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Reinforced Update
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Dev Pandya is back as Paradox at the R with the "The [Drum] Works 2 EP: Chords + Discords / Unnatural Causes / Odissea / Sample me.5 / Sample me.6 / Sample me.7" (RIVET 180), expected in November. More news from the Enforcers, watch for a limited picture disc vein featuring"Enforcers 13/14 - Here Come The Drums Breakage Mix / Better Place Marcus and St Files Mix / Hardcore Junglism Total Science Mix / She's Gone Marcus, Stretch and Alpha Omega Mix" - Doc Scott / 4 Hero / Manix / Underground Software. As if that wasn't enough, the label continue to steam ahead with their second wave - Skunkrock producers Native Minds and Alley Cat have signed up to the R with "Can't Stop / Dream." Watch also for Tribalist "4Word Soul / Still Standing" (RIVET163), Genotype & Snypolite "Deadly Pursuit / Low Riderz" (RIVET166), Sonic and Silver "Rise Up EP: Soldier Business / Cool Inspirations / The Only One" (RIVET168), Randall and Flex "Watertech EP / Journey Part 2 / Sniper / Eclipse" (RIVET172). Bassbin artists Beta 2 and Zero Tolerance make their debut on the R in the Spring with "212 / Hardcore Junglist / Minder / Lip Service." Watch also for a new CD series which captures recent catalogue to an album in the form of "Urban Jungle Soundtracks" with the first mixed by Stretch.
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News Item Supplied by: Vinyl-Net
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Streetbeats Film soundtrack
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 You may have noticed that Streetbeats have suffered major delays as of
late and the label sincerely apologise to all that have been expecting
the SB22(Z-No/Blue-lalo,strength and stitch) release.This is due to a
major change and revamping of its operations.But Streetbeats are happy
to inform you, that as from the next releases they will be ditributed by
SRD(southern distribution) . Noir will stay with Vinyl Distribution and
expect Noir008(Z-No/Blue interference,firebreak) on promo this week.All
other releases have been put back to the end of September as it seems that
none of you buy any records in the summer!!!
Z-No have scored the soundtrack to a short film by Robert Morgan called
"The cat with hands" due to be screened on Channel Four later this
year.The film is a cross between the Brothers Grimm and David Lynch as is
currently being screened at the Edinborough film festival.
Blue and Raserblade have currently finished off a batch of no less than
15 new tracks all to be released over the current months.
Theres an addition to the labels ever expanding clan of talented
artists, Vanna an excellent and versatile female vocalist has recorded a few
new bits for Streetbeats having just worked with Full Cycle.Expect some
sublime vocal drum and bass over the next couple of months.
Streetbeats also starting our their new experimental Hip Hop outfit
featuring all of our vocalists Louie G,Jay Raser and newest recruit Vanna.
Donovan Smith has now parted with the Streetbeats crew and Streetbeats
wish him all the success in the world for his future projects.
Also you can now catch Z-No members Djing non drum and bass at Kinglsey
Marshalls new club/bar DECONSTRUCTED at the MI BAR in Truro, Cornwall
along with other residents INERTIA,BLU MAR TEN,KINGLSEY MARSHALL and
LEAF records.Any Cornwall massive out there are seriously advised to turn
up for a relaxed evening of abstract Breakbeat,Electronica and other
forms of modern urban jazz.
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News Item Supplied by: Blue @ Streetbeats
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Inperspective - New Label
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 Inperspective Records is a new label dealing with all things progressive within the realms of drum and bass along with other more abstract music forms. Founded in 1996 by Chris Walton AKA Chris Inperspective and is now embarking on a new voyage of sonic purity.
Based in Brockley, South east London, artists for the kru include: ASC (Covert Operations, Nu-Directions, Good Looking) Pariah (720, Nu-Directions, Good Looking) Equinox (Reinforced, Brain Records, Scientific Urban Productions), Ochre (Covert Operations) and new signings Senses and Multistage with more artists to be confirmed.
The kru have plenty of things planned for all dnb headz, and we have been told this is to be the release schedule over the next few months:
INP002 ASC - 2019, The Nexus Spiral / Surface Tension
INP003 Pariah - Depth Charge / Forbidden Groove
INP004 Equinox - Alpha Proxima / Filteration
INP005 Ochre - Floation / Kinetic
INP006 ASC - Offworld Tides / Stature / Windchime
INP007 Senses - The Touch / Another World
INP008 Multistage – Wednesday Evening / TBC
Keep tuned for more info!
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News Item Supplied by: Chris @ Inperspective
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Through the eyes of a scorpion
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 "Through the eyes of a scorpion" Teebee's second album release for the Certificate 18 camp, is set to be released on October 15th. We all remember the brilliant "Black science Labs LP" that contributed towards Teebee being crowned best International producer of 2000. To celebrate the last year, Teebee will be touring Europe, so check out our tours pages for more info:)
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News Item Supplied by: Isabel @ Cert 18
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Reinforced Forthcoming Releases
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More news from the Enforcers, watch for a limited picture disc vein featuring"Enforcers 13/14 - Here Come The Drums Breakage Mix / Better Place Marcus and St Files Mix / Hardcore Junglism Total Science Mix / She's Gone Marcus, Stretch and Alpha Omega Mix" - Doc Scott / 4 Hero / Manix / Underground Software. As if that wasn't enough, the label ontinue to steam ahead with their second wave - Skunkrock producers Native Minds and Alley Cat have signed up to the R with "Can't Stop / Dream." Watch also for Tribalist "4Word Soul / Still Standing" (RIVET163), Digital "Restless / Watch it" (RIVET164), Genotype & Snypolite "Deadly Pursuit / Low Riderz" (RIVET166), Sonic and Silver "Rise Up EP: Soldier Business / Cool Inspirations / The Only One" (RIVET168)," Solar Motion "So Bad / Get Dread" (RIVET171), Randall and Flex "Watertech EP / Journey Part 2 / Sniper / Eclipse" (RIVET172). Bassbin artists Beta 2 and Zero Tolerance make their debut on the R in the Spring with "212 / Hardcore Junglist / Minder / Lip Service." Watch also for a new CD series which captures recent catalogue to an album in the form of "Urban Jungle Soundtracks" with the first mixed by Stretch.
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News Item Supplied by: Vinyl - Net
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Sonic & Silver
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Sonic and Silver have signed over "Hard Times / Deep End" to Brill's imprint. Meanwhile the label roll on with the sampler for a forthcoming compilation on the label next up containing "Face Riders / Ghost Town" from Total Science and Digital. In another return to the old school remix, Digital has remixed Tango and Ratty's "Tales from The Darkside" November will see the label debut for Beta 2 "ETA / Soul Feeling" followed by the limited release "Jah Session" CD Sampler featuring "Ras 78 Digital mix 2" along with Q-Project with "Voltage". For December we then provide possibly the best Christmas stocking filler, with the full release of the "Jah Session" CD mixed by Total Science. This will feature all previously released function titles.
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News Item Supplied by: Vinyl Net
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Battlemaster Records - New Label
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Battlemaster records is a new label blasting itself into the scene from a familiar background. Remember Prisoners of Technology? Producers of the memorable 187 Kung Fu remix that rocked the dancefloors, well get ready for a new era. Battlemaster records is the next project, a label that is going to feature head to head artists on one record, one on the a side, and one on the b side, but which one will be the best kutt? This exciting new venture will surely be something to look forward to, so keep tuned to the site for the first installment coming soon!
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News Item Supplied by: Battlemaster Records Kru
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Flex Update
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From the man who brought you the bongo frenzied ‘Freezin’ Point’ and the amen centric ‘Troublemaker’, Flex Records is proud to present Stranjah’s new E.P for all you dark, dark headz out there who have been bombarding the camp with requests for this artist.
Flex’s Stranjah E.P is getting battered by everyone, especially Randall, Hype, Groove and Mickey Finn. The tracklisting is as follows:
suspects, what you want, natty & infrastructure
The release date has been confirmed as 03.09.01, along with Flex 34 "Still Want Your Touch" by (Networx) which is to be released 08.10.01.
The Usual suspects, AK1200, phobia, revolver, stranjah and l double are all working on remixes which will appear on Flex
and Rawuts in the near future,
L Double is also working on a solo E.P and video project for a slammin’ vocal double pack, stay tuned for more info at a later date:)
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News Item Supplied by: Fiona @ Flex Recs
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Loxy and Ink sign to Metalheadz
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 Loxy and Ink are the latest artists to sign ip to Headz, watch for their "Skitzaphonic" due in 2002. Goldie has signed up and comers Sonic and Silver (aka Accidental Heroes) to Headz with their debut for the label entitled "Under The Sun." Watch also for Klute's "Curley Wurley / Splendor" and Invaders "Winter Sun / Controlled My Mind" (Metalheadz 42). Rumours also of a Metalheadz boxset, which is set to contain the third tracks missing from recent singles from Future Cut, Total Science, Invaderz, Marcus & St Files - rumoured to be due in the Autumn.
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News Item Supplied by: Vinyl Net
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