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 - B-Phreak Breaks Mix n Then Some

Since disaster struck in Japan, there have been quite a few efforts put together by The Red Cross and many others for donations to be put towards recovery efforts.  The music community is helping out as well and there are a few ways you can put your money to good use for both you and the cause.  Beatport is running their campaign on Monday March 21st in which all profits (minus artist royalties) from tracks purchased will be going to relief efforts in Japan.  If you're going to make a large purchase, wait til then for the benefit of others.  Another way to help is to get the 32 track release from Heartbeats.  All proceeds will be donated and you end up with 32 new tunes in whatever format you choose, clearly a win/win. 

Back with a new mix from B-Phreak (Bernie Ott), breaks producer out of Ingelheim, Germany.  B-Phreak has been steadily releasing tracks since 2003 with his newest release out on Kick It Recordings.  Check his newest mix for some breakbeat goodness in your life.

dj-mix for "we are the breaks" radio show/ moscow by b-phreak

Here's one for the locals from Family Affair in '07.  A killer excerpt from Grape Ape's (Seth Braz) live set containing only the finest liquid drum and bass.  One of my favorite genres that I never get to play out.  It's my dirty little secret, but maybe I'll bust it out sometime, who knows.  Check the mix and hit him up on Soundcloud, let him know what you think!

Live At Family Affair 07' by GrapeApe

Step your Fresh Up Fridays - Madd Tunes for the Weekend

The 2 Bit Thugs are droppin a new release on March 7th with a refix 'A Good Look' one of their previous tunes.  Holding on to their signature sound it's another crowd pleaser for sure.  Just enough wobble to satisfy and not over the top with LFOs modulating every piece of the lead synth melody.

2 Bit Thugs - A Good Look (2011 Refix) by 2 Bit Thugs

 
Second up on the plate is a serving of old school funk from A Tribe Called Wes from Juice Recordings and a remix with a new school take by DJ Fixx.  I got a message from Wes this morning over soundcloud and had to check out his tracks.  A surprising amount of soul jumped straight out of the original and Fixx's classic breakbeat glitchy vocals made both a must have.  Sickness from NYC and ill sounds from Chi, be prepared to bounce in your seat or on the dancefloor!

JRSR060, Tokyo Funk (Wes Smith's Low Rider Rework), ATCW Super Soul Fighter by ATribeCalledWes

JRSR061, Tokyo Funk (DJ Fixx's Tokyo ReFixx), ATCW Super Soul Fighter by ATribeCalledWes

Third up are a few tunes from Jesse Brewer aka REL1 out of Atlanta, GA.  Consistently dropping new re-rubs of killer tunes, his soundcloud needs to be in your browser pretty much all day.  I haven't heard one tune I haven't downloaded instantly.  Bass heavy monsters and dancing 'til you fall over, this pretty much covers it in my book.  His newest rub is of Fascinated by DJ Dan and is of course, dope as usual.  Without further delay...

Dj Dan - Fascinated (Dj Bam Bam Remix) (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

Darth & Vader and Perfect Cell - Cellbacca (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

Electric Soulside - Electric State (Dirtyloud Remix)(REL1 RE-LICK) by REL1

This should get you a good start on your weekend...