AKO Arcade brings you two very personal plates from Stretch and the Reinforced 1995 archive.
The VIP’s to The Guyver’s first mini-album, ‘FEEL’ has a more dancefloor vibe to it and a lot more of the vocal before the switch halfway through that will have you doing the gun finger signal.
‘The Whip’ has been a personal tune to a lot of people and a track that has been requested for a repress so we went one better and agreed to let the VIP or alternative version that was close to being on the mini-album. We like you will enjoy the different take on it with additional breaks, edits and a different bassline.
AKO Arcade brings you two jungle tracks from the vault of DJ Stretch himself. Both are from the late 94′ era.
Dem Want It is a VIP and Ganja Dub are dubplate versions of tracks that never had a full vinyl release. Stretch would always do an alternative version for himself which normally ended up better than the original. After finally locating the DAT and getting them remastered to share with the AKO supporters. Both have lashing breaks and deep sub basslines and old sound tape vocals throughout. These will be limited like the other Arcade releases and once there gone that will be it. We hope you enjoy another piece of history.
Back with new material for Symmetry, Jack Boston’s latest offering showcases his musical and production talents. The two contrasting tracks demonstrate his diversity as one of the scenes top emerging artists. His background as a guitarist is a thread that consistently runs through his production, which adds a live and natural feel to much of his work. As a trained sound engineer working at a renowned studio, his experience from recording an eclectic array of bands adds a different dimension to his approach when making Drum n Bass. Working towards his debut album, this release is the first taste of things to come.
“The Place” - Teaming up once again with the soulful Vanity Jay, this track takes you on a journey of moods. From pensive and smooth to edgy and deep this track holds you on the edge of your seat as you travel through the soundscape. Distilling these elements down into the DJ Edit (included in the digital release) delivers a more club friendly version.
“Always There” - Known for his love of Amen breaks, Madcap brings his rolling jungle style to the mix on this energetic B side. Uplifting horns, retro guitars and bluesy vocals keep this fast paced record moving until the last bar.
It's been three years since founding UVB-76 member, Pessimist put out a Drum & Bass release. The last time you could find a 170 track by Jabs was back in 2017 for his critically acclaimed self- titled debut album released on Blackest Ever Black. So we present in 2019, the Burundanga EP for UVB-76, which has been destroying dance floors across the planet.
The Burundanga EP consists of three Drum & Bass cuts. Think Ruffhouse meets tribal shamanism, gutter breaks with amazonian field recordings and thick atmosphere, you'll feel like you've been spiked by some ritualistic witch doctor. Also included within the four track EP is the long awaited Paian remix by Downwards Records and CUB affiliate, Simon Shreeve aka Mønic & Kryptic Minds, taken from Jabs's debut EP for The Buzzer. Trust us when we say this is not for the faint hearted, we're truly excited to have Pessimist back on the label with these four vintage, signature Pess, killer cuts.
Absolute carnage on this release, kicking off with a mighty bang as Triple Sickz face off against Raw Science resulting in the aptly titled 'Bruiserville'. A serene intro with rolling breaks builds up using lush, soaring pads before breaking down to the drop: chunky stabs pave the way for a wall of drums and bass to swing through like an out of control wrecking ball to completely annihilate any dancefloor......No prisoners.
Brand new signing DC-N5S from Virginia, USA comes correct with the 2004 horseman vibes of the big nasty stepper 'Emitter', causing seizures with its incessant mentasm stab and stop-start drum patterns to keep you on your toes.
Closing things off on the flip, Grief brings the pain with the pure cyberpunk robo-funk of 'Bishop'. Drawing on the classic tech-step sound of the late 90s, this one could be a soundtrack to a dark future anime short; rich in atmosphere, weighty in beats and oozing class through every bar, this is an epic piece of music rounding off a punchy, nasty slice of wax.
The journey continues for Workforce, the new solo project from Jack Stevens AKA one half of SpectraSoul. Presenting the second part in his 'Late Night Soundtrack’ series, the new EP steers from the trademark soulful sounds of ‘Two Words’ to the industrial strength of ‘So Good’ and includes a guest spot from long time cohort SP:MC.
DJ support: DJ Marky, Alix Perez, DBridge, Doc Scott, Halogenix, Skeptical, Lenzman, LSB.
In celebration of the Liondub International labels decade in the business, Liondub proudly presents another fresh 12” featuring Bristol based Jamaican artist Blackout JA. Blackout has been rising from Reggae to Ragga Jungle fame with features and performances alongside Congo Natty, Deekline, Ed Solo, and the Jungle Cakes crew, Aries, Daddy Freddy as well as multiple projects with the Liondub International camp including 2 Rumble releases and a forthcoming Reggae Dancehall LP with Liondub himself. For this 12”; “Touch Up The Key” and “Dread” are roots Reggae inspired Jungle cuts produced by Liondub & Jah Boogs, two stateside producers that have been putting in solid studio time over the past year. Expect hard hitting yet musical sub bass-lines, crisp modern drums and dubbed out skanks, all creating the perfect space for stellar performances by Blackout, who delivers in his raspy Jamaican Patois. Rock solid Dubwise for your Ragga crates, guaranteed to stand the test of time on air or on club systems.
a1. Blackout JA - Touch Up The Key (Prod. Liondub & Jah Boogs)
b1. Blackout JA - Dread (Prod. Liondub & Jah Boogs)
Sense returns to Infrared with two Vintage Jungle inspired tracks. The Edge starts with a catchy piano, before unleashing into amen madness. Let You Go shows the deeper side of the sound and takes the listener back to the Golden era and could easily have been produced in the mid 90's.
300 Limited Edition Run - This will not be repressed.
"New Age" is one of those tracks that get requested year after year - or in this case decade after decade! With origins in 2008 and played by every big name of the scene it has earned an undisputed anthem status and it’s the most wanted dub in the extensive Loxy & Resound catalogue.
"Stone Cold" on the double A-side is equally exciting. Vintage production from 2009 it combines Resound's trademark metallic funk with some dark vibes & haunting vocals.
Digital only "Forgot Why Mix" flips the script & sounds more contemporary now than ever, highlighting Resound as one of the most innovative producers out there. Vinyl mastered and cut by Beau at Ten Eight Seven Mastering. Pressed at Record Industry.
a1. Loxy & Resound - New Age
b1. Loxy & Resound - Stone Cold
Digital Exclusive: Loxy & Resound - Stone Cold (Forgot Why Mix)
Next up we have a new dnb EP from label head Alix Perez - the Phantonym EP. One can really hear the many years experience and influences that have helped shape this masterpiece.
It is beautifully complete, and is undoubtedly some of his best work to date. This is jungle/drum&bass in its truest unfiltered form. This EP covers the whole spectrum from signature Perez soulful dnb (SWRV qand Vibrations), to gritty bubblers (Trinity), and finally the harder minimal percussive dnb he is renowned for (Phantonym). Mature, concise, and graceful dnb at its best. Out September 13th 2019 on 1985 Music on vinyl and digital.
Kicking off the EP we have a Jungle Techno track from 2007 ‘Revolution’ made by Persian & DJ Staf, ‘Kool London’s finest DJ’...
‘D dub retwist’, see’s a minimal Break Heavy Dub amidst a Trippy background soundscape from a Japanese Movie.
‘Rumbling interlude’ There’s some interesting Organ at play over modern D&B being played here, al be it with the room vibrating (hence the title) this short segment is a nice escape!
‘Milton 21’ This track dates from 2001, this is a rare glimpse of what Jungle Techno may have become, a direction of futurist sound play amidst Bone Crunching Heavy Bass! Again, Genre pioneering stuff, from True Underground Artists.
‘Not nuff time’, feature’s Lauryn’s freshly sounding Tone, over one of Persian’s Breakbeat projects...
This has variations of electronic shades of what a deejay would love! These tracks were found & lovingly remastered for this ‘ Collector’s Breaks’ EP. The cross over has been kept!
In celebration of Liondub International’s 10 year anniversary, NYC’s Liondub selected the top tracks from the Jungle To The World series and compiled them into limited edition 12” EP vinyl releases exclusively for Unearthed Sounds.
Volume 3 includes an incredible array of artists and producers including: DJ Hybrid, Marcus Visionary, Reggae Legend Horace Andy, Truespirit and Camp Souljah. Guaranteed to move fast, this 12” is very limited and contains 4 tracks that have been tried and tested on radio and in the clubs. Support From Crissy Cris, Bryan Gee, A Sides, Aphrodite, Dillinja, Marky, Profile, Doc Scott, Dr. Meaker, Erb N Dub, The Freestylers, Jaguar Skills, Chopstick Dubplate, Jayline, Phantasy, Ray Keith, Uncle Dugs, Serial Killaz, TC & more.
a1. Dj Hybrid - Special Request
a2. Horrace Andy & Marcus Visionary - Sound Killer (Jungle VIP)
The a-side features warm pads, key slides, chime loops and inter-weaving funky breakbeats. ‘You know it’s over now’ female vocals tie the summer vibes together. Over Now is reminiscent of the duo’s 2005 classic ‘Back to Eternity’.
The fiercer flipside ‘Jupiterize’ is armed with searing strings, distorted b-lines and punchy drums that grab immediate attention. Bell and arpeggio loops glide with male vocal snips dripped in effects. Head-nodding ascension.
Om Unit's Cosmic Bridge label returns with 'Dark Matter', its first compilation since 2017's 'Cosmology Selections', offering a fresh snapshot of the exciting possibilities and experiments happening at the intersection of hip-hop, jungle and bass music; a hybrid sound the label has pioneered since its first release eight years ago.
Across 14 tracks, 'Dark Matter' showcases Cosmic Bridge's growing global roster of artists: Moresounds, Danny Scrilla, Proc Fiskal, Margari's Kid, Oliver Yorke, J:Kenzo, TMSV, vromm, alongside new faces Samba and Rude Operator, and perennial favorites Es.tereo, Synkro and Djrum, the latter two in collaboration with label head Om Unit.
Dark Matter is a finely crafted statement of intent from Cosmic Bridge and Om Unit, shunning easy self-congratulation for a dive into the musical potentials and connections of a sound that is now an established part of the global bass music vocabulary.
2LP heavyweight 180g vinyl edition in gatefold sleeve, printed with a metallic pantone. Printed inner-sleeves. Complete 2019 Remaster of all the original Tracks, Sticker for Download card included with 29-Track Download Card includes the complete full length 3 CD album Incl. NEW remixes from Demonz [Gremlinz & Jesta Remix] Demonz [Martyn’s Full Circle Mix] Crystal Clear [DjRUM Remix] Crystal Clear [HLZ Remix] , Dragonfly [Dengue Dengue Dengue Remix] as well as 2019 Remastered RMX´s by Grooverider, Optical, DJ Muggs, MJ Cole, VIP, Belief System and more! “Timeless", Goldie’s first album in 1995, changed the face of the musical culture in England by democratizing the drum & bass scene, conscripting Goldie as a local star. But not only: with the enthusiastic support from artists such as David Bowie, he crossed the Channel and the Atlantic. However, while everyone was waiting impatiently the following of “Timeless", Goldie had other plans: with “Saturnz Return” (1998) he came back with a concept album of 150 minutes (in its CD version), innovative, experimental and cleavable. 21 years later, his radical and innovative vision was taken up and adapted by many artists, from Carl Craig to Pete Tong. For the first time, thanks to London Music Stream label, “Saturnz Return” is finally ready to receive the critical reception it should have received when it was released. The avant-garde has become a reference.
A1. I’ll Be There For You A2. Chico - Death Of A Rockstar B1. Fury - The Origin B2. Crystal Clear C1. Demonz C2. Digital C3. Temper Temper D1. Letter Of Fate D2. Truth D3. Dragonfly
Following on from “Present Versions Of The Past” (QPR 001) is the long awaited second release from the Quantum Projects vaults titled “The Concept EP” (QPR 002) in which 3 of the tracks are Jack Smooth-inspired productions and a very special 4th track with a Mental Cube (FSOL) style concept.
Worldwide Epidemic – The Concept EP delivering that classic synthesized Jungle Techno/Techno sound.
Mastered and cut by Beau Thomas at Ten Eight Seven Ltd.
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