This is a very special one! On the Ulterior Motives show this month, the elusive DJ Persuasion takes a break from his usual jungle and hardcore sounds. Tune in for an hour of dub and reggae from one of the best in the business.  

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Ulterior Motives w/ DJ Persuation - Dub Reggae and Lovers Rock mix (Threads*Limehouse) - 17-May-21

March edition of Fictions exploring bell sounds

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Fictions #64 w/ Nono Gigsta 28.03.2024 - Amidst The Bells

Dark

Titled ‘Transmission 96′ the new album features ten tracks which has us reminiscing on late night escapades and the dark lofty warehouses of our youth.

Two pioneers of the UK underground, Liftin’ Spirits has been at the forefront of jungle and drum n bass since the early 90’s with Dj Persuasion having earned his credentials as one of the most definitive dj’s in the scene from around the same time all the way up to the present.

There is a splendid air of nostalgia about this release – it sounds exactly as it should, channeling elements of the past alongside modern influences in a way which feels true to the rawness and rugged sensibilities of the genre.

This track is the lead single from the release – a dreamy affair with all the euphoric notes hitting in the right places. All underpinned by quintessential breaks and sounds which might have been lifted straight from an airfield or barn in the 90’s.

PREMIERE: Liftin Spirits & DJ Persuasion - Without Me [Liftin' Spirit Records]

Liftin Spirit Records was the original sister label to Andy C’s renowned and award-winning RamRecords, both based in the same studio in Hornchurch, Essex, UK owned by Ant Miles since 1994.

‘Transmission 96’ is a collaborative LP between one of the pioneers of Jungle and Drum and Bass, Liftin’ Spirits (aka Ant Miles), and DJ Persuasion, a longtime fan of the genre, who grew up listening to Miles' groundbreaking productions. As the title suggests, the LP takes its inspiration from the second wave of Jungle Drum and Bass in the mid 1990s, an era when breakbeats, hardcore stabs and soulful melodies dominated the dancefloor.

The two became friends after meeting in 2017. Around 2020 during the Covid lockdown, the pair decided to collaborate, exchanging ideas, and over time 'Transmission 96’ began to take shape as an LP.

Across ten tracks, the duo bring their love of all styles of Jungle Drum and Bass to the table, crafting an album for listeners, dancers and fans of the genre alike. Tracks like ‘Control (Moving On)’ and ‘Without Me’ carry a soulful, introspective energy, while at the harder end of the spectrum, ‘Tuffness Direct’ and ’Insomniac’ are guaranteed to smash up dancefloors that champion the era. ‘We R A.i.’,morphs emotion-laden liquid vibes with artificial Intelligence piano.

‘Transmission 96’ reflects on a magical era of Jungle Drum and Bass, which is recognised as one of the most influential genres in the history of dance music.

Transmission 96 (Liftin' Spirit Records)

Artist Series :05 Friske
165-172 bpm

Friske - Daydream (Mix 1)
Friske - Daydream (Mix 2)
Friske - Encounter
Friske - Float
Friske - Let Me Know
Friske - Cross Zone
Friske - In Effect
Friske - Late Night
Friske - Everybody
Friske - Spree
Friske - Untitled Murda
Friske - The Reason
Friske - Overstep
Friske - Street Lights
Friske - Re-Upped
Friske - Light Beams
Friske - Fallacy
Friske - Forward Motion
Friske - Untitled Piano
Friske - Someone
Friske - Reciprocrate
Friske - Dark Assemble
Friske - Rigged System (Remix)
Friske - Reprizal
Friske - Supplier
Friske - Eyes Open
Friske - Fall Back
Friske & Gremlinz & Aspect - Nailgun
Friske - Beacon
Friske - Sustain
Friske - Rigged System
Friske & Gremlinz - Lotus Blossom
Friske - Cold System
Friske - City Limits
Friske - Principles
Friske - Ice Grill
Friske - Sabotage
Friske - Resolution
Friske - Violator
Friske - Skyline
Friske - Salvage
Friske - Marksman
Friske - Distorted Reality
Friske - Destination
Friske - Introspect
Friske - A Different Perspective
Friske - Urban Decay
Friske - Bad Influence
Friske - Rebel Force
Friske - Musically Speaking
Friske - Deeper Understanding
Friske - Resistance
Friske - Purple Sky

Artist Series :05 FRISKE

Same Thing (Ghost Phone & DJ Persuasion Remix)

Same Thing (Noah Tucker Remix)

In 2005 I got my first regular gig which was in the bar of Sketch, the restaurant in Soho with the iconic egg-shaped toilets. This was the mix that got me the slot, it reflects that era really well. There’s some DFA, some EBM courtesy NIN, some electronica and early minimal cuts and some nu disco sounding euphoric bits to finish. Recorded on vinyl and a pair of CDJ 100s which were the cheapest CD decks going, they weren’t much fun to use but they did the job. Hope you enjoy the mix.


Bone Thugz x K.P. & Envyi x Ghost Town DJs x The Beat Club

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