Vektah Essentials

Historically, society has always needed one form of tonic or another. Tonics invigorate, restore, refresh and stimulate; much like this group of rising stars with their eyes on the prize. We’ve trawled some of the finest up & coming UK talent that the scene has to offer and hand-picked 6-tracks to kick start our brand new VA series of EPs in ‘Tonics: Batch 1’.

Kicking off proceedings and returning for her first release on the imprint since the ‘Summer Soul EP’ in 2018, we gladly welcome back London producer Dushi, with a jazzy number titled ‘Lost In The Waves’. We’re greeted with wonderfully wide, warm strings and an almost Middle Eastern soundscape in the intro, followed by an uplifting, orchestral-style drop - complete with progressive, jungle percussion. 

London native Lally is second up to the plate, with a sun drenched, rolling scorcher titled ‘All The Time’ - a palpable amen dream of tumbling sub, twinkling bells and lush, longing vocals. This track marks his first official release, and if this is anything to go off, we’ll be seeing a lot more of him! 

Dorset resident & new kid on the block Vektah undoubtedly delivers on the title with his track ‘Request’. The tune opens with luscious, swirling synths which fast descend into honks of incoming bass, jungle breaks and ragga vocals which will almost certainly have you shouting at your nearest DJ, demanding them to “run it”.

Makah’s ‘Crest’ rides in like a seasoned surfer, the intro rhythmically building tension with bubbling textures and washing synths amid swinging yet techy breaks, screeches and boundless bass. The second debut on the project, this accomplished first outing means this Cornwall-born composer is definitely one to watch for 2021.  

The third and final newcomer is Brighton boy Silloh and his debut ‘Strange Matter’. The track opens with cascading, shimmering chimes and a slight air of unease. The drop kicks like a mule, boasting roaring grunts of bass, high velocity drums; all of which are sure to evoke some downright evil expressions in the rave! 

Finally, Manchester’s own Motiv calls for last orders with the deceptively titled ‘Crave’ a deep, warm hug of a half time tune. Complete with wide, wobbling pads and clicking percussion wrapped in hypnotic vocals, you’ll no doubt long to hear this track, like some sort of uncontrollable urge.

So get your orders in for 6 doses of the finest effervescent d&b that money can buy, and raise a glass to the next batch of bubbling talent, pouring into all good stores on the 21st of May 2021.

Tonics: Batch 1 

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Vektah - Request

Free download of my track 'Baby Love'. Nice liquid/ jungle vibe, hope you enjoy!

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My guest mix from the Hospital Records show on Rinse FM with Lens & Bladerunner.

Tracklist:
Vektah - Every Time
Technimatic - Everlasting
Lally - Way You Are 
Zero T - One More Chance 
Refracta - Flux
Shy FX - Warning (Bou Remix) 
—> AC13 & Eazy - Transition
Break & DLR - City Slickers (Skeptical Remix) 
Vektah - Tension 
Silloh - Conqueror 
Vektah - Fire In Your Eyes 
Sub Focus & Wilkinson - Enter Night 
Whiney & GQ - Guernsey Airport Bubbler 
Vektah - ID 
Vektah - Escape 
Screamarts - Hide & Seek 
Levela & Vektah - Lockdown The Streets  
Sub Focus & Wilkinson - Just Hold On (Sub Focus & Wilkinson vs Pola & Bryson Remix)
Total Science - Lightweight (Break Remix) 
T>I - Bongolian Belt Roller 
Alix Perez - Trinity (Skeptical Remix) 
Askel & Elere - Do I Know You 
T95 & Operate - Set You Free

Vektah - Hospital Records, Rinse FM - 29/01/2022

Bournemouth-based beatmaker Vektah continues to make weighty waves at the forefront of the Soulvent roster in 2022. Since releasing his debut 4-track ‘Culture Shift’ EP in 2021, featuring the breakout hit ‘Request’, he has been featured on a number of Soulvent compilation projects.  These include multiple batches of ‘Tonics’ EPs and the stand-out ‘Soulvent Meets Hospital’ remix project, remixing the mighty Fred V while receiving the equivalent treatment from Whiney. This time around the budding producer has leveraged his network to invite a number of noteworthy collaborators to help him deliver yet another accomplished body of work in the form of the ‘Echo Mode’ EP. 

EP Title track ‘Echo Mode (feat. PAV4N & T-Man)’ opens with ominous hats and a high pitched synth. Manchester mic-wielder T-Man leaves you under no illusion over what is to come. This incredibly energetic track first drop sees PAV4N sit atop a surgically crafted jungle break, complete with a signature Vektah bassline.

‘Pocket Rocket’ lifts off with a spacey arpeggio before launching into hyperdrive at the drop - with a bassline to command the attention of almost any dancefloor. You would be forgiven for thinking that a phone is ringing at times during this track - it’s probably a friend wanting to tell you about Vektah’s new EP.

On the penultimate track, Vektah enlists the aid of the mighty Levela to deliver down-right dastardly basswork on ‘Lockdown the Streets’. Both producers’ influences are evident with a vocal sample reminiscent of Vektah’s ‘Every Time’ and a gutteral bassline akin to Levela’s ‘Gasp’, resulting in a track that could keep the streets empty for weeks.

Finally, the aptly-named ‘Spectral’ conjures all manner of mental images with its introspective intro. As each drop hits, Vektah leaves no stone unturned with the percussive elements of the track. The strange, swelling bassline provides the perfect counter-weight to the soaring synth lines.

Let this release reverberate around your collection, landing in all good stores on 2nd September.

Echo Mode EP

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Vektah - Echo Mode (feat. PAV4N & T - Man)

Soul Music 2022

Vektah & Ruth Royall - What I Want

Sofa King Sick certainly always delivers the goods. We've got 'Envy' from Vektah on the 5th edition of the VA series from Sofa Sound Bristol

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Vektah - Envy

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Emba & [ K S R ] - Lost Within Your Soul (Vektah Remix)

Workforce - For What Sustains
LSB - Here With Me 
Dogger, Mindstate & Liam Bailey - Rebels
Calibre & DJ Marky - Amen Tune 
Commix & Steve Spacek - How You Gonna Feel
S.P.Y & DJ Marky - Yellow Shoes
SHY FX & T. Power - Feelings 
Duskee, Deadline & Slay - Chica 
London Elektricity - Life Is Beautiful 
Pola & Bryson - 24/7 
Emba & [ K S R ] - Lost Within Your Soul  (Vektah Remix) 
Nu:Logic & Lifford - Everlasting Days 
Pola, Bryson & Charlotte Haining - Find Your Way 
Alexx A-Game - Braver (Satl Remix) 
Break & Charli Brix - Lost 
Ivy Lab - Live On Your Smile 
Ownglow - Back To You 
Flava D, Paige Eliza & DRS- All We Ever Do 
Spectrasoul - Always 
Netsky - I Refuse 
Alix Perez - Losing You 
Technicolour - Satisfy 
Spectrasoul & Tamara Blessa - Away With Me (Calibre Remix) 
LSB - Renaissance Song 
The Ephemerals - Life Is Good (Technimatic Remix) 
Halogenix & Liam Bailey - Satisfy Your Soul 
Workforce - Broken 
BCee & Philippa Hanna - Back To The Streets 
LSB & Kinross - Roots

Liquid Lust Vol.1

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