[BPR014] Opius - Cuttin' Mustard EP [Available Now From All Good Ballpark Recordings Digital Stores!!!]

1/ Corrupt Tempo.

2/ Faceless Terror.

3/ Cuttin' Mustard.

The first Strictly Nuskool Blog review of 2019 sees Ballpark Recordings drop a heavyweight selection of upfront drum & bass with the release of Opius' 'Cuttin' Mustard EP' , destined to kick of the New Year with a bang. 

We set off to a hi-octane start with 'Corrupt Tempo' which hits us with a flurry of manic breaks, descending bass pulses and tension packed movie dialogue, accompanied by a generous dose of iconic mid-nineties D&B samplage to give all the 'Headz out there some major flashbacks.

Up next 'Faceless Terror' sets the mood with a series of uplifting, atmospheric pads set to razor sharp, 2-step drum-breaks before we are hit with a devastating cavernous, bass drop that'll be guaranteed to get the foundations shaking!!!

Completing the triptych of breaks and bass we have title track, 'Cuttin' Mustard', a fierce melting pot of relentless beats, buzzing bass drones and ruffneck dancehall soundclash vox, which mesh together to form an intense fusion of oldskool and contemporary D&B sounds.

Opius ensures that the cutting edge aspect of drum & bass is carried forward well beyond the genres' conception in the early nineties with his latest offering, and comes highly recommended for all lovers of hard-hitting beats and basslines. 

The Breakbeatscientist's pick of the bunch... 'Faceless Terror'!  

The Opius 'Cuttin' Mustard EP' is available to purchase now from the following Ballpark Recordings digital stores and streaming sites...

Amazon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KX65BV8/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp

Beatport... https://www.beatport.com/release/cuttin-mustard/2454322

iTunes... https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/cuttin-mustard/1444805776?i=1444805782

Juno Download... https://www.junodownload.com/products/opius-cuttin-mustard/

Spotify... https://open.spotify.com/album/1oxE5HR5cwr5CI0zBdFaY6




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[VMRDT111] Various - VMR Summer Vibes Vol 1 [13-Track Album Available To Download Now From All Good Viral-Mental Records Digital Stockists!!!]

1/ Hektic - Ever Changing.

2/ Cyanide - Patterns.

3/ Jaguar Paw - Something You Cant See (Feat. Lady D-Zire).

4/ DROMA - At Peace.

5/ SkorpZ - Salvation.

6/ Miss Guided & Uzi - Need Your.

7/ Dredillah - The Paradox.

8/ Hektic - All Day.

9/ Cyanide - Why Don't You.

10/ Jaguar Paw - Dust (Feat. Pink Ice).

11/ Uzi - Apples & Pears.

12/ DROMA - The Past.

13/ Dredillah - Easy.

Is if you needed any more heat this Summer, the Viral-Mental Records label presents the soundtrack to the season with the release of 'VMR Summer Vibes Vol 1'. Jam packed with thirteen huge drum & bass and smooth jungle anthems featuring a whole host of Viral-Mental favourites. It;'s time for the SNB to crack open a cold one and get some Summer vibes!!! 

Starting off the proceedings we have Hektic who delivers a a soulful fusion of soothing vocals and hi-octane, rolling breaks and cavernous bass with the absolutely lush 'Ever Changing', which is closely followed by Cyanide's sublime, liquid stepper 'Patterns'. 

Up next we are introduced to 'Something You Can't See', Jaguar Paw and Lady D-Zire's R&B meets jazz tinged, vocal jungle future classic, before DROMA set out mind at ease with his unique blend of gentle guitar notes and 2-step breaks on the aptly titled 'At Peace'.

'Salvation' by SkorpZ takes us on an epic, atmospheric journey into drum & bass with it's expertly crafted blend of crisp breaks and deep atmospheric pads. 'Need Your' by Miss Guided and Uzi, sees an infectiously uplifting  R&B groove join forces with roller-coaster breaks to get those feelgood vibes flowing.

Up next we see Dredillah lay down some hard-hitting beats and bassline over spine-tingling, arpegiated synth notes on 'The Paradox', closely followed by Hektic, who returns to drop the Reese bass driven jazzy-jungle gem 'All Day'.

The piano-led 'Why Don't You' by Cyanide eases us back into a more chilled state of mind before the mighty Jaguar Paw alongside MC Pink Ice to spread the message of positivity via the medium of drum & bass on 'Dust'.


Uzi goes solo next on 'Apples & Pears', a heavyweight slice of tearin' junglism, coupled with soaring female vocal refrains and a killer bassline to boot. 'The Past' by DROMA sees rolling breakbeats do battle with a dub-reggae guitar strums and gospel style vocalisms.
The album is brought to a perfect close by Dredillah's 'Easy', which layers warm bass notes over relentless breaks and a gorgeous, melancholic synth melody. 

If you are looking for the very latest in chilled, uplifting and deep and atmospheric drum & bass vibes then 'VMR Summer Vibes Vol 1' has just the ticket for you!!!

The 'VMR Summer Vibes Vol 1' album  is available to purchase now from all good Viral-Mental Records digital stores and streaming sites!!!

Amazon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/VMR-Summer-Vibes-Vol-1/dp/B07F3C6V78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532719967&sr=8-1&keywords=vmr+summer+vibes+vol+1

Beatport... https://www.beatport.com/label/viral-mental-records/44115

iTunes... https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/apples-pears/1404870854?i=1404870877

Juno Records... https://www.junodownload.com/products/vmr-summer-vibes-vol-1/3834910-02/

Follow the artists featured on 'VMR Summer Vibes Vol 1' via the links below...

Cyanide... https://soundcloud.com/xoxcyanide
Dredillah... https://soundcloud.com/dredillah
DROMA... https://soundcloud.com/droma_dnb
Hektic... https://soundcloud.com/hektic
Jaguar Paw... https://soundcloud.com/jaguarpawlondon/
Miss Guided... https://soundcloud.com/miss-guided-dnb
SkorpZ... https://soundcloud.com/skorpz1
Uzi... https://soundcloud.com/dj-uzi-3


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[RUK001] RuK - Venture [Available To Download From Juno Download Now!!!]

1/ Venture.

Brand new drum & bass label RuKus Recordingsintroduces it's debut release from RuK with the release of the massive 'Venture' single.

Combining razor sharp 2-step breaks and a killer saw-toothed bass riff, with uplifting female vocals, 'Venture' is the perfect addition to any upfront D&B set and a track guaranteed to get feet moving on all dancefloors. Get on this one pronto!!!

RUK's 'Venture' is available to download now from the Juno Download digital music store...

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[ARR085] Various Artists - Spring Break Drum'N'Bass Selections 2016 [Available Now From All Good Allowance Records Digital Stockists!!!]

1/ Echel0n - So Sorry (Vocal Edit).

2/ Prizm Prime Ft. Gina Lola - My Future Me (Vocal Mix).

3/ Prizm Prime - My Future Me (Instrumental).

4/ Trixta UK Ft. Elle - Submersion (Nicky Havey Rmx).

5/ G&J - Sunset.

6/ Arkitex Ft. Lady Emz - The Way We Do.

7/ Chris Kaoz - Someone.

8/ FiendReflex - Say Good Bye (Vocal Edit).

9/ FiendReflex - Say Good Bye (Instrumental).

10/ Nicky Havey - Happy Days.

11/ DJ Dirty One - New Old Skool.

12/ DJ Relitivity - Synthetic Solice.

13/ K@oSinFusion - Clique.

14/ Quartizone Ft. Josiah - Unlock The Sun (Vocal Edit).

15/ Quartizone - Unlock The Sun (Instrumental).

16/ Emotion1 - Turning Point.

17/ Exit Point - Falling.

18/ Marcus Tee - Emergency.

19/ Opius - Sunship.

20/ Tecto & Thesis - Strangers (Vocal Edit).

21/ Tecto & Thesis - Strangers (Instrumental).

22/ Tailwhip - Virus.

23/ Trixta_UK Ft. Ella Sopp - Deeper Love (Vocal Edit).

24/ Subteq - Winter Sun.

Now that the sun has finally risen from it's long Winter slumber, Allowance Records have gathered together the cream of the underground drum & bass scene to compile a prime selection of twenty-four upfront and uplifting tracks to enhance your Summer listening experience with the release of the 'Spring Break Drum'N'Bass Selections 2016' compilation.

The album opens with two strong vocal numbers with Echel0n's stirringly emotive 'So Sorry (Vocal Edit)' closely followed by and the languid liquid grooves of Prizm Prime and songstress Gina Lola's 'My Future Me (Vocal Mix)', which also comes in instrumental form for those who prefer a vocal-less version.

Trixta UK featuring the vocal talents of Elle sees their 'Submersion' track receive an exclusive Nicky Havey Remix)' next before  we are introduced to G&J's infectiously catchy, bassline driven stepper, 'Sunrise'. Arkitex and Lady Emz delivers another smooth and soulful, vocal roller with 'The Way We Do' to conclude the first quarter of' 'Spring Break Drum'N'Bass Selections 2016'.

Chris Kaoz drops a combination of rugged beats and bass alongside gradually ascending keys on 'Somebody', while Allowance Records head honcho, FiendReflex introduces the soulfully vocalled, Reese bass meets invigorating trance riff propelled 'Say Goodbye (Vocal Edit)' which is also accompanied by an instrumental version.

With 'Happy Days' we see the return of Nicky Havey who merges 100mph breaks and growling bass notes with gorgeous synth notes and epic pads before DJ Dirty One takes us on a journey with 'New Old Skool', with it's fusion of classic soul vocals, rugged breaks and one massive surprise bass drop. DJ Relativity's 'Synthetic Solice' presents us with a perfect contrast between rolling amens and gentle piano melodies.

The powerful anti-materialism message of 'Clique' by K@oSinFusion opens up the second half of the album to a string led crescendo and is soon succeeded by Quartizone and Josiah's euphorically uplifting drum and bass ode to Summer, 'Unlock The Sun (Vocal Edit)' and it's instrumental mix.

Emotion1 rolls out the phat bass heavy synths and hands in the air stabs with 'Turning Point' backed up by Exit Point's moody liquid roller 'Falling' which incorporates soothing pads with sinister bass throbs. 'Emergency' by Marcus Tee sees hip-hop soundbites merge with chilled, yet roughneck D&B attitude.

A melancholic, retro-rave tinged piano section introduces Opius' growling bass fuelled stepper, 'Sunship' which is soon accompanied by Tecto & Thesis upfront, dancefloor focussed 'Strangers', in both rapid-fire, MC vocal led or instrumental versions.

The very last trio of tracks of this epic release compose of Tailwhip's 'Virus', a tense neuro track that wouldn't sound out of place if found in John B's late nineties back catalogue. Trixta UK featuring Ella Sopp's deep soul themed liquid number, 'Deeper Love (Vocal Edit)' and finally Subteq's sublime 'Winter Sun'.

If you are looking for the very best in bold, uplifting and liquid drum & bass tracks to get the party going full pelt, then you can't do wrong in delving deep into 'Spring Break Drum'N'Bass Selections 2016'.


The mammoth 'Spring Break Drum'N'Bass Selections 2016' compilation is available to purchase now from all good Allowance Records digital stockists...

Amazon...
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Beatport...
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iTunes...
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