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Jubei is the name on the lips of almost every top-flight drum & bass DJ in 2009 - Whether it’s his solo productions, his work as a member of Code 3 (with SP:MC and Dakuan) or collaborations with the likes of Breakage, Phobia, Icicle, Cern, SPY, Lenzman, Logistics and Fierce, his music features heavily in the sets of those in the know. Emcee Recordings released his debut ‘StilThereâ€and ‘Harvesterback in 2006 after which collaborations with Breakage paved the way for another co-write, ‘ThStruggleâ€this time alongside Sabre for Breakage and Equinox’Scientific Wax.

Seven teams up with his friends for the second installment of the Cerebral EP. Not just some collabs but 1 with Subway's no 1 favorite DJ 'Youngsta' This man is known for his impeccable mixing skills and the tightest selection known to man..

Soothsayer returns with its twentieth vinyl plate and proudly presents the addition of SS015 and artist Thought to the roster. Hailing from Sofia, Bulgaria Ivan Sotirov (Thought) has quickly built a reputation for employing the hardest beats to be had in Eastern Europe. Having played Therapy Sessions and released a 12 on the famed UK label, Obscene, Thought rise to prominence continues with his Soothsayer debut - a slab of heavy tribal breaks and halfstep riddims dubbed up plenty of dark bass. Resist is a dark tribal affair with grinding mid rage bass and intricate percussion. Stylistically the tune yields the best elements of a steppa, a roller, and a stormer all meld together in a tightly weld concoction of brutality. Bludgeoning beats and corrosive bass for the dubwize massive and rivetheads alike. Holism is a sinister tribal half steppa that has previously been slated for release by Loxy and Tech Itch. We at Soothsayer were elated to acquire Holism to complete this epic double a sided offering. Pumping sub bass pads, mid range dirt, and tribal dub manoeuvres govern this track. Robust enough to appeal to junglists and dubsteppers alike, Holism is a blazing wedge of outright aural wretchedness.

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With the continuation of Lapsus exploration into the intelligent side of the electronica. This new single has taken on a unique selection of european artists who have remixed the acclaimed first release by Wooky,

Angel Food
The Shivering Man
Net In The Feather
There Are
Hommage
Eline Cout II
Epitaph For Henran Brenlar

The Nottingham based producer departing into the tempo and rhythms of half-step drum n bass.

A. Kwaai Sneakers AA. Granadilla Lolly

Big news with fabio & Grooverider

A SUPER SLICK 4 TRACKER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN DUDE

Numan Khan from Manchester is a new artist for Planet Mu with an original musical style that mixes dubstep and grime influences with an idiosyncratic take on rhythm to great effect.

Falty DL Mix, Jake Slazenger Mix, Shortstuff Re-Fix

Deep, melodic, emotional!

SPY, Ram Trilogy, Go With The Flow, Callide, Culture Shock

Massive support from Friction, Fabio, Total Science, Goldie, Spectrasoul, Andy C, Alix Perez, D Bridge, Icicle, Commix and more.

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3rd release from SRC after EPs on Numbers and Rwina.
Has support from Oneman, Jackmaster, Spyro and Mary Anne Hobbs to name a few.
Completed a guest mix on Mary Anne Hobbs’s BBC Radio 1 show.
Has done (or has scheduled) guest mixes for Urb.com and Sonic Router Has performed in Holland as well as various shows up and down the UK, has lots of gigs lined up.
Has recently been commissioned by Kitsune to remix the new Crystal Fighters single In the Summer

The next release from East London’s Nasha Records crew features three dubstep cuts that have been getting support from all across the scene.
Two solo outings from Sukh Knight and Shandy, and then a deeper track from the collective Nasha Experience round off the 12”

Gabba Wasp features all the hallmarks of a classic Sukh Knight track. Crisp drums, big snares, bollywood vocals and monstrous bass. A tune that fits perfectly with the Nasha ethos.

Foghorn by Shandy has been tearing the clubs down for over a year now, and has been a regular in the Nasha dj sets. A real jump up track, that has been getting the reloads worldwide. LFO bass modulated with class, no cheesy riffs here!

Narnia takes the listener on a deeper journey through a far away land. Conjuring up images of a mystical world using Middle Eastern strings and samples.

The rhythm n noise trio back with more off-the-wall Dusseldorf go go. Dense, headlong, live recordings — four treated turntables and a sequencer — are overlaid with studio treatments. Shamanistic drumming is coiled together with Detroit techno and classic Minimalism; 90bpm accumulates the swarming impetus of 180.

Screenprinted cover artwork, with a gatefold poster overleaf.

Take The Bitter With The Sweet
I Don't Love You No More
I Do The Jerk
Never Gonna Let You Go
Wait a Minute
Let's Kiss And Make Up
Fat Back
Won't You Let Me Know
From Now On
I Want To Be Loved
If It Wasn't For Pride
Love is Here To Stay

Yeah
No Space No Time
My Way
Circle
I Know Who I Am
Motto
Ra!
Ra! Pt. 2
Maya

This label has gone from strength to strength tapping into the reggae genre and slapping some seriously sub-low waves accompanied by crisp 174 beats. Birmingham's Aries and Murda have made a massive name for themselves in this genre and expect much more, Riddem Again.

Incredible! Big M goes into the next round with a new series of artist presentations!

Encompassing that unmistakable BSE sound throughout, 'Lights And Wires' is an accomplished piece of work that simultaneously brings together ten years of drum and bass production while exploring new musical ground. Tracks like 'Extraction' and 'Kempi' are vintage Black Sun Empire. Rough, rugged and raw, fans of intense Drum and Bass will not be disappointed.
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14. Smarty Pants (Goldtrix & Optical Remix)

Indivision are three new talents from Estonia who have been causing a stir in the scene over the last few years. This deep and epic 12'' is probably one of the most remarkable pieces of new school Drum and Bass out there. Perfectly arranged atmospheres hit minimal, punchy beats. Also Indivision are currently nominated for the best Estonian newcomer producer 2010.

Soulful vibes from East London

Rare soul re-issues

First 1000 copies will come shrink-wrapped in embossed, Spot UV, & die cut outer jacket with dedicate pantone inner sleeve and limited edition pantone stickers.
[A] A1 | Letting Go [dBridge RMX]
[B] B1 | Letting Go [Original Mix]

Crate digger style! Bay Area-based DJ and producer Tyler Straub has made serious waves across the Drum'n'Bass-world.

Fresh from his massive remix of Pendulum track 'Showdown' (released on the Pendulums label through Warner Music), Excision comes back to the Dubstep faithful with a release on US based Cymbalism. He hits the spot with two roaring tracks, teaming up with Redline on the A for 'Square' and Endophyte on the AA for 'Maraude'.

Five years on from their landmark debut, Kode 9 and The Spaceape return to reinvent bass music once more with the epic follow-up, Black Sun. ...

The new record features all new material from the Hyperdub founder and his MC collaborator, and will follow up their 2006 album Memories of the Future. In the years since that release, Kode9's sound has evolved considerably, mostly shedding the framework of dubstep for ever new mutations of UK bass music, as heard on his DJ Kicks or the You Don't Wash EP from last year. In addition to The Spaceape's post-apocalyptic rhymes, which have also haunted records by Martyn and Echologist, the album features Chinese MC and producer Cha Cha. On the final track, Kode9 is joined in the studio by Brainfeeder beatsmith Flying Lotus

This is the second release for this exciting Birmingham based jump up label. London based producer Majistrate steps up with two devistating tracks with have been battered more times that Ricky Hatton. Don't miss out on this one!

Over the last few years Pleasure and Origin have been dominating the jump up scene and when you here this you'll understand why. Warm bass, crisp beats and a catchy groove make 'Hubba Bubba' and 'Pins n Needles' smash up the dance. Colab Records do it again!

Boddika, Swamp81. 4 tracks on 2 slabs of 180 Gram Vinyl. Say no more.

Kyle Schab, aka Dubtek, has been an instrumental player in bringing the dubstep sound to the Seattle underground for the last five years. As part of the Shift Crew, Dubtek's been pushing the dubstep sound since the mid '00's, first as a producer and later as a DJ.

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Brand new label from Berlin, featuring an eclectic sound of techno/future step... check link for sound files.

San Francisco producer Eprom follows up his massive technoid monster 'Humanoid' on RWINA with three tracks of bright pastel colours caked in dirt and grime. Bringing it right into the sewers, these tracks combine vintage grime and modern dubstep sounds for a volatile, liquid solution that writhes and squirms uncontrollably, splashing and sloshing in toxic puddles of LFO.

Clone Crown ltd series continues with some Detroit electro funk! For those not familiar with Erik Travis let us introduce him briefly. End of the 80's when Atkins just started his Metroplex label there was another guy doing electro and funk inspired futuristic dance tracks, Erik Travis

The Symbol series is a venture into all the deepest territories of electronic music. No genre is restricted. The first release in this special series naturally comes from ASC, but expect to see other artists step up to the plate over the year. The Symbol series will be released on 12 vinyl and limited to 250 copies only. No repress, so get it before you miss it!

Astro Chicken was founded as a platform for spaced-out Synth Pop, Disco & Electro music. With Chicken Accelerator our 4 artists Hyboid, Starlight Hammer Sounds, Telebot and Sternrekorder give you a taste of things to come. Fly with our mysterious Astro Chicken as it travels to the hidden Space Disco Quadrant !! 180g yellow vinyl limited to 230 copies !!! this is for collectors only and will become a most searched vinyl in short time !!!

Second in a series of ltd edition white label releases, vinyl only with no digital versions available. Please note very limited supply!

My guns go BOOM BOOM, and your guns go CLICK CLICK! Thats right guy and girls, the long awaited dubstep anthem 'Firepower' by DatsiK is ready for release on Rottun Records. This epic track has been around for a long time on dub and has been cained around the world by every big name in the scene. On the flip, fast rising Drum'n'Bass Producer Levela has taken the original and turned it into a drum-step stomper, perfect for chucking in the mix to pick up the pace. (If anyone has seen/heard a Datsik or Excision set in the last 6 months, its the remix thats always played after the original)

DJ Madd has been killing it recently. It's another knee-slapping combination drenched in powerful vibes and both tunes are nasty, guttural affairs sure to make your eyeballs rattle. The sound of the release as whole is a little reminiscent of Distance, with crunchy basslines rasping and snarling like enraged wolves savaging a couple of fwuffy wittle bunnies. Thankfully, I love both Distance and bloody carnage, so this is a cracker.words by http://www.boxmusique.com/dj-madd-pitch-black-new-reality-osmuk012

Legendary Drum and Bass trio Drumsound & Bassline Smith return for 2011 with mainstream banger, Freak. Already grabbing the ears of Annie Mac, Skream! & Benga and Mistajam on Radio One, this tune is about to blow up in a big way! DnB would not be the same without Drumsound & Bassline Smith (aka Andy Wright, Benjamin Wiggett and Simon Bassline Smith). Together they have body-slammed dancefloors from Derby to Durban and ingrained themselves as three of the finest DnB tastemakers on the planet through their label Technique Recordings, an imprint already into its 12th year of killer dancefloor joints!Always in hot demand, last year alone saw them remix everyone from Afrojack, Blame to VV Brown. Ever popular with the most respected heads of Radio One, where they regularly enjoy airwave time courtesy of Fabio & Grooverider, Zane Lowe, Annie Nightingale and Annie Mac who simply stated 'We love them and have been supporting them since day one'.Freak is an insanely addictive slice of DnB from start to finish. Delivered with a selection of remixes offering across the board appeal, expect to find a high energy Main Mix, alongside Drumsound and Bassline Smith own Dubstep rework. With early support from the DJ elite there's no doubt you'll be hearing a lot of more of this dancefloor destroyer for months to come.

Hailing from St. Petersburg, Russia, Engage started his music career in 2005 after being influenced by the likes of Corrupt souls, Phace, Noisia, Spor and Prolix. Hearing neurofunk for the first time left Dmitry in awe and from that point on, it was his ultimate goal to be a dnb producer. After 3 years of writting, Engage signed his first track to Mayhems Aesthetics. Since then, Engage has been signed to many reputable labels and is supported by artists such as Noisia, Ed rush, London Elektricity, Mayhem, Concord Dawn, Nphect, Illskillz, etc.

Canada's biggest dubstep export, Excision, teams up with Subvert to craft two highly dark and disturbing tracks. Fans of Rottun's heavy-hitting style will not be disappointed!

The man full of the dirty funk and pure filth is back. Gridlok will take you on a musical journey through of techy beats and growling basslines, all the while maintaining a the funk. Cyanide Recordings has released some of the biggest names in the dance floor / Neurofunk scene... Names like Konflict / Kemal & Rob Data, Gridlok, Phace, Misanthrop, Concord Dawn, DJ Optiv, State Of Mind, Apex, The Upbeats, Dose, Teknik and Agent Alvin to name a few.

kNOWING LOOKS aka Toronto based producer Jason Hopfner, records for Musique Risquee, is the co-founder of Grain Records and is a welcome addition to the WNCL stable. ABANDONED SKIP is an unashamed dancefloor killer with it's hard as hell 2-step beats, irresistible shuffle, swathes of funky electronics and perfectly placed rebel-rousing vocal chants. LAST KISS AT THE PLAINS HOTEL, an epic tale of love and loss, displays a mastery of cut-up production and arrangement that nods as much to Bacharach and Mantovani as it winks to Todd Edwards and Akufen.
2562 / A MADE UP SOUND 'The A Side kicks ass - def playing this one'.
BEN UFO 'The B side is the one - really beautiful'

The first Immerse release of 2011 sees the label taking on a fresh approach while retaining the same atmospherics that have made it an essential fixture in the Bristol music canon. Outboxx are made up of Jacob Martin and Matt Lambert, and their sound is rooted in groovy, analogue house music. With an emphasis on jamming, there's a loose, live feel to these tracks that has an instant appeal but drags you deeper with each listen. 'Kate Libby' kicks off on a swung beat and warm pads, before dropping down to P-funk bass and sparse synth flourishes. 'Bertie's Groove' places jazzy Rhodes playing at the front of the mix with a classic drum machine workout ticking away in the background. This is soulful, authentic house music with not a clinical MIDI pattern in earshot. Despite coming from a different angle, the Outboxx tracks slip neatly into the Immerse legacy thus far, pointing the way for a year filled with more of the spacious, haunting club music the label has become renowned for.

Well it's been a long time coming but finally Critical label boss and all-round entertainer Kasra has put hand to mixing desk and delivered his first full 12' release on the imprint since it began back in 2002. No only that but he's done it with one of the most prolific and hot property names in the scene right now, Brazilian born S.P.Y. The result as you'd expect is pure D&B thunder! 'Surface' rolls out seriously from the off with a snapping two-step break accompanied by paranoid pads that drift throughout the mix as an unnerving vox drops us suddenly into this no-nonsense Friday night king of the rollers. Torpedo bass stabs rule as it marches along with full force to a deep, intense breakdown that signals the second drop into a more twisted incarnation of the b-line before. Dangerous, cavernous drum & bass from two people with their fingers firmly on the pulse.Moving on and 'Control' is a menace from the start with a drawn out intro that sets us up perfectly for the incoming onslaught. A heavily syncopated break leads the way much like a slice of classic Photek brought smack up to date for 2011, whilst undulating bass hits make sure this one never lets go, kicking and scrapping right to the very end. Another very naughty release for the Critical empire. DJ support from Hype, Friction, Jubei, Fabio, Marky, Kasra, S.P.Y. and many more.

The Tantrum Desire boys are making serious waves in drum & bass right now and the world is going crazy for their heavyweight DJ ammunition. 'Freeze' is a high-octane gallop through waves of 80s synths and an elastic bass drop that will take crowds into the stratosphere. Switching things up, 'Just Can't Wait' takes things militant on the flip, a fist- pumping synth riff leading proceedings whilst the pounding drums doing the rest. Warfare guaranteed, but then did you expect anything less~

This is without question Tantrum Desire's biggest and boldest project to date. Across 4 tracks,
the London crew prove when it comes to dance floor devastation, they are a serious force to be
reckoned with. The title track 'Runaway Blues' kicks things off in blistering fashion, combining
widescreen atmospherics and a slew of deadly basslines battling out over neck snapping beats.
Both 'Put Your Hands Up' and 'Body Shot' are lessons in crowd manipulation, containing all the
necessary weapons for maximum impact, and closing the EP is 'Chill' featuring Youngman,
which takes things into stunning, swaggering half speed dirty funk territory.

FRENCH IMPORT FROM THE STRANGLY NAMED 2METHYLBULBELOL.

Misspent teen years in Crenshaw & Compton, evolved via MPC & minidisc into audio thuggery in the Pacific Northwest. Now this glitch gangsta threatens candid interviews and viral YouTube videos with pent-up aggressive soundscapes. Blue wax in clear sleeve

Deluxe Heavyweight 180g Vinyl LP Edition of Azymuth's New Studio Album 'Aurora' !

Returning to their huge old school sound, this new recording celebrates 35 years of Azymuth as 'arguably the most successful band to come out of Brazil'. The signature swing samba is heavier than ever with a string of unforgettable tunes: from dance-floor fillers and lush jazz to hard, grooving samba funk and warped psychedelia. Together the original three piece Azymuth orchestra has made their strongest album since the seminal recordings 'Azimuth' and 'Light as a Feather'. Discover why musicians as diverse as Friendly Fires and Madlib are addicted to this innovative boogie monster

'I'm still as excited opening up a new Azymuth album as I was when buying 'Light as a Feather' in 1979...Aurora sounds great...' Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 1)

Remixes from Skream, Bowsky, L-Vis and Gesaffelstein