When 2-Step legend and dubstep pioneer El-B gives you recognition for your drum programming, it probably means you have a knack for making impressive beats….
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18/08/2019: “Triplets” by Sticky
Sticky is a garage producer associated with the early Grime scene. The bass on this is definitely grimey enough, and a real ear worm with…
27/07/2019: “Ska” by DJ Zinc
DJ Zinc has been knocking about the U.K. electronic scene since the hey day of acid house, and was at the forefront of a very…
20/07/2019: “DARE” by Gorillaz
It’s surprising that I haven’t done any songs by Gorillaz before, because they are undoubtedly a massive name. Led by Damon Albarn, the band are…
17/07/2019: “Eple” by Röyksopp
Röyksopp consists of 2 Norwegian electronica producers, who make music revolving around trip hop and downtempo focused styles. “Eple” is very chilled out, but somewhat…
16/07/2019: “Acknowledge” by Masta Ace
Hip Hop has a long tradition of diss tracks. It’s good for the artists because it gives them exposure and generates hype. It’s good for…
17/06/2019: “Time (T’n’G Remix)” by EEDB vs The Flirtations
“Time”, by 60s vocal group The Flirtations, is actually very hard to find. Unless there has been a crediting error somewhere, the original might not…
16/06/2019: “Mr. Maverick” by Calibre
Calibre is a stalwart of the D’n’B scene, often associated with the mellower Liquid subgenre. He does have a knack for the heavier stuff too…
15/06/2019: “Saviour” by Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight is English, and the album this song is from, Music City Soul, was released in 2007. The album was well received by critics, and even…
13/06/2019: “Heights Of Great Men” by Beenie Man
Beenie Man is one of dancehall’s biggest stars, having attained and kept popularity for about 20 years, even outside Jamaica. Having risen to these heights,…