Following the label’s 9^th release in December, Break kicks off 2012 for Symmetry Recordings with ‘They’re Wrong’. Taking us back to his love of jazz and funk with its gripping melodic intro, the track continues to build with soulful guitar melodies reminiscent of atmospheric 80’s blues rock.

With little other warning than an intimate reggae-sourced vocal sample, Break captures us with ‘They’re Wrong’s’ funk-influenced bassline, complemented by the classic Break percussion, and as always he keeps you locked in as the track rolls through with sublime production.

Rising star Yasin Elgohary aka Xtrah carries on showing his skills in the studio with a great AA side ‘Cyrax’. Taking on more of a dance floor vibe, the track hits an unsuspecting listener with weighty, resolute bass and great step out drums. A superb heavy hitter from a name who is definitely one to watch in 2012.

Pre buy Symmetry’s 10th release – HERE

Listen to the release – HERE

The Guestlist Network caught up woth Rack N Ruin to speak about 2011…

Label: Black Butter Records

Release Date: 23^thJan 2012 // Cat No: BB17

After the stand out success of the Yang EP, Warrior One returns alongside one of the scenes most exciting and evolving artists, Ayah Marar, to release ‘Fyah’ at the start of 2012.

The young and inspiring producer Warrior One, has been making lots of noise recently and with his upcoming projects including the launch of new label ‘Cuttin’ and re-launch of his imprint ‘King Pigeon’. His imminent work with the beautiful singer/songwriter Ayah Marar is definitely something to shout out loud from the roof tops. Their distinctive smooth styles run perfectly into each other to create an outstanding club inspired sound.

Ayah has been keeping herself very busy this winter supporting Drum and Bass’s most in demand producers, Camo and Krooked as well as featuring on their hit single – ‘Cross The Line’. With fingers in many pies, the young star is also set to support Example on his tour this

December. With releases on Ministry Of Sound, Hospital Records and Metalheadz, Black Butter welcomes her on board with open arms. This triple threat female has it all covered with her outstanding ability to MC, DJ, and sing – she is without a doubt one to keep a close eye on in 2012.

‘Fyah’s’ unique high tempo keyboard is reminiscent of a 90s classic, with its jungle beats and feel good chorus. Warrior Ones funky sound together with Ayahs stunning voice forms a supreme dance floor track, the remixes will soon follow!

Black Butter Records has big things lined up for 2012, so watch this space.

You can listen to the release below…

Warrior One – Fyah ft. Ayah Marar (Black Butter #19) – Out Jan 9th by Black Butter Records

The boys are back and after the launch of their imprint Icon Recordings (with support from the likes of John B, London Elektricity and Doc Scott to name a few), Cinematic are releasing their first EP this November. Putting their strengths to full use, the EP is packed with soulful, intimate, but still high-energy moments, making this a real treat.

With the combination of rolling drumbeats and stylistic synths, ‘Chain Reaction’s crackling power practically sets the dance floor on fire. Linking from one high to the next, Ed and Rupert’s harmonious personalities shine through, bringing ‘Chain Reaction’ to life.

Combing classic and contemporary drum and bass ‘Jungle Night’ takes a darker and more intimate turn than Cinematic’s previous release. Its hearty sound is individual and personal, showing these champion sounding duo’s remarkable production skills.

Bringing yet another new Cinematic sound to the table, ‘Sleepers’ has an acute introduction that’s met with elegant female vocals, creating a thrilling and gripping down tempo track. It’s remarkable, simplistic sound doesn’t indulge and is effortlessly crafted – making you want to listen over and over. These two are definitely ones to keep an eye on into 2012…

Sleepers by cinematic

Chain Reaction by cinematic

Jungle Night by cinematic

Warrior One AKA Carl Faure is set to release one of the freshest EPs that the bass scene has heard in a long time on Black Butter Records this Autumn.

With his strong Hip Hop influences and the scene itself, Warrior One produces nothing less than the biggest and best bass heavy music around.

Unleashing the Yang EP with ‘The Jump Off’ featuring hip/hop grime Mc Durrty Goodz, this instantly infectious track will tear the underground apart. With Durrty Goodz drawing on his own Jamaican influences accompanied by Warrior One’s unmarked, hot beats they have struck upon something big!

Filled with grimey flavour, ‘Wavey’ featuring Royston Williams will blow the roof of any dancehall. Its danceability and rawness will have even the shy ones skanking.

With the sound of a modern day Jam Master track, ‘1996 Riddim’ has all the old school flavours you need. With an inventive and effective twist on this retro style, Warrior One has developed his own distinctive flavour and this track is of the highest grade.

For those who like it more bass heavy, ‘Coastin’’ ticks all the right boxes. Its alarming tone, with its bold bassline, makes it perfect for dancefloors worldwide.

Reaching its highest point with ‘The Yang Riddem’, Warrior One leads the way among his peers, with this extraordinary and varied EP.

His carefully selected styles and influences have resulted in a work of art – catch his live shows to see ‘The Yang EP’ in full force.

The Jump Off ft. Durrty Goodz by warrior one

Wavey ft. Royston by warrior one

Coastin’ by warrior one

1996 Riddim by warrior one

Track List

1.    The Jump Off ft. Durrty Goodz
2.    Wavey ft. Royston Williams
3.    1996 Riddim
4.    Coastin’
5.    The Yang Riddim

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Warrior-One/88194175679
Sondcloud – http://soundcloud.com/warrior-one

Following on from his Synthetic Heart EP, and after an exceptionally impressive festival season, as well as a tour of Australia, Rack N Ruin returns with ‘Signal’ featuring the heavyweight grime MC P Money and Koast.

An unrivaled collaboration between two of the hottest artists on the UK bass scene at the moment, ‘Signal’ has been highly anticipated and is finally here. Coming out on Black Butter Records on 26th November, it has already been heavily supported by BBC Radio 1’s Mistajam and will be at the forefront of every dance floor this year.

Most famous for tracks ‘Ho! Riddim’ and ‘Sweet Shop’, P Money has been one of the most influential MCs on the grime and dubstep scene, and accompanied with Rack N Ruin’s cutting edge production, the demand for ‘Signal’ is now sky-high.

With its opus of dubstep sounds, laid over with P Money’s inspired lyrics this tracks brings some serious firepower. The duo have already played a large part in the development of UK bass music and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

Listen to the tracks below…

RackNRuin – “Signal” ft. P Money & Koast (Black Butter #14) by Black Butter Records

Out on Black Butter very soon.

Celebrating the 10th release of Neosignal’s full catalogue, Phace & Misanthrop have thought out something very special, big
and unique: six highly charged, truly diverse but equally strong tracks written by the scene’s hottest producers!
Being one of the most constant underground labels for bass music of these days, Neosignal, like it or lump it, sets the pace with
this conceptual release.

ENERGY presents a full-scale journey through state-of-the-art broken beats and bass wizardry. From the cinematic down-tempo
build-up of WHAT’S WRONG to the pure minimalism of MICRO ORGANISM (with Noisia) and the sonic delight of ENERGIE,
Phace & Misanthrop demonstrate their utmost precision creating both exciting and fresh music. Their sound design is second to
none, and with all the energy their music transports they still manage to keep a strong focus on the essence of sound and
harmony.

On OUT OF FOCUS they even managed to get missing in action Spor back on track and on hearing tracks such as AMBOSS
and NO! (with Rockwell) it’s not hard to see why Phace & Misanthrop are regularly featured in DJ sets of Andy C, Noisia,
Bailey, Friction, Pendulum and Goldie right the way through to the likes of Alix Perez and D Bridge. Enough of the chatter,
experience it yourself!

We hope you will enjoy this piece of music as much as we do. We at Neosignal would like to thank you for all the support of the
past years!

Important links below!

http://energy.viinyl.com

http://soundcloud.com/neosignal/phace-misanthrop-energy-ep

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SINGLES
E. Phace & Misanthrop – Energie
N. Phace & Noisia – Micro Organism
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Release Date: 31.10.2011
E. Misanthrop – Amboss
R. Phace & Rockwell – NO!
Cat. No.: NSGNLEP001R
Release Date: 14.11.2011
G. Phace & Misanthrop – What’s Wrong
Y. Phace & Spor – Out of Focus
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Release Date: 28.11.2011

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E. Phace & Misanthrop – Energie
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Release Date: 31.10.2011
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E. Misanthrop – Amboss
R. Phace & Rockwell – NO!
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G. Phace & Misanthrop – What’s Wrong
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Ingredients Records, the label known for its niche sound in deep and wonderful drum and bass, proudly brings us a new label – . Mars will be bringing you styles much loved from the mid 90’s with a contemporary edge. Expect liquid and atmospheric drum & bass from both new and old producers, keeping up the high standards set by Ingredients.

The name ‘Mars’ emerged from the legendary night, ‘Speed’ at The Mars Bar in Charing Cross, which the older heads in the scene are sure to remember. Mars is launching itself with this double A side from dRamatic & dbAudio – ‘So Strong’ backed with ‘6 Degrees’.

‘So Strong’ brings a perfect summer vibe to the dancefloor. Soulful string chords assisted perfectly by the harmonious vocal sample lead you into the sub filled bassline complimented further by a trumpet lick. All in all creating a superb uplifting tone.

‘6 Degrees’ is a great accompaniment on the flip, carrying on the mood in style. With an abundance of sunshine atmosphere rolling out with rich piano stabs supported by euphoric synth pads, this is a real summer groove; a reminiscent sound with all the elements of old school soulful drum and bass.

Mars Recordings is the label to go to if you are looking for a fresh sound filled with personality and substance. Watch this space for more from this pioneering label. Preview the tracks below…

dRamatic & dbAudio – ’6 degrees’ by Mars Recordings

dRamatic & dbAudio – ‘So Strong’ – Mars001 by Mars Recordings

For more on dRamatic and dbAudio visit their fanpage HERE

Taken from Makoto’s 3rd solo album ‘Souled Out’, ‘Tower Of Love’ is the long-awaited soul       infused single featuring vocals from the infamous Paul Randolph, backed with ‘Keep Me Down’ with Angela Johnson.

‘Tower Of Love’ captures the funk and swagger of the 70s soul music we all know and love. Makoto’s dynamic production, accompanied by the vocals of the Detroit musician Paul Randolph, makes ‘Tower Of Love‘ a truly timeless track filled with mischievous energy and confidence. We guarantee you won’t be able to keep your feet still.

Capturing the soulful drum & bass sound Makoto knows best, on the flip we have ‘Keep Me Down’ featuring delightful vocals from Angela Johnson. With its rolling drums and slow motion breakdowns, this inexhaustible track will be echoing on the best dance floors, brought to you by DJs who keep the quality high and their tune selection classy.

‘Tower Of Love / Keep Me Down’ will be released on Makoto’s imprint ‘Human Elements’ on 12inch and Digital at the end of September. Keep your eyes peeled as the album will be following very shortly!

You can listen to the single below…

Makoto “Tower Of Love feat. Paul Randolph” / “Keep Me Down feat. Angela Johnson” by Makoto-Humanelements

After the critically acclaimed release of ‘Slow Down VIP’, Break quickly returns with Symmetry’s 8th release.

On the A-side, Break leads the way, stripping it back with ‘Something New’. This track is a definite head-nodder that retains the classic Break heavy -bass manipulation!

Villem aka Andrew Wilson heads up the highly anticipated flip side with ‘Do You Wanna, I Wanna’. Also a key member to Utopia Music, Villem has DJ support from the likes of LTJ Bukem, Doc Scott, Bailey, Martyn and many more. He’s a man of many talents and is also one half of production duo Mute, who are often seen collaborating with rapidly rising Bristol producer Mako.

This fantastic AA side completely captures the Symmetry vibe with a quintessentially liquid piano and vocal combination moving into some untouchable percussion. With growing DJ support across the board, Villem is definitely a name to look out for this year.

Buy the release HERE

For more on Utopia Music and Villem visit thier facebook page HERE