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Benga – Essential Mix 2008-02-02 [Classic Essential Mix]

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Benga’s Essential Mix, broadcast on February 2, 2008, is a landmark moment in the history of dubstep. Coming off the back of his influential album Diary of an Afro Warrior, Benga delivered two hours of deep basslines, sharp percussion, and experimental rhythms that captured the raw energy of the scene at the time. The mix showcases not only his own productions — including iconic tracks like “26 Basslines” and “Night” with Coki — but also highlights collaborations with key figures like Skream, Coki, and Magnetic Man. Packed with exclusive dubs, remixes, and VIP edits, this set pushed dubstep from dark London clubs to a worldwide audience, helping to define a genre just on the brink of exploding globally.

“This week the current don of dubstep Benga is in the mix, he’s recently stormed the clubs with Coki and their track ‘Night.’ Expect to hear the best new music, from an artist, hotly tipped for 2008.”
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Skream – Essential Mix 2007-06-17 [repost – classic essential mix]

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This mix is widely recognized as one of the most important Essential Mixes, showcasing the essence of dubstep in its purest form. Skream, at the age of 21, delivered this mix, which included tracks like “Hedd Banger,” “Percression,” and “Shake It,” among others. The mix was a significant moment for the dubstep genre, introducing it to a broader audience through R1.
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UKF: 15 Years – R1 Dance Presents 2024-12-14

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“UKF celebrate their 15th anniversary with D&B, dubstep, UKG, bassline, bass house and more! Tracks from Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Koven and Dimension.”

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Joker – Resident Advisor podcast #962 2024-11-11

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“A dubstep legend roars back.

When dubstep ruled the roost in the late ’00s, electronic music had no shortage of icons and spinoff variants to rally around. But one rumble from Bristol stood out: the Purple sound. Popularised by Joker, AKA Liam Mclean, with Guido and Gemmy in support, it hit like a beam of bright light flooding through the basement dank.

When America cottoned onto bass quakes in the next decade, Mclean’s taste for chiptune-coded synths and maximum intensity kept his vision alive at arena level, even while he retreated from view as an actively touring performer.

In 2023, “Tears,” a collaboration with Skrillex and Sleepnet, helped remind the world just how much Joker’s juddering sound could put us in a headlock. True to form, this year’s gargantuan “Juggernaut”—Mclean’s first solo single in six years—crashes through the speakers with as much glorious crunch as earlier classics like 2009’s “Purple City.”

Mclean has kept busy in the studio applying his perfectionist streak as a producer and engineer to many sound system anthems, which means his influence is never far from a dance floor being turned inside out. The fact that Joker had never laid down an RA Podcast before was, being honest, a blemish in our copybook. RA.962 fixes that in style.”
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Joker – Boiler Room x Primavera Sound Barcelona x CUPRA 2024-07-03

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“And just like that, we’re back. In partnership with CUPRA, Boiler Room presents a stage at Primavera Sound. Spotlighting an array of exciting and diverse talent and collectives.”

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N-Type on Rinse FM 2024-02-29 20 Year Anniversary Show

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“Thanks to everyone who contributed: London Recording: , N-Type , Spooky , Ila Brugal , DFuse , Lost , Silkie , Sgt Pokes , Crazy D , Jan Set , Blacks , Doni Rampage , Aaze , Bristol Recording: , Chefa l, Pinch , Jakes , Minty & Muhla , Lotu & Chad Dubz , Gemmy , Slowie , Mini Mixes: , Kromestar , Trends , Gnasha , Plastician , Coki , Old Skool Sets: , N-Type B2B Caspa , Chefa l, Bluesy , Walsh , International Quotes from: , Hitman – Dungeon Beats , Nicole – Submission , American Grime , Joe nice , Bun zero , Mat the alien , Truth , Jingles / Quotes: , Jakes , Pinch , Lotu , Muhla , Youngsta , Mighty Moe , Chad Dubz , Marcus Nasty , Plastician , Benga , Mary Anne Hobbs , Benny ill , Uncle Dugs.”

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6 Musics Rave Forever 2023-08-05 Dubstep Special

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“Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London in the early 2000s. The style emerged as a UK garage offshoot that blended 2-step rhythms and sparse dub production, as well as incorporating elements of broken beat, grime, and drum and bass.”

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Rusko 2008 – Essential Mix 2023-04-16 [repost – classic essential mix]

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“Relive Rusko’s classic dubstep Essential Mix for R1 first broadcast in December 2008.”
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Plastician – HÖR London Takeover 2023-04-11

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For the entire month of April, our shows are live-streamed from our pop location in London!
Plastician is a British music producer, DJ, and radio host known for his influential contributions to the dubstep genre. He started his career in the early 2000s as a grime DJ and producer, before shifting his focus to dubstep in its formative years. Plastician’s music is characterized by its heavy basslines, atmospheric soundscapes, and experimental approach. He has released music on renowned labels such as Tempa, Terrorhythm, and his own label, Terrorhythm Recordings. In addition to his music career, Plastician is also a radio host on Rinse FM, where he showcases new and emerging artists in the electronic music scene. His dedication to pushing boundaries in bass music and his support for emerging talent have earned him a loyal following and critical acclaim, making him one of the most respected figures in the UK underground music scene.

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Enigma: An Immersive Electronic Journey by Alex Veach

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Enigma, the 30-minute DJ mix by Alex Veach, is a masterclass in electronic music production. The mix is a perfect blend of Dubstep and professional sound effects that will transport listeners to another world. Alex Veach’s excellent producing skills are evident throughout the mix, as he expertly weaves together a collection of tracks that are sure to get people moving and grooving.

One of the most impressive aspects of Enigma is the seamless transitions between tracks. Alex Veach has managed to create a mix that flows smoothly from start to finish, with each track building on the energy of the one before it. The result is a beautiful, immersive listening experience that will keep listeners hooked from start to finish.

The sound effects used in Enigma are also a highlight of the mix. Alex Veach has clearly put a lot of time and effort into finding just the right sounds to create an otherworldly atmosphere that will take listeners on a journey. From deep bass drops to haunting vocal samples, the sound effects add an extra layer of depth and emotion to the mix.

The Dubstep beats in Enigma are perfectly balanced, never overpowering the sound effects or the other elements of the mix. Alex Veach’s production skills are evident in the way that he has created a cohesive sound that is both powerful and emotive.

Overall, Enigma is a fantastic DJ mix that showcases Alex Veach’s talent as a producer. The mix is a perfect blend of Dubstep and sound effects that will transport listeners to another world. The transitions between tracks are beautiful, and the beats are perfectly balanced. Enigma is a must-listen for anyone who loves electronic music and is looking for a new groove to move to.

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