12 Classic Sets / Mixtapes

With Outlook coming up next weekend, there will be many people making their way over to Croatia to experience one of the world's best and fastest-rising festivals and an equal amount of people (if not more) left sitting at home wishing they were there. With this in mind, we at HEDMUK have put together this collection of some of our favourite sets and mixtapes from over the years which should provide a perfect accompaniment for both long journeys to Pula and days sat at home wishing you were taking it all in at Fort Punta Christo. Moving chronologically from 2002 to 2009, and taking in a wide range of styles from dark garage, to grime, to dubstep and jungle, we start with dubstep sound-definer, Hatcha. Enjoi:


Featuring an unreal number of dubplates and exclusives, this mix from 2002 is indicative of the degree of influence that Hatcha had when it came to sculpting out the original dubstep sound.


Download: Hatcha - Studio Mix [2002]


Quality from start to finish, and a small piece of history in itself, Skream's promo mix for Big Apple Records has stood the test of time and serves as both reason and reminder for the unbridled success that the Croydon originator now enjoys.


Download: Skream - Big Apple Mix [2004]


The first of a CD series that only ran to two volumes, this live recording of one of Youngsta's sets at FWD>> is a snapshot of the dread-bass, dark halfstep sound that the legendary DJ made his own.


Download: Youngsta - FWD>> Live: Vol. 1 (feat. Crazy D) [2004]


Perhaps best known for their more recent '10 Year Anniversary' mixes, United Vibes had already shown their skills of observation in 2006 by tracing the history of dubstep back to its origins in this tight retrospective selection.


Download: United Vibes - Dubstep History Mix [2006]


Jumping on the mic for Kode9's show on Rinse, the self-proclaimed Godfather of Grime rides classic beats from the likes of Skream, Benga, D1, Mala, Coki & Loefah and asserts the potential for innovative crossover between the two genres.


Download: Kode9 - Wiley's Guest Appearance: Rinse FM [2006]


The beginnings of his now-renowned yearly mix series (recently rebranded as the 'Sound That Speaks Volumes' series) saw Plastician blending his own dark hybrid grime/dubstep productions with some of the year's biggest dubs and already-released tunes.


Download: Plastician - May Mix [2006]


Dizzee Rascal makes an appearance on Kool FM (a London pirate that was key in the development of the jungle scene, and not to be confused with Northern Ireland's Cool FM) and switches from his usual grimey flow to jump on a Ruff Stuff jungle set and Skibadee's reaction is enough confirmation of his cross-genre abilities.


Download: Ruff Stuff - Skibadee, Dizzee Rascal, Funsta, Harry Shotta & D Double E: Kool FM [2007]


Judge Jules' predictions of future success for Benga could not have been more on point, and the latter's Essential Mix remains as an example of the innovation and talent behind the widespread acclaim he and his music would garner over the following years.


Download: Benga - Essential Mix [2008]


To celebrate the Newham legend's birthday, Tubby and D Double E returned to their roots in jungle for this special set in 2008 which is packed full of stone cold classic tunes, bars and flows.


Download: Tubby & D Double E - D Double's Birthday Set: Rinse FM [2008]


Collaborating with their label -30, Cotti & Cluekid took an almost literal interpretation of the word 'dubstep' by creating a blend of dark garage rhythms and atmospherics and a heavily reggae-influenced approach to melodies, vocals and sampling. In this promo mix for the now-defunct label, Cotti takes the listener through this unique approach to the sound.


Download: Cotti - -30 Mix [2008]


A year after his seminal 'Dubstep Allstars: Vol. 5' mix, N-Type upped the ante with this tightly constructed mix for Radio 1 pioneer, Mary Anne Hobbs. Moving in one swift motion from jungle to garage to dubstep, N-Type shows why he's held up as one of the best and most respected DJs around.


Download: N-Type - In The Mix For Mary Anne Hobbs' Experimental Show: Radio 1 [2008]


After making the switchover from drum & bass to dubstep and linking up with Loefah for what would be the launch of his label, Swamp 81, Kryptic Minds made clear their true potential around the 140bpm mark with this mix for Blackdown. Dropping a few months before their debut dubstep album, 'One Of Us', this mix set them out as a duo that would become impossible to ignore.


Download: Kryptic Minds - Blackdown Studio Mix [2009]


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DrumClinic: Kode9, DJ Stingray & Damu

With all the hype around Burial's first solo release for four years, there's no better time to go and see Hyperdub boss and legendary selector Kode9. With a lineup also boasting DJ Stingray (whose recent mix for FACT was described as 'one of the finest the series have ever seen') and one of this year's fastest movers, Damu, the guys at DrumClinic have really made this one a must.

For all the event details, including how to get tickets, click here.


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Tunnidge - Cool'eh Mag Podcast 011

The latest podcast for Cool'eh Mag sees Tunnidge take a slightly different approach to laying down a studio mix, as he instead uses it to explore his influences from the late '80s/early '90s rave and jungle scenes. The significance of such music to some of the biggest names in Bass Music, from Mala to Kode9, is no secret and Tunnidge shows in this mix that he is no exception. With a tracklist full of classics that speak for themselves, this mix comes highly recommended.

Download: Tunnidge - Cool'eh Mag Podcast 011

Tracklist:

Altern8 - Passion Devotion
808 State - Pacific 202
A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray
Rhythm Is Rhythm - Nude Photo
Liquid - Sweet Harmony
Manix - Feel Real Good
Bizzare Inc - Playing With Knives
Jonny L - Hurt You So
Urban Shakedown - Some Justice
Criminal Minds - Baptised By Dub
Krome & Time - This Sound Is For The Underground
Omni Trio - Renegade Snares
Bodysnatchers - Just For You London
Conquering Lion - Code Red

PlayPortrait 001 - Terror Danjah

Playground Mag begin their series of intimate video portraits with legendary grime producer and current Hyperdub favourite Terror Danjah. The short documentary, released to coincide with the release of his sophomore album 'Undeniable' on Kode9's aforementioned label, features a live show and footage of a brand new beat being built aswell as an insight into everyday life for the artist, and is well worth a watch.

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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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Wiley on the buttons.

Everyone knows that Wiley is easily one of the best grime lyricists that Bow E3 has thrown up, but what many are not aware of is that he is also among the most talented and influential producers of the last decade aswell. Lauded by such respected and prolific talents as Hyperdub don Kode9, longtime grime producer Terror Danjah (whose latest release on Butterz is also definitely worth a cop) and the UK's longest standing bass music shape-shifter Kevin Martin, Wiley's production talents are not to be sniffed at. However, grime instrumentals are certainly an acquired taste and, as such, do not often bring much cause for release unless they feature an MC going over the beat. The upshot of this is that instrumental album releases are few and far between, and that many of Wiley's beats have never been released in their own right. This changes now, though, as (finally) Avalanche Music: Volume 1 gets a release. Twenty-two previously unreleased beats from the man himself which act not only as a collection of evidence of talent, a document in favour of the value of standalone grime instrumentals and a CD's worth of essential listening, but also as a template for anyone wanting to hone their production skills and take the next ten years by storm themselves.

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