ASC makes his debut on Over/Shadow with 2 blissful and emotive tracks that highlight the man of the moments style perfectly. Slow Down is a sparse and relentless journey through jungles atmosphere while Lucid Dream laces harsh breaks with thought provoking moments of ambience, perfectly.
Margaman aka Truespirit returns to the Liondub label after 6 years with a solid selection of his signature Jungle D&B cuts. With a sound that is all his own, Margaman delivers classic, authentic, rolling Drum & Bass music that takes us on a serious Jungle Trek. Support from Congo Natty, DJ Marky, Soulslinger, Nicky Blackmarket, L Double, Marky. L-Side, Noisia, Aries and more.
UNISON | 2 continues the series with Villem bringing in established talent and rising stars for this various artists 4 track EP.
‘Talk Loud’ sees Villem join forces with Irish legend Zero T and rising star Duskee. R’n’b vocals introduce the track before descending into big bouncing bass melodies; lead by an infectious bass guitar riff, and fizzing sub tones.
Duskee enters with his distinctive laid back flow, leading into a lavish breakdown of Hammond organ chords and full orchestral strings, blissfully bringing us back into the dance with the second half bass lead fun.
‘Smokey’ is produced by rising talent Kublai, hailing from Manchester, he fuses lilting piano chords, impeccable drums, delayed sax licks and a killer vocal hook, into a jazzy yet punchy Drum & Bass context, food for the soul.
‘Gobo’ is Derrick & Tonika’s techno styled stepper. A subtle ebb and flow helps build the track into increasing intensity, expanding into deep head nod and stepper territory.
‘Diamonds’ is a full vocal and Rhodes chord lead amen roller, pure summer on a boat, smiles on faces vibe. The Australian production duo Chris Munky and Severity have brought the sunshine, ably building textures around Ruth Royall’s soul drenched vocals.
a1. Villem & Zero T - Talk Loud ft Duskee
a2. Kublai - Smokey
b1. Derrick & Tonika - Gobo
b2. Chris Munky & Severity - Diamonds ft Ruth Royall
UNISON | 2 continues the series with Villem bringing in established talent and rising stars for this various artists 4 track EP.
‘Talk Loud’ sees Villem join forces with Irish legend Zero T and rising star Duskee. R’n’b vocals introduce the track before descending into big bouncing bass melodies; lead by an infectious bass guitar riff, and fizzing sub tones.
Duskee enters with his distinctive laid back flow, leading into a lavish breakdown of Hammond organ chords and full orchestral strings, blissfully bringing us back into the dance with the second half bass lead fun.
‘Smokey’ is produced by rising talent Kublai, hailing from Manchester, he fuses lilting piano chords, impeccable drums, delayed sax licks and a killer vocal hook, into a jazzy yet punchy Drum & Bass context, food for the soul.
‘Gobo’ is Derrick & Tonika’s techno styled stepper. A subtle ebb and flow helps build the track into increasing intensity, expanding into deep head nod and stepper territory.
‘Diamonds’ is a full vocal and Rhodes chord lead amen roller, pure summer on a boat, smiles on faces vibe. The Australian production duo Chris Munky and Severity have brought the sunshine, ably building textures around Ruth Royall’s soul drenched vocals.
a1. Villem & Zero T - Talk Loud ft Duskee
a2. Kublai - Smokey
b1. Derrick & Tonika - Gobo
b2. Chris Munky & Severity - Diamonds ft Ruth Royall
Ellis Dee is a legend. There isn’t anyone else out there who is more qualified to speak about the rave culture than this guy. He was there from when it started and he is still here now, making rave inspired tunes for the dancefloor.
Vinyl Fanatiks is lucky enough to be working alongside Ellis Dee, repressing his back catalogue and this release came out on 12” back in early 2019. Long since sold out, it was decided to create a super limited 7” version to celebrate the rise of vinyl once again. These edits were created by Ellis Dee himself exclusively for Vinyl Fanatiks.
These tracks were huge in 1992 and were the anthems of Fantazia, one of Ellis Dee’s favourite raves. We decided to create this on 7” as homage to the many rave 7” singles that came out in 1992. It’s a lost format in the world of rave represses, so we brought it back again, for a limited time.
Grab a copy while you can as its very unlikely we will press them again.
The debut Drum & Bass album from New York native T.R.A.C. pressed to vinyl for the very first time due to public demand!
Features productions from Lenzman, Calibre, Serum, L-Side, Command Strange, Bladerunner, Marc Mac, Random Movement and many more. Lyrical collaborations from MC Conrad, Dynamite MC, David Boomah, Adrienne Richards, Christina Tamayo amongst others.
When it comes to Hip Hop, New York is home to many great MC's and artists of all genres. Anyone who has ever visited the borough of Brooklyn will have seen its wide mix of cultures, ethnicities, and renowned musicians living within some of the most historic neighbourhoods in the world. Growing up within this melting pot has inspired the MC known as T.R.A.C. and as a result, he holds a deep burning ambition To Rule And Conquer the scene he is so immersed in.
Although his roots lie in NYC Hip Hop, T.R.A.C. is also a long-time lover of breakbeats at 174bpm, taking inspiration from Marc Mac, legend of 4 Hero and Reinforced fame, who would eventually produce his debut album on BBE Records. Building a loyal following over the past ten years, performing at Drum and Bass events all over North America, Canada and Europe, it was on one such occasion that he caught the attention of V Recordings head honcho Bryan Gee who instantly recognised his lyrical skills and the opportunity to unite that East Coast Hip Hop style with its distant cousin from across the pond, Drum and Bass. This album is the result of that link up. The first full length D&B album from a US MC!
A1. T.R.A.C. - Glimmer of Light feat. Raw Q
A2. T.R.A.C. - Step Tune feat. Random Movement & Adrienne Richards
A3. T.R.A.C. - The Making Of feat. Atlantic Connection
A4. T.R.A.C. - Life In Motion feat. Submorphics
B1. T.R.A.C. - Roots For Culture feat. Bladerunner & David Boomah
Old skool and reinforced legend Alpha Omega returns with another Monster killer EP and in true Alpha Omega style, he does not hold back and gives you a selection of various beats and styles.
Everyone is already talking about Monster Killer which has already become a dance floor hit with vocals, stabs, and amen edits that make you lose your shit on the dance floor. Then takes you on a technical Journey with sciences 95 followed by beautifully crafted tracks Crystal Ball and Look Into My Eyes.
Canadian-based producer Rumbleton returns after his remix on AKOism 3 to release his solo EP on an AKO Beatz. 4 carefully constructed tracks that take you on a journey, Rumbleton engineering skills are next level and we call him the beat master at AKO. Beats that take you into the darkness then bring you into the light. Rumbleton also linked up with AKO boss to produce a track that has already got people excited. Outernational jungle at its finest.
Dunk is well known for his productions as ½ of the renowned Jam Thieves [Playaz]. Now the Sao Paolo based artist is fully focused on his solo career and has provided Liondub with a 4 track EP, specifically made for vinyl, that pushes the boundaries of his experience in DnB. This is deep, hard hitting, rolling drum and bass guided by new ideas from an artist exploring music outside of his comfort zone. With recent releases on Sofa Sounds, Subliminal and Chronic, Dunk is thriving as a producer on his own, and it can be heard clearly on the “True Funk” EP.
Suburban Base and Marvellous Cain assemble once again to bring a huge 4 track EP of Original Jungle material. Marvellous Cain, a producer synonymous with Jungle/DnB and best known for the massive tunes 'The Hitman' and 'Dub Plate Style' has remained a staple in every Junglist DJ's box for over 25 years. His legendary guest appearances on Kool London and his live shows at Boomtown Festival and the Kingston Carnival brought him enough attention to warrant a remix of Bob Marley's 'Jammin' alongside General Levy.
Now Suburban Base is proud to present 'The Dubplate EP', which brings four of the most requested and rarest unreleased Marvellous Cain ‘dubplate only’ tracks together in a single release.
Opening with the never before released VIP remix of 'Dubplate Style' which has only appeared in certain A-List DJ's sets, the EP brings absolute heat from start to finish.
The super rare unreleased gem 'Snapper' brings more fire, with chopped Amen's and deep subs. Only ever promo’d and withdrawn means that its one of the most sought after tracks in Drum & Bass and Jungle, and where those handful of copies have resurfaced they’ve traded for up to £150 on discogs
'Killer' with its familiar ragga influences was again never given a full release only appearing as an album exclusive on the 1995 Telepathy Dub Plate Special project. And completing the package is 'Giness Punch' which only appeared as bonus tracks of the CD version of Marvellous Cains 1994 album and never got released on the vinyl format of that album.
All of these tracks remained on dubplate and despite the huge demand for a full release remained exclusive to their project usages. None of these mythical tracks have ever had a digital release or full vinyl release… until now… from the vaults of Suburban Base we bring them all together on this killer EP from Marvellous Cain.
Strictly limited-edition 12” vinyl in full colour sleeve – with no digital until much later in the year.
* Roni Size is a name synonymous with both V Recordings and Drum & Bass. A real pioneer of the scene, and one of only a handful of names to transcend the genre to become a real household name. Both huge underground and mainstream success followed, along with the Mercury Music Prize as part of Reprazaent, and a discography of original productions and remixes that still stand the test of time and find themselves in constant rotation in clubland and on radio. With so many seminal moment peppered over the V's history this Legends series just wouldn’t be completely without some of Roni's many unreleased gems making an appearance.
* 'Operation X' finds Roni in a musical mode, with lush horn stabs and rolling drums. Produced circa 20001 this one is a personal favourite of Bryan Gee's who's championed it continuously over the years, and so will be familiar track for many, especially those regulars to the V podcast!
* The moment 'Synction' kicks in you know you've entered the world of Roni Size. More of a rarity into today’s digital world, Roni and all his bellow Bristolians who made up Reprazent and the Full Cycle family had an inimitable sound they made their own, which still resonates around the world to this day. A hypnotic intro breaks into an irresistible dancefloor workout which will make you wonder how this track was ever overlooked!
* The fourth part in this vinyl series, with yet more legends waiting in the wings. These are an absolute essential for vinyl collectors.
'Journey at the End of the Brain is the second release by Gianluca Salvadori, aka Pushlock, after his debut album on cassette, Healing Process. Gianluca is based in Treviso and is a real drum 'n' bass, dubstep and UK sonorities addict since always. His new album comes as a reinterpretation of these sounds, with a fresh approach to sound design and the ambition to redefine those genres through an introspective vision. This LP is a promenade across Pushlock’s brain synapses, showing his multi-genre sonic architecture across echoes of UK oriented electronic music.
Journey at The End of The Brain opens the A side with an uplifting dose of breaks; the tech junglish assault of Ghosting gets scanned by cutting drumz and large hall reverberated reese bass, perfectly fitting the soundtrack of the dirtiest dream of the perfect night out in the club. Chaotic Neutral, a wild tune reminiscent of early Source Direct, acts as the amen track of the LP which burns bright before slowing down into the mental trip-hop excursion of Purple Leaf. The A side ends with Skyline, a virtual soundscape designed with broken stabs and hypnotic atmospheres.
Hexacomb, a 160 bpm half beat driving force opening the B side represents a unique blend of syntethic textures with a dirty beat giving only a minute of breath with the entrance of those celestial strings and classic piano phrases. Urania and Cannonball cover the 140-150 BPM zone of the LP, showing the mutant dubstep infused side of Pushlock characterized by 3/4 progressions, leftfield inspired atmospheres and distorted basslines. Common Ground acts as the perfect outro, leading the listener through a cathartic path to the end of the brain.'
Odysee Recordings is proud to present the 4th in the series of digital re-masters and remixes of selected classics from the back catalogue. Originally released in 1996 (ODY06), this was widely regarded as the pinnacle of the initial Odysee catalogue with support from Goldie, Kemistry & Storm, Fabio, Peshay and many others.
The original has stood the test of time as one of the moodiest Apache rollers ever. A sinister rasping growl underpins the curling maelstrom of breaks, and the lethal combination of Jim Source Direct’s infamous arrangement skills and Tilla Mirage’s unique placement of avant-garde sound is truly masterful. Paradox once described the use of filters on this track as ‘truly elegant’, and it is fair to say that the production values still sound as fresh and innovative as they did 24 years ago.
On remix duty, the Odysee Label partners step up for a modern twist on the original. Switching out the Apache for the subsidiary Soulpride that featured in the original, this is even darker and more twisted. Andy’s faithful approach to the original structure is injected with that typically harder-hitting modern edge, with Tilla’s ever-refined sound selection giving that final stamp of Mirage authenticity!
Finally, but by no means least, there is a stunning take by Seattle-based artist André Delgado a.k.a. Homemade Weapons. With a plethora of releases on Citrus, Samurai, Dispatch as well as his own Weaponry imprint, he has built a highly respected profile in the world of D&B.
This remix has all the trademark volatile drum-work and fierce, rapid-fire momentum that you would expect from a Homemade Weapons remix. A vortex of twisting Apache coupled with a very clever use of key samples from the original; this remix is quite simply a weapon and a half!
a1. Mirage - Feel My Dreams (2021 Remaster)
b1. Mirage - Feel My Dreams (Andy Odysee & Tilla Mirage Remix)
b2. Mirage - Feel My Dreams (Homemade Weapons Remix)
Written in the style of a well known old skool series this 2 track mash up release is a classic throwback to hardcore's heady days of the early 90's. Cut n paste hardcore at it's finest!
“Nailgun” sees Friske reunite with fellow Horsemen alum Gremlinz and Aspect to lay down a lesson in the type of contemporary Rufige that all three have been the vanguards of for close to the last two decades.
“Musically Speaking” sets up a floating Speed era aesthetic before giving way to the more punishing brutalism of Headz, the contrast executed with perfect understanding of the dichotomy between the two with expert precision.
In 2018 Brazilian producer L-Side released his highly anticipated album 'Carnal Mind'. Taking his influence from Hip Hop artists, L-Side made his mark with his meticulous mix of upfront and aggressive sounds merged with funk and soul styles, forging a flawlessly fresh take on drum and bass.
Three years on since the release of the album L-Side has continued to grow and has captured the attention of the whole scene! Recents releases 'Zaga Dan' & 'Steppa Dub' gained huge support from a wide selection of D&B DJs as well as radio support from Annie Mac, DJ Target, Giles Peterson, Rene LaVice and many more. With remixes of his own for Hospital Records, Spearhead and more out now or en route, L-Side decided to take a look back at this project and has linked up with some of his favourite producers from to deliver a huge 4 track EP 'Carnal Mind Remxied'.
All four remixes have been receiving great support both before and during lockdown with Break, Dogger & Mindstate and label mates Alibi all putting their signature spin on some of the highlights from the album. The line up of remixers is made even more special by the inclusion of D&B legend Spirit's take on Spellbound - a project completely shortly before he sadly passed away in 2018.
With new music from L-Side waiting in the wings for release later this year, now seemed like the perfect time to finally unleash this remix project to the world, as well as shine a light back on his debut album for those who are new to the L-Side sound!
Remixes III features Drum and Bass tracks from the last five years of Pinecone Moonshine. Consistent use of inharmonic ambient sounds mix with echoes of jazz and funk setting the backdrop for broken breakbeats.
When you hear the name Need For Mirrors, you know you’re about to listen to something solid. Few DJs have created such successful and varied careers as Need For Mirrors’ Joe Moses, both behind the decks and behind the desk! Joe’s pioneering attitude earned him the reputation as one of DNB's leading DJs. Having created one of London’s most influential club nights Soul In Motion with Bailey, the two expanded further to create the Soul In Motion Records and agency as well as his own label Zoltar.
Need For Mirrors’ first appearance at SUNANDBASS was as early as the 2006 edition, and here he created moments that made our common history along all these years. Then in 2019, the prolific producer just blew us away with his SUNANDBASS performance. These tunes were the starting point of this latest chapter: the Ultra Violin EP, making this venture even more special or poignant, depending on how you look at it. The energy created on Ultra Violin brings us right back to the time ‘before’ when we could safely gather together in large groups, exchange ideas, energies and be totally carefree as we experienced a shared love of this music together. From racing, emotional melodies to trancing, celestial beats, Need For Mirrors transports us right back under the duvet of Sardinia’s warm, night skies.
4 stand-out tracks taken from Parly B’s “Hot Like Fire Chapter 1” LP. The revered UK reggae star was established for his unique style and due to releases on Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Reggae Roast, Serial Killaz, and Born On Road, as well as continuous airplay from radio legends David Rodigan and Don Letts. Liondub and Parly gathered an ultra-talented cast of artists and producers to craft an album that brilliantly fuses the Yorkshire based artists’ unique reggae sound with powerful, modern, and timeless Jungle Drum and Bass music.
a1. Parly B - Bad From Dem Born (Jayline Remix)
a2. Parly B & Selecta J-Man - Dress Back
b1. Parly B - De Ting (Zoro Remix)
b2. Parly B - Motor Bike (Toby Ross, ALR & Liondub Remix)
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