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

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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)

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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

J Funk
1. Teego – Plenty Lovin’ [Straight From The Bedroom]
2. Noise Factory – Straight From The Bedroom [3rd Party]
3. Noise Factory – Come Inside [3rd Party]
4. Dr. S. Gachet & Audio Maze – Full Monty Boyz (Remix) [Labello Blanco]
5. DJ Rap & Aston – Jeopardy [Suburban Base Records]
6. Gappa G & Hyper Hypa – Information Centre [Ruff Kutt]
7. Foul Play – Being With You [Moving Shadow]
Stimpy
8. Apollo Two – Atlantis (I Need You) (LTJ Bukem remix) [Good Looking]
9. DJ Dove – Bird Of Prey [no label]
10. Smith Inc – Palamino [Absolute Zero]
11. DJ Crystl – Inna Year 3000 [Force Ten]
12. Bounty Killaz (Pulse & Waxdoctor) – Approach & Identify [Creative Wax]
13. Metalheads – Angel (Instrumental Flight) [Synthetic Hardcore Phonography]
Law
14. The Invisible Man – The End (Alternative Version) [Timeless]
15. From The Man Like Pennywise – Mystery [Symphony Sounds]
16. Underworld – The Rising [Target Records]
17. Nookie – Shining In Da Darkness [Reinforced]
18. The Bookworm – Bookworm [Who Knows Vol 1]
J Rolla
19. Mad Dog – D:Tox [Underdog]
20. Jim Polo – Dark Phantasy’s [Dark Horse]
21. DJ Lee – A Touch Of Darkness [Impact]
22. FBD Project – Breakin Up [Bangin Tunes]
23. Skanna – Night Stalker EP (Track A1) [Skanna]
Serum
24. Eze G – World of Confusion [Unnatural Light]
25. International Rude Boyz – Drum Programme [Formation]
26. Uncle 22 – Choose One [Pure NRG]
27. Phantasy & Gemini – Feel Free [Rogue Trooper]
28. Roni Size – Fresh [V]
29. Extreme Minds – Unknown [Future Vinyl]

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I guested on Equinox’s Scientific Wax radio show last Sunday and there’s a little mp3 recording of it to download if you’re into that kinda thing

00:00 – Equinox

A load of new Scientific Wax d&b tunes

39:00ish – little interview

44:15 – Haste

01: Rhythm For Reasons (feat. DJ Nexus) – Music In Search Of The Light [Formation]
02: Tango & DJ Fallout – Violator Vol 1 [Tango & Fallout]
03: Cool Hand Flex – Dangerous [U No Dat]
04: Chaos & Julia Set – Fear The Future (Original Chaos Mix) [Recoil]
05: On Remand – Black Steel (Part 2) [Crack House Productions]
06: Gappa G & Hypa Hypa – Information Centre [Ruff Kutt! Records]
07: Dillinja – Steal The Way [Cybotron]
08: Essence Of Aura – Intruder [Outstanding Productions]
09: System A:D – 21st Century [Homegrown Records]
10: Bounty Killaz – Silent Voices [Creative Wax]
11: D.O.P.E. – When I Was Young (DJ Easy B & T-Bag’s Revisited Mix) [Rugged Vinyl]
12: Uncle 22 – Takes You High [Pure NRG]
13: Dopeski & Jakes – Cantankerous (Remix) [Wardance]
14: Ratty – Step Back In Time [Formation]

1:19:00 – Equinox

01: Ugh…can’t remember – can anyone remind me?
02: Sound Of The Future – Fearless Wonder (Neil Vass & Jim Polo Remix) [Formation]
03: Jim Polo – Dark Horse In Full Effect [Dark Horse]
04: From The Man Like Pennywise – Suspension Of Disbelief [Sypmphony Sound]
05: Mad Dog – Monged Out [Underdog]
06: Potential Bad Boy – Skip To My Loop [Limited Edition]
07: DJ Nut Nut – Forbidden Planet [Virual Motion]
08: Noise Factory – Can You Feel The Rush (Remix) [Kemet]
09: DJ Crystl – Warpdrive (Dubplate Mix) [Dee Jay Recordings]
10: Top Buzz – Maintain Her [Basement Records]
11: Sacred – Do It Together (London Massive) (Remix) [Pursuit]

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These mixes range from 1993 to around 2002, during this period he was he most prolific and consistent producer jungle / drum and bass had to offer. Unfortunately around 2002 it went a bit pear shaped and stayed that way till this day.

Anyway, these mixes have been selected, recorded and mastered by myself starting in 2006. All zipped up in .rar. format. Tracklisting looks like;

Part 1
1.) Dillinja – The Angels Fell – Metalheadz [1995]
2.) Dillinja – Deadly Deep Subs – Deadly Vinyl [1994]
3.) Soul II Soul – Genius (Dillinja Remix) – Jet Star [1995]
4.) Dillinja – Perfect Match – Deadly Vinyl [1994]
5.) Dillinja – Sky – Philly Blunt [1995]
6.) Dillinja – Brutal Bass – Metalheadz [1995]
7.) Dillinja – Deadly Deep Subs (VIP Mix) – Razors Edge [1995]
8.) 808 State – Azura (Dillinja Remix) – ZTT [1996]
9.) Dillinja – Silver Blade – Prototype [1997]
10.) Cybotron feat. Cybotron – Threshold – Prototype [1996]
11.) Dillinja – Warp Drive – Test [2001]
12.) Shy FX – Bambaata (Dillinja Remix) – Ebony [1998]
13.) Dillinja – Fluid – Test [1998]
14.) Capone – D-Type – Valve [2001]
15.) Dillinja – All Aboard – FFRR / Valve [2001]


Part 2
1.) Berty B & Dillinja – Lion Heart – Lionheart [1994]
2.) Digitech – ??? – Cybotron [1994]
3.) Dillinja – Southside (Riffin’ Mix) – Dillinja [1994]
4.) Dillinja – Sovereign Melody – Deadly Vinyl [1994]
5.) Dillinja – You Don’t Know (Remix) – Logic [1994]
6.) Dillinja – Jah Know Ya Big – Metalheadz [1995]
7.) Basic Influence – Still Waters – Hardleaders [1995]
8.) DJ Tekken – Windermere (Dillinja Roll Out Mix) JVC [1996]
9.) The Specialist -Twisted Amen – Dread [1996]
10.) Capone – Voice – Hardleaders [1997]
11.) Dillinja – Acid Trak – Pain [1997]
12.) Cyba Space – You’re Gonna Miss My Face (Dillinja Remix)
13.) Capone – Friday – Hardleaders – [1996/08]
14.) Future Forces Inc. – Strontium Jazz (Dillinja Remix) – Renegade Hardware [1998]
15.) Profound Noize – No Way Out (Dillinja Remix) – Underfire – [1999]
16.) Dillinja – Cybotron – Valve [2002]

Part 3
1.) Dillinja – Heavenly Bass – Logic Productions
2.) Mr E, Dillinja & Clarky – Sax Into The Night
3.) Trinity – Chapter 20 – V Recordings
4.) Dillinja – Deadly Ceremonies – Deadly Vinyl
5.) Funki Porcini – King Ashabanapal (Dillinja Remix) – Ninja Tune
6.) Dillinja – Deadly Deep Subs (Remix) – Deadly Vinyl
7.) Dillinja – Tear Down (Da Whole Place) – Conqueror
8.) Dillinja – Simple – Chronic
9.) Dillinja – In The Mood – Mo Wax
10.) Nicolette – No Government (Dillinja Remix) – Talkin’ Loud
11.) Cybotron feat. Dillinja – Got To – Prototype
12.) Dillinja – Amoured D – Metalheadz / FFRR
13.) Dillinja – Voilent Killa – Valve
14.) Dillinja – Promise – Metalheadz / FFRR
15.) Dillinja Unexplored Terrain – V Recordings
16.) Dillinja – Tronik Funk – Test
17.) Capone – Fusion – Hardleaders
18.) Dillinja – Nasty Ways – Valve / FFRR
19.) Dillinja – Take My Life – V Recordings

The Deadly Vinyl Years
01.. Sovereign Melody [D2-A]
02.. Rastafari [DILL6-A1]
03.. Perfect Match – [D4-B]
04.. ??? [DILL6-A2]
05.. Calculas Beats [D3-A]
06.. Deadly Deep Subs (Remix) [D4-A]
07.. ??? [DILL6-B1]
08.. Deadly Ceremonies [D2-B]
09.. ??? [DILL6-B2]
10.. Deadly Deep Subs [D3-B]