J Sweet & Alias - FACT Mix 243

Yet another quality mix in the world-famous FACT series, this time coming from the genuine grime legends behind the Alias moniker. With their instantly-recognisable samples and growling basslines making a welcome comeback to the grime scene this year with a release on Logan Sama's Earth 616 label, this mix features plenty of new material from the outfit aswell as cuts from the likes of P Jam, Rude Kid, Royal T and Terror Danjah.


Download: J Sweet & Alias - FACT Mix 243


Tracklist:

J Sweet – Can’t Stop Grime
Rude Kid – Electric
J Sweet – Street Hawk
Pacha Beats & DJ Cameo – Bad Boy
Marxmen & Alias – Spartan Remix
J Sweet – OK
Royal T – Orangeade
Teeza – Bounce
J Sweet – 2 Track
P Jam – Spaz Out
Dr Speed – Barz
Terror Danjah – East Village
J Sweet & Alias – Clash
P Jam – Sore Foot
SX – Woooo Riddim
Alias – When The Music

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Kryptic Minds - FACT Mix 241

An addition to the renowned series which must have been a long time coming, Kryptic Minds' FACT Mix is a tightly blended showcase of where the duo are headed (following the recent release of their second album on Black Box Records) with regards both their own productions and the output of their label Osiris Music UK. Featuring tracks from the new album alongside forthcoming Osiris material and a stack of new dubs, this one's a must regardless of the bright summer weather.


Download: Kryptic Minds - FACT Mix 241


Tracklist:

Kryptic Minds – Untitled Dub
Kryptic Minds – Untitled Dub
Kryptic Minds – Untitled Dub
Kryptic Minds – Time Flies
DJ Madd – Dub Marine – Kryptic Minds Remix
DJ Madd – Pitch Black – Forthcoming – Osiris Music UK
Matt U – Empty Inside – Forthcoming – Osiris Music UK
Kryptic Minds – Can’t Sleep
Kryptic Minds – The Fifth
Kryptic Minds – No More No Less
DJ Madd – New Reality – Forthcoming Osiris Music UK
Freeze & LX ONE – Foreseen – Osiris Music UK
Kryptic Minds – Untitled Dub
Kryptic Minds – The Things They Left Behind
Kryptic Minds – Untitled Dub
Kryptic Minds – Just After Sunset
Kryptic Minds & Youngsta – Arcane
Kryptic Minds – Untitled Dub
Matt U – Unforgiven – Forthcoming – Osiris Music UK
Kryptic Minds – Untitled Dub
Kryptic Minds – Wasteland – Osiris Music UK

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Pinch FACT Mix

Another heavyweight FACT mix, this time from Bristol's Dubstep don Pinch. Boasting a tracklist that can be expected from one of the scene's most hardworking and respected label bosses and A&R men, packed full of exclusive acetate and forthcoming gems. Also showcased is Pinch's often unfairly overlooked talent as a DJ as he carries the energy with the precision that his moniker might suggest.

Download: Pinch - FACT Mix 164

Tracklist:

1. Bass Clef ‘Promises’ (Peverelist & Appleblim remix) (Dubplate)
2. Emika ‘Double Edge Sword’ (Pinch remix) (Ninja Tune)
3. Skream ‘Amitystep’ (Dubplate)
4. Mala ’2 Much Chat’ (Dubplate)
5. Jack Sparrow ‘The Cahse’ (Tectonic)
6. Pinch ‘Midnight Oil’ (Pangaea remix) (Dubplate)
7. Dubkasm ‘Hail Jah’ (Jakes Remix) (forthcoming on Sufferer’s Choice)
8. Jack Sparrow & Ruckspin ‘Dread’ (Dubplate)
9. WAX20002b (Pinch remix)
10. Jakes ‘Time Ends’ (Tectonic)
11. Mala ‘Eyes’ (DMZ)
12. Distance ‘Ill Kontent’ (forthcoming on Tectonic)
13. Jack Sparrow ‘Terminal’ (Tectonic)
14. Red Light ‘MDMA’ (Dubplate)
15. Joker ‘Output 1-2′ (Tectonic)
16. Skream ‘Phatty Druma’ (Dubplate)
17. Pinch ‘Elements’ (forthcoming on Swamp 81)
18. Goth Trad ‘Sublimination’ (Dubplate)
19. Distance ‘Reboot’ (Dubplate)
20. Pinch ‘The Boxer’ (forthcoming on Tectonic)
21. Pinch ‘Swish’ (Dubplate)
22. Mala & SGT Pokes ‘Answer Me’ (Dubplate) [Tease]

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Kode9 FACT Mix

Innovative producer, DJ, Hyperdub boss and sub-bass theorist: Kode9 is a man who needs little introduction. Leading up to his forthcoming contribution to the DJ Kicks series, he's laid down a mix of old school Jungle for another well-respected mix series over at FACT Magazine. As should be expected, the mixing is tight and the tune selection is absolutely on point:

Download: Kode9 - FACT Mix 156

Tracklist:

1. Soundman & Don Lloyde with Elizabeth Troy – Greater Love
2. Lemon D – Manhatten Melody
3. Dope Style – You Must Think First
4. Nut Nut – Special Dedication
5. Undercover Agent – Oh Gosh
6. DJ SS – MA2 remix
7. 12-10 Series Mk 1 – All that Jazz
8. L Double featuring Bassman – Da Base too Dark
9. Urban Jungle – Back in the Daze
10. Sacred – Kall the Kops
11. Fusion Forum – Vintage Keys
12. Maldini – Def Roll
13. Bad Influence feat. DJ Rush Puppie – Time & Time

Also available for download is a dub cut of 'You Don't Wash': the vocalled version of which is a DJ Kicks exclusive:

Download: Kode9 - You Don't Wash (Dub)



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Peverelist FACT mix.

Manager of Bristol based Rooted Records, boss of Punch Drunk Records, a ridiculously talented and original producer (as Jarvik Mindstate proved) and the latest to do a FACT mix, which is absolutely rammed with exclusives: all hail Peverelist.

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FACT: 10 Producers to watch in 2010

Having correctly predicted the rise of producers such as Cooly G, Kowton and Mount Kimbie in 2009; FACT are at it again. This time however, each producer has done a mini mix showcasing their tunes. HEDMUK particularly likes Numan Khan and SRC, but thats just our opinion, isn't it. Check out all the producer's in part one:

http://www.factmag.com/2010/01/14/10-producers-to-watch-in-2010-part-one/

And part two (featuring Manchester's very own Illum Sphere):

http://www.factmag.com/2010/01/22/10-producers-to-watch-in-2010-part-two/