Brazil just turns everything into gold. Musically diverse as the country is, it isn’t known for Drum & Bass. But when Brazilian D’n’B DJ Marco…
Tag: 00s
20/03/2021: “Gimme Just 1 Night” by Nina Martinez
I’ve got literally no idea how I came across this one. It isn’t a particularly famous track, to say the least. That said, I’ve been…
12/03/2021: “Taking Over Me” by Marcus Intalex and S.T. Files
I’ve covered Hospital Records’ interesting phase at the turn of the Millennium before. I love that sound. Intelligent, soulful breaks, glimmering with class and infused…
07/03/2021: “Curious” by Kode9
Laced with dub, yet made of electronic paranoia. Kode9’s 00s productions are in a league of their own. With The Spaceape’s dread poetry and ethereal…
23/02/2021: “Charlene” by Anthony Hamilton
I don’t normally go in for crooners. Can’t deny that this one is dangerously smooth though… His voice is a masterclass in raw, soulful, dozy…
10/02/2021: “Champion Sound (Total Science Hardcore Will Never Die Remix) by Q Project
This is one of the anthems of the Drum & Bass scene. Rightly so, too. It’s a belter of a tune! The original 1993 hardcore…
06/02/2020: “Rapp Snitch Knishes” by MF DOOM featuring Mr. Fantastik
If you’re wondering, that lovely LA sunset guitar riff is from a 1977 song by David Matthews called Space Oddity. It’s sped up, and brings along the…
27/01/2021: “No Destiny” by Break
Released in 2005 on Commercial Suicide records, this stomping Neurofunk track begins with a eerie, atmospheric arrangement of samples to raise the tension, with flowing…
26/01/2021: “Prophet Rides Again” by Capleton
Capleton is one of the biggest stars of modern reggae, straddling the gap between 21st century roots and dancehall. Rastafari is a common theme throughout…
25/01/2021: “Get Down (Kenny Dope Original Mix)” by Todd Terry All Stars
Todd Terry has been propping up dancefloors around the world since the birth of House in the 80s. The same goes for fellow NYC legend…