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Hlz is next up on this imprint and the tunes are not disappointing, this label continues to release top quality music with that cutting edge. Precise drums and kick ass bass provide the basis of both these tracks the a side is a roller with the flip coming with a slightly harder edge, but both tracks have had some really good support

a Mode - Stats
b Mode - Riley

Stylistically inhabiting a musical landscape populated with driving jump-up drum breaks, angular melodic synthesiser patterns and driving pulse-like bass lines, as a musical entity TREi is a genuine composer and artist. An individual capable of easily dispelling the knob-twiddling computer programmer connotations far too often associated with the more throwaway aspects of dance music. Dose is fast proving himself as not only one of New Zealand's leading solo drum & bass artist's but one of the rising stars of the drum & bass scene world wide. Dose's productions cover a wide range of the drum & bass spectrum, from the harder hitting edge to the softer, deeper and more melodic side in which his dj sets portray. Dose's tunes have been picked up and supported by a wide range of established international artist such as Break, Friction, Survival, Shimon, State of Mind, The Upbeats and many more.
a Trei - Mindless
b Trei & Dose - Hot Foot

From being a digital label the conversion to vinyl takes place with 2 monster jump up track, fans of the original sin/ hazard sounds will go mad for these 2 dancefloor killers dj dose delivers a pure rollout track with familiar sounds kinda like if you crossed time warp with ;to bad but with a twist of Original sin.

The second 12" available seperately from the 'Helisinki Sunshine' LP is the excellent 'Past The Sun', By Kaleb. Well backed with 'Broken Promises' to form a beautiful liquid release. A FREE mix CD of the LP by label owner Basement Phil is attached to this 12"

Stalefish again comes tooled up to the max. His jungle outings on Step Xpress always turn heads and more importanly, sell lots of units. 'Basic Channel' and 'Gunman' are no different to the norm, skanking riddims that will keep all the jungle faithful happy.

Finish copy. ZERO METHOD, aka Miklos Szalkay (22, Hungary) is a new and upcoming DJ/producer from the hungarian
drumandbass scene. Zero Method has turned the heads of many DJ's looking for a less complex arrangement and pure drum and
bass vibe. These tracks are designed to get the party rolling with no obvious drops or silly edits,simple clean and effective drum and
bass." words by Trace. He's continuing to deliver his deep and minimal sound to the crowd with forthcoming releases on labels like
Subtitles or Trust In Music.

J1 | Permafrost

Ray Keith has done what he does best with this release on the legendary Penny Black Imprint, using a catchy Vocal and his classic reese bassline this tune rolls out big time. If you like classic Dread then you'll be all over this.

V2E welcomes in the new year with two jump up smashers from Vital himself along side two new artists having their debut releases. All part of a sideline where Vital Elements has opened up his studio to a lucky few giving away his trade secrets and creating a lot of co lab tracks which will be coming on various labels through out the year.

Source Recordings are dropping them thick and fast at the moment. This release comes from their subsidiary Source Acadamy, where they are bringing through the next wave of Source scholars. Wobble T is handing in his coursework today, 'G Force' and 'We Do It' both show a developing of maturity and a deep understanding of jump up as a subject. What grade will he get~ You decide!

Alpha is the sister label to Modified Motions Dynamic Audio, it's now up to it's lucky seventh release. The mysterious Zodiac drops in for this one, laying down two slabs of prime jump up meat in the way of 'All Of Us' and 'Domino'.

After a short hiatus one of the world's most credible dj led compilation series returns to the forefront with impeccable pedigree as always.

For the first release the pride and joy of Irish drum'n'bass, Calibre, steps up with 'Pop'. 'Pop' is an upfront synth led roller that could be described as techy. Not your usual Calibre style tune but nevertheless 'Pop' has all the depth, soul and production skills that we have come to love and respect from one of Ireland's greatest exports. On the flipside Jet Li shows us his musical side with 'Lydia's Ryme'. Haunting female vocals swirl around an array of delicate melodies which all sit perfectly on the crisp steppy beats and punchy bass.

There's been lots of talk about D Product of late, But is it justified~ Well, we think the answer is yes. Simplicity is the key to a good D Product track. Well executed breakbeats with a nod to the past, coupled with interesting instrumentation and ideas that all culminate in dance anthems. the a side 'Tell Me How' features Hollie G on vocals while the flip 'Leave It' is more modern day jungle with vocals by 'Hym Self'.

On the A is the current smash 'Black Box' which is being battered by Andy C, Hype, Friction and all the usual suspects. On the flip 'Dark River' has also had massive support and holds true to what Mampi does best. Two top notch hits from a man on fire right now and we mean blazing hot, Anthems Alert.

Returning to Stereotype for another release, this time with Nik Itch, Prestige has graced us with a couple of destroyers that really demonstrate his signature style. Tying in perfectly with Stereotype's habit for bass-ridden releases, we're sure you'll enjoy this one.

Fresh from remixing the likes of Twisted Individual and Spinback last year, as well as producing enough club anthems to have him in the running for most prolific producer of 2009, Serum is back with his Co-Lab debut. Having firmly established a reputation for putting out quality, DJ friendly drum and bass in the last few years, Co-Lab aren't resting on their laurels in 2010. With new collaborations and artists hitting the roster this year, co-lab and sister labels Calypso and Pure Vibez are continuing to set the standard in jump up.

Simplification from Sao Paulo comes with an absolutely stunning liquid roller. The warm and happy atmosphere will becharm the dancefloors providing good vibes in every single aspect. 'Dreams' is created to make you dream and forget about the daily routine. Just lean back, close your eyes and let the piano melody take you away wherever you want. At home or on the dancefloor this track always complies with its intention.

Following Potential Bad Boy's first 12" of 2010, the 37th release on DJ Hype & Pascal's Ganja Recordings imprint comes courtesy of ex-G Dub member, Sub Zero. Putting himself to work in the studio Sub Zero comes up with his second high quality 12" since going solo last year, and it's another pair of immense bangers.

Tyke and Recipe bring you the long awaited third release on their very own Dead Or Alive Music. On the A side you have 'Cops Don't Like Me' a track which has been murdering clubs up and around the country for months now and finally available for purchase with untold copies being reserved in shops around the world. If the A side isn't dark and dirty enough then you have the massive Steppa and Kitcha aka Northern Lights who bring forth 'Excalibur' with beats that rattle the cages off any speaker casing and a bassline that warms the stomach. The future is Dead Or Alive!

19th April 2010, sees the release of City Lock, the title track from the legendary Aswad's first album in 10 years. The band return with this wicked dancehall track in collaboration with MC Sweetie Irie. Drum & bass DJ/producer Breakage, whose recent hit 'Hard' was hailed by Zane Lowe (Radio 1) as his 'Hottest Record in The World,' has added a bass heavy quality to the track with a wicked jungle remix; this joins DJ/Producer Roska's mix and the band's own 'Grove mix. On this remix 12" vinyl. Massive Club and radio support from both mainstream and underground djs