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Alicia Keys is one of the undisputed queens of contemporary R&B. Powerful vocals, earnest lyrics and a deep self-awareness are the main pillars that have held up her career. But what happens when you fuse ballads with basslines? For this vinyl-only co-release on Bristol imprints Eminent and Slippery Sounds, Knoxville’s Nikki Nair stands at the intersection between new and old and redefines exactly how to nail the bootleg edit.

‘If I Ain't Got You’ is a precise flurry of two-step garage and nostalgic vocals, Alicia’s lilting voice still recognisable despite the dancefloor environment. A glossy rhythm breathes life into the old classic so that it becomes a new entity, which somehow welds together the murky rave realm with the weightlessness of Summer. It’s rare for tracks to suit any given setting, but this one might just be a strong contender.
 
‘Show Me Love’ takes a more starry-eyed course, weaving dewy textures into a fresh whimsical appeal. There’s still a subtle nod to the past despite the more recent Alicia/Miguel sample, which comes in the form of the 2010’s grime era melodies and nostalgic soundscapes. The breakdown around the halfway mark is a particular treat; it hoists up the vocals in reverence before the first of two ice-cold, dubby drops.

They say that if you’re paying homage to one of the greats, you’ve got to do it right. But Nikki Nair goes above and beyond that into a captivating alternate reality where the rush the second time round is just as good. These bootlegs are instant classics in themselves. 

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https://eminent-uk.bandcamp.com/album/eminent-x-slippery-sounds-exss001

PREMIERE: Nikki Nair - I Ain't Got You [Eminent x Slippery Sounds]

Jungle track ft. my Dad on Sax (Ranald from Basils Ball's Up Band). 
This tune uses a vocal sample from 'Noise Factory - Peoples Tune' - if anyone knows who sung it please let me know :)
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USB010: DJ Complimint - Midnight Request Slime

Bristol's freshest duo make their USB debut with a 160 flip of the Skream classic, Midnight Request Line.

Free download available now - https://hypeddit.com/djcomplimint/midnightrequestslime

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DJ Complimint - Midnight Request Slime

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☆ STEREO NUTTAH, @stereonuttah. (TS014) Junglist. Devon, UK.

An interesting take on jungle vocal vibe, with sampling from California's famous chemical astronaut. Stereo Nuttah is a DJ and producer. He also runs @stompsounds record label. Another Tough Shit free download.

Stereo Nuttah - Rogan Stoner (Free Download)

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THE STOPPER Remix

https://deepjungle.bandcamp.com/album/dat022-dillinja-sovereign-melody-vip-sovereign-melody

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