Tim Reaper // Rhythm Incursions Minimix

I saw this this morning and thought Mr Reaper had suddenly got himself a set of decks and learnt how to mix! Sadly not though, its all been laid out in his sequencer (quite how that works I dont know, think decks and records are probably far easier) but it is of no matter. Serious selection from the man. No 'minimal' though :(

"Now, about this mix, it was done in my sequencer because I don’t own any sort of hardware that I could use for DJing, but I still get sent tracks from fellow producers and I buy tracks that I like that get released, so rather than just sitting on the tracks, doing nothing with them, I thought that it would be good to present them in a way.

After doing a minimix to promote a release I was working on, I got into the habit of making these types of minimixes, which I think are a great way to present music in a short but digestible manner, so I did this for you guys, kept it short as it’s only 20 minutes long, but I managed to fit in some great tracks, signed and unsigned from some of my top producers about right now."

Download [via Rhythm Incursions]

Tracklisting:
Ricky Force – All Kinda Style [Space Amazon Dub]
Discography & Tim Reaper – He Feels Like A Carpet [Dub]
Jazzsteppa & Foreign Beggars – Raising The Bar (Stray Remix) [Studio Rockers]
Jedi – Robber Baron (Gremlinz & Rene LaVice Remix) [Bad Concept]
LXC – I Know U [Bustle Beats Dub]
Future & Stranjah – The List [Dub]
Tim Reaper – Congo Bad [Dub]
Optimystic – Roots (Relapse’s Bleeding Roots Remix) [Dub]
Double O – Africa Sweetness [Hidden Hawaii]
Flatliners – Dub Tune (Jaybee Remix) [Dub]
Phuture-T – Waterhouse Dub [Dub]
DJ Trace – Final Chapta VIP [Dub]
Tim Reaper – Call My Name [Free Download]
Theory – Dirty Tricks [Translation]
Parallel & Tim Reaper – The Sound [Inperspective Dub]
Champa B – Bodies [Scientific Wax Dub]
Tim Reaper – From The Top [Free Download]
Nolige – The Drift [Free Download]

http://soundcloud.com/tim-reaper

12" Of The Week // ASC - TMA-1 EP

ASC - TMA-1 EP [Space Cadets]

TMA-1
Aqualoop
Esper
Sarang

I'll spare you the usual waffle here and keep it brief. If you had a read of EDJ's 'Alternative Drum & Bass Awards' then you'll know that ASC was one of the 'Editor's Picks' as Producer of the year. 2011 was astonishing in terms of the sheer number of releases he put out across multiple genres and the ridiculously high quality of them all. Well, he doesn't seem to be one to rest on his laurels as this is already his second single of the year, following on from the superb 10" on Samurai off-shoot Horo.

Space Cadets has carved out an envibaly distinguished and high quality niche for itself at the more experimental end of the drum & bass spectrum in the short time that it's been active. ASC's productions are a perfect fit for the label and it's sound and the 4 tracks contained on this 12" are deep, ethereal and luscious pieces of ambientish autonomica that slot into the, albeit small, back catalogue with ease. His style seems to interchange at will between this more laid back dreamy appraoch and the harder, more abrasive sounds akin to the recent 12" on Samurai Red Seal. It is with these softer sounds that his strength really lies though in this blog's opinion and these four are some of the finest examples of it yet. Coupled with the insanely good value a 4 track 12" offers the discerning vinyl collector, this release should be a must for any d&b connoisseur worth their salt.

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EDJ Review: Krakota - Scraper b/w Tunnel Vision

Krakota - Scraper b/w Tunnel Vision [Ingredients]

After a great 2011, honoured by no less than my awarding it as label of the year, Clive Psylence's Ingredients Records returns to the fold in 2012 kicking off with its 25th release and debut 12" from Krakota. A producer who we have seen a few releases from over the last year or so on a number of reputable labels including CIA and Critical, but from whom it also seems like we are yet to hear the best of. This double A side from a label he has had dealings with in the past is looking set to pull the trigger on the starters pistol in this regard.

The A side 'Scraper' contrary to the above is very much an A side in that it is dominated by its big deep bass-line and heavy rolling breaks. It still manages to maintain a succinctness that means it never sounds overcrowded and although it's not the most diverse piece of drum and bass music, it is very much destined to set the floor alight without the need for gimmicks and brashness, something which should not be discredited. The AA side 'Tunnel Vision' kind of follows suit but takes things down a notch in the energy stakes. The undulating sub bass and mild mannered Reese tones are again well restrained and wholly characteristic of this young producer. The beats are still rolling and there's a listener friendly deep vocal edit thrown in for good measure. This very much reminds me of his 'Be Myself' effort on Ingredients' 'Recipe Book Vol. One' album from last year. For me it's probably this AA side that just edges it here but who's to say that wouldn't change if I were to experience the A side its natural habitat. Worthy of note also is a little freebie that has been put up on Krakota's soundcloud, a VIP of the aforementioned 'Be Myself' where we are treated to a larger drop, bass and shuffle workout. A proper VIP definitely worth getting hold of if you are a fan of the original or either of the tunes on Ingredients025.

Overall this is a solid 12" from a producer who we will likely see come through the ranks this year bringing with him a defined sound. He may become one of dnb's 'producers de jour' for 2012 but with tunes like 'Scraper' and 'Tunnel Vision' setting the bar, it's probably not such a bad thing!

Out Now





Words: Tom Root

Jubei // 'The Take'

Little freebie from Jubei...in fairness you're meant to go through one of those incredibly long and annoying process of 'liking' things and giving them email addresses and so on. I can understand why they do it but surely anyone with a passing interest in D&B knows about Jubei anyway, plus it does smack of desperation. Anyway, gone through all that shit for you so just have the tune...

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http://www.facebook.com/PaulJubei

Concept One // Hardcore Junglism Vol. 1

HARDCORE, YOU KNOW THE SCORE

Hardcore Junglism Vol.1 by ConceptOne

Tracklisting:
Alk-e-d - Shining Bright - Kniteforce Records
2 Croozin' - Code Red - Remix Records
Hype - The Trooper - Sub Base Records
The Full Sp - Raw Basics (Tango Remix) - Face Records
Dj Monk - Dance Hall Style - KLP Records
Lemon D - Parazone - Planet Earth Records
Aphrodite - So Good - Aladdin Records
Tuff to the Bone - Bad Boy Talk - Slam Records
Family of Intelligence - Agony - Kemet Records
Da Dogz - Non Stop - Prime Time Records
Studio Pressure - The Water Margin - Photek Records
Kid Twist - Live and Direct - Liauid Wax Records
Marvelous Caine - Hitman (Hype Remix) - IQ Records
Potential Badboy - Fly Like a Butterfly - Ibiza Records
Dj Monk & Tico - Part II (Gun Bridge) (DnB Mix) - KLP Records
JOhnny Jungle - Killa Sound - Sub Base Records
Jack Ruby - Global Torrents - Knowledge Records

http://soundcloud.com/conceptone

Tim Reaper's Jungle Book // Chapter Forty Three

Adam F - Light Years



Yes, the one the only Adam F, co-owner of Breakbeat Kaos and producer behind the legendary album Colours and hits such as Circles, Metropolis, Aromatherapy, F Jam, Music In My Mind and many more. But before all that, before he made the move to somewhat cheesy jump-up and even before he had his big release on Metalheadz, he was releasing tracks the the 'proto-atmospheric' labels Lucky Spin & Dee Jay, the two labels pushing the deep jungle sound along with Timeless, Creative Wax & Good Looking before Good Looking became the top label of atmospheric drum & bass. So, out of all of Adam F's release on the two labels, this one came up as my instant favourite, mainly because of that spine tingling intro, with the chimes, the piano, the pads and that shaker, all just working so well together to create that ominous yet euphoric build towards the drop, which takes a turn into slightly darker territory, where the atmosphere is stripped away and replaced only with an amen, a bassline and the shaker from the intro, with sweeping sounds coming in and out to keep the interest there. But, it gets better, because when the pads come back, they bring with them an infectious panpipe riff and when it breaks down, it just seals the deal on this tune for me. If Adam F could make a return to his older sound, even something as brief as J Majik & Wickaman's one release (Old Headz/The Ritual), I'd be more than pleased. It probably won't happen, but at least I have this to listen to until it does.

FBD Project - Midnight Hipnosis



This track was made by a fairly prominent duo from back in the day, Neil Trix & Watton G under the joint name FBD Project. They are probably more well known for their seminal 93 darkside amen track The Core, but I like to give attention to more obscure tracks rather than talk on tracks that have already been previously talked on by many others, so out of their back catalogue I decided that I would pick this track from 1994, probably my favourite year for jungle. What I like about this track is the roling understated nature of it, with the way the drums are edited they flow very well and just move along nicely, the way that the 808 bassline just gels, if you get what I mean and the pads and vocals just work, they're very basic & simple, they don't amaze you, they just keep the track moving and grooving. Judging by the prices on Discogs though, this isn't one of those cheap rare gems, this is fairly pricey (£20 for two tracks seems ludicrous to a whole lot of people these days) but this is quite a solid release and don't sleep on this or a lot of the FBD Project back catalogue, as they were so consistent with their music, probably one of my favourite jungle duos.