Solo & Skool of Thought ‘Love Your Life’ feat. Darrison
Ed Solo & Skool of Thought ‘We Play The Music’ feat. Darrison
Freestylers v Pendulum 'Painkiller' Breaks Remix
Groove Armada 'Superstylin' Breaks Remix
Heavyweight Breaks Mix  Compilation Series

Skool of Thought at Breakfest Reunion 2025

Skool of Thought

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