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I've split this up into 4 main sections, Liquid Drum & Bass, Other Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Dubstep Remixes. I've put them in this order so that people who are new to this type of music aren't scared off by the heavy bass lines
. I didn't actually write these lists in that order, so some things have more info and comments on then others.Hopefully someone appreciate this
Liquid Drum & Bass
For those that don't know the difference: Wikipedia
Liquid funk (alternatively, Liquid Drum & Bass) is a sub-genre of drum and bass. While it uses similar basslines and bar layouts to other styles, it contains fewer bar-oriented samples and more instrumental layers (both synthesized and natural), harmonies, and ambience, producing a calmer atmosphere directed at both home listeners and nightclub audiences.
Number 5: Heavy Metal - Deep Focus
Don't have much to say about this one, just a great Liquid DnB track.
Number 4: Dusty Blinds - Kaleb
I'll let the description of the video do the talking: "Stunning track! 100% Pure sunshine."
Number 3: Chicago - Shinobi
While this is technically not Liquid, IMO you get a similar vibe from it, so this is my number 3.
Number 2: Down Inside(Subterra & Dekko Remix) - Adam Form
This track is an extremely close second, first and second have 2 very different sounds so it's very hard to compare, if I were to include the video in the comparison I think that this would just scrape it. This track while excellent in it's own right, is coupled beatuifly with the video. I highly reccommend you sit back and watch this one in HD.
Number 1: Right here (Manhattans Bootleg) - Druid
This track has only been up for a few days, and it already makes number 1. It's simply a brilliant, feel-good track that you can listen to when you need to unwind.
Other Drum & Bass
Number 10: Machete - DJ Hazard
Number 9: Aztec - Spor
Number 8: Arisitian - Lomax
Number 7: Star Guitar(Brookes Brothers Remix) - Shinichi Osawa
Number 6: Overfiend - Original Sin
Number 5: Timewarp - Sub Focus
Number 4: Warface (D-Minds remix) - Jakes
Number 3: Printer Jam - Mistabishi
This is a real marmite track. You are either going to think that is absolute genious or stop killing your printer and make some real music. I am in the former category.
Number 2: Rock It - Sub Focus
Number 1: Krust - Kloakin Device
Dubstep
Number 5: Mad House - Chase & Status
Number 4: Dr. Sin - Chasing Shadows
Part of Chasing Shadows EP, Dr. Sin / The End
Label: Hench
Number 3: The End - Chasing Shadows
Part of Chasing Shadows EP, Dr. Sin / The End
Label: Hench
Number 2: Eastern Jam - Chase & Status
Part of Chase & Status' latest album, More Than Alot.
Label: Ram Records
Proof that Chase & Status are starting to make a name for themselves, especially with this track... check out Snoop Dogg Millionaire, by, as the name suggests, Snoop Dogg. While to a certain extent I think Snoop Dogg has only lowered the over all quality of it, it's still good to see a big name using these tracks.
Number 1: Running - Chase & Status
Part of Chase & Status' latest album, More Than Alot.
Label: Ram Records
Dubstep - Remixes
Number 4: Where's My Money (Caspa remix) - TC
Caspa's remix of Where's My Money - TC
Number 4: Cockney Thug (Caspa remix) - Rusko
Caspa's remix of Cockeny Thug - Rusko
Number 3: In for the kill (Skream's let's get ravey remix) - La Roux
Skream's remix of In for the kill - La Roux
This track may not be leagues above the rest when it comes to dubstep, but it has done one pretty big amazing thing, broken through to the mainstream. This track was not only played on most of the specialist DJs shows on Radio 1, it was also played on the daytime shows. To those that don't listen to radio 1, the daytime shows mainly play "pop" or mainstream music. Heck, I even herd this track on the snooker when it was on not so long ago.
Number 2: Printer Jam (Barbarix remix) - Mistabishi
Barbarix' remix of Printer Jam - Mistabishi (see above)
I don't know if this is better or worse than the original track, I think I would simply go for different. I would however say that this is as big as the original, and other people must think the same considering that it has been signed to Hospital records. (This vid starts off with the original, then at roughly 0:50 cuts in with the remix, I'm not 100% whether this is how the remix goes, or it's simply an edit by someone, it is however the best copy I could find)
Number 1: I Remember (Caspa Remix) - Deadmau5
Caspa's remix of Deadmau5' already brilliant track, I Remember (feat. Kaskade)
Not much to say about this one, Caspa, like usual, has made an awesome dubstep remix of an already brilliant track.
