Deadboy: XLR8R mix.

If you're not already familiar with Deadboy then you should check his U Cheated EP or the sublime 'If U Want Me' (released on Numbers). He is a ridiculously talented producer, something well showcased in his XLR8R mix which can be downloaded here.

01 Wookie "Down On Me" (Manchu)
02 Donga & Blake "Detroitus" (Well Rounded)
03 Groove Chronicles "Shattered" (Groove Chronicles)
04 C.R.S.T "Need You" (Well Rounded)
05 Velour "She Wore Velour"
06 Hackman "Blacksnake" (Well Rounded)
07 Soule:Power "Lost (Bakongo Remix)" (DVA)
08 Skinnz "I Know" (Well Rounded)
09 Andy Bell "Call On Me (Deadboy Remix)" (Mute)
10 xxxy "I Can’t Stop"
11 Destiny’s Child "Bills Bills Bills (Harmonimix)" (white)
12 Todd Edwards "I Might Be (Joy Orbison Remix)" (Scion A/V)
13 Basic Channel "Phylypstrak II" (Basic Channel)
14 Gongon "I Could Be There" (Well Rounded)
15 D-Malice "Full Effect" (white)
16 Deadboy "Here 4 U" (Numbers)
17 Andrea "You Still Got Me" (Daphne)
18 M&M "I Feel This Way (Remix)" (Suburban Base)


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On a garage tip.

In keeping with our predictions for a summer of old skool garage revivalism, we're noting the Days Like That project as one to keep an eye on. Aimed at bringing new and interesting garage and 2-step talent to the the fore by taking a nostalgic look back at the influential artists of the past. This includes a mix series, the second and latest of which comes from DJ Para, an original member of longtime purveyors of the lighter shades of 2-step D.E.A. Project:




Preceding that was a similarly swing-ridden set from legendary 2-steppers Dem 2, and was accompanied by an interview which can be read here:



Both DJ Para and Dem 2 can be seen playing old skool sets at the Days Like That pre-summer dance:



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Bass Camp: 7th May

Ken Evil's seminal Manchester night returns next week. Running since 2004, Bass Camp provided the growing London dubstep scene with a second home up North, giving the likes of Skream, Loefah, Pinch and more recently Truth their debut bookings in the city.

In anticipation check these sets and mixtapes from some of those on the bill:

Oris Jay's 'Thrillaz No Fillaz' mixtape available here.

The impressive DJINN:



Bass Camp Residents Unbalanced Jack's new free EP:

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Distance: Chestplate 009

With his own fearsome, unique style, Distance has long been among our favourite producers here at HEDMUK. His label, the aptly named Chestplate, has also, since its inception, been one to keep an eye on as it combines consistency in releasing quality tunes with a release schedule that would put some of its counterpart labels to shame. And this is something set to continue as it was announced today that the follow-up to February's release of Chestplate 008 (featuring 'Beyond' and 'Menace'), will be available to purchase on the 7th of June this year.



The release will feature highly-anticipated stomper 'No Warning' (as featured on Chef's Dubstep Allstars mix), with the sparse, atmospheric 'Jungle Fears' on the flipside.







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Elijah & Skilliam: May 2010 Mix

Yet another slick piece of mixing from grime's current most prominent DJs: Elijah & Skilliam. Again the duo show their absolute tirelessness in hunting down fresh tunes and breaking in new talent, whilst also bringing a few old school tunes into the mix.

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Sin City Records Presents: The Croydon Dubheadz Pt. 2

We featured this one a while back but now, after multiple delays and a revised tracklist, it has finally got a full release as a double LP collection and doesn't disappoint. Featuring brand new tunes alongside some old classics, this one is guaranteed to be one of the year's must-buys.


Buy: Double LP
Buy: Digital Release







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Free Download: Benga - Who Remembers?

After Skream's Soundcloud giveaway of 'Clap Your Hands' a few weeks back, it seems almost like too much good favour that this breaks-influenced banger from his partner in crime Benga should also be given away for free. A genuine highlight of Chef's mix for Tempa's Dubstep Allstars series , the tune is being given away as part of a series of promo releases leading up to the next Rinse & FWD>> at Matter.



Download: Benga - Who Remembers?

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