It's time for the WDMA Podcast 019, this week a 34 minute mix full of lush liquid vibes. As always, this mix comes with the vinyl-only Sheep guarantee and features gems from legends and newcomers alike. I hope you enjoy it!
Tracklist:
1. Klute & Calibre - Losing You [Commercial Suicide]
2. London Elektricity - Billion Dollar Gravy [Hospital]
3. Nitri - Lies (Calibre Remix) [Horizons]
4. Mr Joseph ft. Collette Warren - Rose at Your Front Door [Fizzy Beats]
5. Pixel - Broken Mirror [Expressions]
6. High Contrast - Make it Tonight [Hospital]
7. Influx Datum - Meant Love [Headquarters]
8. dBridge & Dkay - Nothing is True [Exit Vs]
9. Nero - Bitch I'm Gone [Formation]
Klute teams up with Calibre for a classic off of the album “No One's Listening Anymore”. Anyone else need more bongo rollers in their life? I know I do!
http://www.discogs.com/Klute-Calibre-Losing-You-Chariot/master/29718
'Billion Dollar Gravy' is a Hospital Records staple from the early 2000s. Strings, drums loops from real drums, and a soulful vocal make this track one for the records. It's been a long time since I last heard anyone play it though. Definitely a good one to take out for a spin!
http://www.discogs.com/London-Elektricity-Billion-Gravy-BW-Harlesden/master/99951
The smooth remix of Nitri's 'Lies' by Calibre was a track that got a decent amount of play, but was discarded as quickly as it was picked up. With keys and a smooth vocal, as well as Calibre's sense for rollers, this is one to keep playing. Big.
http://www.discogs.com/Nitri-Going-To-The-Sun-Lies-Calibre-Remix-/master/672378
Mr Joseph is a name everyone should know, but not that many people do. His release on Fizzy Beats, 'Rose at Your Front Door' really speaks volumes for the power of smooth rollers.
http://www.discogs.com/Mr-Joseph-Eveson-The-Juices-Volume-III/release/5808366
'Broken Mirror' is a track I've turned a couple people on to with the power of rolling piano lines. Released on the sublabel of Fokuz last year, this track was quickly overlooked for some of the more popular records of the time.
http://www.discogs.com/Malaky-Pixel-Falling-Broken-Mirror/release/5413051
High Contrast needs no introduction. However, many people have forgotten the power of his older records, including the flip of Mermaid Scar. 'Make it Tonight' has one hell of a powerful bassline, a pitched up vocal and crazy atmospheres. Bring it back, it definitely still stands the test of time.
http://www.discogs.com/High-Contrast-Make-It-Tonight-Mermaid-Scar/master/173053
Another crazy roller that lost its battle against time, Influx Datum's 'Meant Love' is a definitive early 2000s drum and bass track. Just thinking about the bassline gives me shivers. Dont just be content listening to this one, go out and find yourself a copy. You'll be glad you did!
http://www.discogs.com/Influx-Datum-Dayz-Of-Glory-Meant-Love/master/589423
dBridge & Dkay's 'Nothing is True' reflects their earlier styles, before the autonomic sound. This one packs a punch with a ruder bass. The flip 'Odessa' is just as good, though the plate is a bit expensive these days if I recall correctly.
http://www.discogs.com/D-Bridge-Vs-AI-D-Bridge-Vs-Dkay-Odessa-Nothing-Is-True/master/113456
In my opinion, Nero has never even come close to the masterpiece that he released on Formation. Taken from the Requiem EP, 'Bitch I'm Gone' is the definition of a roller done right. Vocals layered over the whole track, a powerful bass and energy to spare. Killer!
http://www.discogs.com/Nero-Requiem-EP/master/449494
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Catch you next time. Don't forget about the plethora of amazing gems out there in the history of drum & bass. These are the tunes that make crate-digging worth it.
Peace n Bass
-Sheep
