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Current Value and Donny need no introduction, bringing you an album that has been in the bunker for the past 4 years Revolt & Riot! Starting off with the long awaited Therapist VIP , this album is a testament of the dark sound that moved the heaviest of grooves for dance-floors across the world.

Straight out of Austria we introduce to you MEFJUS. From the land that brought us Camo & Krooked and Fourward, this is another multi talented producer. Introduced by his wicked remix for Fourward on the previous Disturbd release, this is his first solo track on the label.

Metalheadz keep the quality coming with yet another all-conquering release for 2011. The third instalment of their 'Genesis' EP series, this latest batch of four tracks from the legendary label all act as perfect modern-day interpretations of the unmistakable Metalheadz sound.

TKR graces us with two slabs of electronic perfection on his inaugural Paradise Lost
artist EP. The title track 'Future Unknown' is a forward-thinking example of TKR's
production talents at 170bpm - blending melodies with his precision drums and
ominous, yet uplifting pads.

Quite simply one of the most stunning D&B 12's to be released this year. Inner Space' is a future classic with its epic intro and hypnotic melody. Energy Lines has the Oldskool Dillinja/Ed Rush flavour with that new school technique and attitude. Support from DJ Hype, Tony Coleman, Teebee& Calyx, Ulterior Motive

to mark the milestone of reaching ten releases on the main label, B-Key and Dub-One take on remixing duties on two of our favourite tracks from our previous releases. Dub-One slices B-Key's moody The Mask into Source Direct-levels of intricate beats and pummelling sub, whilst B-Key outdoes himself with a dubwise take on Dub-One's Murder Sound. Limited edition 10'.

Dom of Dom & Roland needs no introduction. With his Roland sampler, he has been at the apex of drum and bass since the mid 90s. One of the original pioneers of the techstep sound. NME once called him the George Lucas of the scene, due to his unfaltering ability to provide the listener with an auralgasm of epic soundscapes inspired by the visuals of a thousand sci-fi movies.The Big Bang will be his fifth album and builds upon a sturdy framework of singles, albums and remixes going right back to when he was signed to Moving Shadow with its now legendary cult status. His previous album credits read like a whos who of electronic music and have featured collaborations with creative masterminds like Optical, Matrix, Hive, Rob Playford, Noisia and Amon Tobin.This album being completely solo is a departure from his previous four. In Doms own words 'Apart from being something Ive never done before, I wanted to get back to what I originally loved about DnB back in the late 90s and turn it into something more modern whilst retaining full control of the creation myself. I was also interested to see if there was still a place for the kind of dirty funk that Im into in todays ultra clean digital world' So what do you get 'Epic Lucusesque monsters' Flux and Enforced , 'Tearouts' 2097 and Paralax, 'Steppers' Cigars n Money and Terminate , 'Neurofunkin' Nostradamus, Capsicum and Footnotes, 'Rollers' Dune and Raptor and not forgetting a Dom trademark 'Vocal Amen Smasher' Electric Smile VIP. It covers all bases of the music that has made Dom what he is today and if todays current big name DJs are to be believed, it will be remembered as one of his best. You only have to search for the youtube video of DJ Marky 'broking out' to Enforced which he played as his last tune at Global Gathering this year to see the impact this album will have this year and for the years to come.

1 Dom & Roland - Paralax
2 Dom & Roland - Raptor
3 Dom & Roland - Footnotes
4 Dom & Roland - Dune
5 Dom & Roland - Nostradamus
6 Dom & Roland - Enforced
7 Dom & Roland - Cigars N Money
8 Dom & Roland - Flux
9 Dom & Roland - Electric Smile VIP
10 Dom & Roland - Terminate
11 Dom & Roland - 2097
12 Dom & Roland - Capsicum

Limited edition red vinyl. dRamatic & dbAudio have been making waves in 2011 with releases on Liquid V, Good looking, Telluric, Ingredients & Soundtrax. Their distinct rolling vibes have pushed them into the d&b scene at a frenetic pace and we @ Mars feel we have a real gem of a 12' to kick start our label. 'So Strong' is just pure vibes, reminiscent of High Contrast of old and a great tune for any DJ's set. While '6 Degrees' is a deeper affair, yet retaining that dancefloor energy they have made a name for. DJ support comes from: LTJ Bukem, DJ Lee, Nu:Tone, London Elektricity, S.P.Y, Total Science etc.

Underground legends may well be an understatement, but the importance of Evol Intent in drum n' bass is simply undeniable. Beats that think, beats that hurt and with this 12' beats that massacre you. Drum & Bass , Drumstep Dubstep ... who cares this 12' hurts!

It's been 4 years since the release of Makoto's last full length album, Believe In My Soul, on Good Looking Records. A lot has changed in the world of electronic music since then, and as an artist, Makoto has also grown considerably. Spreading his wings by first establishing his own record label, Human Elements, Makoto has kept up a steady release flow of both his own music and other artists through his own label as well as others' such as DJ Marky's Innerground Records and Fabio's Creative Source. By 2010 however, Makoto felt the time had come to once again return to the depths of his studio in Tokyo to craft another full length album. For the most part, Souled Out explores new frontiers for the artist primarily known as Japan's drum and bass MVP. Consisting of a wide variety of tempos and beats, the album is, at first, quite a different experience when compared to his past work. However, it quickly becomes clear that the trademark Makoto style of bass heavy energy drenched with funk & soul still flows freely through each song.There has also been a decided shift away from an over-use of samples and the result is a much more musical experience, which takes the listener on a journey through many emotions. Lush chords, fat basses from hardware synths and a good number of exceptionally talented vocalists and instrumentalists breathe life into the tracks, delivering that human touch Makoto strives for in his music.Feelings run deep on the album, and there's a good amount of uplifting and emotion driven tunes which fit a variety of moods. 'Tower of Love', which features vocalist Paul Randolph of Jazzanova fame, is one of the freshest drum and bass tunes of the past decade, fusing heavy bass with a classic Motown sound in a way that has simply never been done before. 'Girl I'm Running Back 2 U', featuring singerChristian Urich - a member of the jazz band Tortured Soul who has worked with the likes of Incognito & DJ Spinna - tells a tale of regretting a missed chance at love in a style that truly shows Makoto's musical diversity. While the song is deep and could easily fit into a club garage or house set, its infectious funk and bumpy drums mean that it would sound just right on prime time radio. At the other end of the scale, the track 'Woe' written with Makoto's long time vocalist partner Deeizm, is an empowered melancholic piece. With rising pads and sultry, heartfelt lyrics, minimal but heavy beats and a synthetic crescendo that punches through the speakers to send a shiver down your spine. To put it simply, the track really is something special. Alongside the slower tempos, 'Keep Me Down' featuring Angela Johnson features Makoto's trademark sound of a heavy bass line and amen break rumbling underneath huge soulful vocals and driving chords. Undeniably a guaranteed dance floor favourite. Souled Out doesn't just deliver the same level of quality you've come to expect from Makoto, it expands on it. There's something for everyone on the release, and the album is a testament to the breadth of experience and talent the producer commands, as he easily shifts between tempos, genres and moods, while still maintaining his style of soul infused, funky, futuristic and forward electronic music.

1 Makoto - Prelude
2 Makoto - Magic Hour
3 Makoto - Tower Of Love feat. Paul Randolph
4 Makoto - Girl I'm Running Back 2 U feat. Christian Urich
5 Makoto - Keep Me Down feat. Angela Johnson
6 Makoto - In Between
7 Makoto - Hi-Tech (Interlude)
8 Makoto - Woe feat. Deeizm
9 Makoto - Turning Points
10 Makoto - Untold (Remix) feat. Deeizm
11 Makoto - Bubbles
12 Makoto - You've Got Sumptin' feat. Paul Randolph
13 Makoto - Flight Time feat. Root Soul
14 Makoto - Travel (Interlude)
15 Makoto - Room Enough feat. Cleveland Watkiss

Tower of Love is a fitting A Side for the single from Makoto's 3rd studio album 'Souled Out'. Take a moment to think back to the golden years of the legendary Motown Records. With their soulful vibes, electric keys and beats that you can't help but boogie to, this label defined a generation and changed the landscape of music forever. Tower of Love is Makoto's wonderful take on this sound. Featuring the sublime vocals of Paul Randolph, who has worked with world famous artists such as Jazzanova, Zed Bias & Carl Craig's Innerzone Orchestra, as well as live sounding dance hall style beats and super funky guitars Tower of Love is most definitely one of the freshest drum and bass tunes written this decade.Keep Me Down feat. Angela Johnson is Makoto's trademark dancefloor vibe compliments Angela Johnson's classic soulful vocals on this tune perfectly. An empowering song of triumph over adversity - Keep Me Down's huge amen break, driving pads, beepy arpeggios and massive bass are guaranteed to get the dance floor moving. This is a huge tune with a killer vibe from Makoto once again.

Rebel MC Congo Natty imprint has almost too many big tunes to choose from and there isn't a Junglist in the world that doesnt site the label one of their biggest influences - which makes compiling a compilation like this near on impossible. This 3rd comp concentrates on the number of remixes that have been released through the camp and includes tunes such as 'Chapion Deejay', 'Junglist', 'Police In Helicopter' and 'Wardance' remixed by some of the biggest names including Shy FX, DJ Zinc, Ray Keith, Serial Killaz and more. This product comes with full colour artwork and is a 3 x vinyl set for extra loud cut! Hotter dan hot!

Sly and Pacso link up with vocalist David Boomah to roll out this slice of jump up which has been tearing up clubs worldwide. As soon as the needle touches the vinyl you'll hear why and nothing compares to the warmth of the bass on this cut. Be careful not to blow your subs.

Dope Ammo and Tonedef's highly successful 'Rollin' gets the remix treatment from Ganja Records golden Boy of the moment Sub Zero. Everything this guy touches at the moment turns to gold and this tune is no exception! Sub Zero keeps a few elements of the original but puts his stamp on the track with his crisp beats, production and of course a dirty disgusting filthy bassline drop which will have the crowd calling for the rewind each and every time!

A Ego Trippin' & Sly* Ft Steppa* Menace
AA Ego Trippin' Dead Reckoning

Frozen/Cold Revenge

A Creep Bleep (5:33)
B Future Music (5:54)

A Lethal & Khanage Fuck You
B Temulent Nothing

Act Like You Know (Original) / Sound In Motion