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BWK Project- Round U (DOWNPLAY)

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Downplay is a subsidiary imprint of Slime Recordings, one of the longest-running bass music labels in the UK.  Since gaining international acclaim for the Future Sound Of Garage series, Slime has now established Downplay to showcase the next generation of Garage superstars.

Focusing on a modern re-imagining of the classic elements of the UKG sound for new and old fans alike, Downplay provides a platform for the best up and coming talent the scene has to offer.

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It's been a seriously long time since the Hybrid Theory boys last stopped by at Southpoint HQ, which is why we are so excited to be welcoming them back for another sizzling new single, this time taking the title 'Wanna Be'.

Having presided over some of the most exciting garage releases of 2021 through their own Four40 imprint, we are glad to be welcoming them back to the Southpoint table for their own twist on the garage sound, fusing catchy chord chops and tidy vocal slices for a nostalgic yet futuristic rhythmic journey, 

We are looking forward to seeing the rest of what Hybrid Theory have in store for us here at STPT HQ. 

→ @hybridtheoryuk
→ @southpointmusic

Wanna Be

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Hybrid Theory - Wanna Be (STPT116i)

Downplay is proud to welcome back Birmingham producer BWK Project to the label for his brand new release “Round U”.

‘Round U’ is a perfect summertime anthem, immediately setting the vibe with it’s driving 4x4 groove and light melodic touches. Once the bass kicks in, it’s game over - and absolutely guaranteed to get any crowd jumping.

Second track ‘Secrets’ hits it’s stride straight away with a tough 2-step rhythm, before unfolding into a proper bubbler complete with diva vocal stabs and rolling bass.

Finally, label-mate Angus Green delivers another master-class in remix production, taking the title track and tweaking the formula just enough to bring something fresh to the table - further proving him as the one to watch in UKG.

BWK Project - Round U (Angus Green Remix) (DWN047)

BWK Project - Secrets (DWN047)

BWK Project - Round U (DWN047)

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Rememba Me (dub rework)

Rimbaudian - Drop It On 'Em

Long time channel pals, "Who’s Susan" have kindly chucked a lovely DJ Windows XP jam our way from their brand new bi-polar-esque titled EP, "Sometimes I Feel Happy, Sometimes Sad" - I guess operating systems do have feelings after all. After making serious waves off the back of their last release on DJ Haus' imprint, E-Beamz; the Amsterdam duo's second offering demonstrates another, perhaps more considered facet to their production ability - yet retaining their trademarked raw stonk.

Lots of questions are still left to be answered, though. Who really is Susan? Maybe ‘it’ could have been me? At the end of it all though, who cares. Let your synapses turn around the infinite situations, with infinitesimal different angles round and round your brain- what’s gone is gone. Dust to dust.  Stare into the abyss, sink into your cocoon, let the bass drum thud in the back of your throat, the background synths wrap over you, crescendoing into the most alleviating rush. Pretty blissful stuff and certainly not just another jovial 'DJ' pseudonym. 

Artist: @DJWindowsXP
Label: @Whos-Susan

PREMIERE: DJ Windows XP -  Maybe It Was Me [Who's Susan]

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Royal Flush
'Skin' EP
(DWN001)

Released 26.01.2018

Downplay is proud to present ‘Skin’, the brand new EP from Birmingham production duo Royal Flush.

Kicking off the imprint in style, ‘Skin’ employs a well-loved vocal set to a skittering 2-step groove, chopping bars against subtly melodic keys and intricately deployed percussion, before then letting the rhythm hit you in a 4x4 switch-up on the second drop to really raise the roof.

‘Got My Self Together’ mines similar soulful material, pitching a diva vocal sample alongside soothing chords and glittering FX to mesmerizing effect.

‘Hold Me Down’ alters the template again with a summertime jam complete with sensual vocals, bubbling basslines and a classic UKG beat that brings the whole track together beautifully.

Skin

Royal Flush - Hold Me Down (DWN001)

Royal Flush - Got My Self Together (DWN001)

Royal Flush - Skin (DWN001)

Kazumi Anzai
'Beehive' EP
(DWN002)

Released 23.02.2018

Downplay is proud to present ‘Beehive’, the brand new EP from the mysterious producer Kazumi Anzai.

Opening on soft pads and dreamy diva vocals across a skittering 2-step rhythm, ‘Beehive’ quickly makes good on it’s name by dropping a buzzing bassline that cuts through the core of the track, adding a juicy dollop of funk to proceedings.

‘Cinnamon’ drops deeper for a more subtle and soulful affair, with summery keys sprinkled over a bubbling UKG groove and swirling sub-bass.

For the final track, up and coming London-based producer Context flips the title song into much tougher territory, mutating the bassline and beat into a peak-time darkside roller.

Beehive

Kazumi Anzai - Cinnamon (DWN002)

Kazumi Anzai - Beehive (DWN002)

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We're back, and thoroughly delighted to welcome upcoming Irish UKG hotshot Prozak to the OTW family. Recently reaching the last 8 of the Kiwi Kup with his impeccable remix of Prescribe Da Vibe's 'Cool Today', the future is looking increasingly bright for the young talent. As evidenced by the copious amounts of immensely talented new producers and stellar sonic creations, UKG's revival is in full swing, allowing the likes of Prozak to go to town on the production. We've linked up with him to present 'Let U Kno', a 4x4 UKG summer shella plucked from the dizzy heights of the top drawer, fully doing justice to Aaliyah's stunning original. It's all blue skies & warm breeze; showcasing Prozak's position as an evocative & imaginative beatsmith, as well as a stonecold don in the production hotseat. Supported on Rinse FM by Conducta and a number of others from across the scene, make sure you pick this one up now for free! Heater.

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Prozak - Let U Kno (Aaliyah Edit) [Free Download]

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- iDJ Magazine

"If you're a fan of the deeper end of breaks and garage, you're onto a winner here"
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- Juno

"Britain’s undisputed home of garage music has been going strong for many years now. Slime Recordings nails its particular vibe like few labels do."
- Medium

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From its inception at the start of this decade, Slime has strived to bring you the very best in forward-thinking electronic music, designed as much for your own headspace as it is for the dancefloor.

We've sought to re-capture the wide-eyed thrill of the first age of rave, that era of experimental sounds and styles which changed the way so many of us listen to music forever, and re-interpret it for a new generation.