St Alban’s based Source Direct made their debut under the moniker ‘Sounds Of Life’ with their excellent ‘Trust Me EP’ in 1994 on what was already a major jungle label; Certificate 18. The beats were typically 8bit and grainy but the skills where there.

From then on they went on to create some of the finest beats imaginable.
With a little tutoring from the legandary Photek, they composed tunes for all kinds as labels such as Good Looking, Metalheadz, Mo Wax and Basement under a slew of different aliases.

They later became one of few D&B acts to sign to a major label, in 1998 their deal with Virgin and its offshoot ‘Science’ saw the release of their album debut ‘Exorcise The Demons’ and have the classic ‘Call & Response’ feature in the cult vampire flick; Blade.

At the turn of the millenium Jim Baker and Phil Aslett disbanded leaving the Source Direct legacy behind, Phil has had somewhat of a revival in the D&B scene as of late recording as Phil Source and running his own successful label appropriately called ‘Vampire’, however what happened to Jim is still somewhat of a mystery.

10 years after the split, these mixes can take you back, through the deep rainforest sounds of Complexities, spaced out vibes of Intallect and the militant drones of the Dark Metal remix.

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Tracklistings;

Part One;
01.. Intensity – Intensity – Basement [1995]
02.. Sounds Of Life – Intallect – Certificate 18 [1995]
03.. Source Direct – Shimmer – Odessy [1994]
04.. Source Direct – Bliss – Source Direct [1995]
05.. Sounds Of Life – A Spice Of Jazz – Certificate 18 [1995]
06.. Source Direct – Different Groove – Odessy [1995]
07.. Source Direct – A Made Up Sound – Metalheadz [1995]
08.. Source Direct – Artificial Barriers – Source Direct [1996]
09.. Sounds Of Life – Currents (Remix) – Certificte 18 [1995]
10.. Source Direct – Secret Liason – Good Looking [1996]
11.. Source Direct – Future London – Odessy [1994]
12.. Hokusai – Divine – Source Direct [1997]
13.. Source Direct – Stonekiller – Metalheadz [1996]
14.. Source Direct – The Cult (Remix) – Razor’s Edge [1996]
15.. Source Direct – The Crane – Source Direct [1996]
16.. Source Direct – Concealed Identity – Science [1998]
17.. Hokusai – Black Rose – Source Direct [1996]
18.. Source Direct – Exit 9 – Source Direct [1995]

Part 2;
01.. Mirage – Deep Rage – Odysee Records
02.. Oblivion – Sands Of Time – Street Beats
03.. Intensity – Shadows – Basement Records
04.. Source Direct – Modem – Source Direct
05.. Intensity – Forbidden Medicine – Basement Records
06.. Oblivion – Lush – Street Beats
07.. Source Direct – Complexities – Good Looking Records
08.. Mirage – Personal – Odysee Records
09.. Nemeton – D.E. (Sounds Of Life Dub Mix) – One Little Indian
10.. Source Direct – Approach & Identify – Source Direct
11.. Code Of Practice – Can We Change The Future? (Sounds Of Life Remix) – Certificate 18
12.. Sounds Of Life – Trust Me – Certificate 18
13.. Sounds Of Life – Hidden Rooms – Certificate 18
14.. Source Direct – Snake Style – Source Direct
15.. Hokusai – Red Lights – Source Direct Recordings
16.. Source Direct – The Cult – Metalheadz
17.. Rufige Kru – Dark Metal (Source Direct Remix) – Razors Edge

It appears to be on a test press with the catalogue number VDLP7, along with VIPs of Krome & Time’s ‘The Licence’, Photek -- First Sequence and Hopa & Bones -- Mystical Horns, none of which have ever been released.

Info taken from the discogs.com entry;

Tracklist

A1	Krome & Time -	The License (VIP Mix)
B1	Dillinja -	You
C1	Studio Pressure -	First Sequence (VIP Mix)
C2	Skanna -	The Greatest Thing (Summertime Mix)
D1	Hopa & Bones -	Mystical Horns (VIP Mix)
D2	Mystic Moods Co-producer LTJ Bukem -	Music Is So Special

Crugga of Crugga records has upped the video for all of the unreleased tunes on Youtube, the Dillinja track being the highlight for me. Watch the amens on the 2nd drop!

Michelle Gayle might be best remembered for her stint on UK soap stalwart ‘Eastenders’, but I will remember her for this splendid remix Bukem knocked up for her 1994 hit ‘Sweetness’
Totally different from the original, Bukem uses minimal vocals, sweeping and bubbling synths, of course along with a fairly standard 2-step ‘Think’ break and sub bass combo.

It’s a nice, deep tune, nothing less than would you would expect from Bukem at his peak, and best of it came out on RCA and is dirt cheap nowadays.

Grab this from discogs.com for as little as 49-bleedin’-pence (£0.49)

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00.. Hugh reminisces….
01.. Renegade – Nina’s Rinse – Dread
02.. DJ SS – Black – Formation
03.. Remarc – RIP (Remarc Remix) – Planet Mu
04.. Andy C – Cool Down – Ram Records
05.. Johnny Jungle – Johnny (Origin Unknown Remix) – Suburban Base
06.. System X – Got To Believe – 3rd Eye Records
07.. Nicky Blackmarket – Wild Geese – Lucky Spin
08.. Adam F – Burning Deep – Section 5
09.. DJ Trace – Final Chapta (Rollers Mix) – Deejay
10.. Northern Connexion – The Bounce – Back 2 Basics
11.. Roni Size – Phizical (Vintage Ray Keith & Photek Remix) – V Recordings
12.. Wardance – Sleeplessness – Formation
13.. Engineers Without Fears – Spiritual Aura – Deejay

Also, unless you ever watched the Armando Iannucci Shows in 2001, the intro speech won’t mean much, so I recommend checking out the video here, seriously underrated comedy!

Law,

Law – Mini Jungle Mega Mix by Repertoire (UK)

He says….

Hello Everybody!
I’m back with my nu cloudcast.
This one, i select few of my favourite hardcore,jungle drum n’ bass tunes.
Loads of classics
Enjoy!

Much Love
Dj Marky

Anyway, little tribute mix, from 1993 to 2001 (I think)
All tracks on Moving Shadow

http://soundcloud.com/repertoiresound/law-all-omni-trio-mix

01.. Mystic Stepper (Feel Better)
02.. Renegade Snares (Rollin’ Roasted Mix)
03.. Rollin’ Heights
04.. Future Frontier
05.. Thru The Vibe (Bongo Mix)
06.. Soul Promanade
07.. Feel Good ‘95
08.. Nu Birth Of Cool (Rogue Unit Mix)
09.. London Step
10.. Astral Phase
11.. Sanctuary (Remastered)
12.. Silver
13.. Revolver
14.. Assassin
15.. First Contact
16.. Higher Ground

Law-all-omni-trio-mix by Repertoire (UK)

An epic mix from some top mixers (myself included of course) which give you pretty much an all round snapshot of Drum & Bass between 1998 to 2000.

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J Funk
DJ Zinc – Submerge
Roni Size – Windrush
Digital & Spirit – Phantom Force
Marcus Intalex & ST Files – Moonwalk
Moving Fusion & Shimon – Hangman
Trinity – Mechanical Baby

Mr Sketch
Shimon & Andy C – Firewire
Brockie & Ed Solo – Turntable 1
DJ Die – Clear Skyz
Ed Rush & Optical – Watermelon
Red One – Strangled Duck (Origin Unknown Remix)
Dom & Roland – Can’t Punish me

Kola Nut
DJ Zinc – Citizens
Kamanchi – Stay
Solid State – Just A Vision (Marcus Intalex & ST Files Remix)
Optical – Slip Thru
Twisted Individual – Muzik (Wales)
Shimon & Andy C – Skirmish

Stimpy
Capone – Tudor Rose
Reprazent – Watching Windows (Dies Gnarly Instrumental)
Cybin – Roller
Future Forces Inc – Strontium Jazz (Dillinja Remix)
Breakbeat Era – Breakbeat Tera
Souljah – Fade 2 Black

Law
Photek – UFO (J Majik Remix)
Nucleus – Return To Forever
Alaska & Nucleus – The Nautilus
Seba – Valley Of The Moomins
Source Direct – Tailor Made
Photek – Rings Around Saturn (Peshay & Decoder Remix)

J Rolla
Dillinja – Accurist
Ils & Solo – Frozen (Dom & Roland Remix)
Dom & Roland – Imagination
Polar – Mass Mysterior
Optical – Moving 808s
Ed Rush & Optical – Lifespan (x2)

Lost Entity was his first solo release on the fairly popular Lucky Spin Recordings. Being a Hardcore/Jungle label, Lucky Spin was only active for 3 years. Within that time span, they managed to deliver a quality catalogue that should not be overlooked. The original Lost Entity was released in 1993, and is, in itself, a decent release. In 1995, however, DJ Trace remixed his own tune. The result? A classic… DJ Trace – Lost Entity (Remix)

In good DJ Trace fashion, the tune has several elements, and it progresses nicely through them all. Even though it is produced at a lower bpm (around 155), the tune sounds great sped up to match the 160+ bpm which was more of the “Jungle” norm. 

You can get your own copy for about £10.00 to £15.00 here. Not quite a bargain, but a must have none the less.

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Tracklist
1 uncle dugs intro
2 gappa g and hyper hypa – river nijer nookie remix – ruff kut!
3 cool hand flex – melody madness – in touch
4 p funk – p funk era – frontline
5 dj ss – black
6 kemet crew – the seed – parousia
7 tom and jerry – air freshener – air freshener
8 sacred – kall da kops – pursuit
9 hype – dub plate fever – sub base
10 hot steppers vol 1
11 remarc – ricky – dollar
12 alex reece – basic principles remix – metalheadz
13 cutty ranks – armed and dangerous – white
14 bug khan and the plastic jam – made in 2 mins remix – labello blanco
15 londons most wanted – girls dem want it – philly blunt
16 roni size – step up – v
17 red light – coca cola – red light
18 conquering lion – stamina – mango
19 barrington levy and beenie man – under me sensi jungle mix – greensleeves
20 frankie paul – my sound jungle – white
21 dr jay and rush puppy – respect – firm handed
22 f.o.i. – champion of champions – kemt/3rd party
23 blackstar – kunte kinte – congo natty
24 fusion – love for the world – kemet
25 shades of rhythm – peace sign ray keith mix – labello blanco
26 tom and jerry – on and on – tom and jerry
27 ragu and stalker – raw jungle – vinyl addiction
28 the dynamic duo – shadow – intalektive
29 roni size and dj die – music box – full cycle
30 new blood – worries in the dance – london some’ting
31 m beat – dark magnet – renk
32 dillinja – south side riffin mix – white