New feature here coming at you every Tuesday, showcasing our latest release of the week. Today it comes from London bass producer Mumdance who we showcased last week in our Daily Download, with his So Squalid Instrumental, which samples the classic 21 Seconds from So Solid Crew, which you can grab for FREE below along with another tune titled Kerplunk.
This week, he's back with a top new release on Grime label No Hats No Hoods, his first for the rising London based label and collective. With the vocal talents of fellow NHNH's artists Trim and Jammer on the mic this was sure to be something special.
Back in the summer Mumdance put out his Different Circles mixtape, which you can also grab from a past artist feature on the man. Showcasing cultured and worldly sounds from around the spectrum of bass music, this mixtape was a real eye opener for me on what to expect from Mumdance in the future.
I've had my eye on him since his early days, when he mainly used to release only remixes, most notably of The Whip's Divebomb, Gucci Mane's I Be Everywhere, and Santigold's Creator.
He also went on to collaborate with Belgium's techno prince Brodinski with Eurostarr getting released on Fatboy Slim's Southern Fried Records, and New York based producer AC Slater, whose Transatlantic Riddim featuring 77 Klash and Badness was released earlier this year on Drop The Lime'sTrouble & Bass Recordings.
The Terahtid EP is out now to buy from the following retailers, we really suggest you give this one a go. Fun and furious Grime is hard to fine in one release. Check out the B-side below and grab it from... iTunes, Boomkat and Juno Download.
Today we're launching a new series of exclusive short mixes from UTR & Mashed Up resident DJs and up and coming producers from around the UK.
We'll be exploring the time honoured traditions of the past and more modern styles of dance music that have helped shape the musical landscape of British contemporary culture in London and throughout the UK.
Each mix will serve as a small glimpse at into where each DJ and/or artist sees their direction heading right now.
First up we have Vesper whose had a steady to prominence over the past 18 months, being deeply involved in UTR's evolution as an dance institution for the youth of today.
As well as helping to recommend the newest cutting edge artists for UTR, he's also helped to push current and forward thinking underground sounds in his DJ sets at UTR and Mashed Up nights.
Here he presents the first edition of our new series, a short 15 minute journey through a new (or rather older) sound sweeping through the UK underground right now. A sound that at the same time has already crossed over to the mainstream and entered the UK charts.
In the mid to late 1990s a new, hybrid sound was born out of the Acid-House and Techno scenes of the late 80s in the UK, comprising primarily of 4x4 rhythms, but layered with lairy and prominent breakbeats. This was at the time coined as Breakbeat Hardcore, a sound which eventually went on to spawn the sounds of UK Garage and ultimately the modern Grime and Dubstep scenes we know of today.
This mix showcases a modern twist on the sound, a more bassline driven take on the typically breakbeat rhythm, featuring some of the most forward thinking producers of the past few years.
What is surprising about the resurgence in this sound is the how producers from a variety of scenes have looked to put their own twist on the sound. Artists from the Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Breakbeat, UK Funky, House and Techno scenes are all going a little bit old skool on us.
A refreshing take on a classic British sound, with Vesper showcasing the best of the best. Enjoy and cherish this one, it's a corker!
High Rankin - Flowers On Your Rave
Pyramid - Gunman feat. Banton
RacknRuin - Soundclash feat. Jessie Ware
Shy FX - Raver (Breakage's Pattern Moshino Mix)
Rusko - Kumon Kumon
Redlight - Feel So Good feat. Dread, Zaniah & Redskin
Magnetic Man - Perfect Stranger feat. Katy B
Earlier this year we introduced you to the fantastic up and coming London producer, Mumdance... Otherwise known to the world as Jack Adams.
Any budding MCs out there should take advantage of jumping on this while it's still hot!
He recently released his debut EP on Diplo's Mad Decent, titled the Mum Decent EP, with full support and praise across the board from DJs in the Dubstep, Grime and Funky scenes.
He's taken one of the most recognisable samples from the UKG world (none other than So Solid Crew's 21 Seconds) and transformed it into a cheeky little Grime/Funky number, which we're able to bring you as a FREE download today.
Definitely keep an eye on this man, he has a forthcoming release with No Hats, No Hoods on the way with collaborations from Trim, Boy Better Know and Jammer... Not one to miss!
Today we've a special bootleg treat for you from down under. A production duo by the name of Dizz & Draz who've reworked the legendary Barbara Streisand into a Drum and Bass monster.
Dizz and Draz hail from Surry Hills in Australia and have been making beats together for just over a year. In that short space of time they've received praise and support from the likes of B. Rich, Jayou, Dem Slackers, Tittsworth, as well as Radio 1 airplay from bass king Kissy Sell Out.
They've also been fortunate enough to play alongside Scottie B, Shadow Dancer, Djedotronic, Mikix The Cat, Kill The Noise and The Bang Gang.
They're currently in the studio working on their original production but have been able to supply the world with a taste of the musical spectrum in the form of several tasty remixes, this being one of the best, with a reworking of the original and Sigma's heavy remix. Perfect house party flavour.
Many of you regular UTR heads should be familiar with the sounds of Redlight by now, formally as DJ Clipz a veteran of the Drum and Bass scene, Redlight turned his attention to 130-140bpm tempo music and quickly found himself a niche within todays UK Bass scene.
Effortless fusing the modern sounds of Dubstep, UK Funky, Electro, Grime and some Breakbeat on the side, he's earned the respect of many clubbers throughout the country.
His Lobster Boy EP dropped at the fall of last year, and since then he's gone on to produce music with the likes of Roses Gabor, Ms Dynamite and Mz Bratt. He's formed a collaborative partnership with Steel City's Toddla T as The Roller Express and he's also churned out top remixes for the likes of Donae'o, Kano, Kelly Rowland, Magnetic Man and Zarif with devastating results.
Grab his latest offering from us, a FREE download of his fantastic remix of Breakage's HARD, which featured earlier this year on his exclusive mix for Fact Mag.
Another free download for you from Kid Cudi who you all know of course from the enigmatic Day n Nite, a release remixed to startling effect by Crookers back in 2008 on A-Trak's Fools Gold label, and which reached #2 in the UK Charts in 2009 as a 'vs.' single release on Data Records.
He then went on to work with Kanye West, Emile, MGMT and Ratatat for his debut album Man On The Moon: The End of Day last year. Since blowing up over here and in America, he's kept his profile sky high, with sell out shows all over the place, and the release of his latest single with Kanye, Erase Me going into the Top 30 over in the US.
Next week will see the release of his second studio album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager... A title which is as baffling as the last. He's got collaborations on board with Mary J. Blige, Nicole Ray and Cee-Lo Green... As well as another track with his partner in musical crime, Kanye.
With 17 tracks on the LP, fans are in for a real treat, with Cudi suggesting he's taken on a new direction this time around with some rockier influences as well as some straight up club numbers.
You can grab a sneak preview below of his new material with a free download of Marijuana from the album, which was produced by Kanye.
A great little chilled number.
Today I've got a cute little blend for you, couresy of one of London's best kept bass secrets in Smutlee, a DJ who for years has been crafting his own special niche of bass music, which takes in the sounds and influences of Funky, Bashment, RnB, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Dubstep and everything in between.
Having been in the DJing game for over a decade, Smutlee has managed to earn the respect from DJs and promoters across the musical spectrum. In the past he's been invited to guest mix for the likes of London superclub Fabric and the pioneering print trendsetter Vice Magazine.
He's also worked for a number of major brands in the past with performances in an Addias TV Commercial, a Puma Catwalk Show, the Maharishi Store Opening and an American Apparel.
It is this credibility that has earned Smutlee shows across the globe, with a recent tour of Australia being a career highlight.
His creative and unique remixes and blends have been supported in clubs and on Radio 1, 1xtra, Kiss FM and Rinse FM by the likes of Annie Mac, Toddla T, Mistajam, Sinden, Greenmoney, Roska, Heatwave, Young Lion and Tayo.
Here is one of the best that I've come across, please enjoy it as much as I have.
Time for another round of hot mixes taking in a variety of styles. This week we're featuring US dubstep producer 12th Planet's recent showcase mix for Mishka, London Dancehall king Smutlee's latest bass offering , and a live set from Afrojack's recent performance @ the Top 100 DJs awards @ Ministry of Sound last week.
A Producer most well known as the head honcho of Smog Records out in LA, California. A well respected DJ in his own right and a firm favourite with the likes of Breakage, Skream, Jack Beats and Rusko.
After touring the world as Drum & Bass maestro Infiltrata, and winning over icons such as Goldie, Photek, and DJ Craze, John Dadzie gave himself a new name, sound, and mission. He's been spinning on a dubstep hype since 2005, when the scene was still a distant underground memory in the UK. He helped to mould a following for the sound over on America's West Coast and has been responsible for some of the most iconic dubstep releases from the other side of the Atlantic.
Featuring on remixes for Rusko's Hold On, Little Jinder's Youth Blood and Rye Rye's Sunshine. Unmistakably though, you'll know him best for his collaboration with Juakali, titled Reasons, which was remixed by Doctor P to devastation effect earlier this year. Scion AV recently comissioned a music video for the remix, check it out below.
He was recently asked to compile a mix for New York City's bass fashion guru's Mishka, a clothing brand synonymous with everything current in the bass music world. I hope you enjoy his mix.
Trouble Man Intro
Flinch // Midnite Hustle (AC & Dell, 12th Planet VIP)
Statelapse // Mad House
Excision & Downlink // Reploid
Trolley Snatcha // Rocco’s Revenge
The Others // GTFO
16Bit // FRZR3000
Noah D. // SRS VIP
Benga // Dirty Face
Joker // Instrumental
Rusko // Hold On (12th planet Remix)
Flux Pavillion // I Can’t Stop
Ras Kass // West Coast Dub
Skream // Listenin’ to Records on my Wall
DJ Sneak // Southern Boy (12th Planet & Flinch Remix)
I Square // Hey Sexy lady (Skrillex Remix)
Doctor P. // Badman SOund
Monstar // Put Ya Hands Up
Rye Rye feat. M.I.A. // Sunshine (12th Planet Remix)
Datsik // Domino
Jakes // Justice
Skream // CTO
Mala // Eyez
Skream // Put Ya Knees Up
Distance // D.E.V.A.S.T.A.T.O.R.
Trolley Snatcha // Passin’ Me By
12th Planet & Antiserum // Purple & Gold
DJ Die & Fabio // Brite Lights (Joker Remix)
12th Planet & Datsik // Texx Mars
Jinder // Youth Blood (12th Planet Remix)
Subscape // Just Coz
Caspa // Geordie Racer
Benga // Lil’ Bits
Silkie // 80′s Baby
Boregore // Act Like a Hoe
Rusko // Do You Wanna Have a Party?
Breakage // It’s Over (feat. Roses Gabor)
Next we have Smutlee recent new mixtape featuring a world of sounds from everything sub low and skank worthy. Big vibes, taking in influences across the board with some cheeky bashment and funky bass acion. Exclusive new tunes from the likes of Spooky, Hard House Banton, Roses Gabor, Melé and Greenmoney.
Leftside // Phat Punanni
Jme & Tempz // CD Is Dead (Smutlee - Woo Riddim Funky Blend)
Fis-T // Deep Mover
French Fries // Predador
Hard House Banton // Flonko (Bants Bootleg Mix)
Greenmoney ft. Tony Matterhorn // Ride It (Smutlee - Who's Greenmoney Riddim)
Spooky // Step Out
Mike Delinquent Project // Dancehall
Orange Hill Pdxns Ft. Chino & Ritchie Dan // Dan Man
Hard House Banton // Rock & Come In (Super Cat Dub)
DJ Gregory & Gregor Salto // Canoa
T.Williams // Chop & Screw
Oliver $ ft. MC Wesley // Subiu, Desceu
Redinho // Bare Blips
Altered Natives // God Made Me
Mighty Moe ft. Wiley // Old School Daze (S.Chu Remix)
DJ Eastwood // You Aint Ready (Smutlee Dub)
Redlight ft. Ms Dynamite // What You Talking About!?
Mike Delinquent Project // The Warning
Mz Bratt // Selecta (Greenmoney Brukussive Remix)
Greymatter // Eu Fumo (Altered Natives Remix)
Roses Gabor // Love Sick (Prod. Redlight)
Diverse Artz // Kurb Krawl
Maleeka // Release Me (Swindle Remix)
Melé // Kanopa Riddim
Katy B // Katy On A Mission
Toddla T // Sky Surfin (Benga Remix)
D Double E // Street Fighter Riddim
Submerse // Hold It Down
Labrinth // Let The Sunshine (Roller Express Remix)
Finally, the prince of house music at the moment, here's Afrojack in the mix at the Top 100 DJs awards night @ Ministry of Sound last wednesday. There are a couple of tunes I couldn't ID, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.
Afrojack // Bangduck (Intro Edit)
Afrojack // Polkadots (Oliver Twizt Remix)
Larry Tee feat. Roxy Cottontail // Let’s Make Nasty (Afrojack Remix)
Sidney Samson // Riverside
Afrojack & Gregor Salto // I’ll Be There
Afrojack // Inside The Place
Major Lazer // Pon De Floor
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Afrojack feat. Eva Simons // Take Over Control (Extended Vocal Mix)
