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

Painkillers, Drop Tops, and Ragga Twins

Here's an old track with a new spin on it from Noisia, a remix of the classic breaks/drum and bass tune Painkiller.  Keeping with the overall aggressive vibe to the song, Noisia puts their seal of approval straight up front on this one.  The classic Noisia tone of aggressive grinding synths twists this classic up a whole new direction and in every way keeps up with the original intentions of The Freestylers and Pendulum.

Freestylers & Pendulum - Painkiller (Noisia Remix) by NOISIA

Run DMT comes to the table with the hard hitter "Drop Top" due to be released on Play Me 2 with a hard hitting energetic intro.  From the drop it hits the right spot with proper vocals to the tribal transformation in the end.  This is definitely going to make it into my next set.

RUN DMT - Drop Top - FORTHCOMING PLAY ME 2 RECORDS by RUN DMT'S MAGICAL JUKEBOX

Dave from Aquasky really is a wanker...more like an absolute monster of a producer.  Being in the game for over 10 years, Aquasky as a project has done pioneering on many frontiers, and just dropped this one for us with a free DL.  Alongside the Ragga Twins, Aquasky takes it back with some oldschool flavor to pop and shake to.  The Ragga Twins vocals get the floor churning without fail.  The middle eight is definitely the clutch for me, great phrasing keeps it quite interesting.  Finally the last breakdown with the epic keys and build, can't say enough about it!  Check it and leave some love on his page.

Free Tunes!!! by Aquaskyuk

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)

True Party Rockers A.Skillz & Specimen A

A.Skillz just released his series of vinyl bootlegs in mp3 format available for download here.  Not only that but he also released a mix that in under 30 minutes, encompasses practically the entire series (vol 1-10) of bootlegs!  Not only are his bootlegs some of the freshest out there, but his skills on the decks are to match.

Insane Bangers Vol 1-10 Mix by A.Skillz

Next up is Specimen A with a proper bootleg of "Wicked" Wilson Pickett's - In the Midnight Hour.  The original is a classic R&B track released on Atlantic Records in 1965 recorded in Nashville at Stax Records where Pickett made his big break.  As a kid I listened to oldies music on the local radio station with my dad and remember almost every word to a certain few classics, this being one of them.  This remix may have a nostalgic effect on me, but I can guarantee it will rock the dancefloor the same.

Specimen A - Midnight Howl by Funkatech Records

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

Step Your Fresh Up Fridays - Domestic or Import?

Well, really you don't even have to choose, you can have both!  Check out the tracks below for some ridiculous breakbeat goodness as well as some Tech Funk, UK hip hop, and dubstep.  REL1 out of Atlanta dropped some new re-rubs yesterday and Krafty Kuts & Featurecast has "Insane Bangers Vol 11" in store for us April 4th.  Elite Force is also releasing a new remix of Felix Luker for the Tech Funk masses and KL2 a breakbeat edit of Barbara Streisand on the free.99.  Get your weekend rollin fresh style.

Peo De Pitte vs Torqux & Twist - Burning Up (REL1 RE-DUB) by REL1

Hostage, Calvertron vs Attic Kings - Mochachos (REL1 RE-DUB) by REL1

Krafty Kuts & Featurecast - Insane Bangers Vol 11 (128kbps preview) by KraftyKuts

Felix Luker - SAW (Elite Force Mix) [TASTER] by Elite Force

Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand (Darth & Vader Remix) (KL2 Re-Edit) by KL2