Emalkay - Testing The Waters EP

I discovered Emalkay (from Boka Records) recently, and it blew me up. It became one of my favorites dubstep releases. This is EP is not just another bassy stuff. This three tunes are absolutely awesome and nicely DNB influenced. Some kind of heavy sound. Bats In The Belfry is actually my favourite track in this 12". A must have.

BOK008 (2006)
Emalkay - Testing The Waters EP


A: Bats In The Belfry
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B1: Overflow
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B2: Super Doper
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Djunya - Ites / Coagulated Dub

Since 2006, NarcoHZ is a classic dubstep label.

NarcoHz 006 (2007)
Djunya - Ites / Coagulated Dub


A: Ites
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AA: Coagulated Dub
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Remixes #2: Loefah

Loefah is probably one of the best bass makers in the dubstep scene. His contributions to the DMZ and Big Apple Records labels make him a major protagonist of dubstep.
Here are few of his remixes !

D1 - Crack Bong (Loefah Remix)
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Pinch - Punisher (Loefah's SE25 Remix)
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Skream - I (Loefah Remix)
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Skream - Monsoon (Loefah Remix)
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Video clip #1: Benga & Coki - Night

One of the anthems of dubstep. Download it HERE.

Rhythm & Sound - Aground / Aerial

Not really dubstep but nice dub techno.

RS-07 (2002)
Rhythm & Sound - Aground / Aerial


A: Aground
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B: Aerial
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Benga - Skank / Dose

Back in the dub, with an early times classic, from Big Apple Records.

BAM 002 (2002)
Benga - Skank / Dose


A: Skank
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B: Dose
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Mixes #2: Harcore DNB

A little break in that dubstep avalanche. Here's something more violent to pass the time, a few hard drum'n'bass mixes I found on the Internet. I don't know exactly who are the guys and what are the setlists (as I don't know a shit about this kind of music), but this sounds good to me. Highlight: the December's Mix, by Mystification.


M3CH4PL3X - Promo Mix 2007
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mik - December 2007 Tunes Showcase
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Mystification - Studio Mix Nov. 2007
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Mystification - Studio Mix Dec. 2007
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Rusko - William H Tonkers / Roma

To continue with 2nd Drop Records, here's another release that deserves a close look. That's more tribal dubstep. William H Tonkers really has this reggae-dub groove, but the main sample is so freaking insane. Quite a clubby sound, but it can be a nice headphones' stuff too. Nice heavy filters.
Rusko is not so famous, but remember the awesome Fabriclive #37 he did with Caspa. He aslo released a few 12" on the excellent label Dub Police, last year.

2NDRP12002 (2007)
Rusko - William H Tonkers / Roma


A. William H Tonkers
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B. Roma
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Ramadanman - Good Feelin / The Woon

One of my favorite dubstep 12". I don't know much about Ramadanman (as about 2nd Drop Records) but this release blew me up. These tracks are so well built, and very smooth. A side is an incredible tune sampling Feeling Good by Nina Simone (this fantastic soul song awfully covered by M*se). AA is done in the same slow style. Jamie Woon (electrofunk producer) sing just the perfect way. A very atmospheric release. The drum parts are so complex and well built. Really one of the best. Watch out the future productions of Ramadanman ; it should be mind blowing.

2NDRP12001 (2007)
Ramadanman - Good Feelin / The Woon


A. Good Feelin
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AA. The Woon
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Pinch - Punisher (Remixes)

Introducing a long series of my favourite dubstep releases.
First, a Planet Mu 12", two remixes of the excellent Pinch's Punisher (by the way, if you have this release, please share it !). First one is by Loefah and second one (the best) is by the young superstar UK dubstep producer Skream. Loefah's remix is very bassy, but Skream's work is definitely the finest. Anyway, this is a must-have.

ZIQ163R (2006)
Pinch - Punisher (Remixes)


A: Punisher (Loefah's SE25 Remix)
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B: Punisher (Skream's Heavy Duty Remix)
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