#54 - Drum and Bass Mix - Smooth

01/23/12 • -1 min

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Viper Recordings' continous headhunt of the best talent in Drum & Bass has delivered once again with Slovenian-born producer Smooth hitting the stage. Smooth (aka Luka Per) presents us with tracks from his 2012 debut EP "Blinded By The Lights" as well as a selection of his favorite tracks of the moment.

Tune in, let me know in the comments what you think of this mix and as always, don't forget to subscribe and rate it (even if you hate it) if you've not yet done so, we just hit 80,000 subscribers and are just a step away from 100,000 subscribers thanks to you guys! - Panda

★ Biography ★

Luka Per aka Smooth was introduced to music at the age of 10, when he began to practice piano. After practicing for 3 years and later on he became more interested in guitar, also in such genres as metal, hardcore etc. When a couple of years passed by he attended his first drum n bass party and he was hooked!

It was very soon after that he decided not just to love this music but also to make his own tunes. His first release was 'Lost Cause' in 2005 on Touchin' Down Records. As he researched sound more and more, he decided that his sound just wasn't good enough, so he shut himself in the studio and waited until 2008 when his improving sound was noticed by Dementia. Together with Rregula they released 'Obfuscate' on Trust in Music 12". Following this, he released 'Space Attack' on Recon and the massive 'Out of Time' on Ruse records.

2011 has been Smooth's breakout year, starting off with the massive single 'Feel So Free' on Viper VIP, which was followed by 'Calling' and Smooth's absolutely immense remix of the Matrix & Futurebound classic 'Strength 2 Strength' on Viper's 'Worldwide 001' album. This was followed by two tracks on Viper's 'Summer Slammers 2011' album, with 'Want It' and 'Alienated' (as Telekinesis).

Now heading into 2012, Smooth is preparing to release his debut EP - 'Blinded By The Light' - due out in January and featuring 'Shifting Sands (feat. Shaz Sparks)', 'Cosmos' and 'Cyberfunk'.

TRACKLISTING

Shockone Feat Phetsta - Crucify Me - Viper

Grafix - One Day - Viper

Xilent - Skyward I - Audioporn

Smooth - Music Takes Me Higher - Viper

Moving Fusion - Attention - Viper

Chords - Follow You - Metro

Smooth - Cosmos - Viper

Metrik - Genesis - Viper

Matrix & Futurebound Feat Luke Bingham - All I Know - Viper

Matrix & Futurebound - Skyscraper - Viper

Smooth - Blinded By The Light - Viper

City Of Dogs - Too Many Reasons - Unsigned

Matrix & Futurebound - Strength 2 Strength - Smooth Remix - Viper

Matrix & Futurebound - Strength 2 Strength - Viper

Matrix & Chords - Hypnotize - Metro

Cyantific - Infinity - Ram

★ Biography ★

Now heading into 2012, Smooth is preparing to release his debut EP - 'Blinded By The Light' - due out in January and featuring 'Shifting Sands (feat. Shaz Sparks)', 'Cosmos' and 'Cyberfunk'.

TRACKLISTING

Shockone Feat Phetsta - Crucify Me - Viper

Grafix - One Day - Viper

Xilent - Skyward I - Audioporn

Smooth - Music Takes Me Higher - Viper

Moving Fusion - Attention - Viper

Chords - Follow You - Metro

Smooth - Cosmos - Viper

Metrik - Genesis - Viper

Matrix & Futurebound Feat Luke Bingham - All I Know - Viper

Matrix & Futurebound - Skyscraper - Viper

Smooth - Blinded By The Light - Viper

City Of Dogs - Too Many Reasons - Unsigned

Matrix & Futurebound - Strength 2 Strength - Smooth Remix - Viper

Matrix & Futurebound - Strength 2 Strength - Viper

Matrix & Chords - Hypnotize - Metro

Cyantific - Infinity - Ram

Previous Episode

#53 - Drum and Bass Mix - Sensai

With NYE out of the way and the new year started, it's time to bring you that extra pressure to blast into 2012. Sensai brings you his latest and best work in a minimix full of jump up smashers. Tune in, let me know in the comments what you think of it and as always, don't forget to subscribe and rate it if you've not yet done so, we're just a step away from 100,000 subscribers thanks to you lot! -Panda

★ Biography ★

British drum and bass producer Sensai stands as one of the most exciting New Skool players in the drum and bass scene today. His music has been noted as 'Outrageous!' by Zane Lowe, and he has remixed tracks for some of hottest drum and bass artists, including Jonny L, and Micky Finn.

Throughout 2010, Sensai released many drum and bass tracks on various underground labels, including 'Venom/Destruction' and 'Control/Voyager' for Foundation, and 'Virus' for Subway Soundz, with his music supported by respected drum and bass DJ's, including Grooverider, Fabio, and many more.

In 2009, 'Returned' was released on Subway Soundz, followed by 'Afterlife'. Nu Urban Music described Sensai as "widely regarded as the next big thing in jump up".

Listed in K-mag's "10 Drumstep Producers To Watch In 2011", Sensai has now completed his first EP, which is due for release in summer 2011.

TRACKLISTING

1. Sensai - I Am The Truth

2. Sensai - Destruction

3. Sensai - Voyager

4. Sensai - Spawn

5. Sensai - Venom

6. Sensai - Returned

7. Sensai - Bad memory

8. Sensai - Virus

9. Sensai - Brainwaves

Next Episode

#55 - Drum and Bass Mix - Rene LaVice

Rene LaVice is one of Ram Records' latest singings. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Rene has assembled an impressive discography on many major drum and bass labels. His music has a deep sound taking the classic Metalheadz vibes right into 2012.

Rene LaVice's debut release on Ram Records "Headlock" has received major airplay by the scene's biggest DJs. His release is part of Ram Records' Dimensions 5 EP featuring Cyantific, June Miller and Wickaman & RV. You can download the EP here: http://j.mp/Download-Tracks

★ Biography ★

Rene LaVice is widely regarded as one of the "must hear" artists coming out of North America. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, the young boardsman has already assembled a very impressive body of work in a relatively short time. In 2009 he came out guns blazing with his debut release for Stride Recordings, "The Future" EP. Subsequent singles, collaborations and remix projects like "Save Me" and "Photograph" caught the attention of labels from across North America and Europe and it wasn't long before they came knocking in search of fresh new music.

His work with veteran producer Gremlinz led to a release on Bad Concept Records, while the legendary John Rolodex quickly took notice and recruited the budding newcomer as a key member and intricate part of his Machinist Music imprint. It was around this time that his reputation as a fierce and fine producer made a sharp ascent with the support of Drum & Bass tastemakers from Bailey to Loxy, Marky to Sub Focus and even the mighty Andy C all regularly playing his music out in their sets both on tour and syndicated radio.

Riding the waves of a solid buzz both locally and globally, reputable labels like Rubik, New World Ordio, Dsci4 and Dylan's Freak Recordings scooped up music both already released and forthcoming from the artist touted as Canada's next big producer. Tracks like "Spile," "Just Words" and the massive hit "Headlock" have received rave reviews and given the world a glimpse at just how diverse LaVice's musical tastes and output really are. Expect a ton of new music and exciting collaborations in the very near future.

TRACKLISTING

★ Tracklisting ★

1. Rene LaVice - Maintain (Future Thinkin' Records)

2. Rene LaVice - Pulserate VIP

3. Rene LaVice - Meow

4. Rene LaVice - Dungeon Funk

5. Rene LaVice - Spile (Rubik Records)

6. Patrick Christopher - Way U Love Me (Rene LaVice Remix)

7. Rene LaVice - Headlock (RAM)

8. Mutt ft. Kevin King - Conversations (Rene LaVice & Gremlinz Remix)

9. Rene LaVice & NC-17 - Darkness Follows

10. Rene LaVice - "We" (Machinist Music)