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We are currently trying to secure interviews with the following producers-
The Ratpack (either or both), DJ Hixxy, DJ Energy, Sharkey, Silver, Smurf, Dolphin, and JOHN PEEL.

Reviews coming this month 26/05/04

Coming up this month will be reviews of
~ Bonkers - The John Peel session
This has to be the cheapest Bonkers Cd at £1.99, unless you're buying a dogeared Bonkers 3 from the market. This features DJ Hixxy's mix as heard on national Radio courtesy of John Peel, and is available only in UK HMV stores!!
~ Armin Van Buuren's new CD set
Another quality Trance release from React records. Just check back over React's release history, everything they've done is in the name of quality, even the early Technohead CDs!
~ 808 State's first album '808:90'
I've only heard 'Pacific State', 'Cubik' and 'In Yer Face' so listening to some of their really early stuff should be great. Included 'Pacific 202', an early 'Pacific State'.

In the meatime I reccomend Bonkers 12, and Ratpack - the History

QSH055 Record Review - 'DJ Kurt - Rock Ya Hardcore'

I heard this one first on Sy & Unknown's Radio 1 mix, and then was pleased to discover it on Bonkers 12. As soon as USH announced it's release I was all over it like a rash.
In true Quosh style, Rock Ya Hardcore is 100% bouncy, and is an excellent demonstrator of the punchier, bouncier sound that is returning to Hardcore akin to the early bouncy techno.
'Rock Ya Hardcore' has some simplistic synth breakdowns, with a wide variety of different variations, and some excellent Quosh style anticlimaxing.
Hat off to DJ Kurt who produced his track with a non professional setup. 10/10

It's here- Bonkers 12!

Paul Garner's artwork is back!

Bonkers 12 has hit the shelf this time around with an extra mix from Breeze & Styles to accompany Hixxy, Sharkey and Scott Brown.
Hixxy's mix is no dissapointment for the lovers of the euphoric Hardcore, it's jam packed with uplifting melodies and certainly has a harder feel than his Bonkers 10 mix! Sharkey's mix is brimming with acid and 180BPM+ kicks, the hardest edges of Freeform brought together by the style's pioneer.
It was the Scott Brown mix that I anticipated most and the Scottish legend certainly delivered. Not only did he include my favourite track at the moment 'Rock Ya Hardcore' by DJ Kurt, but he remembered to shove a load of excellent Newstyle on at the end! His own 'Boomstick' with it's frantic Gabba bass drum and the Dutch rantings of 'Alles Kapot' by Evil Activities and & Neophyte (still haven't translated it!).
Finally, the Breeze & Styles mix. This is the first time Bonkers has had a 4th disc, just like when Bonkers 3 introduced a third mix! I reckon Breeze & Styles have made a good entrance to the series with their fresh track selection. 'Torn' by Davied Pamies and Cesar Benito is a definate top tune- see if you recognise the melody..

An overall summary- go out and buy this album- don't copy it because then you aren't giving React any profits which they truly deserve!

Review of 'Battle of the DJs Match 2'

The second installment of this Beats 24-7 series is now here, featuring two 18 track mixes.
On disc 1, the RSR boys Ramos Supreme and Sunset Regime showcase their favourite tracks
Starting off with some bassy but happy oldskool, the CD progresses through some early Happy Hardcore and ends in some energetic Trancecore, with highlights such as 'Organ Power' and Acid Sunshine'.
Disc 2 is mixed by Force & Styles. The well known duo kick off the mix with some breakbeat Hardcore and a sinister bass track from Kev Bird & J Smooth. The theme of the CD becomes more and more uplifting as the tracks progress, and highlights include 'UR Everything' by Helix, and 'Lets Fly' by Breeze.
This CD is above others in the way that the tracks it showcases are not 100% tracks used on every other compilation. The use of some Trancecore at the end of the RSR mix also shows another developing side to Hardcore for firat time listeners to hear. 7/10

John Peel is not enough

But what about a two hour Hardcore show on Radio 1? All of the Bonkers boys and more, including Kev Energy, Whizzkid and Unknown played 8- three track sets.

The night kicked off with Jon Doe of CLSM playing some Freeform and Hard Acid Drum Core, followed by Dougal and his trademark vocal anthems. This was shortly followed by the expected hard set from the godfather Scott Brown, playing some bouncy stuff and Dutch Gabba... mmm, hard! Scott was followed by trance styles of Hixxy. Also playing were Brisk & Ham with some dark tunes, Sharkey and Energy with cutting edge Freeform, Bonkers 12 bonus mixers Breeze & Styles, and the night finished off with some bouncy tracks from Sy & Unknown- with the godfather Sy scratching!

The show highlighted the massive variances between different Hardcore sounds, from the bouncy to the dark, and the vocal to the well, Gabba! You can find more info on the show and for a limited period, listen to the show at www.bbc.co.uk

DJ Sy Interview

Every Hardcore listener knows who DJ Sy is- the cofounder of Quosh Records and one of if not the best DJs on the scene, or any other for that matter. Since his beginnings mixing Electro Hip Hop in the 1980s, Sy has released over 60 tracks and each has been a gem.
Click on the image above or here to see the interview.

28-Feb-2004

Bought a copy of Wildstyle, the pirate radio station from GTA Vice City. Definately worth purchasing, its available at Amazon, and features some of the best Hip Hop and Electro of the 1980s! Plenty of synth basslines and scratching.
Herbie Hancock - Rockit
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five - The Message
Zapp & Roger - More Bounce to the Ounce
Davy DMX - One for theTreble
Mantronix - Bassline
Man Parrish - Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop)
Hasim - Al Naafiysh (The Soul)
Cybotron - Clear
Afrikaa Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force - Looking for the Perfect Beat
Run DMC - Rockbox
Kurtis Blow - The Breaks
Whodini - Magic's Wand


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	Links Contact News & 'views DJ Sy interview We are currently trying to secure interviews with the following producers- The Ratpack (either or both), DJ Hixxy, DJ Energy, Sharkey, Silver, Smurf, Dolphin, and JOHN PEEL. Reviews coming this month 26/05/04 Coming up this month will be reviews of ~ Bonkers - The John Peel session This has to be the cheapest Bonkers Cd at £1.99, unless you're buying a dogeared Bonkers 3 from the market. This features DJ Hixxy's mix as heard on national Radio courtesy of John Peel, and is available only in UK HMV stores!! ~ Armin Van Buuren's new CD set Another quality Trance release from React records. Just check back over React's release history, everything they've done is in the name of quality, even the early Technohead CDs! ~ 808 State's first album '808:90' I've only heard 'Pacific State', 'Cubik' and 'In Yer Face' so listening to some of their really early stuff should be great. Included 'Pacific 202', an early 'Pacific State'. In the meatime I reccomend Bonkers 12, and Ratpack - the History QSH055 Record Review - 'DJ Kurt - Rock Ya Hardcore' I heard this one first on Sy & Unknown's Radio 1 mix, and then was pleased to discover it on Bonkers 12. As soon as USH announced it's release I was all over it like a rash. In true Quosh style, Rock Ya Hardcore is 100% bouncy, and is an excellent demonstrator of the punchier, bouncier sound that is returning to Hardcore akin to the early bouncy techno. 'Rock Ya Hardcore' has some simplistic synth breakdowns, with a wide variety of different variations, and some excellent Quosh style anticlimaxing. Hat off to DJ Kurt who produced his track with a non professional setup. 10/10 It's here- Bonkers 12! Paul Garner's artwork is back! Bonkers 12 has hit the shelf this time around with an extra mix from Breeze & Styles to accompany Hixxy, Sharkey and Scott Brown. Hixxy's mix is no dissapointment for the lovers of the euphoric Hardcore, it's jam packed with uplifting melodies and certainly has a harder feel than his Bonkers 10 mix! Sharkey's mix is brimming with acid and 180BPM+ kicks, the hardest edges of Freeform brought together by the style's pioneer. It was the Scott Brown mix that I anticipated most and the Scottish legend certainly delivered. Not only did he include my favourite track at the moment 'Rock Ya Hardcore' by DJ Kurt, but he remembered to shove a load of excellent Newstyle on at the end! His own 'Boomstick' with it's frantic Gabba bass drum and the Dutch rantings of 'Alles Kapot' by Evil Activities and & Neophyte (still haven't translated it!). Finally, the Breeze & Styles mix. This is the first time Bonkers has had a 4th disc, just like when Bonkers 3 introduced a third mix! I reckon Breeze & Styles have made a good entrance to the series with their fresh track selection. 'Torn' by Davied Pamies and Cesar Benito is a definate top tune- see if you recognise the melody.. An overall summary- go out and buy this album- don't copy it because then you aren't giving React any profits which they truly deserve! Review of 'Battle of the DJs Match 2' The second installment of this Beats 24-7 series is now here, featuring two 18 track mixes. On disc 1, the RSR boys Ramos Supreme and Sunset Regime showcase their favourite tracks Starting off with some bassy but happy oldskool, the CD progresses through some early Happy Hardcore and ends in some energetic Trancecore, with highlights such as 'Organ Power' and Acid Sunshine'. Disc 2 is mixed by Force & Styles. The well known duo kick off the mix with some breakbeat Hardcore and a sinister bass track from Kev Bird & J Smooth. The theme of the CD becomes more and more uplifting as the tracks progress, and highlights include 'UR Everything' by Helix, and 'Lets Fly' by Breeze. This CD is above others in the way that the tracks it showcases are not 100% tracks used on every other compilation. The use of some Trancecore at the end of the RSR mix also shows another developing side to Hardcore for firat time listeners to hear. 7/10 John Peel is not enough But what about a two hour Hardcore show on Radio 1? All of the Bonkers boys and more, including Kev Energy, Whizzkid and Unknown played 8- three track sets. The night kicked off with Jon Doe of CLSM playing some Freeform and Hard Acid Drum Core, followed by Dougal and his trademark vocal anthems. This was shortly followed by the expected hard set from the godfather Scott Brown, playing some bouncy stuff and Dutch Gabba... mmm, hard! Scott was followed by trance styles of Hixxy. Also playing were Brisk & Ham with some dark tunes, Sharkey and Energy with cutting edge Freeform, Bonkers 12 bonus mixers Breeze & Styles, and the night finished off with some bouncy tracks from Sy & Unknown- with the godfather Sy scratching! The show highlighted the massive variances between different Hardcore sounds, from the bouncy to the dark, and the vocal to the well, Gabba! You can find more info on the show and for a limited period, listen to the show at www.bbc.co.uk DJ Sy Interview Every Hardcore listener knows who DJ Sy is- the cofounder of Quosh Records and one of if not the best DJs on the scene, or any other for that matter. Since his beginnings mixing Electro Hip Hop in the 1980s, Sy has released over 60 tracks and each has been a gem. Click on the image above or here to see the interview. 28-Feb-2004 Bought a copy of Wildstyle, the pirate radio station from GTA Vice City. Definately worth purchasing, its available at Amazon, and features some of the best Hip Hop and Electro of the 1980s! Plenty of synth basslines and scratching. Herbie Hancock - Rockit Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five - The Message Zapp & Roger - More Bounce to the Ounce Davy DMX - One for theTreble Mantronix - Bassline Man Parrish - Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop) Hasim - Al Naafiysh (The Soul) Cybotron - Clear Afrikaa Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force - Looking for the Perfect Beat Run DMC - Rockbox Kurtis Blow - The Breaks Whodini - Magic's Wand