The Evolution of Drum & Bass
Track the evolution of drum and bass with 24 mixes from 20-plus DJs, covering every year from 1988 to the present day!
An incredibly special show this week - Crissy Criss is joined by Radio 1's Annie Mac to trace the Evolution of Drum & Bass from 1988 to the present day. Over 20 of the biggest DnB DJs from the scene mix up a year of music in 5 minutes, creating a non-stop journey through the history of the genre. From acid house to the current club sound, it's the Evolution of Drum & Bass!
Here's the full line-up:
1988 - Kenny Ken
1989 - Jackknife
1990 - Billy 'Daniel' Bunter
1991 - Slipmatt
1992 - Bailey
1993 - Crissy Criss
1994 - Modified Motion
1995 - Bryan Gee
1996 - Devious D
1997 - Tyke
1998 - Nicky Blackmarket
1999 - Ed Rush
2000 - DJ Profile
2001 - Heist
2002 - Crissy Criss
2003 - Phantasy
2004 - Crissy Criss
2005 - Rollz
2006 - Ruffstuff
2007 - Logan D
2008 - Subzero
2009 - Crissy Criss
2010 - DC Breaks
2011 - Sigma.
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De Livin
Why
- D-Livin.
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Calibre
It's
- Soul:r.
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Nookie
The Sound Of Music
- Reinforced Records.
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Zinc Minimix
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LTJ Bukem
Horizons
- Looking Good Records.
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Dead Dred
Dred Bass
- Moving Shadow.
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Q Project
Champion Sound
- Narcotix Inc.
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Andy C & Shimon
Quest
- RAM Records.
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DJ Zinc
Super Sharp Shooter
- Ganja Records.
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Origin Unknown
Valley Of The Shadows
- RAM Records.
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DJ Zinc
Six Million Ways To Die
- Tru Playaz.
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DJ Hype
Closer To God
- True Playaz.
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DJ Zinc
On Fire Tonight
- Ganja Records.
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Pascal
A New P Funk Era
- True Playaz.
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Adam F
Circles
- F Jams.
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Andy C & Shimon
Recharge
- RAM Records.
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DJ Hype
Peace Love And Unity
- True Playaz.
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Souljah
Fade 2 Black
- Hardleaders.
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DJ Zinc
Ready Or Not (Hype Remix)
- White Label.
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Krust
Warhead
- V-Cycle.
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Ed Rush & Optical
Funktion
- V Recordings.
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DJ Ss
Lighter
- Formation Records.
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Adam F
Metropolis
- Metalheadz.
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Moving Fusion
Turbulence
- RAM Records.
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Ram Trilogy
No Reality
- RAM Records.
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M.I.S.T.
How You Make Me Feel
- 31 Records.
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Ed Rush & Optical
Bacteria
- Virus Recordings.
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Ed Rush & Optical
Watermelon
- Virus Recordings.
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Ed Rush & Optical
Kerbkrawler
- Virus Recordings.
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Ed Rush & Optical
Compound
- Virus Recordings.
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Roni Size
Share The Fall
- Talkin鈥 Loud/Mercury.
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Dillinja
Go Dillinja
- Valve Recordings.
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Ed Rush & Optical
Alien Girl
- Prototype Recordings.
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Roni Size
Lucky Pressure
- Talkin鈥檚 Loud.
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Ram Trilogy
Titan
- RAM Records.
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Ryme Tyme
Move
- DSC14.
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Andy C & Shimon
Bodyrock
- RAM Records.
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Digital & Spirit
Phantom Force
- Phantom Audio.
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Die
Drop Bear
- Full Cycle Records.
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DJ Die
Clear Skyz
- Full Cycle Records.
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Jonny L
Piper
- XL Recordings.
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Ed Rush & Optical
Pacman
- Ram Trilogy Remix.
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Solid State
Just A Vision
- Mist Remix.
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Unknown
Ultra Disease
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DJ Marky
Lk
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Roni Size
Jazzy Thing
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DJ Zinc
Fair Fight
- Bingo Beats.
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Lenny Fontana
Spread Love (Nu-Tone Remix)
- Hospital Records.
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Shy FX & T Power
Shake Your Body
- Positiva.
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Shimon
Hush Hush
- RAM Records.
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Bad Company UK
Torpedo
- BC Recordings.
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Mampi Swift
The One
- Charge.
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Roni Size / Reprazent
Brown Paper Bag
- Talkin鈥 Loud Classics.
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PFM
The Western
- Good Looking Records.
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Konflict
Messiah
- Renegade Hardware.
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Roni Size
Trust Me
- Manic.
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Kraken
Side Effects
- Underfire.
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Distorted Minds
T 10
- Kaos Recordings.
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Bad Company UK
Planet Dust
- Prototype Recordings.
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John B
Blandwagon Poos
- Not on Label.
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Dillinja
Grimey
- V Recordings.
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Hatiras
Spaced Invaders (J Majik Remix)
- Infared Recordings.
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Kosheen
Hide You (Remix)
- Moksha Recordings.
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Pendulum
Vault
- 31 Records.
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Bad Company UK
The Nine
- BC Recordings.
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Badmarsh & Shri
Signs (Calibre Remix)
- Highly Blessed Recordings.
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High Contrast
Basement Track
- Hospital Records.
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DJ Zinc
Ska
- True Playaz.
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DJ Krust ft. Die - Never Can Tell (Full Cycle Records)
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DJ Fresh - Signal
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DJ Zinc
Casino Royale (Remix)
- True Playaz.
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dBridge
True Romance
- Metalheadz Platinum.
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D. Kay
It's On The Way
- Soul:r.
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Pendulum
Masochist
- Breakbeat Kaos.
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Rawhill Cru
Mo' Fire
- BC Recordings.
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Pendulum
Another Planet
- Breakbeat Kaos.
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2db
Odyssey
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Dillinja
All Aboard
- Valve Recordings.
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Dillinja
In The Grind
- Valve Recordings.
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Mr L ft. Super Fly Seven
Back To Your Roots
- Mr L Records.
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High Contrast
Racing Green
- Hospital Records.
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Subfocus
X Ray
- RAM Records.
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Roni Size
26 Bass
- Full Cycle Records.
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Dj Zinc Ft Miss Dynamite
Freenote
- True Playaz.
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Ruffige Cru - Terminator 2
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Manix
Feel Real Good
- KMS.
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1988 - Kenny Ken
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Richie Rich
Salsa House
- FFRR.
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Raze - Break For Love (Metronome)
?
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"Fast" Eddie Smith
Yo Yo Get Funky (Woo Yea!)
- DJ International.
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Index
Give Me A Sign
- Big Shot.
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Starlight
Numero Uno
- Disco Magic.
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Frankie Bones & Lenny Dee
Just As Long As I Got You
- Nu Groove.
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Two Without Hats
Try Yazz (E.140th St Club Yazz)
- Micmac.
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Precious
Definition Of A Track
- Big Beat.
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1989 鈥 Jackknife
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Unique 3
The Theme
- 10 Records.
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Corporation of One
The Real Life
- Desire Records.
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Frankie Knuckles
Tears
- FFRR.
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Impedance
Tainted Love
- Jumpin鈥 & Pumpin鈥.
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Tony G
Tony's Song
- Micmac Records.
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Renegade Soundwave
The Phantom (Remix)
- Mute Records.
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The Beat Club 鈥 Security (Bass Records)
produced on few labels?
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Wood Allen
Airport 89
- BCM Records.
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Doug Lazy
Let It Roll
- Atlantic.
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Frankie Bones & Lenny Dee
Just As Long As I Have You (Club Mix)
- Nu Groove.
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Richie Rich
Salsa House (1989 Remix)
- FFRR.
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1990 - Billy 'Daniel' Bunter
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Stix Man
Helter Skelter
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Xpansions
Elevation
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The Ragga Twins
Spliffhead
- Shut Up and Dance Records.
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Sweet Exorcist
Testone
- Warp Records.
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Eon
The Spice
- Vinyl Solution.
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Dynamic Guv鈥檔ors
These Guys are Doper Than Dope
- Blapps.
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GTO
Pure
- iO Music.
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Nicolette
Single Minded People
- Shut Up and Dance Records.
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Cybersonik
Technarchy
- Champion.
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The Break Boys
My House Is Your House
- Fourth Floor Records.
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Arthur Baker & The Backbeat Disciples Ft Robert Owens
Silly Games
- A&M Records.
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Gunshot
Battle Creek Brawl (Instrumental)
- Vinyl Solution.
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Cyclone
A Place Called Bliss
- Network Records.
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Rebel MC ft. Tenor Fly
Wickedest Sound
- Desire Records.
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Nation 12
Listen To The Drummer
- Rhythm King Records.
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Shades of Rhythm
Homicide
- ZTT.
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A Homeboy, A Hippie & A Funki Dredd
Total Confusion
- Tam Tam Records.
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LFO
Lfo
- Graffitti.
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The Octagon Man
Free-er Tan Free
- Vinyl Solution.
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T A S
Make Some Noise
- Profile Records.
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Nightmares on Wax
I'm For Real
- Warp Records.
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Petra & Co.
Just Let Go (Dub)
- BCM Records.
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Baby D
Day Dreaming
- Production House.
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Lost
The Gonzo
- Perfecto.
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4 for Money
It's A Moment In Time
- Disco Magic.
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Eurythmics
Sweet Dreams (Dave Angel Remix)
- RCA.
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Meat Beat Manifesto
Radio Babylon
- Nothing Records.
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Phuture Assassins
I Like Techno
- Boogie Times.
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Nomad
Devotion
- Rumour Records.
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The Blapps Posse
Don't Hold Back
- Tribal Bass Records.
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Meat Beat Manifesto
Helter Skelter
- Nothing Records.
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4hero
Mr Kirks Nightmare
- Reinforced Records.
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Pink Noise
Gimme Some More (Energy)
- Fourth Floor Records.
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Leftfield
Not Forgotten
- Outer Rhythm.
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Tekno Too
Feel The Power
- D-Zone.
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Robin Wants Revenge
Robin Wants Revenge
- Jungle Jam Records.
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Shut Up and Dance
Lamborghini
- Shut Up & Dance Records.
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Rhythmatic
Take Me Back
- Network Records.
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Ital Rockers
Ital's Anthem
- Bassic.
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狈鈥怞辞颈
Malfunction
- RCA.
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Joey Beltram
Energy Flash
- Transmat.
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Joi
Techno Gangsters
- Deconstruction.
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M.I.C
M.I.C - Oobe
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Language
Renegade
- Boss Records.
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The Ragga Twins
Hooligan 69
- Shut Up & Dance Records.
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狈鈥怞辞颈
Anthem
- Deconstruction.
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Rebel MC ft. Tenor Fly
Wickedest Sound
- Desire Records.
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Project 1
Ferrari
- Tam Tam Records.
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Rat Pack & Satin Storm
Grass Hopper
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Psychotropic
Hypnosis
- 02 Records.
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Plez
I Can't Stop
- Plezure Records.
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Djum Djum
Difference
- Outer Rhythm.
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The Scientist
Exorcist
- Kickin Records.
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West World
The Slam
- West.
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1991 鈥 Slipmatt
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The Source - You Got The Love (Eren's Bootleg Mix)
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The Future Sound of London
Papua New Guinea
- Jumpin鈥 and Pumpin鈥.
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Rhythm Section
Atomik
- Rhythm Sections Recordings.
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Success N Effect
Let The Bass Kick
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Congress
40 Miles
- SPV Recordings.
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R.A.F.
We Gonna Get
- PWL Continental.
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Alex Lee
Take It
- React.
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Shoot The Moon
Technophobia
- Creative Rhythm Records.
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Shades of Rhythm
Sweet Sensation
- ZTT.
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Tekno Too
Jetstar
- D-Zone Records.
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Dream Frequency ft. Debbie Sharp
Feel So Real
- Flarenasch.
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The Beginning
Stingray (Stinger Mix)
- Not On Label.
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Bass Construction
Dance With Power
- Elicit.
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Electric Choc
Shock The Beat
- ZYX Music.
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Praga Khan
Rave Alarm
- Beat Box International.
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Outlander
The Vamp
- R & S Records.
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Second Phase
Mentasm
- R & S Records.
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Trigger
Stratosphere
- Target Records.
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DJ Seduction
Hardcore Heaven
- FFRR.
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Quadrophonia
Quadrophonia
- ARS Productions.
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Doc Scott
Surgery
- Absolute 2 Records.
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Bizarre Inc
Playing With Knives
- Vinyl Solution.
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SL2
DJ's Take Control
- XL Recordings.
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Zero B
Lock Up
- Tripoli Trax.
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DJ Pc
Inssomniak
- Bite Records.
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Glide
Alright
- XL Recordings.
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Olympia
Art-Fx (Fx3)
- Dance Opera.
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Friends of Matthew
The Calling
- Pulse-8 Records.
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Joey Beltram
My Sound
- R & S Records.
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Love Decade
So Real
- All Around The World.
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Moby
Go
- Outer Rhythm.
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Altern 8
Activ8
- Network Records.
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狈鈥怞辞颈
Adrenalin
- Deconstruction.
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Razor Boy & Mirror Boy
Cutter Mix
- Rabbit City Records.
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Rat Pack & Satin Storm
Grass Hopper
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Psychotropic
Hypnosis
- 02 Records.
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Plez
I Can't Stop
- Plezure Records.
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Djum Djum
Difference
- Outer Rhythm.
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The Scientist
Exorcist
- Kickin Records.
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West World
The Slam
- West.
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1991 鈥 Slipmatt
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The Source - You Got The Love (Eren's Bootleg Mix)
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The Future Sound of London
Papua New Guinea
- Jumpin鈥 and Pumpin鈥.
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Rhythm Section
Atomik
- Rhythm Sections Recordings.
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Success N Effect
Let The Bass Kick
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Congress
40 Miles
- SPV Recordings.
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R.A.F.
We Gonna Get
- PWL Continental.
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Alex Lee
Take It
- React.
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Shoot The Moon
Technophobia
- Creative Rhythm Records.
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Shades of Rhythm
Sweet Sensation
- ZTT.
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Tekno Too
Jetstar
- D-Zone Records.
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Dream Frequency ft. Debbie Sharp
Feel So Real
- Flarenasch.
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The Beginning
Stingray (Stinger Mix)
- Not On Label.
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Bass Construction
Dance With Power
- Elicit.
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Electric Choc
Shock The Beat
- ZYX Music.
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Praga Khan
Rave Alarm
- Beat Box International.
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Outlander
The Vamp
- R & S Records.
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Second Phase
Mentasm
- R & S Records.
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DJ Seduction
Hardcore Heaven
- FFRR.
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Quadrophonia
Quadrophonia
- ARS Productions.
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Doc Scott
Surgery
- Absolute 2 Records.
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Bizarre Inc
Playing With Knives
- Vinyl Solution.
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SL2
DJ's Take Control
- XL Recordings.
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Zero B
Lock Up
- Tripoli Trax.
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DJ Pc
Inssomniak
- Bite Records.
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Glide
Alright
- XL Recordings.
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Olympia
Art-Fx (Fx3)
- Dance Opera.
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Friends of Matthew
The Calling
- Pulse-8 Records.
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Joey Beltram
My Sound
- R & S Records.
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Love Decade
So Real
- All Around The World.
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Moby
Go
- Outer Rhythm.
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Altern 8
Activ8
- Network Records.
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狈鈥怞辞颈
Adrenalin
- Deconstruction.
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Razor Boy & Mirror Boy
Cutter Mix
- Rabbit City Records.
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Lennie De Ice
We Are i.e
- i.e Records.
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Shades of Rhythm
Sound Of Eden
- ZTT.
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2 Bad Mice
Hold It Down
- Moving Shadow.
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SL2
The Noise
- Awesome Records.
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Tronikhouse
Up Tempo
- KMS.
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Blame
Music Takes You
- Moving Shadow.
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M D Emm
Get Down
- Detroit House.
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The Prodigy
Charly
- XL Recordings.
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DJ Ss
The E-Face
- Formation Records.
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The House Crew
Keep The Fire Burning
- Rams Horn Records.
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Rachel Wallace
I Feel This Way
- Suburban Base Records.
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Tone Def
Big Love (Remix)
- Moving Shadow.
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SL2
Way In My Brain
- XL Recordings.
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Rebel MC Ft. Tenor Fly & Barrington Levy
Tribal Bass
- Desire Records.
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Manix
Feel Real Good
- KMS.
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Sonz of a Loop da Loop Era
Far Out
- Suburban Base Records.
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Austin
I Get High
- Suburban Base Records.
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The Prodigy
Everybody in the Place
- XL Recordings.
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Praga Khan Ft. Jade 4 U
Injected With A Poison
- Profile Records.
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Urban Shakedown Ft. Mickey Finn
Some Justice
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The Prodigy
Your Love
- XL Recordings.
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1992 鈥 Bailey
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Awesome 3
Don't Go
- Entity.
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Dance Conspiracy
Dub War (Chapter 1)
- Metamorphosis.
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DJ Edge
Compnded
- Edgd.
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Kicks Like a Mule
The Bouncer (Housequake Mix)
- Tribal Bass.
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Metalheads
Terminator
- Synthetic Hardcore Phonography.
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DJ's Unite
Volume 1
- Liquid Wax.
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Tim Taylor
The Horn Track
- Experimental.
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Satin Storm
I Think I'm Going Out Of My Head
- Satin Storm.
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Jonny L
Hurt You So (Alright) (The 'Full' Mix)
- Tuch Wood.
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Urban Hype
A Trip To Trumpton
- Faze 2.
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The Prodigy
Out of Space
- Xl.
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1993 - Crissy Criss
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Conquering Lion
Dub Plate Special
- X Project.
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R-Type
Jo
- Awesome Records.
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惭鈥怋别补迟
Rumble
- Renk Records.
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Potential Bad Boy
Lets Go Remix
- Third Eye Records.
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Stooge Productions
We Clarks Can't Bend
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Krome & Time
The Slammer
- Suburban Base Records.
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Studio2
Who Jah Bless
- Jet Star Records.
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Wots My Code
Dub Plate
- XLR8R.
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惭鈥怋别补迟
Surrender
- Renk Records.
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Cloud 9
Mr Logic
- Moving Shadow.
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DJ Rap
Spiritual Aura
- Proper Talent.
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Noise Factory
Can You Feel The Rush
- Ibiza Records.
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Foul Play
Finest Illusion
- Section 5.
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The House Crew
Euphoria (Nino's Dream Remix)
- Production House.
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Noise Factory
Future II
- 3rd Party.
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DJ Red Alert & Mike Slammer
In Effect
- Slammin鈥 Vinyl.
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Conquering Lion
Inah Sound
- X Project.
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1994 鈥 Modified Motion
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Aladdin
Warm & Easy
- Aladdin.
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Brainkillers
Screwface
- 3rd Party.
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Conquering Lion
Stamina
- Mango.
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Renegade
Terrorist
- Moving Shadow.
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DJ Monk & Tico
Good Body Girl
- K.L.P. Records.
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Marvellous Cain
Hitman
- IQ Records.
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Remarc
R.I.P.
- Suburban Base Records.
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Splash
Babylon
- Dee Jay Recordings.
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Tango
War For '94 (Badman Remix)
- IQ Records.
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The Dream Team
Stamina
- Suburban Base Records.
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DJ Nut Nut
Special Dedication (Ladies Mix)
- Hard Step Records.
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Dillinja
Sovereign Melody
- Deadly Vinyl.
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Omni Trio
Renegade Snares (Foul Play V.I.P. Remix)
- Moving Shadow.
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Firefox & 4 Tree
Warning (Powder Mix)
- Philly Blunt Records.
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Krome & Time
The Licence
- Tearin Vinyl.
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DJ Hype
Dub Plate Fever
- Suburban Base Records.
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Conquering Lion
Code Red (Wild Apachi Mix)
- Mango.
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Leviticus
Burial (Madamoselle Mix)
- Philly Blunt Records.
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Tom and Jerry
Maxi(Mun) Style
- Tom & Jerry.
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