This week in The Armory, we’re thrilled to welcome a man who is a true breaker in every sense of the word. In his hometown of Miami, FL they call him “Bebe” and he is both a 6-time world champion break dancer and a fantastic breaks DJ/producer. Press play. Get down.

Bebe is a 6x World Champion B-boy and began his career in Breaks in 1994 as the founding member of Ground Zero Crew (Miami’s World famous B-Boy Crew). Dancing to Electro, Florida Breaks, and Freestyle early on as a B-Boy, blessed Bebe with an ear for body rocking bass.

Applying the same passion for Breaking into DJing was a natural progression, since 06 Bebe has been dropping serious basslines. He has rocked at events such as Burning Man, In Beat We Trust, Future Sound Of Breaks,Earth Dance, 9 Mile Music Festival, and has shared stages with the likes of DJ Icey, Stanton Warriors, FreQ Nasty, Baby Anne, Deekline, Freestylers, Lady Waks, Mutant Breakz, and many more.He has played in countries such as Puerto Rico, Russia, Brazil, and Japan.

His first release on Beatport a collaboration with Agent K (Digital Records) hit 17 in the charts in just one week. In addition to spinning on his head and on the decks , Bebe has become a super promoter producing several of his own independent brand of events all over the World.His popular events series Breaks Yo! happen monthly in Miami. In 2016 Bebe launches forward with his production releasing on his own Breaks Yo! label.

If you have not seen Bebe Live prepare your self for serious breakdowns and high energy bass that will keep your body grooving like no other!

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If you’ve caught a post of ours featuring music from SanFranDisko before, you’re probably expecting another dose of delicious Disco from one of his superb edits. Not this time though because the editing business that’s going down is strictly all about Acid House vibes that are being applied to the 80’s hit ‘Heat It Up’ by, The Wee Papa Girl Rappers. It’s old skool that’s so cool!

Hit the trolley icon and it’ll be yours instantly.

Links for SanFranDisko :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website

It doesn’t matter if they’re making Funky Breaks, Drum n Bass or in this case Electro Swing, one thing you can always rely on Phibes to do is deliver music that kicks like a mule! Their fat, bassy and swing-tastic track ‘Virgina Swing’ is one of those very heavy hitters and has been released by the UK based label, Freshly Squeezed, as they rejoice in passing 3 million plays on their Soundcloud page. Quite a landmark that and what a tune to choose to help along those celebrations. Why not join in…

Links for Freshly Squeezed :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website / Bandcamp / Mixcloud / YouTube / Twitter

Links for Phibes :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Beatport / YouTube / Twitter

The corks are popping in the Data Transmission office as they justly celebrate the 500th edition of their mix series and what a mix they have lined up for us all. They’ve invited along, none other than, Roni Size in for a guestmix and he duly obliged by laying down just under 4 hours worth of Drum n Bass. The mix explores all corners of the genre, from soulful liquid rollers right up to the big room, hard hitting bangers. It’s a mix that’s every bit as good as you thought it was gonna be when it caught your eye.

Download Roni Size’s mix here via Hypeddit.

Links for Data Transmission :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website / Mixcloud / YouTube / Twitter / Instagram

With the summer days running out, it goes without saying that the summer nights are getting shorter. Hear to make sure the party times are extended, be it day or night, is Nite Records and their heavy hitting ‘Summer Nites Vol.2′ album. On it are 8 exclusive House tracks that the crew from the label have handpicked themselves to make sure that wherever you are, the need to dance will simply be too strong to ignore and you will get those moves going. You’ll be very happy to have checked this post once you sample the power of the music on board!

Click here to get to Soundcloud, then download each track via Toneden.

Links for Nite Records :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website / YouTube / Twitter / Instagram

Buy Link: http://www.higheq.co.uk/splash/KILLAZ027DIG

It’s no surprise that DJ Hybrid hits the Serial Killaz camp with a massive EP full of jungle and mid 90’s influences. ‘Too Deep’ is a monstrous bag of 5 (yes 5!) hard hitting, breakbeat infused riddims, each with their own throwback to different events in drum and bass’ history.

This is certainly one EP not to miss - period.

For those thinking “you can’t do mid 90’s using digital hardware”..

It’s time to change your mindset.

‘Give You More’ wouldn’t be of any surprise if it was dropped at AWOL in 1994. It’s as if Hybrid has literally rewound time, given it a fresh lick of primer and layered up the final coat with an array of mashed up breakbeats lashed with BIG growling sub bass.

Moving swiftly on to ‘Big Respect’, certainly something due to many of the original foundation of the jungle scene and without a doubt played out well on this heavyweight track. Infused reggae influences combined with dub effects that will no doubt remind you of the old effects machine at Telepathy it’s a sure fire hit aimed at the young, the old and everyone in between.

‘Regrets’ provides the thought of moody atmosphere, smoke machines pillowing out tons of dry ice, lazers licking the heads of ravers through a sweat haze and slow motion dance moves. It’s a guaranteed head nodder whether you’re a side to side or up and down kind of mover - either way, you are going to feel this tune one way or another.

Stopping briefly as the EP’s title track ‘In Too Deep’ takes a stance with its cinematic introduction, brief female vocal samples and then.... Silence. Pause for second before the rollercoaster bass and breaks take you on a musical journey.

Memories of Dreamscape 15 V 16 or United Dance will potentially come flooding back to those in regular attendance at either The Sanctuary or Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre with just one play of ‘Moving On’. It’s as if this tune has nailed the atmosphere and production style of these eras all in one go. Think DJ Red meets DJ Seduction.

All in all this is another tough EP from the Serial Killaz camp, 100% quality with not a single filler or weak tune.

Don’t be fooled into thinking this is another attempt at remaking jungle either, this EP is fresh as the morning sun at 6am when you’re being ejected from a venue whilst 100’s of flyers are being stuffed in your hands.

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Featured below is a playlist of tracks taken from 55 current releases in pretty much all fields of dance/bass music

Starting with the Breakbeat Disco funk of Discotron’s remix for Audio Jacker then moving into some bassy house beats from Black Girl/White Girl & Skapes. Next up is Sub Slayers new release by Rony Blue and produced by King Yoof, amazing voice and top class production on this infectious summery Reggae Bass tune.

Also in the playlist is Bobby Harvey’s new track for 18 099 Records remixed by RyKy, wait for the drop on this beaut!! The Detroit Project take us back to.. well Detroit of course with their new release on Sweep The Floor, ravey!!!

Sirmo’s ‘Take The Shot’ is a dark injection of bass taken from their new EP on Low Pitched Records. The very tasty Gawp Dub is next taken from Bang Tidy’s new one for Night6 Shift Sound. How about a bit of Techno courtesy of the Divide remix of Eddie Amador ‘Crazy’ out now on Freakin909

We’re a bit late posting this one but better late than never, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on sanXero’s retake of the classic ‘Rescue Me’ originally sang by Debbie Malone. Keeping on that classic tip how about this great remix of ‘Let The Music Play’ by Angelo Scalici (Free Download)

Somewhere between Speed Garage, House & Techno is Bodhi ‘Groove’ from their new EP on W&O Street Tracks. We move from House to Dark Jungle in Liquid Alliance ‘Hazme Sonar’ on Ravenoyz Recordings. We jump straight back into the uplifting party vibes after that with Tali Muss ‘Summer Vibes’ (Free Download)

Dots Per Inch Ft Bia want to ‘Fix You’ with some infectious vocal deep house. Gordon John joins Traxsource chart topping label Hedonistic with a tough funky chugger with 303 stabs ‘While It Spins’. Gray & AN;RO tell us to ‘Respect Your Girl’ with a great Nu Disco/Deep House crossover track as part of the new Sleazy Deep compilation.

Some firing snarling DnB from DJ Ransome next. ‘Creepy Crawlies’ packs in the atmosphere and intense basslines for an addictive roller. On the Jungle tip The Freestylers remix RDX ‘Pull Up Selecta’ for a tasty free download. Ground Mass unveils sister imprint Air Mass with a great EP of dark tribal experimental sounds at 160BPM from Beatnok. Future Wildstyle have a free 2 track EP of growling 130BPM Jungle Breaks you should snap up quick, it’s a free download too

We’re about halfway through now with an amazing track by Basic Forces, deep melodic DnB up for a free download. Osk Kosh remakes rave anthem ‘Rockin’ Down The House’ into a firing shot of Ragga Jungle/Breakcore as part of ‘The Brext Episode EP’ on Jigsore Digital. Moving back into House/Techno realms we have a thumper of a track by Hutchy on Articulate Sound. From thumpers to more soulful sounds thanks to Subsound & Strutter with a lovely free track.

Hard drums and bubblin’ angry bass. It can only be INKPHET’s new EP on Viral Mental full of crunching dark dark DnB beats. Need to cool down after that? Raphasosyk has the medicine for your ears Deep House style with ‘Broken Clock Melody’ on afrika motion. Matthias Leisegang follows with undoubtedly one of the best tracks of 2016. That’s right, you heard it, one of the best. ‘My Body’ comes with incredible remixes, it’s a underground anthem and out now on DRUM Records

More gorgeous House Music next via Muskox Records, Marco Colomba & Beth. ‘Slow Heart Beat’ is a scintillating track with guitar licks, deep bass and slapping beats not to mention stunning vocals. Time for some pianos now, Stuart Ojelay serves up the summer goodness with ‘Don’t Let Go’. Electrik Cat features next with ‘WTF’ from their new EP on In The Loop, a big slice of Ghetto House with heavy stabs, pounding beats and Hip Hop vox.

Next is 3 tracks currently out on the Future Follower imprint from Jubley, Skuvlow & Gribzy. As always it’s cutting edge bass music sounds the likes you will not hear anywhere else. House action again with the next track in the playlist. Roog ‘Buzzin’ taken from their new EP on Simma Black is a perfect speaker teaser. Hott Like Detroit ‘Paradise’ follows taken from their new release on Audio Rehab, A nice combo of tough drums and jazzy chords.

Vanilla Ace takes a famous sax lick and fashions it into a great club anthem called ‘Gee’. Luke Davidson drops some lushious deep and soulful house sounds with ‘Honey Come’ featuring vocals from Brooke davis out now on Myriad Black. Out now on Amplified Records is Martin Hellfritzsch’s new release of which featured is the deep dubby chugger ‘Hustle’

Kideko & George Kwali’s ‘Crank gets a vocal makeover which only adds to the instant appeal. Next up a trio of tracks from recent output on the Country Club Disco imprint. Garage House with a tropical vibe from MRJ’s new LP. The elegance of Chicago and toughness of detroit combined on a bouncey number from Cleary. And just all round trippy brilliance from Eyes Everywhere.

Kowton strips Dusky’s ‘Sort It Out Sharon’ to the bone but keeps the dark rave hazy intensity of the original. VEB takes us on a progressive romantic ride of DnB to kick back to on Viral Mental. From hazy keys at 174bpm to towering techno from Leo Lipolis on Konneqt with a commanding vocal. And from full on Techno to a slapping funky house track from Sakke taken from their new EP on motion recs.

Some Latin heat from Swindle precedes strong peaking tech house from Drift supported by the likes of Brandon Block and custom built for rocking the white isle. Bando & Jorgie revisit the true House sound with a rocking NuSkool house number with awesome spoken word vocals

Unified Audio’s Year 2 compilation is out now featuring deep musical visions of the minds of some of Bass music’s finest such as Provoke whose track features in the playlist. Punk meets Synthwave meets Electronica for the electrifying current single by Jaguar Ma. We finish with a flourish including a huge techno track from the pioneer himself Mr Kevin Saunderson then 3 tracks on the Simma Black/Red imprints by artists whose very names scream high quality beats, namely Wax Worx, Martin Ikin & Lowsteppa. Hope you enjoyed this round up. Give the blog a share on Twitter, Facebook and your socials of choice

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SpareElbowSkin is a masher-upper, remixer, producer and general fiddler of all things musical. Here, he takes on the the 1986 hit by ‘Peter Gabriel – Big Time’ reworking it for the dancefloor. Think big hair, shoulder pads and crazy leg warmers!

This is an exclusive brand new mix made for Insomniac’s Metronome which includes many new unreleased Plump Djs tunes, and their recent hits on Punks records. Enjoy !

For the full article about the Plump DJs and how Breakbeat is making a come back click this link: www.insomniac.com/metronome-plump-djs

A nice blend of funky jams in this one. Gregarious returns with Volumes 1 & 2 of “Beach BBQ” and sets the tone for a nice pre-party set.

Tracklist

1. J-Sound – Funk Upside Ya Head
2. WhiteBoiBeatz – Afrobreak (prod. Dj Deposition)
3. Tommy James And The Shondells – Crystal Blue Persuasion (Wood n Soo ReBoot)
4. Jamie XX & The Persuasions – Good Times (Wood n Soo ReBoot)
5. Armand Van Helden – Daaboodaa Munks (Wood n Soo ReBoot)
6. LL Cool J – Mama said Knock you out (Leygo Edit remix)
7. Redd Holt – Do It Baby (Ross Go Remix)
8. Jurassic 5 – Freedom (Ross Go Remix)
9. Mr. Ours – YMA (Alias Remix)
10. The Dogz Nadz – Whole Lotta Hands In The Air
11. discObeta – Bring It To Me
12. Defunk – Fire in her Eyes
13. Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like Its Hot (Basement Freaks Remix)
14. B-Side & WBBL – Blowin’ It Up

Tracklist

1. Deee-lite — Groove Is In The Heart [The Reflex Revision]
2. Zapp & Roger — More Bounce To The Ounce (WICKED CITY REMIX)
3. Jurrassic 5 — Concrete Schoolyard (SLY Edit)
4. Father Funk — It’s All About U
5. DJ Kool — Let Me Clear My Throat (X-ray Ted remix)
6. Skee-lo — Aint That Fresh (Phibes remix)
7. Razle Dazle — B-Boy Bubblin
8. Diago — B-Boy Funk
9. Decap – Taiwon
10. Zemerald — Wicked Drummer
11. Eric B. & Rakim — Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em (Bobby C Sound TV — Good Morning Rhythm Hit)
12. Mastaryte — Saxamafunk (Canal dub)
13. Yanivi — Remember Me (Woman Of The Ghetto)
14. TWRK — Badinga (Mooqee Feel It edit)
15. Rufus Thomas — Funky Hot Grits (Rollomatik remix)
16. Public Enemy — Bring the noise (Phibes remix)
17. B-Side & WBBL — Back The Funk Up