ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – PIGEON HOLE REMIX – FEAT DRS – V Recordings

For their first release on V since their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Stand Alone’, two tracks from AI’s impressive back catalogue have now been given the remix treatment.

AI themselves take on Pigeon Hole, one of the crowd favourites from the ‘Stand Alone’ project. Teaming up with MC DRS they add a whole new dynamic to the track with a vocal intro that leads into an infectious revamped bassline – retaining the funk of the original, but giving it a fresh twist. (more…)

Posted by admin on 31/10/2011  •  Comments (0)  • 

PORPHYRO – Qualia EP – DUBPORN

Hailing from Miami, Porphyro is the third artist to release on Florida’s burgeoning future-electronica label Dubporn Records and the labels first truly international artist to grace its stage. Fusing elements of classic Detroit techno, dubstep, downbeat and house, Porphyro shows an extensive and mature take on modern world bass music.

‘Finance’ is bound to find a place in the more leftfield of tastes, those who appreciate deep, quality electronic music can’t afford to miss this one. Very, very cool indeed with hints of Juan Atkins and the like all over it; ready to hit the spot every time. (more…)

Posted by admin on 27/10/2011  •  Comments (0)  • 

FOREIGN CONCEPT / FOREIGN CONCEPT & KASRA – Mob Justice/Show You

Moving towards the end of the year and it’s time for a temperature change as Critical gets ice cold with the talents of D&B scene newcomer, Foreign Concept. Although a relatively fresh face Foreign Concept has already made quite a name for himself have signed tunes to the likes of Samurai, Ingredients, Shogun and Commercial Suicide. Here Kasra picks possibly the cream of the crop with a release that has been hitting clubs hard all over for the past few months. Sometimes the only answer is ‘Mob Justice’. (more…)

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Shogun Audio – Way of the Warrior

“When we started Shogun Audio in 2004 we had little idea the label would grow so quickly into what it has become today. This album marks our 50th release; a showcase of where we’ve been, where we’re going and a huge thank you to our loyal fans all over the world.” (Friction & K-Tee). It’s true to say since its inception Shogun has become a true sensation of drum & bass. Now as they reach 50 releases deep all those who’ve helped shape the label into what it is today are back to deliver some brand new future Audio classics in one truly breath-taking album. For the legions of followers this all-new compilation will astound with outrageously high-end D&B and dubstep including the previously unreleased anthem ‘Ultra Clean’, alongside an array of talent old and new all showing their allegiance in saluting the Shogun sound. The most glorious and most dangerous bass excursions to appear yet on the label; ladies and gentlemen it’s battle time, ‘Way Of The Warrior’. (more…)

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Ink & Loxy Present: “Horsementality” – Renegade Hardware

The original Horsemen concept was initially conceived by 4 minds coming together through one unifying vision. Those minds were of: Ink, Loxy, Keaton and Dylan. Carving out their own unique take on drum & bass. Fusing together specific elements that would form the fundamental cornerstones of the Horsemen sound: raw original sampled breaks, heavy sub bass and dub elements.
This style and concept has since seeped into the consciousness of a new wave of producers across the globe and has influenced and evolved into the sonics presented here on this album. Ink and Loxy in conjunction with Renegade Hardware are proud to present: Horsementality.. (more…)

Posted by admin on 16/10/2011  •  Comments (0)  •