Matrix & Futurebound - Family Feat. Robert Owens (Nu Tone & Logistics Remix)

It randomly dawned on me today that I haven't posted any drum & bass for a while. What better way to begin the track posts again eh. From Factory Records to this, ha. I'm far from up to date on whats going on within the 'scene' at the moment or on any of the big tunes either. The below Matrix & Futurebound track being the last current thing I have. What tracks do I need to check out, taking into account the more soulful/musical style of d&b I personally prefer? Any recommendations or even links would be much appreciated. Merci beaucoup.

Matrix & Futurebound- Family Feat. Robert Owens (Nu Tone & Logistics Remix)

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+ great video of one of my favourite D&B tunes (check out the buy here link to find out more)
PHONEHEADS - subject beautiful


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MJ Cole - Sincere (Marcus Intalex & ST Files Remix)

A classic remix of a classic track. I may not have purchased or even liked anything by MJ Cole (looking strangely like John Terry in the picture to the left) since 2003, but he still remains a legend in my eyes for some of his classic 2 step productions/remixes from back in the day. This Marcus Intalex & ST Files remix is immense and still sounds fresh, which is quite an achievement if you consider the amount of drum & bass that sounds dated a week after it's released, never mind almost 7 years on. I've also included the quality Recloose remix of 'Wondering Why'.

MJ Cole - Sincere (Marcus Intalex & ST Files Remix)

MJ Cole - Wondering Why (Recloose Vocal Mix)

Bahamadia - Pep Talk

One of the best combinations of Hip-Hop lyricism and Drum&Bass I've ever heard. If you like quality Roni Size/Reprazent-esque stuff then you will love this tune. Raw, heady future funk.

Bahamadia - Pep Talk

Mutt vs. Davis James Promo Mix 2007

A really nice little 30 min drum & bass mix Ive been enjoying recently which has a summertime vibe to it. Heres what the press release has to say about it: 'This isn’t an ordinary drum n bass mix, it is the combination of some classic liquid funk soul as well as live instrumentation courtesy of Davis James. Featuring James’ jazzy keyboard and guitar work over soulful drum n bass. These two artists have come together to combine live instrumentation and dj’ing, merging them together into one.'

Tracklist:
1. Mutt - Advance Money (Davis James RMX) - Breakbeat Science
2. Artificial Intelligence - Switch Off - Commercial Suicide
3. Logistics - Together - Hospital Records
4. Mutt - The Same We Always feel - Renegade Recordings
5. D.Kay - Serenade - Brigand
6. Klute - Now, Always and Forever (Calibre RMX) - Commercial
7. Alix Perez and Sabre - Solitary Native

Mutt vs. Davis James Promo Mix 2007

Stanley Clarke - Quiet Afternoon

My personal favourite from Clarke's classic 1978 LP 'School Days'. Perfect for chilling out to, as the title says, on a quiet afternoon.

Stanley Clarke - Quiet Afternoon

Julie Dexter - Ketch A Vibe

Whilst I'm on the subject of NSM, heres a wicked drum & bass tinged track from Julie Dexter who also appears on New Sector Movement's 'Download This' LP. This is my personal highlight from her 'Peace of Mind' EP also from 2000.

Julie Dexter - Ketch A Vibe

Everything But The Girl - Single (Photek Remix)

Been feeling this one again - a great remix of EBTG from way back in 1996. A great example of some trademark sparse, atmospheric Photek drum programming/production.

Everything But The Girl - Single (Photek Remix)