‘Typography’ the debut production album from N-Type, a name synonymous with early Dubstep sounds and beyond. N-Type started buying records in the early 90’s and loved the sounds of Jungle, Drum & Bass and Garage. When different strains of UK Garage started to emerge, N-Type’s influence and production followed the darker, 2 Step Garage and Grime route which fitted into the early Dubstep sound. N-Type’s production and DJ Sets have always been an amalgamation of the wide UK underground and this album is a reflection of that, from Reggae and Dub to Garage, Breaks, Grime, Jungle and Dubstep. 

Typography kicks off in the familiar Dubstep zone with a selection of previously unreleased Dubplate’s that lead to the creation of the album. The tracks are deep and minimal, rich in the bass and space ethic that Dubstep was built on but with sounds leaning towards Dub and Hip Hop. N-Type reflects he likes to call sounds such as the intro track BUBBLE ‘Hop Step’ due to their Hip Hop influenced sampling and groove. BUBBLE sets the scene for what is to come in the album, stating  ‘The trip will do you good!’.

As the album progresses, N-Type’s collaboration tracks begin, the first being ‘Insomniac’ a collaboration with LOST that delivers a minimal yet powerful blend of sub-bass pressure, stripped-back energy and thick analog sound. The sub heavy, Tech - Roll out ‘ETERNAL BEINGS’ with YOUNGSTA and BOYLAN that has been doing the work in the clubs and festivals this year. Dancefloor smash ‘RAVAGE’ with American Dubstepper’s CØNTRA & LAZY K was written whilst on tour in the USA and one of N-Type’s favourite tracks on the album. ‘DON’T BE AFRAID’ a collaboration with KROMESTAR, SGT POKES & BREEZY LEE is a Trip Hop style Dubstep track that is the perfect example of familiar sounds but with forward thinking. All the collaborations on the album are special to N-Type as these are some of his favourite artists to work with and their collaborative tracks merge their retrospective genres.

The vocal offerings on the album came from a mixture of Garage, Funky, Grime and UK Rap MC’s. The blending of Dubstep with these genres is something N-Type has always liked to do. ‘MORE TIME’ with UK Rapper EKLIPSE, blends Hip Hop drums with distorted D&B bass lines and thick Dub sub resulting in a signature N-Type sound. ’TOO BADMIND’ with MC DONI RAMPAGE kicks off a Grimey Trap intro, dropping into a Half step tearing bassline, whilst DONI’S flow darts between the beats with furious effect. Another MC N-Type had always wanted to work with is GRIM SICKERS who recorded and toured with one of his favourite bands THE STREETS. SICKERS lays down some serious bars on ’Top Of The Map’ in his signature style on another bass heavy USA / UK Collab with LAZY K. 

The album wraps up with a lost plate ‘METERS’ featuring FATTY BASSMAN (PENGSHUI and OUTLOOK ORCHESTRA). This track perfectly ends the album in fine style with a Liquid-esc, breakbeat style Dubstep track leaving a suggestion of what vibes to expect from N-Type in the years to come. 

Typography pays homage to N-Type’s roots but pushes the boundaries with an ever evolving sound.

A big thank you to graphic artists NEIL DAVIES, MATT BAYFIELD, and videographer RAJABONGO who together visualised the album and LOST who mixed the majority of the album and mastered the full project, ensuring a consistent finish. 

N-Type - Typography

Kinda Voodoo EP

A. LEO CAP - POW

Coltcuts - Catnip EP on limited vinyl & digital.

Catnip EP

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Stay Down

WHEELYDEALY089 - BadKlaat - Stay Down

Demon EP

Terminate

E. Demon & Biome - Terminate

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Ganja Gremlin EP

CØNTRA X THE WIDDLER - GANJA GREMLIN

CØNTRA - LOST IN THE EAST

N-Type Presents W&D100

Ricky Tan - QuestionMark

Chained

Azotix - Chained

Burden

Azotix - Burden

Destructive EP

Wraz - Maths

Wraz - In The Gutter

No Guts EP

A. BadKlaat & Requake - No Guts

B. BadKlaat & Requake - Y2K38

4 previously unreleased tracks that featured on the super limited USB of The Wheel & Deal 100 album. They are now available to Download and Stream worldwide.  

D. BLOCKLAB - Fatal

4. Kampah & Substance - Drop

Wheel & Deal introduce the new artists BLOX with the massive three track 'BREEZEBLOX EP'. BLOX are a new name on the Dubstep scene and have colated an impressive cataloge of tracks in a short period of time. Their BREEZEBLOX EP is built for the dancefloor and set to make an impact in your DJ Set. BLOX is a name to look out for in 2025 and beyond. Current support from N-Type, Chef, D Fuse, Mat The Alien, Lost and more.

C. BLOX - JEWELZ

A. BLOX - NEMESIS

C. Chad Dubz - 9 Pointz

 Leo Cap returns to Wheel & Deal with another monster of an EP. ‘Born In Hell’ kicks off with the mighty ‘Vika’ built for the dance floor. The stomping beats and weighty bass drive the track whilst the cheeky edits and Fx make this a crazy ride! ‘Born In Hell’ has an original, organic kind of skank with his signature edits and bass lines to match. This one will have you cutting shapes in the weirdest way! ‘Heap Of Sips’ is low and gritty with Leo Cap’s crunchy beats and distorted bass lines wrapped around more cheeky sample edits and heaps of character. 

Eshay Trick is Leo Caps new alias project and the first track we are releasing is Archangel the curve ball track of the album, when N-Type heard this in the making he hit Leo up straight away. This one sits at 150bpm and carries a trip hop type vibe, cool and deadly, one for those chilled out blazing nights. We are excited to share this EP with you. 

Current support from: N-Type, Youngsta, Boylan, Syxx, DFuse, Coki + more

4. Eshay Trick - Archangel

2. Leo Cap - Born In Hell

1. Leo Cap - Vika

3. Leo Cap - Heaps Of Sips

AVAILABLE ON LIMITED EDITION LATHE CUT & DIGITAL.

This is the first release for N-Type’s - Typography Album. There will be four highly limited plates in the series that are available for a short period of time. We will send you the digital copies on purchase.

Preorder your copy now! Release date 29.08.2025.

We will be shipping orders from 19th September 2025

TYPOGRAPHY DUBPLATE 1 - 

A. N-TYPE, CØNTRA, LAZY K - RAVAGE

AA. N-TYPE, BOYLAN, YOUNGSTA - ETERNAL BEINGS

WD113 - N-TYPE x CØNTRA x LAZY K - RAVAGE

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WD114 - N-TYPE x BOYLAN x YOUNGSTA - ETERNAL BEINGS

‘Don’t Be Afraid’ was the first vocal track to be recorded for N-Type’s ‘Typography’ Album. At the time, N-Type and Kromestar were collaborating a lot in the studio and had just made ‘Nu Era Dub’ which was originally a Dubplate for N-Type to play at Outlook festival. N-Type was also working with Sgt Pokes and had just started the ‘Pirate Copy’ podcast which is currently a radio show on SWU FM. As part of the show, they recorded exclusive freestyle Dubplate’s from guest artists. Pokes suggested Breezy Lee to N-Type, so he linked up with Kromestar in the studio to build the instrumental. When Breezy Lee touched the mic they were blown away and Sgt Pokes went on to write his verses to create this dark, hypnotic song. 

‘Don’t Be Afraid’ is available on Digital and limited Lathe Cut. 

’N-Type - Typography’ album is due for release on November 21st 2025.

WD115 - N-TYPE & KROMESTAR FEAT SGT POKES & BREEZY LEE

Croydon heavyweights N-Type and LOST join forces once again for their latest collaboration, ‘Insomniac’.

Crafted with precision, the track delivers a minimal yet powerful blend of sub-bass pressure and stripped-back energy — engineered to move bodies and ignite dancefloors. Having already proved its weight across clubs and festivals over the past year, ‘Insomniac’ is now set for full release.

The duo’s partnership has a strong legacy, with standout collaborations including ‘The Plug’ and ‘Questions’ on Wheel & Deal. For ‘Insomniac’, N-Type linked with LOST in his Croydon-based studio, a creative hub renowned for pushing forward the sound system aesthetic. Beyond this single, LOST was also responsible for mixing the majority of the album and mastering the full project — ensuring a consistent, high-quality finish throughout.


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WD116 - N-TYPE & LOST - INSOMNIAC

WD117 - N-TYPE FEAT EKLIPSE - MORE TIME

N-Type & Syxx have been friends now for a long time now. They first met through DJ Walsh (R.I.P) at N-Type’s event RUDE in Brixton in 2012 where Syxx first heard his tracks live in a dance. Then later Walsh signed Syxx to Biscuit Factory Records in 2014 where he released most of his early catalogue. N-Type & Syxx were meaning to get in the studio for years before but on the collation of the “Typography” Album, N-Type reached out to Syxx to get on a track. They started off by making five ideas and after a short pizza break and random conversation on who smashed it at Band Aid live 1986?? They both agreed they were blown over Queens performance and how Freddie Mercury smashed the crowd, they then jumped back in the studio and “Mercury” was born.

N-Type & Syxx – Mercury is set for release 7th November 2025, available on Digital and in a strictly limited Lathe Cut edition.

WD118 - N-TYPE & SYXX - MERCURY

N-Type - Bubble

N-Type - Stingray

N-Type - Desert

N-Type & LOST - Insomniac

N-Type & Syxx - Mercury

N-Type & Boylan - Nightfall

N-Type & Nomine - Believe

N-Type - New Hope

N-Type & Lazy K Feat Grim Sickers - Top Of The Map

N-Type & CØNTRA & Lazy K - Ravage

N-Type & Hijinx - Finishing Move

N-Type & Brightwing - Rivers Run Deep

N-Type ft. Doni Rampage - Too Badmind

N-Type Feat. Fatty Bassman - Meters

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Mr.K - Glue

Wheel & Deal Records was formed in 2009 by DJ N-Type. It provided a platform for bringing to light some of the dubplates which were featuring heavily in his sets on Rinse FM and in clubs around the world. Since its conception, the label has focused on releasing a variety of different styles of dubstep, from energy fueled dancehall to more dark, sub-driven baselines. With an ethos for bringing through new producers as well as working with some of the most established names in the scene, Wheel & Deal has quickly developed an impressive, multinational roster of artists.

'Our mission has always been to present a wide-range of the freshest dubstep sounds and allow artists from all corners of the scene to gain the recognition that they deserve.'

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