Step Your Fresh Up Friday

Weekend where are you?  Well, only a few hours away and we'll get it in before then to set it off with a boom, a bang, and maybe even a whoosh or two.

First up is a big breaks release, "The Theme" on Groundlevel from Andy McAllister also featuring a remix by DJ Hero.  Appropriately named, the intro has a great brass sample that sounds like it's from a 70s TV show that slams into a deep bass heavy break!  Developing into a jukey beat with some funky stabs and a hint of that brass it's lookin' hot!  The DJ Hero remix is a standard issue club floor destroyer with effected out vocal samples and a driving breakbeat with a dash vibrato/wobble back into a glitched out brass loop.  The drop hits hard with a heavily modulated synth and stabs of the brass.  Delicious all the way through, check it and it just may even make it into your weekend set by surprise.  There's also a FREE surprise from Andy that's a house classic spun around in a whole new breaky direction.

Andy McAllister - The Theme by groundlevel

Eddie Amador - Rise (Andy McAllister Re-Riser) by groundlevel

We all know Kick It here in the breaks community and I'm a huge fan but this latest work from Farace is through the roof on the electro tip.  A super clean complextro banger, Get Up Jax has a catchy saw lead and a heavy bassline on deck.  With only a teaser up at the moment I can't WAIT for the release to drop.  The Bass mix takes it to a whole 'nother level on the drumstep front of things.  Huge drum fills and a journey into the amen break get this grinder of a tune goin' from the floor up.  The epic piano brings it from the grave to the rave and back again.  This release will be BIG...even an acoustic version on the tubes for you straight from Paul himself!

Farace - Get Up Jax (Preview) by farace
Farace - Get Up Jax (Farace Bass Mix Preview) by farace

For some hometown hotness from Cincinnati, OH DJ/MC Firecat 451 goes big with a liquid DnB remix of A Tribe Called Quest - Stressed Out.  There's not many people that I would say could do a great job with this, but I knew when I heard him announce it that this was going to hit it right.  With solid rolling basslines and a breakdown into hip hop it's bangin' it out.  Liquid dnb always makes me feel like it's really fall and I have to say this pulls it in for me just the way I like it.  Check the rest of Firecat's tunes/mixes on his site www.firecat451.com

Tribe Called Quest - Stressed Out (Firecat 451's Liquid Trick Edit) by Firecat 451

Monday Music Menagerie

Baymont Bross are at it again with their latest two track release on Pooty Club with a dutchy beat to get you bouncing.  Where's the Beat has a less edgy dutch lead and hits hard with booming kicks.  A full up intro to the drop gets it set off proper.  The vocal and instrumental stabs make for a breaker's dream.  MC Alaska is featured in Have Some Fun and bring it on with him.  You can't resist groovin' to this one.  The strings in the breakdown make for some great suspense, and it is not overdone.  The beat drops right back in to finish it off right.  Check the release when it drops!

Baymont Bross - Where's The Beat & Have Some Fun (Positiva Thangs Sampler Pt3) (POOTY018D) by The Pooty Club Records

Jesse is a nonstop MONSTER of re-rubs and As We Enter is no exception!  I love the arrangement, it's similar to the Foamo remix from a while back.  If you dig bangin' breaks and a hip hop tempo change you'll be in heaven.  The free download as always for everyone to get a piece.

Dallas K - As We Enter (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1
Nero - Innocence (Feed Me Remix)(REL1 RE-LICK) by REL1
Zedd - Dovregrubben (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

8*B1T brings is hard on Yellow Finger records with his Barb Wired remix.  Heavy synths and filter modulation have you shaking in your set just wanting to get up and dance...so do it!  Booming bass drums and an acidic feel are always a good combo and this just proves it.

48K - Barb Wired (8*B1T Remix) by 8*B1T

Access Denied crushes it with his horn filled funky intro into Balkan Mountains.  The intro continues to develop into a huge drop with a latin feel throughout.  If you're a moombahton fan you'll be sure to dig this at a higher tempo.  Although it's just a preview, Access Denied guarantees a banger of a release!

 Access Denied - Balkan Mountains_short preview by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

What time is it again?  Oh yeah...11:11  To top it off we have Krisp from I11even Eleven taking you away with his Summer 2011 breaks mix.  Not only a killer producer but a hell of a DJ too!  Nuff said on this one, cop the download, drop the top down, roll around town!
-- FRACTURED -- by Krisp ♪ illeven:eleven ♪

Complextro Is In...

Big things are always a staple from Mord Fustang with his epic electro tunes.  They've been dropping on Plasmapool week by week and are nothing short of big!  All the characteristics of complextro shine through, the melodic breakdowns are pleasing to the ears with a bit of delayed percussive synths it's sound is cultivated and funky.  To go along with it is a properly sized bassline to compliment all the elements perfectly.  The goal of complextro is to be polished, danceable, and be able to have builds without boredom.  Mord hits the nail on the head every tune.  He uses a lot of the same samples/synths in many of his tracks which are all quite refined and will likely be a staple for some time to come.  Check the teaser and cop the track from Beatport!

Mord Fustang - Magic Trooper by Mord Fustang

Here's some booty from the Physical Bross and Four Motion with this taster of their latest work.  It's a heavy track but the funky sounds will get bottoms shakin' it for sure.  The sub bass and quirky synths really do it for me.  I really like the intro as well, a nice building helicopter LFO and rise to match.  Be sure to check the rest of their tracks for some more great breaks vibes.

Physical Bross & Four Motion - Wet Tits (Original Booty) by Physical Bross

Kid Vibe out of Vancouver is droppin' some seriously funky tunes with some disco flavor.  His tracks have been some 90's RnB bangers remixed in a new school disco fashion with pitched up vox.  Really dope glitches and filter sweeps make this a keeper.  His previous tracks range anywhere from jackin' chicago house to new jack and all things funky.  Keep an eye out on for him on Midwest Hustle Recordings, Flapjack Records, and Greenhouse Recordings!  Get down with the RnB jams!

Kid Vibe - Disco Decision by Kid Vibe

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays - Shockland + More

An extended selection of tracks featured in the Motorstorm Apocolypse soundtrack produced by Klaus Badelt and Elite Force hit retailers on the 13th of this month and is making big waves.  A genre-less release that will really get you thinking.  Industrial, dramatic, energetic, and bass heavy are the best descriptors for it in my book, but you can judge for yourself.  The sounds are unique, classical, and compelling and really put you into a space of your own.  Simon's unique sound combined with 70 piece orchestra is why this is such a bomb of a release.  That is something you will see in electronic music few and far between.  I even got my hands on a free 320 download for you.  Exclusive interview with Simon to follow, so for all those wondering what goes on inside that head of his, we'll get a bit of a peek.

Lalo Schifrin Vs Elite Force - Bullit Theme (Elite Force's Dopestep Remix - Extended Mix)

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Elite Force & Klaus Badelt - Headlong & Deepdown (Extended Version) TASTER by Elite Force
Elite Force & Klaus Badelt - The Horror... TASTER by Elite Force
Elite Force & Klaus Badelt - Spazm TASTER by Elite Force
 

Next is a bangin' breaks release from Kick It Records from 8*B1T with remix support from Vize and Sneaker & The Dryer.  Three times the fun on this preview with a bit from each remix.  Each has its own unique flavor, whether it's 8-bit melodies, bouncy progressive vibes, or electro goodness it's in the bag.  Remember to jump to the side to get max distance out of this one.  Powerpad is definitely going to get the club hype so drop it in your crate and bang it out.

KIR255 - 8*B1T Powerpad by Kick It Recordings

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays - Soul with a Broken Beat

A.Skillz the master of the wheels of steel finally released his nu funk remix of California Soul.  I first heard this on his Annie Nightengale mixThe vocals of the motown days really cut through me every time.  The bouncy lead hits a natural groove that pairs perfectly with the soulful vibes of Marlena Shaw and the original tune.  I first heard this in his Beats Working Vol 1 mix and I've been waiting for it ever since.  A true master of flexin' the funk, A.Skillz is heading across the globe with his signature sound.

California soul (A.Skillz Remix) by A.Skillz

Kwerk from London, UK is killin' it here with his newest breaks work in progress Rock It Like This. Not only a funky stuttered arrangement of b-boy samples but a meat grinder of a bassline synth keeping your feet right on track.  I really enjoy the first breakdown as well, not just a standard windup, but rather a little old school ravey bit to the drop.  Keep a lookout for big things from Kwerk and the UK breaks scene, it's the raw business. Just a little added taste of Kwerk is his remix of Paloma Faith - New York. Really dig the vibes he's putting down and I think you will too.

KWeRK - Rock It Like This (WIP demo) by KWeRK

Paloma Faith - New York (KWeRK Re-Rub) by KWeRK

Don't bother tellin' them that drum machine ain't got no soul...On the indie tip DJ Icey is rockin' it steady with the funk as usual.  His latest is a remix of The Limousines is a true danceable indie killer that hits the spot just right.  Summer vibes is definitely what this one is about...well, that and drum machines and disco balls.  Have a listen, cop the download, and bang out this weekend.

Internet Killed The Video Star (DJ Icey Remix) by DJ Icey

Paul Van Dyk, not exactly...

Big things are coming on the regular from Michigan native William Van Dyke.  His breaks style can range from old school to new, wobbles to heavy booty bass, he's got it all.  Having been putting out re-rubs for the last year he's polished his production skills and ready to melt faces with his sounds.  Not only a DJ, but major player in the midwest breaks culture, William throws events under his production company Dirty Beatz promotion.  If you were in Michigan last summer you probably heard the hype about "Dude Where's My Tent 2"which brought big names from all around including DJ Dan, 12th Planet, and Reid Speed.  His newest track hits e-tailers this Friday on Drop The World.  A brilliant build into some b-boy samples then on with the boom clap boom boom clap...it's got a classic breaks vibe as well as a newschool flavor...to the tune!

Hear It Blow _ William VanDyke Original Mix ***Available 6/17/11*** by williamvandyke

Next up is a remix of one of those aforementioned heavyweights, DJ Dan.  D*Funk brings it again with a remix of DJ Dan's "Chop Shop".  D*Funk is a breakbeat wonder from down under that brings out the groovy downtempo breaks along the lines of A.Skillz up to the dirtiest of electro breaks.  His label Upstart Music has some solid party tracks to get the floor going and even some bouncy cheeky ish to get silly to.  After all is said and done, D*Funk doesn't fake the funk, he just provides it.  Check his soundcloud for a SICK free track 'Ripgroove'.  I would give you the direct player here, but you have to check out the rest ;)

THIS JUST IN FROM OUR FRIENDS ACROSS THE POND!  Life Support Machine has featured the Chop Shop boot as a FREE DOWNLOAD!!!  Get over there and check it out!  Keep in touch with Life Support Machine for hot new tracks and exclusive downloads.

'Chop Shop Fooey' > DJ Dan (Macca Mix // D-Funk & Some DJ Re-Rub) ***FREE DOWNLOAD*** by D*Funk

Drop Everything You're Doing...

In fact, Drop the World! Curtis B's label Drop the World is coming hard with some big tracks in multiple genres. Curtis is a master of Ableton and cranking out tunes every chance he gets. He is a true studio slave, but at the same time keeping the element of live performance in mind every gig he plays out.  Having releases across multiple labels including some killer breaks releases on illeven eleven as well as electro house and dubstep on Royal One, Zone, and Static System.  His latest release scheduled for this friday is dubstep featuring U Mad Bro?  A long buildup to a totally sweet drop bro, jussayin'!  Although Curtis brings it hard for all the bros, he's got something funky up his sleeve at all times.  Have a listen and check out the rest of the releases on Drop the World including the most recent featuring Complicate out now on.

DTW010 Curtis B U Mad Bro? by Curtis B

DTW009 Curtis B Complicate by Curtis B

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays: The Aftermath

After one of the most exhausting weekends of partying, networking, and all around madness (ahh DEMF...), it's time for some serious tunes to bring us back to it.  As we approach the onset of summer, SMiRK from Dance Hard Die Hard provides us with a mix of tunes that go boom.  Ranging from aggressive DnB to breaks with that summer vibe, electro house and dubstep, he makes it clear that it's time to get down.  Broken beat masterminds and 4/4 fiends litter the tracklist and come together to make this mix proper beyond proper.  I was so excited when I saw the tracklist because I have a lot of them in store for you all myself...now on to the show!  The mix is available for download here or just click link to begin playing.  Enjoy and props to SMiRK for always going outside the box when mixing...run it selecta!

Tracklisting:

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays - DEMF Weekend!

With DEMF this weekend I know people are about to get all kinds of crazy so here are some tunes that I think will help you get with it.  Some groovy, some bangers, and even some for that late night hotel chill session to wind down.

Some of my favorite emcees to ever hit the stage make a guest appearance in D*Funk's bootleg of Linguistics by Jurassic 5.  The groove of this tune stays true to how J5 would have it, but with a bit of a twist.  A UK hip hop bounce track always makes me feel good, and this does just that.  D*Funk is definitely not a stranger to the more techy true breakbeats as well.  He has quite a few releases on Upstart Music that are bangers for sure.

'Loaded' > D-Funk & Some DJ [Grits N Gravy] by D*Funk

Booty poppin' breaks delivered fresh out the oven from Sharaz!  I'm a huge fan of booty bass of any genre and here's a big DJ Funk remix ready to shake asses.  Check out his site for info and all things upcoming at http://www.dropthatbass.com/

Sharaz "Sugarfish" (Original Mix) by DJ Sharaz

 

A man who needs no intros in the breakbeat world, DJ Fixx  along with Keith McKenzie just dropped three new remixes of DJ Icon, Paul Anthony & ZXX, and Southpaw!  Dutchy, dirty, and groovin' breaks with the signature KMFX treatment is what it's all about, get ill.

Ground Control/DJ Icon - Wha? (KMFX Mix) by dj_fixx

Paul Anthony/CZR/ZXX - Rocking To The AM (KMFX Mix) by dj_fixx

Paul Anthony/ZXX/Southpaw - Batter Blaster (KMFX Mix) by dj_fixx

Wind down your night just right with an original from Louisville's house legend.  Glenn Giles does it just right, whether GFG, Unkle Funk, or the numerous other moniker's he brings it proper.  Deep, sexy, funky, whatever flavors of house music you dig, here you go!  Make sure to check the mix mentioned in a previous post from the Wisemen Promotion's launch party for a longer groove accompanied by Firecat 451 on the mic for your aural pleasure.

FreQin (feat. One Little Fishie) by G.F.G

Epic Progressive and Energetic

Being a long time supporter of Plasmapool Records I'm not surprised by the quality coming from them lately.  Very polished production is one of their trademarks and bangin' tracks is another. Their latest doesn't fall short in either of these categories. With a more epic feel to the breakdowns and builds the recent releases under Mord Fustang and now Virtu are sure to put it down proper.  Waiting for this one to drop to get some dancefloor reactions, which I'm 100% sure will be positive.

Virtu - Arsenal by Plasmapool

Fussy Boy - Gold (Mord Fustang Remix) by Mord Fustang


With a clean progressive breaks feel, Vize delivers it straight from the pacific northwest with his own flair and flavor.  I really like the piano breakdown and the techy synths to tie it all together.  Be on the lookout for a new release from Vize and Echoik in the coming month or so.  I've been bangin' it out every set I've played for the past couple weeks with a great dancefloor response, soon to come on the blog!

Decay - Refuse (Vize Remix) by Vize

Well we've covered our first two topics of the day, now on to the energetic tune of the day.  REL1 at it again with a hard hitting electro breaks re-rub of Fast Foot.  Staying true to the hype, REL1 delivers wobbly vocal synths along with gut-wrenching kicks.  The only justice for his tracks is to be played on a club system, so cop the free DL and see for yourself.

Fast Foot - Race My Music (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

To recap todays topics we will tie them all together in Microprophet's newest drum and bass mix with elements of each.  Starting out a bit progressive and classic with the dnb Robin S remix, Microprophet takes you on a half hour journey through some ear friendly dnb to start out your day or end out your night.  Beware though, it does get hype, so be prepared for the ill behavior!

MP Live set May 2011 by microprophet

You May Just Need a Diaper...

No matter what your genre of choice, as long as you enjoy bass, you'll be loving the upcoming release from Left/Right, Digital Pizza, and Access Denied.  The Left/Right and Digital Pizza release is coming up from the traditional breaks end and Access Denied comes in with the driving distortion he's known for.  Check out both mixes, I know I've been waiting for the upcoming 2011 Left/Right releases, and now you will be too!

DBP041 - Left/Right, Digital Pizza – Every Body W/ Access Denied Remix by Downbeat

Specimen A drops it again with a Chasing Shadows remix that really hits home for me.  It's a breaky remix that still keeps a down low grimey element.  I really like the fact that it's a mixture of killer upper basslines, broken drumbeats, and quirky synths!

Specimen A - Chasing Shadows feat. David Ivan (Breakstep Mix) OUT NOW by SpecimenA


I was really surprised to see a message in my inbox about this one, but I certainly would have been giving it a once over either way.  Defunct!, Loc E!, AGAG, and Figure rock the spot with a mildly disco influenced tune to definitely get you bouncin'.  The tempo drop really takes it down low and I can already tell the dance floor response with this one, it'll be a wild one.  Check it!

Defunct!Feat LOc E & AGAG - We Are The Party (Figure Remix) by LOc E!


With many quality tracks on the label over the past few years the Kick It! crew does it again with their newest release featuring Trevor Rockwell.  Each preview hits a bit of a different vibe which is what I like to see in an upcoming EP.  From ravey synths to stuttered vocals and a wobbly bassline this is a "cop it all" type of release!

KIR251 - Farace - Feel That Ammunition Ft. Trevor Rockwell by Kick It Recordings

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays - Whoa Nelly...

Kid Digital and BETA have some serious bassline breaks action in "Bangin Machine" that drives the dancefloor like Jeremy Clarkson in the Ariel Atom (see pic above).  Although the choice of sounds are mechanical as indicated by the name, they're sounds sure to make your body rock.  The grinding mid-bass synth and killer percussion sound choice make this a sureshot for any breaker.  The techy nature of it does just the same, keep on the look for this release from Bombtraxx!

Kid Digital - Bangin Machine (BETA Remix) [BOMBTRAXX] by Kid-Digital

Let me just say, that yes, there are a million remixes of this track, and yes, a lot of them sound the same.  Now that that's been put out...yeah, finally got a breaks remix that should be available for DL today from Sharaz!  Some true breakbeat sickness coming out for sure.  From wonky synths to La Roux vox, this one is where it's at with proper arrangement that doesn't take away from the vocals.  The focus is in just the right spot, peep the clip, cop the DL when it's up!


FREE ON APRIL 15TH **CLIP** La Roux "In For The Kill" (Sharaz's Sleep When You're Dead VIP Remix) by DJ Sharaz

Finally, a bangin' mix from my friends out on the left coast.  Bringin' the rough sounds from the Portland (PDX) rave scene is Discobisquits & Gravy, a collaborative effort of Echoik and Uberlush.  These two are no strangers of the electronic scene and hit it hard every gig with not only proper sounds, but a stage presence to match.  This is a new mix of theirs available for mobile steady rockin'.  From Dutchy, to Indie, to straight down and dirty, they cover all your basses ;)  Peep the mix!

DBnG - Spring 2011 by Discobisquits & Gravy

A Little Bit of This a Little Bit of That

Aquasky has a massive new breaks track with some old school breakdowns along with soulful vox from the one and only Diane Charlemagne.  At the drop comes the distorted lead driving into some serious dancefloor business.  The track has a great overall flow and incorporates a ton of styles from nu skool breaks, old school epic breakdowns, and soulful vocals.  It's definitely got something for everyone.

* Promo * Aquasky + Diane Charlemagne 'Take Me There' Passenger by Aquaskyuk

With a new take on the nu skool sound, Access Denied brings a downtempo breaks track to rock the f*ck out to.  With a slow grinding groove, I think it would make for a great opener in a progressively uptempo breaks set.  Start down low and wind it up yo!

Access Denied-Robodisco_ in process by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

What do Russia and Australia have in common?

I've been posting some Russian breaks for some time now, most with a pretty in your face aggressive tone.  This remix of Specimen A by Kid Digital is no exception, although with a touch of funk.  Kid Digital is never short of impressive on all his releases, including the freebie remix of Whoomp There It Is!  Grab it while you can and do it to it. 

Specimen A - Fly On The Wall (Kid Digital Remix) by Kid-Digital

Kid Digital - Disco (Club Mix) + Whoomp! acapella [FREE DOWNLOAD] by Kid-Digital

Not only a great producer of smashing bootlegs, Philly Blunt takes it on the original tip on Ground level with the brain-tickling techy breaks track "Never Get Enough".  When I said brain tickling, I mean the fuzzy lead synth that just gets inside your head so easily!  Check the track, cop the track, bang the track at the club, bang the track in your bedroom, bang to the track, whatever your fancy, just do it!

Black & Blunt - Never Get Enough [Ground Level] by Philly Blunt\

Bring the Boom Back with a Bassline

Some of the biggest names in the scene right now come together on this massive fusion of breaks and dubstep.  You can hear a piece of each artist in the track and really get a great vibe from it from beginning to end.  I know it's just a tease with it still being a work in progress but you'll be guaranteed a killer final cut!  The Zombies are coming, make sure you grab your boomstick...

Elite Force, Excision, Skism, Reso - Boomstick Onslaught [TASTER] by Elite Force

So this one definitely takes me back...copped it on vinyl shortly after its release from Juno.  Breaks based on basslines were the thing to do and I couldn't have agreed more.  Aquasky always brings it pretty hard but this time he's building the pressure.  Vox are done by an unknown vocalist which the Breakfastaz never revealed to Aquasky.  If you have a clue on who it may be drop it on his soundcloud!

'The Pressure (Aquasky Mix) - The Breakfastaz - Passenger 2006 by Aquaskyuk

Here's the latest from Krafty Kuts making instant vibes with a mainstay mc from the ill crew, Sporty O.  The old school disco feel in the intro drop down into the dirty lightweight wobbly bassline you're used to hearing from Krafty.  The hook from Sporty is catchy as usual accompanied by a funky breakdown make the feelin' just right.  The dubby breakdown towards the end gets that dow low energy and brings it straight away back to the breaky goodness for the outtro.

Krafty Kuts - 'Let's Ride' - Ft Sporty O (Radio Edit) - INSTANT VIBES - IVIBES002D by KraftyKuts

Down South Breaks Hit Low

 Breakbeat legend DJ Icey drops a miami bass remix of Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll and it's definitely not lacking in any respect...you're gonna need a sub to hear this one proper.  It's definitely got the Icey feel to it, polished, great arrangement, and most importantly danceable as all hell.  He even hit us with the free download, get it while you still can!

Heads Will Roll (DJ Icey Bass Mix) by DJ Icey

Next up is 8*B1T out of Austin, TX with a HOT remix of Blazerframe that's got some legit old school breakbeat flavor in the vox.  Funky enough to make you bust out the cardboard and break on the spot.  Get your boombox and your shelltoes and get down!

Blazerflame - The Freshest Kid (8*B1T Remix) by 8*B1T

Louisville Rocks It In More Ways Than One

Being on the up and up for some time now Louisville, KY is home to quite a few big contributors to our local EDM culture and beyond.  First, I'll say that pretty much any party I've been to in Louisville has had a great energy about it and that goes for their talent as well; after all, they do provide the boom.  From House, Techno, and Breaks to Dubstep and everywhere in between, they pretty much have it going on in one way or another.  Events are thrown all the time, but the people that contribute to them make them what they are.

el PRODUKDo is one of my favorite breaks DJs from the area, but that's not where he stops.  His sets cover almost any genre that you could possibly want to hear.  He's a very versatile DJ that I first saw when I played at Auditory Hallucination with Monk at the old Fuzion.  I hadn't danced that hard in a long time as he was tagging with DJ Sarge and dropped some HOT originals.  Check his latest mix for a trip through it all, breaks, rock, rap, even a hot glitched out Super Mario remix intro...

el PRODUKDo - Touching Down 2011 by el PRODUKDo

Another ville'n to look out for is Glenn Giles aka Unkle Funk aka G.F.G.  With residencies in Louisville and Nashville under his belt as well as his website featuring a weekly podcast, he is doing the city proud.  Glenn doesn't only mix but produces house as well.  With a touch of sex appeal, Glenn's deep vibes shine through in his latest track "Streetlite Searchparty".  Check it out below and leave some love on his soundcloud!

UnklFunk's Streetlite Searchparty by G.F.G

Quadrat Beat, Davip, and Sound of the Future...Garage

 Here's a standard issue Bit Flip fave from Quadrat Beat.  It's along the lines of what you would expect from the Latvian breaks beast with a killer lead that hits the upper mid range right in the sweet spot.  Keep a look out for this one dropping on beatport soon!

Lethalness - State Of Calme (Quadrat Beat Remix) by Quadrat Beat

The track keeps on holding on...here's another remix of Rusko for the breakbeat minded from Davip.  Russian born Davip has over 30 releases from breaks to drum and bass on labels such as Ayra Recordings, Hardcore Beats, and Cut & Run.  Check it for the standard hold on goodness you come to know and love from this one.
Rusko - Hold On (Sub Focus Remix) - Davip Breaks Edit - FREE 320 - MIRROR IN DESCRIPTION by Davip

Last is a whole different vibe that I've been digging lately, and it goes by the name of Future Garage.  With a two-step feel, the sounds of future garage make it out to the dancefloor with a passion for old school speed garage fans as well as the serial groover.  Today we have a track from Splintz, a UK producer that's been in the game for quite some time and it's evident in his old school feel.  Definitely a producer to be watched for upcoming innovative tunes.

I Need Your Love by splintz

Breaking 1,000 Hits and Broken Beats

Thanks everyone for helping me break 1,000 hits on the blog, glad to see you're diggin' the content!  I have some plans in store for the rest of the year and beyond so keep checkin back for new industry info, tunes, and maybe even some swag.  Now onto what's up and up in the world of electronic dance music!

I was talking with Curtis B of Illeven Eleven Recordings yesterday and was tipped off to some new track previews on his soundcloud.  He's got new collab work up with some dope artists soon to hit beatport and other digital music distribution avenues.  Also lined up in the near future for him are some international acts in both Spain and Canada!  My personal fave out of the three is "Headrush" with the 8-bit synth intro to the side-chained lead synth.  Pretty good way to start off the new year the ill way!


March by Curtis B

LuQas from the UK just dropped his Spring promo mix.  If you're into psychedelic breaks then this is the mix for you.  Combining both elements of techno and breaks this mix will give your head a spin in the right direction.  Up for free download too so you have some beats on the go.

LuQas Promo Mix - Spring 2011 by LuQas