Tcheep is a producer from France, a keen user of the Akai MPC and this latest EP is a truly astonishing EP that blends contemporary trap and bass sounds with more ethnic sounds. The oriental vibes fuse perfectly with Tcheep’s beat mastery, over these 8 tracks, we are enveloped in a collage of innovative sounds that really will blow you away, very hard to describe in the typical generic terms that are popular right now, what you have to do is hit play on the links below, you’re in for an epic ride!!!

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Tcheep – Oasis Mecanic

The brand new longplayer from Future Funk Squad has officially hit the download stores today. Darker Days is a cinematic-breakbeat masterpiece. Get yourselves a copy HERE.

Read our full review and download an exclusive non album track HERE.

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Win A Signed Copy Of Future Funk Squad – Darker Days

Coming out on Kittball next week, TUBE & BERGER have a pair of remixes for the White Lies tune “Big TV.” The first (the “Work For Free Remix”) caresses the contemplative version of the original (which came out nearly a year ago). Maximizing on the power chords and angular nature of the song, this remix is one for getting lost in.

The second remix (the “Garbage On The Street Remix”) wraps the melancholy into a pure dancefloor fire. Booming garage-inspired basslines, cut away any chance of introspection (unless it’s of course – how can I produce a low end so clear and deep?). Here’s another track that deserves a full 10/10.

Watch for both mixes to drop on May 12.

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The third album from Breakbeat stalwart Future Funk Squad, Darker Days, drops May 12th digitally everywhere. (Pre-order HERE) The cinematic-breaks hybrid long player is a modern day breakbeat masterpiece and really shows his production skills, writing prowess and dance music knowledge to the maximum.

Today we can bring you an exclusive FREE DOWNLOAD of one of the tracks written in the recording sessions for the album, ‘The Fortress’. Read through our review and interview to grab your download at the bottom of the page.

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The twelve track album kicks off in fine style with the haunting, string laden soundscape of ‘The Hunted’. Imagine a grungey/breakbeat/rock version of the exorcist theme and your somewhere close. This leads perfectly into the first of many collaborations on the LP, ‘The Rattlesnake’ featuring Mechanical Pressure. This time that grungey bass sound gets melded with acidic synth lines and epic stabs, with some very handy animal safety knowledge, to provide the first big dancefloor track.

Track three ‘Rat Race’ sees long time guest vocalist Mojo return with his unique vocal flow at the forefront.  The tempo drops a touch for the next track ‘Tactics’ featuring Wrexx but the funk levels are increased 100%. A big, squelchy electro funk bassline drives the track, with snappy drums and tech fueled lead lines taking the tune into unstoppable body moving territory. Definitely one of the standouts!

Next up the title track, Darker Days, which takes the listener on a darker trip, as expected really. Starting off like a scene from the Walking Dead before industrial drums slap you around the face and finely tuned strings and pad atmospherics combine to take you into horror movie perfection. Just watch out for the fierce, distorted synth at the end.

Nine Errors, track six, is a tasty little electro number leading us into the collaboration with Karl Sav ‘Monologue’. Karl has really been making some waves recently with his outstanding productions and here we see him pair up with FFS with an inevitably awesome outcome. A fairly light track but one that has so much depth to it.  A perfect track for those sunrise moments.

‘Soundwaves’ sees FFS get all glitched out, electronica on us taking us onto track nine ‘Cold Matter’ alongside Refracture. Refracture is another breaks artist whose productions are shining through at the moment and this collab is probably the most dancefloor orientated track on the album with its huge, chunky bassline, electric chirps and hard hitting beats.

Number ten hits us and we have another collaboration track, this time with Slighter taking up co-production duties on ‘Disease’, a fast paced, techno-breaks rock out. ‘Past Tense’ drops the tempo again into a groovy, trip hop vibe which leads into the fairly low key vibes of album finale ‘The Colony’

All in all an outstanding long player which will no doubt be in the running for Best Album at next years Breakspoll awards.

I caught up with Glen to delve a little deeper…

1. Hi Glen. Thanks for speaking to us. For anyone returning from space that may not know, who are you and what do you do?

I’m a producer / composer / remixer possibly better known for my Breakbeat alias Future Funk Squad under which I’ve been producing countless singles, 3 albums and remixed heaps of artists such as The Prodigy, Mylo, UNKLE, Sia, White Lies, Ladyhawke, Hybrid, The Stanton Warriors and many more…..

2. Your 3rd album, Darker Days, is set to drop May 12th. What has inspired you to write the album?

Since my last album (around 5 years ago) I’ve been doing more music for film, tv and some games and so have been inspired by some of that stuff and decided to combine the two sounds to see if I could do an album a little bit different to my previous 2. I actually started writing a specific trailer album for a company in LA but got a little lost a few tracks in and decided it was time to do another FFS album so fused the elements from those with my beats and other sounds I’m known for.

3. How does this differ from 2009′s Disorders Of Skill?

I would say it has a more mature sound and it’s a lot more epic! obviously there is only one vocal track on Darker Days which was intentional as I wanted to try and take the listener on more of a journey without the distraction of vocals, kind of like a film score does.

4. Which are your stand out tracks from the new album?

I would have to say the first track The Hunted really sets the tone and was one of the most fun tracks to write! I had a lot of fun on this album both programming and playing live bass and a little guitar which I think gives the sound that slightly more ‘organic’ feel. I also really enjoyed doing the collabs as apart from vocalists, I haven’t really done many collaborations but also wanted to do this on an album.

5. Tell us about the track we have to give away “The Fortress”?

This was a track I did pretty early on at the start of the album process and although I really like it, in the end when it came to decided which ones to mix and put on the album, sadly this didn’t quite fit the vibe so I decided to give it away instead!

6. You have drawn upon a lot of collaborators for this one, was that intentional from the start?

like I said earlier, I always wanted to do a heap of collabs with various producers and everyone I worked with on this album are great producers so it was heaps of fun

7. Anyone that you wanted to collab with but it didn’t happen?

There were a few people I spoke too but in the end due to deadlines and there commitments it didn’t happen but there is always the next one

8. What’s your studio like these days. Still a lot of analogue hardware or are you all computer based?

I used to be pretty hardcore on outboard, mainly processing but now with the technology, plugins sound pretty amazing! I’m endorsed by UAD (Universal Audio) and pretty much religiously use all of there stuff! Sounds wise I have a massive sample library of old synths I used to own etc and heaps of Kontakt libraries which I think are pretty incredible! especially for scoring films. I do still own an SH 101 and recently purchased the new TB-3 which is amazing. I think for the next album i’m going to get a few old synths and some of the new modules as they are heaps of fun to create inspiring sounds.

9. You are probably one of the most qualified to answer this question. Do you think there is still a market for selling music these days? Especially breakbeat based?

Well, I’m quite fortunate in that there are a few people out there who know my music and am very fortunate that they still support me! I was very surprised when I decided to do a CD & Vinyl (plus limited poster) for this release and all the limited pressings sold out in a matter of weeks! I think there is definitely a market out there, people will always buy and support good quality music, although i’m not sure there are enough buyers for all the producers out there!

10. So what can you advise the up and coming producers to do to help?

For people just getting into releasing and selling there music I would say that if your doing it for the love and passion of creating music then some money will come later down the line but don’t put focus on ‘making money’ as this is pretty tricky in todays music industry. The main thing is to enjoy the process, and as they say, it’s all about the journey!

11. When can we expect album 4th album?

I’m working on some music for the 4th album now and have a handful of great vocalists awaiting some rough sketches to write too! I want the next album to be a little more cross over in a good way (not commercial!). I’m aiming to have it finished by the end of the year for a possible early to mid 2015 release!

12. Anything else you would like to add?

I’d just really like to thank all the people that support my music and who happily pay for products I create, I am very fortunate to be in this position and hope I can keep writing FFS albums for many years! ha ha

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Many thanks to Glen FFS for his answers now get your free download below and be sure to pick up your copy of Darker Days when it is released. You can pre-order HERE.

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Future Funk Squad – Darker Days + The Fortess

Another month and another gem of a mix!

Winner of the Too Many Ts remix competition with his take on ‘1992’ (http://soundcloud.com/dend/to-many-ts-1992-d-end-remix) soundcloud.com/dend has produced a series of huge remixes and mashups spanning the genres.

Showcasing his awesome talent Ramp are proud to present an truly brilliant mix from the man himself as he takes us on a sonic journey seamlessly winding through the musical soundscape with consummate ease and skill.

Tracklist:

The Floozies - Booger Bear

Featurecast - Soul Children (feat Greg Blackman - JPOD the Beat Chef remix)

The Next Epizode (Staunch remix)

Blackstreet - No Diggity (soundcloud.com/dend remix)

Nate Dogg - I Got Love (soundcloud.com/dend remix)

soundcloud.com/dend feat Jabaman - Chiil Out Now

Pharrell Williams - Happy (NEUS remix)

C2C - ThHe Beat

Jay Fay - Dibby Dibby

C2C - Down The Road

Slynk - Mad Flava

Izzy Bizzu - White Tiger (Star Slinger remix)

Shift K3Y feat Griminal - Keep Your Mouth Shut

MC Hammer - Can't Touch This (soundcloud.com/dend remix)

The Lost Fingers - Pump Up The Jam (soundcloud.com/dend edit)

The Breakbeat Junkie vs. DJP - Blackbeard's Delight

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosours - Garden

Chilly Gonzales - You Can Dance

Deekline Unplugged

Pony (Viceroy Jet Life remix)

Hypnotic Brass Ensamble - Spotie (Dj Apt One edit)

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Bruce Missile is a re-rub and mashup specialist from Germany. Here he takes Method Mans – Uh Huh and gives it a Reggae twist with the well known Rockfort Rock riddim. As he has hit the 300k plays on Soundcloud he is giving this one away for free. Just head over to his Facebook page, give him a like and it’s all yours!

An Anthology of a mix from Hexadecimal. A decade of his productions from 2004 to 2014 put together in this mix so there really should be something for everyone in it. Hit that download button !

Tracklist

01 Hexadecimal - Funky See Funky Do (Original Mix) [Vinyl Addiction] [2005]
02 DJ Hal - Follow Me (Hexadecimal Remix) [Sound of Spectrum] [2006]
03 Michael Morph - Forward (Hexadecimal Remix) [Sound of Spectrum] [2006]
04 SevenG - Magic (Hexadecimal ft Kurnel MC Remix) [Stars & Knights) [2013]
05 Hexadecimal - This is it (Original Mix) [Sound of Spectrum] [2006]
06 Kid Panel - Beat Goes (Hexadecimal Remix) [Distortion] [2012]
07 Groove Allegiance - Roland's Revenge (Hexadecimal Remix) [Splank] [2007]
08 Hexadecimal - Nuclear Sub (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2009]
09 Hexadecimal ft Kurnel MC - I'm Not Insane (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2010]
10 Hexadecimal - Twisted (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2010]
11 Frakah - Alive (Hexadecimal Remix) [Sound of Spectrum] [2006]
12 Hexadecimal - Cold Rock (Original Mix) [Vinyl Addiction] [2005]
13 Michael Morph - Manabad (Hexadecimal Remix) [Against the Grain) [2010]
14 Hexadecimal - Tripswitch (Original Mix) [Sound of Spectrum] [2007]
15 Hexadecimal ft Trudi Mosiamo - Stone Cold (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2010]
16 Hexadecimal - Get Funky (Original Mix) [Unreleased] [2014]
17 Kosinus ft Kriss T - Light (Hexadecimal Remix) [We Are Live] [2013]
18 Hexadecimal ft Ingrid Hakanson - Cracks (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2012]
19 Rebel Sketchy - Space (Hexadecimal Remix) [Ground Level] [2014]
20 Hexadecimal - Ripkick (Original Mix) [Sound of Spectrum] [2007]
21 Hexadecimal & Percydread - Serious Action (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2010]
22 Hexadecimal - Base 16 (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2010]
23 Hexadecimal - Grow & Change (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2012]
24 Hexadecimal - Secret Agent (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2009]
25 EK - Speak Your Grind (Hexadecimal & Delirum Funk) [Dead Famous] [2009]
26 B-Phreak - Funk Box (Hexadecimal Remix) [Mofo] [2008]
27 iLL Audio ft Roots Manuva - Chase (Hexadecimal Mix) [Distinctive] [2012]
28 Smile on Impact - FUKY HNDS (Hexadecimal Remix) [Drumb] [2013]
29 ILS - Still Crazy (Hexadecimal Remix) [Distinctive] [2013]
30 Hexadecimal - Aftershock (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2012]
31 Funk n Slocuts - Let Love Rule (Hexadecimal Mix) [Funk n Grind] [2013]
32 Hexadecimal & Dub FX - Open Your Eyes (Original Mix) [Distinctive] [2012]

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Little is known about Voita Lipert apart from they hail from the Czech Republic and they make dirty, dirty beats! We’re not sure if  their love of Little Britain originally inspired the title but it is one hell of a remix. Branded as “Ghetto Disco” … we want more!

Also to whet your appetite, here is their recent rework on Chris Isaak’s 1991 hit Wicked Game:

Jinx delivers a dub heavy promo mix brimming with unreleased tunes, forthcoming music and some of the latest releases. As always with Jinx, fast and slick mixing and on point track selection leads to a jumping mix which has been rocking the Free Breaks HQ stereo all week.

Be sure to check out all things Jinx on his Soundcloud and for all bookings hit up [email protected]

JINX – ONE FOOT ONE HIP SKANK (DUB)

VOLTAGE – BUBBELZ OUT NOW NATTY DUB

JINX FT KNGSY – NO WAR (DUB)

K JAH & VYTOL – WE LOVE THE HIP HOP ( DUB)

JINX – ERA (DUB)

JINX – PIMPING (DUB)

SUBSTANCE – HOME BOYZ SERUM REMIX , OUT NOW RUFFNECK TING

JINX – TECH STEPPIN ( DUB )

HABITAT – TAIL FEATHER VIP ( DUB)

JINX – WHAT YA GONNA DO (DUB)

JINX & K JAH – ROUGH TIMES (RUFFNECK TING DUB)

JINX – VILLIANS (ROUGHNECK TING DUB)

SAXXON – MR MAC , OUT NOW ON G13 RECORDS

JINX – BEAT BOX ( DUB)

DAZEE – BOOM (DUB)

SAVAGE REHAB – SPACE DOCK (SAXXON REMIX ) FED NATION EP

K JAH & VYTOL – P FUNK ERA UNOFFICIAL REMIX ( DUB )

JINX – JAZZ CLUB , OUT NOW ON ASBO

HABITAT – AROUND THE CLOCK , OUT NOW ON ASBO

DIAMOND GEEZER – COWBOY TOWN , OUT NOW ON ASBO

TRUE SPIRIT – KILL IT PROPLEY , OUT NOW ON LIONDUB

BLADERUNNER – RUN FOR COVER , OUT NOW ON PHILLY BLUNT

JINX FT GIGANTE – SET THE PACE ( DUB)

JINX – DABS , RUFFNECK TING DUB FORTHCOMING MAY 17TH 2014

VOLTAGE – BREAKIN DOWN , OUT NOW ON NATTY DUBS

JINX – EVERYTHING , RUFFNECK TING DUB FORTHCOMING MAY 17TH 2014

HOOGS FT PAD ANTHONY – MURDA , OUT NOW ON LIONDUB

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JINX – ONE FOOT (ONE HIP) SKANK (STUDIO MIX)

DJ Kid Stretch teamed up with DJ Red on this mixtape from 2003 with explosive results. Featuring a wicked selection of hip hop, funky beats and b-boy breaks its an all vinyl affair with slick cuts and scratches. Whats a Sync button?

Download this and turn that shit up!

DJ Red – DJ Red Intro
Insight – Ghetto Blaster
Triple Seis – New York, New York
Push Button Objects – 360 Degrees
Lexicon – These Days
Eyedea & Abilities – Big Shots
Skitzofreniks – It Don’t Matter
Jurassic 5 – What’s Golden
Styles Of Beyond – Mr. Brown
Dynamo Productions – Back To Basics
Mystic – Current Events
Tonedeff – Ridiculous
Buckshot – The Real (remix)
Extended Fam – Obligatory Posse Cut

DJ Kid Stretch – Kid Stretch Intro
Warriorz – Δεν Μπορώ
7L & Esoteric – What I Mean
Cocoa Brovaz – Super Brooklyn (Kid Stretch edit)
Gangstarr – Skillz
RJD2 – Ghostwriter
Non Phixion – Rock Stars
Afu-Ra – Lyrical Monster
Unsung Heroes – The Next Degree
The Beatnuts – Ya Betta Believe It
Mr. Akil – How MCs’ Do It
DJ Kid Stretch – Bitches Fart Too skit
Mos Def, Diverse & Prefuse 73 – Wylin’ Out (RJD2 remix)
DJ Kid Stretch – Kid Stretch scratch
DJ Kid Stretch – Feeling So Lone
DJ Kid Stretch – I’ll Give You Plenty Of Love

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DJ Kid Stretch & DJ Red – The Mighty Skratchman