combination of simple drums, bass and vocal = ultimate gangster

smooth

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Psidream & Pacific - Runway (Pacific remix)

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FULL RELEASE : 27TH JANUARY 2014 CAT NUMBER : CRITLP06 FORMAT : DIGITAL / 2 x 2EP / LTD 10” EDITION
#UNDERGROUNDSONICS

Kicking off 2014 in the most spectacular fashion, Critical Music enters its 12th year with its biggest artist compilation to date. Painstakingly put together by label boss Kasra over the past year, ‘Underground Sonics’ is an exciting overview of modern day drum & bass, showcasing the true dexterity of one of the most well regarded, independent electronic music labels in the UK today. 
Kasra has pulled out all the stops, sifting through his phone book to enlist the talents of some of the biggest and most exciting producers in the game. Noisia, Dub Phizix, Enei, Phace, Sam Binga and Kasra himself all make sterling contributions that make for an album of the best of Underground Sonic expression.
It’s been a few years since our last fully fledged label compilation so I wanted to ensure this one was as vital as possible. For me this album truly encapsulates the essence of Critical, a balanced mix of all that’s exciting about this music - heads down lights out rollers, experimental side steps and some slightly more aggressive attention grabbers. This album is made up of tracks by the core Critical acts alongside a select group of label friends and for me is a snapshot of where the label is at now and where it is heading." Kasra

UNDERGROUND SONICS Tracklist:
1. Dub Phizix – The Clock Ticks 2. Ivy Lab - Baby Grey 3. Foreign Concept – Falling Stars ft. MC DRS 4. Sam Binga – Lef Dem ft. Redders 5. Mefjus & Inside Info – Repentence 6. Enei – Slender 7. Noisia & Upbeats – Little Fling 8. Phace – The Set Up 9. Stealth – Chimera 10. Stray – Everytime 11. Ruffhouse – Next Phase 12. Kasra – DFM 13. Emperor – Control 14. Halogenix – Maniac 15. Kasra & Enei – Breath 16. Sabre – Cashmere For Christmas 17. Emperor & Centra – The Saboteur (Digital Exclusive) 18. Enei – Thinline (Blocks & Escher Rmx)(Digital Exclusive)

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Breath w/Enei

Premise / Conclusion

Conclusion

This track pretty much explains itself. The name doesn't stand for anything, it is just 'Simple' with the vowels removed, hence the vocal sample. This one was inspired by the minimal era that came around a few years ago, old Rockwell, Icicle, Amoss, and Octane & DLR tracks that were bare bones, but not. They had all the needed to have, and that's something that's extremely hard to do nowadays without sounding empty.

Emperor - SMPL

The EP starts off with the mesmeric Tank, all sliding beats and insane
samples. The electronic pulse of this one will immediately get into your
bloodstream and disrupt your brainwaves, as Inward, Hanzo and Randie
get things going in the right direction. This is music which takes no
prisoners, heading instead straight for the dancefloor.

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Inward, Hanzo & Randie - Tank

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Thunder starts off slowly, establishing itself with a silky, sliding synth line, with ominous sounds forming a background. The beats are rolling, the bass menacing, and the feeling one of compulsion to dance. Let Benny L take you into his world, of large soundscapes and urgent drums & bass. The producer keeps things tight, but with enough expression to put his point across. Destined for the dancefloor, Thunder is also considered enough for listening at home or on road. Essential new music from Audioporn and Benny L.


Benny L - Thunder

Out Now: http://www.criticalmusic.com/release/critical-presents-systems-004-signal/

Selected for Dj Frictions Murky Monday, and quite rightly so!

The lead track 'Ennair' drops on the forthcoming Critical: Systems 004.

Available on ltd blue vinyl and digital download.

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Ennair

Ltd Ed Vinyl & Digital

Signal - Ennair [Frictions 'Murky Monday' BBC Radio 1]

Available NOW on Cause4Concern Recordings
Beatport Exclusive: 2017 04 28
General Release: 2017 05 12
Purchase Link: https://www.beatport.com/track/ghost-nation-original-mix/9209590

First up, Current Value joins forces with both Optiv and CZA for ‘Ghost Nation', a colossal slammer which hits harder with every beat relay. Each artist drops their own unadulterated finesse into an intimidating mix of talent, drawing out a beast that goes straight for the aural jugular. With nastily divisive synth patterns and booming sub bass, ‘Ghost Nation' throws you straight into the deep end and holds you there. Intricately designed yet powerful with every kick, the layers build to create a resounding impact. It's clear to see why Current Value was adopted for the following single;
the merging of skillsets between all three artists ensures the trio are unstoppable.

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Current Value, Optiv & CZA // Ghost Nation // C4CDIGUK041

Nerves

Beatdown

Sphere

OUT ON 19th of AUGUST 2019 on BEATPORT EXCLUSIV

STOP

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Fusebreaker

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Out now, Vinyl release to follow (May 2013)

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RELEASEDATE: 25th of December on all Platforms

We wish you a down-right dirty Christmas as Austria’s infamous Mainframe Recordings, gifts us their last release of the year on the most high holy of days! Dorian returns to the imprint with Radiation, an unadulterated tear out roller. This track brings us all the fun of late naughties jump-up, cow-bell included.
Get ready to rave because everything about this release will take you back to jump-up’s glory days. Think Hazard, Original Sin and Twisted Individual circa 08 and you’re nearly there. Add in some modern clarity in the mastering and voilà, contemporary jump up at its finest.
The continuous wobbling, squashed up sounding baseline, fills the atmosphere with a thick swirl of the happiest nostalgia. Crashing ‘Mr Happy’-esk drums cascade throughout the entirety of this short, sharp shot of high energy.
Since his debut release “Jump Up” Dorian has built a reputation amongst the scene’s biggest players as being one of the most well rounded producers in the game, with recent support from DJ Hype, The Prototypes, S.P.Y, Rene LaVice and of course Mainframe Recordings head honcho DisasZt.
This Christmas Day, get down and dirty to the sounds of Dorian.

Radiator

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Emperor, having proved himself with heavyweight releases on VISION, Critical Music, UKF, Drum&BassArena, Symmetry, Inspected, Neosignal, remixes for Hospital and Blackout has become a force to be reckoned with.

Since his debut release - ‘Monolith’ back in June 2012, Emperor’s presence within the D&B scene has gone from strength to strength. Followed by the incredible ‘Jackhammer EP’ on Inspected records, which exposed a different creative side for the Lancashire born producer. His ‘Begin EP’ released on Critical in 2013 furthered his notoriety. Collaborations with Austrian powerhouse, Mefjus, on the prolific Hello World series, dominated charts and reinforced his stature as one of the heavyweights of Drum & Bass.

Deep, dark, emotive, uplifting... spanning a range of styles whilst retaining a unique quality. Each track bringing you a new twist on that distinctive Emperor sound. 2018 also saw the debut album for his alter-ego, Monuman. After releasing two collaborations on The Upbeats critically acclaimed 'No Sleep Till' project, Emperor started his own imprint - 'EMPR', starting out with Crybaby/Goblin, Daft Funk/Convex, as well as an exclusive series of tracks exclusive to Patreon.

Emperor is without doubt one of the most exciting producers in bass music, gritty mechanics combined with beautiful soundscapes, intricate sound design, and all out rawness. A distinctive sound to behold.

addicted to deep drum and bass.

Crewmember of Phase One, based in upperaustria.


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Emperor - SMPL

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