Slime is proud to unveil it’s first sister label dedicated purely to drum & bass - Shadowhearts.

For our tenth release we welcome Melbourne-based DJ and producer Qontent to the label for debut EP, “Routines”.

The release sees Qontent collaborate with the Netherlands-based singer and songwriter Ninetysix across two outstanding liquid D&B cuts, both showcasing two emerging talents that are really starting to shine.

‘Routines’ drifts into view on relaxed atomospherics alongside Ninetysix’s glorious harmonies, before unfurling into a chilled roller that amplifies her beautiful vocals with subtle keys and glittering FX to maximum effect.

‘No Endings’ raises the tempo a touch with a delicate piano refrain providing the intro, whilst Ninetysix’s intimate vocal delivery gives the track a soulful depth that infuses the beat with a wonderfully jazzy flavour.

Fellow countryman Morph mutates the title track into a teched-out odyssey, stripping back the original beat to reveal deeper and darker sonic mysteries beneath.

Qontent Ft. Ninetysix - Routines (Morph Remix)

Qontent Ft. Ninetysix - No Endings

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)

Slime FM
#009
Mixed by Hoffman

Slime returns with the ninth installment in its mix series, this time featuring a new addition to the label in esteemed veteran of the breaks and garage scene, Hoffman. With a production pedigree that precedes him, here he delivers a superb mixture of styles and sounds with impeccable precision.

Across 17 tracks he builds textures and melodies into an intoxicating whole, drawing heavily on the Slime back catalogue to create a unique sense of atmosphere. 

Slime - designed to move minds.

Hoffman 'Pieces' EP out now on Slime Recordings

http://www.junodownload.com/products/hoffman-pieces/2345482-02/

FFI: http://soundcloud.com/h0ffman

Tracklisting:

1.	Materia - Ruins
2.	Enigma Dubz - Can't Spend The Day Without You
3.	Janner - Just One Kiss
4.	Sker - Sunrise
5.	Sclist - Kigelia (Gyu remix)
6.	Colorhythm - Blossom
7.	Pledge - Higher
8.	Demon and Occult - Motive
9.	SPD - Street Flutters
10.	N Dread - Wonderful
11.	eleven8 and Clarity - Changing Colours
12.	Colorhythm - Nectar
13.	Hoffman - Pieces
14.	Colorhythm - Azure (BSN Posse mix)
15.	Rowl - Think About You
16.	Hoffman - Strong
17.	Enigma Dubz and Tuff Culture - Maris

SlimeFM 009 - Mixed By Hoffman [Free Download]

Downplay is proud to welcome back Bristol-based producer Fork and Knife to the label for his brand new release “Phonecall”.

‘Phonecall’ is a dazzling mix of garage, grime and synthwave, extrapolating the core energies from each genre to create something unique in it’s own right. Melancholy keys wash over skeletal percussion to produce a mood that immediately transports you into a cyberpunk fantasy.

Second track ‘Tiny Cat’ takes a similar approach, this time melding it’s beguiling ambience with traces of chiptune for a melodic 2-step bubbler that is truly refreshing.

Fork And Knife - Phonecall (DWN048)

Downplay returns for it’s 50th and final release ‘Future Vintage’. The release celebrates some of the label’s highlights over recent years with a fresh remix of each by key artists from the UK Garage scene.

Phonetix brings a dazzling level of technical expertise to his take on D Selektah ‘Be Good’, offering a blueprint for how to make UK Garage sound simultaneously classic and brand new.

BWK Project flexes his production muscle on Kells ‘A Girl’ with a club-focused bump ‘n’ groove refix that showcases why he’s one of the most in-demand artists working in UK Garage today.

Angus Green flips the original 4x4 action of Eximius ‘So Good’ into a sparkling 2-Step rhythm perfect for laid-back sunday sessions.

Earthnut deliver a sense of playfulness in their mutation of Kazumi Anazai’s deep cut ‘Beehive’, creating a rolling percussive monster in the process.

Kells displays his inimitable style on Royal Flush’s fan favourite ‘Need You’, opting for a stripped-back 4x4 banger that will heat up any dance- floor.

Aaron Danks brilliantly flips Angus Green’s discofied original ‘Got To Leave’ into a speed garage warper that is everything you want from that description, and more.

Fork and Knife adds a dash of grime to his take on label-mate Phonetix ‘Lighting Fires’, pulling out all the stops to deliver a refix that packs a sonic punch.

Witchdoctor works his magic on Limita’s classic joint ‘Static’, contorting it into a deep and deadly journey into breaks.

Finally, the immensely talented MKII heats up the club with his melodic rave-inspired take on Nekst’s collaboration with Orla O’Dwyer ‘Connektions’, delivering a perfect closing track.

Nekst - Connektions (MKII Remix) (DWN050)

Limita - Static (Witchdoctor Remix) (DWN050)

Phonetix - Lighting Fires (Fork And Knife Remix) (DWN050)

Angus Green - Got To Leave (Aaron Danks Remix) (DWN050)

Royal Flush - Need You (Kells Remix) (DWN050)

Kazumi Anzai - Beehive (Earthnut Remix) (DWN050)

Eximius - So Good (Angus Green Remix) (DWN050)

Kells - A Girl (BWK Project Remix) (DWN050)

D Selektah - Be Good (Phonetix Remix) (DWN050)

Hoffman ‘Serenity’
(Slime Recordings)
Cat # SLM129

Release Date: 02/03/2015

Slime is proud to present the debut album from the accomplished producer Hoffman. A respected veteran on the breaks scene for many years, Hoffman has cultivated a sound that is uniquely his own; tough breakbeats provide the muscle whilst cinematic melodies pump the blood. During recent experimentations to refine his sound, elements of garage filtered in – which is when Slime took note. Last year saw the release of the sublime ‘Pieces’ EP on the imprint, and from there the gauntlet was laid down to produce an album that expanded the widescreen feel of his productions into a longer narrative.

The result of this year-long labour is ‘Serenity’, containing eleven incredible tracks that fuse the spirit of breaks, garage, jungle, rave and electronica into a satisfyingly coherent whole. The mood is set from the outset with the drifting chords and subtle vocal wash of opener ‘First Light’, a template that is consistently revised and mutated into stunning new forms on tracks like ‘Shuffle Back’ and ‘Suburban Playground’, full of plaintive atmospherics, twisting percussion and pulsating bass. 

Hoffman’s innate ability with percussive intricacy comes to the fore in album namesake ‘Serenity’, brimming with autonomic beats and percolating rhythms. This talent to fuse styles into something altogether more sonically fascinating is displayed on dark roller ‘Twitch’ or the gorgeous groove resplendent throughout album closer ‘Let the Vibe’. That virtuosity comes into its own when matched with the lyrical dexterity of Daytripper on ‘Think About The Time’ and ‘Solace’, both of which stun with their combination brooding, melancholy ambience and heartfelt lyricism.

The spectre of rave music’s heritage is ever present throughout, none more so than in the euphoric chords and rapturous vocals of Kitty Stewart on ‘Choose Your Moment’, equally in effect on her other outstanding contribution ‘Crawling’, which will send a chill down even the most resolute spine. The album works as a subdued reflection on a golden era of experimentation, yet is permeated with a thrilling sense of freshness; the juxtaposition of then and now in a harmonious synergy which will electrify synapses and move minds.

Available from www.slimeshop.co.uk and all good digital retailers and streaming sites worldwide.

Tracklisting:

01. First Light
02. Think About The Time (Feat. Daytripper)
03. Crawling (Feat. Kitty Stewart)
04. Shuffle Back
05. Twitch
06. Reflected
07. Suburban Playground
08. Serenity
09. Choose Your Moment (Feat. Kitty Stewart)
10. Solace (Feat. Daytripper)
11. Let The Vibe

Hoffman - Crawling (Feat.Kitty Stewart) [CLIP] - SLM129

Hoffman - Think About The Time (Feat.Daytripper) [CLIP] - SLM129

Retrospekt & Platkovsky
‘We Tight’
Cat # SLM134

Release Date: 11/05/2015

Slime welcomes back house renegades Retrospekt & Platkovsky for their first foray onto the label since they released the incendiary ‘Faded’ EP last year. Having taken their initial steps into world domination over the past twelve months with a string of riotous gigs around the UK and national TV and Radio airtime, the Welsh & Polish duo return with their sophomore effort for the label, ‘We Tight’, which premiered with a world exclusive first play on Kiss FM.

Knowing intimately what works on a packed, sweat-drenched dancefloor, the production duo has distilled all their touring experience into a blistering roughneck house anthem that is designed as heavy weaponry for any discerning DJ needing to turn the heat up on a set. Being described by the pair as 'Acid G House', gargantuan bass oscillations are spread liberally over a jacking warehouse groove, completed by some choice vocal samples on the essential nature of house music. Without question this is the kind of track guaranteed to destroy a dancefloor, anywhere, anytime.

On the digital flip, label mates BSN Posse twist the original into a rolling Iberian juke anthem, full of sunshine chords and stuttering percussion. Rising star Grades delivers the final remix, providing a peak-time monster of a track that will obliterate clubs worldwide.

Available from www.slimeshop.co.uk and all good digital retailers and streaming sites worldwide.

Tracklisting:

01. We Tight
02. We Tight (BSN Posse Remix)
03. We Tight (Grades Remix)

Retrospekt & Platkovsky - We Tight (Grades Remix) [CLIP] - SLM134

BSN Posse
'Forever'
Slime Recordings
(SLM138)

Release Date : 13/07/2015

Slime is proud to present ‘Forever’, the debut album from Malaga production masterminds BSN Posse.

Since the inception of the label, the Spanish duo have been a core member of the global family that makes up the imprint’s roster. Across the past five years they have been prolific in their craft, creating music that defied classification which has seen their star rise both in their homeland and abroad. Tearing up festivals and nightclubs alike with their frenetic mix of styles, they have conquered Sonar, featured on the pages of Red Bull, XLR8R and Thump, and provided mixes for the legendary Ashes57. Over this time they have cultivated a unique niche in cutting-edge electronic music that they call ‘Iberian Juke’, a blissful mutation of the Chicago sound that has now become something else in its own right entirely.

A year ago we asked them to distil their unique sound into an album. Fast forward to the present day and the resulting body of work exceeded all our expectations. With a cavalcade of guest stars along for the ride, they process the pioneering spirit of rave music through the Iberian Juke filter – elements of house, jungle, garage, dubstep, breaks, hip hop and electro are all present and correct but twisted into startling new shapes. This remarkable collection will secure their place as one of the leading lights in the new wave of global producers tearing up the genre rulebook.

01. BSN Posse - For Real 
02. BSN Posse - Ayer
03. BSN Posse ft. Colorhythm - Bringing it Back 
04. BSN Posse ft. Buddy Leezle & Sarah Burns – Comin’ Home
05. BSN Posse - In Your Eyes 
06. BSN Posse ft. Ginko & JAYEEM - Never Be Apart 
07. BSN Posse ft. The End Of The Human Race - Effervescence  
08. BSN Posse ft. Clima - Too Far 
09. BSN Posse - F.U.F.M (Interlude)
10. BSN Posse ft. Amati - Break Down
11. BSN Posse - November 
12. BSN Posse - After the Rain
13. BSN Posse ft. Foyone - F*ck Them 
14. BSN Posse ft. Moondoctor & Pablo Dread - All This Work
15. BSN Posse - Do What U Want 
16. BSN Posse - Light Warrior 
17. BSN Posse ft. DJ Der - Spaced Out 

BSN Posse Feat Ginko & JAYEEM - Never Be Apart [CLIP] - SLM138

Nymbus
'Silica' EP
Slime Recordings
(SLM139)

Slime welcomes American producer Nymbus to the label. With a string of celebrated tracks to his name across the deeper end of garage and drum & bass, his reputation has been building in each respective scene for some time now. For his debut release on the imprint he delivers two stunning examples of his craftsmanship in liquid drum & bass, backed up by a pair of killer garage remixes from his fellow label-mates Blackboxx and Aaron Static.

‘Silica’ drifts into a view on a melodic wave of melancholy chords and ethereal vocals before pulling you into its sublime undertow, replete with rolling basslines and finely-cut drum work. Striking a perfect balance of light and space throughout the track, it evokes hazy summer nights cast against starlit skies – a simply gorgeous slice of emotional music that is uniquely powerful.

‘Obsidian’ follows a similar path to the former track but amplifies the resonance with jazz-tinged elements and a tougher roll-out on the drums. Razor-sharp bass stabs combine with sweeping melodies, offering up a cinematic feel that recalls the early works of liquid producers on Metalheadz or Moving Shadow.

Edinburgh producer Blackboxx steps up for the first of two remixes of ‘Silica’, extrapolating the elements of the original track and mutating them into a chilled garage odyssey, and further cementing his position as one of the most exciting garage producers around. Australian production veteran Aaron Static shows off his technical expertise with a jaw-dropping re-mould of the original into a seven-minute epic that bridges the genre gap between garage, breaks and neuro with remarkable results.

Tracklisting:

01. Silica 
02. Obsidian
03. Silica (Blackboxx Mix) 
04. Silica (Aaron Static Mix)

Nymbus - Silica [CLIP] - SLM139

Various Artists
'Future Sound Of Garage 2'
(Slime / Cat # SLM142)

Released 07/09/2015

Slime is proud to present the second installment in its Future Sound of Garage series.

The first volume was an unparalleled success for the label, debuting at #1 in the Juno Download UKG Album Chart and remaining there for the five months following, with the retailer stating “this collection neatly joins the dots between post dubstep bass music, dark house and garage with a vision that will still sound sharp in years to come.” The ten track compilation received huge support across the garage DJ community with substantial airplay on Radio 1Xtra, Rinse FM and Captial Xtra, as well as being exemplified by Beatport as the reason Slime is “one of the most substantive, interesting labels around”.

For the 2015 edition, the imprint has expanded its ambitions and compiled 28 exclusive tracks that cover the full spectrum of the sound from some of the leading lights in the new wave of garage producers from around the world. As a document of a resurgent scene it is wholly comprehensive, containing a multitude of styles to provide an essential package of dancefloor anthems for the discerning DJ or connoisseur of UKG – and further reinforcing Slime as the home of forward-thinking bass music.

Tracklisting : 

01.	Cup & String ‘Dreams’
02.	G.W.M. ‘Midnight’
03. Bad Habit ‘Fools Love (feat. Leighanna)’
04. Blackboxx ‘Backchat’
05. Conducta ‘Be Strong’
06. David Eliza ‘Goin In’
07. Greed ‘Way After Then’
08. Burnie ‘Unexplained Feeling’
09. Urbani ‘Bad Vibe’
10. Moony ‘Need To Know’
11. Jonah ‘Lovechild’
12. Lojik ‘Boomslang’
13. Mind Of A Dragon ‘Never Right’
14. Nymbus ‘Flora’
15. Solsine ‘Deeper (feat. Hannah Symons)’
16. Aaron Static ‘Afternoon Shift’
17. Ollie Macfarlane ‘Flicker’
18. Little Mesters ‘Sandman’
19. Jawji ‘Rollout’
20. Negativ ‘Distance’
21. Nomis ‘Ignorant’
22. iGrade ‘Like That’
23. Threnody ‘Bring It’
24. Dosage ‘Dysphoria’
25. Cellardore ‘Crazy’
26. Sleezy ‘Madman’
27. Macht ‘Digitalism’
28. Lojt ‘Turn Back’

+ Bonus Mixed Version

Conducta - Be Strong [CLIP] - SLM142

Bad Habit - Fools Love (feat. Leighanna) [CLIP] - SLM142

Various Artists
'Future Sound Of Garage 3'
(Slime / SLM167)

RELEASED 16.09.2016

Slime is proud to present the third instalment in its Future Sound of Garage series.

The first two volumes have been hugely popular for the label, with both debuting at Number One in the Juno Download UKG Album Chart and remaining in the top ten since their release, with the retailer stating “with a reputation like that of Slime's, when they present their idea of garage future, it tends to be pretty definitive”. Both volumes received widespread support and critical acclaim across the garage DJ community, with substantial airplay on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Kiss FM, Capital Xtra and beyond. The second volume contained arguably the biggest underground UKG hit of the last year in Bad Habit’s ‘Fools Love’, which continues to be a staple of DJ sets and radio play around the world.

Fast forward to 2016 and Garage is very much in the ascendancy once more, but what of the future for the sound? For this year’s edition of the compilation, Slime has cast the net wider than ever before to capture some of the most exciting up and coming producers from the growing global scene, featured here alongside more established names of the underground. Across 28 exclusive tracks, we trace the huge explosion in the sound over the past year with a full spectrum of sounds and styles that take Garage into brave new worlds and push the boundaries of this ever evolving genre. As a document of a resurgent scene it is wholly comprehensive, containing a multitude of styles to provide an essential package of dancefloor anthems and deeper gems for the discerning DJ or connoisseur of UKG – and further reinforcing Slime as the home of forward-thinking bass music.

Future Sound Of Garage 3

Barely Royal, Bunnie & Mij Mack - Favela (SLM167)

On1 & Tigs - Say Suttin

Cup & String - You Had It (feat. Sarah Pellicano)

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 - Skin (DWN001)

Downplay is proud to present the debut EP from Guildford producer Kobe JT.

‘Free’ is full of ﬂavour - with a spicy 2-step groove underpinning jazzy keys and a soulful diva vocal. Chopped instrumentation and a bubbling bassline add the essential seasoning for a properly tasty UKG bubbler.

‘Ninety Five’ takes it’s title seriously, with a studious throwback to the golden age of emerging US & UK Garage. Rolling 4x4 provides the framework for descending chords and sparkling horns, stretched across a bumpy 2-step rhythm.

Finally label mate Limita steps up to twist the lead track into a high-tempo bassline assault with just the right amount of funk to ﬁll any discerning danceﬂoor.

Free

Kobe JT - Free (Limita Mix)(DWN007)

Kobe JT - Free (DWN007)

Downplay is proud to present the new EP from Lincolnshire producer Deadly Habitz.

‘Do It All Again’ is a mellow, dubbed-out 2-step bubbler, complete with echoing vocals and subtle keys dropping in and out of the mix. Underpinnng the beat is a classic UKG bassline designed to drive the groove forward. One for them hazy, smoked-out twilight hours.

‘You Got Me’ opens up the tempo with a rolling 2-step beat over retro piano keys and diva vocals, before dropping into some seriously filthy sub-bass that will test any soundsystem. Finally label mates Royal Flush step up to remix the former track into a blissed-out dub joint packed full of sunshine for those mellower moments on the floor.

Naked Truth

Deadly Habitz - You Got Me (DWN008)

Downplay is proud to present the new EP from London producer Limita.

‘Static’ is a modern garage classic even before the first chords have finished playing. Limita comes correct with the crisp 2-step rhythm, building up seductive keys around a robust beat. Then Jay Barrett steps in to deliver a masterful vocal performance - his sonorous tones complimenting the melody so well you’ll be singing along yourself in no time. Limita has raised the bar for the new UKG scene with a track that will see repeated play on radio and discerning dancefloors across the globe.

On the digital flip ‘Intentions’ takes Limita’s creative vision even further with a beguiling mix of tech house and garage that will prove hugely versatile for any adventurous DJ.

Static

Limita - Intentions (DWN009)

Downplay is proud to present the new EP from Macau-based producer Burnie.

‘Caramel Colour’ evokes the classic era of UKG with a tough 2-step rhythm providing the backbone for jazzy keys and saccharine vocals against bubbling bass, a combination that feels old and new at the same time.

‘Cloudy Soul’ ups the tempo but relaxes the vibe with a truly blissful UK Garage roller, complete with soothing keys and diva vocals for a little ray of sunshine that makes your heart yearn for summertime.

Up and coming Guildford-based producer Kobe JT steps up for the remix, turning ‘Cloudy Soul’ into a thumping new UKG thriller.

Caramel

Burnie - Cloudy Soul (Kobe JT Mix) (DWN011)

Downplay is proud to welcome London-based producer Jack Selecta to the label for his debut release.

‘Dust Off’ expertly draws on the musical legacy of UK Garage, retro-fitting the saccharine sweetness of it’s golden era with a heavyweight modern exoskeleton. Bass is deployed with an innate understanding of what will tear a club up, and this track is guaranteed to do absolutely that.

‘Gosh’ deftly extrapolates the core mechanics of Bingo-Era UK Garage and twists them into something new and innovative. Relentless bass mutates throughout, interwoven with choice samples and keys for a truly refreshing and forward-thinking
production.

Label-mate MKII steps up to reconfigure the lead track into something altogether darker, showcasing his unique take on the UKG sound. Brooding chords play out over intricately woven percussion whilst peak-time piano lines and strings bring the drama.

Jack Selecta - Gosh (DWN016)

Why have one of the best up and coming UK Garage artists on an EP when you can have two?

Downplay is proud to welcome producers On1 & ZeroFG to the label for their first collaborative release.

‘Big Sound’ arrives in an ominous atmosphere, brooding chords swirling around a stripped-back 2-Step groove. Bubbling basslines provide the punch as the percussion gets an intensive workout.

‘Next Up’ raises the tempo and delivers a master-class in minimal funk as the rolling bass combines with a killer rhythm to get your head nodding and your feet moving.

‘Conform’ drops soulful vocal samples over an ever-evolving rhythm for an intriguing roll-out that extrapolates the classic UKG template and mutates it into something fresh and new.

On1 & ZeroFG - Next Up (DWN017)

On1 & ZeroFG - Big Sound (DWN017)

Yemi is fast becoming a name to watch on the UKG scene. The Manchester-based DJ & Producer has already seen his productions grace many veteran DJs radio shows across the past year, and his recent debut single on Strictly Flava was an absolute heater that broke into the Beatport Top 40.

Downplay is proud to welcome Manchester-based producer Yemi to the label for his debut release on the imprint.

‘Luv U’ wastes no time in getting the party started with it’s infectious vocal hook peppering a heady brew of jazzy keys and bubbling bass across a skittering 4x4 groove that will get any discerning dancefloor popping.

‘Trust Me’ brings that flavour forward with a well-known MC sample deployed across percussive drum work and warm, melodic chords to deliver a high-energy workout.

‘Waves’ maximises the house vibes across it’s chopped vocals and driving beat, mixed up with sublime musical stabs that pack the track with character and feeling - a perfect early doors bubbler if ever we heard one.

Yemi - Trust Me (DWN021)

Yemi - Luv U (DWN021)

Downplay is proud to welcome back Royal Flush to the label with their brand new release, ‘Need You’.

‘Need You’ powers up with plenty of shuffle and swing to it’s rhythm as it develops into a rave-ready bass-heavy jam, complete with diva samples and sprightly keys to get the party really jumping.

‘Somebody New’ raises the tempo higher for a quality percussive workout that makes expert use of it’s cheeky R&B vocals before dropping into a tasty bass flex-out that will heat up any discerning dancefloor.

Label mate Kobe JT steps up to provide the remix, turning the title track into a tidy little 4X4 roller that will undoubtedly see plenty of airplay, showcasing exactly why the producer is one to watch in UK Garage right now.

Royal Flush - Need You (Kobe JT Remix) (DWN026)

Boss Mode re-animates itself once again to present the raw rave energy of the mysterious China-based production outfit known only as RHXPHN feat. Simon B.

‘Real’ is the kind of old-skool hardcore joint that could have come straight from an unearthed DAT tape circa 1992. Hi-NRG piano arpeggios are strapped to a thundering 4x4 kick-drum with a dash of jungle on top, for an absolutely face-melting warehouse weapon that is so authentic to the golden era of rave you can practically smell the Vicks Vaporub.

‘How Can I Let You Go’ mines a similar vein with it’s soaring diva vocals and rough breakbeat exoskeleton encasing a cavernous, skull-splitting bassline that takes you on a ride to the darkside with it’s sinister melodies and atonal LFO bleeps.

The inimitable MKII steps up on remix duties to round things off with a blistering take on the title track, mutating the original into a breakbeat roller complete with grime-flavoured orchestral stabs, flowing piano lines and a symphonic flourish that will have you sweating serotonin in a nanosecond.

RHXPHN Feat. Simon B - Real (MKII Remix) (BOSS9)

Downplay is proud to welcome back London producer Kells to the label with his brand new release, ‘Flinch’.

‘Flinch’ immediately impresses from its first bars. It’s the kind of uniquely joyful sonic mixture that only UK Garage can really deliver, and Kells is an expert in crafting these pitch-perfect 2-step gems. Sprightly percussion drives the groove, whilst a glittering selection of keys and strings let the melody bloom across the track. In short, UKG heaven.

‘Extra Faff’ toughens up the formulae a little for a broken-beat inspired roller that comes packed with jazz-inflected chords and motifs. Juicy bass stabs take the track direct to the dancefloor, whilst swirling synths provide the atmosphere. A real piece of production expertise that will warm up any set expertly.

One of the hottest names in the scene, Manchester don Yemi delivers a remix masterclass with his take on the title track. Maximising the raw groove of the original with a lazerbeam-like focus, he delivers a techy, percussive roll-out that absolutely slaps on every level.

Buy on Beatport

Kells - Flinch (Yemi Mix) (DWNO033)

Slime Recordings Group is the home of Slime Recordings and it's subsidiary labels Downplay, Boss Mode and Shadowhearts.

"One of the most substantive, interesting labels around"
- Beatport

"Slime Recordings are without doubt one of the most forward-thinking labels operating in the garage arena right now"
- iDJ Magazine

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

"Neatly joins the dots between post-dubstep bass music, dark house and garage with a vision that will still sound sharp in years to come"
- 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.

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