Strictly Nuskool Blog: December 2023

Friday 29 December 2023

Strictly Nuskool Blog pres. HALL OF FAME 2023

The annual series of mixes by GL0WKiD & Tariq Ziyad returns again with a special Double Mix showcasing the best tunes that came out during 2023.

Strictly Nuskool Blog's 'HALL OF FAME 2023' consists of two mixes made by GLOWKiD and Tariq Ziyad, running over 2 hrs and 38 tracks of fresh Nuskool Breaks, Jungle Techno & Hardcore Breaks vibes with the likes of Kniteforce Records, D-Zone, Paranoid Recordings, Top Drawer Digital, WNCL, Hardcore Energy, Soundsystem Bassrock, N4, KiNK, Y U QT, Skooler & Flare, DJ Sofa, MKII, Acidulant, InnerCore etc.

Massive Bigups, best wishes to each & every Artist, Label, DJ representing the Nuskool vibe!

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MIX 1 by GLOWKiD

on-dré featuring Sydney Jo Jackson - Believe In Love [D-Zone]
Dowster vs Zensation - Release The Stress [Self Release]
Michel Ange - Catch Me Ravin [Top Billin Music]
Rave Alarm - Slip Away [KFA]
SQUAT PARTY & ROO-DB - Keep On Dancing (POoK's Castlemorton Dub Remix) [Soundsystem Bassrock]
Nizikawa - Velvet Hammer [Lilium]
The Rhythmic State - Soap on a Rope (Skooler & Flare Remix) [Live] [Clubscene Music]
gwEm - Blue Sky Day [Self Release]
Kabin - Can't Live Without You (Breakbeat Hardcore edit) [Hardcore Energy]
1OO1O x Eric Uh - Acid Tumbado [Self Release]
DJ Dossa - Like This [Kniteforce]
KiNK - For The People [Hypercolour]
Noisevandal - Need Someone [Self Release]
Choki Biki - Lover (Neil's Acid Edit) [Choki Biki]
Sam Girling - Ankerklause (Is The Feeling Only Strong) [Southern Fried Records]
Y U QT - TIEMPO [Self Release]
Gala - Freed From Desire (S.U.R.E. More & More Edit) [Hardcore Energy]
RenegadeGenius - Boy I'll House Ya [Paranoid Recordings]
Alex Jungle - Are We Better (Piano No.7) [Kniteforce]

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MIX 2 by TARIQ ZIYAD

Red Dragon - Rising [Kniteforce]
Pure klass DJs & Shoy - Radio Stations [Gorden Bennett Music]
Acidulant - Terminate The Machine [I LOVE ACID]
E-Freq - E-Freq By Nature [UTTU]
DMS - Exterminate (Dee Sub Remix)[Kniteforce]
Paul & Shark - Jason Goes To Berghain [Free Time Discs]
Gav Ley - Lets Go [Top Drawer Digital]
Skin Teeth - Knuckle Bone [WNCL Recordings]
Pepsi Slammer - The Riddle [WNCL Recordings]
Crazed (BR) - Momento De Cautela [Self Release]
InnerCore - Horns and Whistles [Kniteforce]
Injectionz - Gotta Believe [White Label]
Outrage - Roughneck [Top Drawer Digital]
Matt Bass - Paranoid Vibes (Part 2) [Paranoid Recordings]
4am Kru, McDonald & Jannetta - Pianos Rising From The Grave [Self Release]
Gaffer - Keep It Raw [Strictly Nuskool]
DJ Sofa & Pete Cannon - My Love For You [N4]
MKII - Hit Me [Not 4 Human Consumption]
Rave Alarm - Danny [KFA]

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Sunday 24 December 2023

Gaffer pres. 'Abstractions 3 Special' @ Renegade Radio (9th Dec. 2023)

The mighy DJ Gaffer from Paranoid Recordings has mixed up the amazing last chapter of Top Drawer Digital on his show at Renegade Radio. Feel free to listen to this 2-hour session including all tunes from this quintessential compilation.

Tracklist:
Rawtrachs - Nothing Ventured (Nothing Gained)
Nyxen - Nightmares
Gav Ley - Lets Go
The Rumblist - Separation
Kazumi Anzai - Spiral (TDD VIP)
Kazumi Anza - Flashlight (TDD VIP)
JMT - Balance
Beat-Breaker - All Night
Beagle - Laser Burn
The Rumblist - Mind Blown
Bojcot Selectah - On Your Own Turf
Swankout - New Generation
S.U.R.E. - Streets of Dover
Skin Teeth - Plumstead Lullaby
Visible Sound - The Darkness
Outrage - Roughneck
Gav Ley - Requiem
Beagle - Next Punch
Vinyl Junkie & Sanxion - Hold The Beat
Schoco - Float
Lucas - The Antichrist (End Of Days Mix)
Bobby Lazers - Vibe Check
dYstance - Pure S
Kefford - Psychedelic Trip
Pressa - Rushin' Over Me
Sanxion - Been Losin
Subfusion - Rockin In The Nine Five
Lucas - Light & High Beauty
Noisevandal - Correct Future
Prisn B.R.K - XXX
Trident - Kinetic
Rawtrachs - Outerdimensional
Strange Rollers - My Vision Is Clear
Strange Rollers - Loading Room
RadiokillaZ - Sound Attack
D3 - All I Want

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Monday 18 December 2023

The last chapter of Top Drawer Digital

One of the greatest labels specified mainly in the Future Jungle and 140 bpm sound, Top Drawer Digital, have just released their 100th release, which is obviously a celebratory to the label's history. In addition, it comes among the announcement that this release marks also the final episode of this groundbreaking label that paved the way since 2009.

Sad but true as can be translated by the words of TDDR management: "As we draw the curtain on Top Drawer Digital, we do so with hearts full of happiness, knowing that we've had the privilege of hosting incredible artists on our label. Their talent and dedication have made this journey unforgettable."

'Abstractions 3: Jungle Techno Breaks' is larger than expected and it is comprised of 36 tracks obeying the oldskool ethos under contemporary techniques. You can find anything that tastes fresh and nuskool with the likes of Pressa, Vinyl Junkie, Sanxion. Strange Rollers, Gav Ley, The Rumblist, Beat-Breaker, Schoco, SwankOut, but to name a few luminaries of the game.

The release comes out on TDDR Bandcamp page in digital format or on a limited USB Stick that carries 6GB of:

'TDDR100 - Abstractions 3 : Jungle - Techno - Breaks' in HQ 24Bit WAV format , 320 MP3 , A Mix of the album by DJ Digitally Mashed.
Secret Bonus Tracks not available anywhere else.
6 of previous TDDR Albums in 320 MP3 format including the rest of the 'Abstractions Series' , Volumes 1 & 2.
The Complete 'Future Jungle Expeditions' Series , Volumes 1 , 2 & 3 and the 20-track '10 Year Album TDDX'.

" While Top Drawer Digital as you know it may be bidding farewell, our company remains deeply committed to the scene we adore. In what capacity we'll continue our involvement, only time will reveal. For now, we believe that reaching the milestone of 100 releases is the perfect time to conclude this chapter. Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey. "Abstractions 3" is our parting gift, a testament to the enduring spirit of Old Skool inspired electronic music, and a promise that the rave will live on." - Lucas

Massive Respect to Top Drawer Digital for their hard work the last two decades!

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'Hidden Gems Vol.2' by NJOI

Three decades after the iconic 'Live in Manchester' by the maverick duet of NJOI, the legends return with a super new weapon and the sophomore EP of their hidden treasure from their early days. Once again FOOD MUSIC, curated by Shadow Child, is firing on all cylinders with this new highly anticipated release by NJOI - a fresh devolved part from their '92 live album.

This startling vinyl EP goes down a storm and the included anthems respond positively on the '92 demand by the fans. The second part of 'Hidden Gems' is off the scale and a must to have Vinyl for your collection including free digitals too. Additionally, a separated digital format of the four tracks will come out during next year in major digital platforms as officially stated from the label.

" The missing pieces of the NJOI puzzle are finally coming to you via Food Music on 12" vinyl, with digital to follow early in 2024 complete with instrumental mixes.
The electronic music pioneers unveil "Hidden Gems vol2", the final part in a series of previously unreleased material that follows their "Collected" album and "Hidden Gems vol1". The package also features the incredible vocal talents of Luvain, Krayzee Thoughts and the band also reunite with Republica's Saffron. These tracks became a huge part of their original live set and the iconic mixed "Live In Manchester" release. After huge demand since their televised 1990 Brixton performance, they're finally available as fully extended individual recordings, with a full digital package to follow early in 2024 which will include fully extended instrumentals too." - FOOD MUSIC

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Tracks written by Mark Franklin, Nigel Champion, S. Spackling, Steven Rowe & Luvain Maximen.

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Saturday 16 December 2023

Shadow Child & Mark Archer - Chinwah EP

A1 - I Know U

B1 - Chinwah (Big DJs)
B2 - I Know U (Swankouts Ready To Rave Mix)

MASC, the collaborative force of Mark Archer and Shadow Child, returns with their 'Chinwah EP,' a vinyl edition answering the fervent calls of fans who were captivated by the digital release, 'Rave Friends' - released during this summer via DJ Haus Dance Trax imprint.

Their new EP comes out via Food Music. It features three tracks and rekindles the frenzy ignited by its predecessor. 'I Know U' emerges as a euphoric anthem, pulsating with genuine warehouse energy, positioning itself as one of the standout rave hits of the year. The flipside of the EP introduces 'Chinwah (Big DJs),' a techno-infused gem that strikes with anthemic force. Closing the EP is Swankout's formidable remix of 'I Know U,' infusing it with contemporary breaks that amplify its impact. This track, undoubtedly deserves a place on vinyl, exceeds expectations, affirming its place among the must-haves for oldskool rave enthusiasts.

The high anticipation among fans for this release stemmed from their hunger for the duo's signature sounds, and 'Chinwah EP' undoubtedly satisfies that craving, delivering tracks that mark one of the greates vinyl releases in oldskool techno and within the electronic music field.

DJ Support:

Horse Meat Disco, Doc Scott, Josh Wink, Pangaea, Joyce Muniz, Benjamin Damage, KE (Kid Enigma), Yung Singh, Anja Schneider (Club Room), Pinch, Tom Findlay (Groove Armada), Elle Clark, Joshua James, Monty Luke, Adam Beyer, Otik, Tom Ravenscroft, Nightwave + Martyn Bootyspoon, Violet, TEED, Addison Groove, Mad Miran, Emerald, Dusky

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Friday 15 December 2023

Altern 8 'E-Vapor-8 (Remixes)'

E-Vapor 8 (K-KLASS Remix)

E-Vapor 8 (Pete Cannon Remix)

E-Vapor 8 (T>I Remix)

E-Vapor 8 (Exile & Mark XTC Remix)

E-Vapor 8 (Smudged Soul Remix)

E-Vapor 8 (1992 Mix)

Network Records, in collaboration with electronic music pioneers Altern 8, proudly unveils a thrilling remix package of the iconic rave anthem 'E-Vapor-8.' Originally produced by Mark Archer and Chris Peat, as Altern 8, in 1992, the track is a cornerstone of electronic music history, transporting us back to the early days of the UK rave scene.

Hailing from Stafford, UK, Altern 8 took the burgeoning outdoor rave scene by storm with their fusion of heavy futuristic house, inspired by their Detroit Techno and Chicago House heroes. Following the success of 'Activ-8 (Come With Me)' in the UK charts (#3), 'E-Vapor-8,' featuring soul sensation PP Arnold, became their most celebrated release.

"E-Vapor-8 started life in mid-1991 as a track called ‘Say It Y’all,' made exclusively for our live PA performances. It got overwhelming responses at every gig, so we decided to refine it in Blue Chip Studio in Stafford in early 1992." - Mark Archer

Archer further explains that the addition of vocal snippets from local radio presenter Domenic Green and the iconic sample from Derrick May's 'Strings Of Life' transformed the track from a bedroom demo into a legendary single.

Fast forward to 2023, Network Records and Mark Archer reunite to craft a remix package that pays homage to the hedonistic days of rave while relentlessly pushing the sound forward. The result is a stunning collection of reworks by old friends and new, including ass bosses, hardcore heroes and UK House royalty.

K-Klass, the chart-topping legends of the '90s, infuse 'E-Vapor-8' with house vibes, reimagining PP's vocals and introducing those epic strings in the break. No mystery to this rhythm. UK producer Smudged Soul adds smooth grooves to the package, blending golden keys and skipping hi-hats with the vocals to create a fresh interpretation that seamlessly bridges eras. Pete Cannon takes us back into familiar territory with a rinsing Jungle workout, adding sirens and a hardcore twist to the strings, while the collaboration of D&B don, Exile, and UK Rave legend Mark XTC delivers a future Drum & Bass anthem. The package also features the much-sought-after DrumStep rework by T>I, a favorite in the UK producer's sets, and now officially available. It's a dark and mesmerizing treat for the heads. The release is rounded out by a remastered version of the original '92 track, a rave anthem that has inspired generations and solidified Altern 8's legendary status.

With Network Records at the helm and this dynamic array of remixes, 'E-Vapor-8' remains a timeless beacon of the rave era, connecting the past and the future. Get ready to rediscover the magic of Altern 8.

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