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Devastating mix CD from DJ Hype, Friday night resident at the Fabric nightclub in Londons now trendy east end, one of the best drum&bass DJs around and a true pioneer of the sound since its inception in the early 1990s. Hype first came to prominence during the 1989-1992 hardcore breakbeat period for his trademark cut 'em up, scratch 'em up, drop 'em faaast style of mixing, a style learnt as a hip-hop DJ during the 1980s. Over 18 well-selected, very upfront tracks, he keeps the momentum at a breakneck pace, chopping tracks from such leading lights as DJ Krust, DJ Zinc, Bad Company and himself, adding turntablist flourishes whenever the energy looks like it might begin to flag, until finally building to a huge climax with Shimon & Andy Cs Bodyrock - a track that manages to combine drum&bass, electro and rock in a style that defies definition. One of the best drum&bass mix CDs you'll ever come across. Essential. |
