asc returns to samurai red seal in his first release for the label since 2012s out of sync & lost sync series. debuted on mary anne hobbs xfm show, polemic is yet another genre bending, tempo shuffle that brings a powerful acid line to the table. a favourite with the likes of dbridge, om unit, and sam kdc as well as label head presha, this is a tune that truly goes back to go forward. oracle slides back into a more traditional, but not any less unique asc groove, combining a heavy dubbed out bass line with other world ambience and percussive perfection. 909 rhythm track comes as a vinyl only exclusive, in the techno tradition it does what it name says it does, a dj tool for the adventurous maestro. limited blue coloured / white marbled 12 inch vinyl.

white marbled vinyl. >wisdom< comes from consequence and asc who provide 2 thinking mans dancefloor tunes. >noisy spirits in this soul< sees consequence conjure up memories of classic jonny l and spirit and marry them in a bottom heavy juggernaut that has been the chosen opening tune of label boss preshas dj sets for several months. >snow wolf< is a longtime personal favorite of loxy, and shows asc in devastating form flexing his ability to chop a break with the best of them. pinned by a brittle, shuddering bottom end, this tune brings the past to the future in a way only a handful of artists in drum and bass are able to in 2012. >wisdom< is a deep understanding and realization of people, things, events or situations, resulting in the ability to apply perceptions, judgements and actions in keeping with this understanding.

2023 repress of the djrum 12” for samurai red seal on a special colour in colour pressing.

ltd repress, coloured vinyl !!

marbled vinyl - the final red seal!

grey marbled vinyl in reverse board sleeve with artwork sticker.

imagine the future heißt das zwölfte album des d&b-heads james clements aka asc, und es ist sein zweiter longplayer für samurai red seal. es ist das 170 bpm scifi album, auf das alle gewartet haben. futuristische soundlandschaften entfalten sich sukzessive wie bilder aus parallelwelten in einem blade runner film. damit bestätigt sich clements weiterhin als einer der progressivsten köpfe der elekronischen musikszene.

at this point, james clements aka asc is clearly in an entire musical realm of his own. with critically acclaimed releases for prominent & well respected ambient, techno, and electronica labels, everything james produces continues to resonate with the most progressive minds in the electronic music scene.

limited pressing on white & blue split-colored 180 gram vinyl.

on loan from ascs auxiliary label, we are proud to have another release from the uks sam kdc on the samurai schedule. *survive / exist* is one of the most powerfully emotive tunes in the 85/170 bpm based genre we have ever heard. its ducking mixdown accentuates the tunes depth as it fades in and out like an out of focus vision that you cant quite hold onto. *erogenous* continues the dream like state with shards of emotion floating through the tune leaving trails that draw you back again and again. fantastic custom art from the talented petra zhivkova complete this irresistible package.
pressing on translucent, purple colored & marbled vinyl.

limited edition transparent, blue marbled vinyl 12 inch.
manchesters liam blackburn aka indigo is an artist devoted to sound and its effects on our lives. now signed to r&s offshoot apollo, he joins samurai red seal for a guest appearance after his debut for the samurai camp with the popular (and now sold out) *reaching the source* vinyl ep for samurai horo and a contribution to our *scope* lp, also on samurai horo.
dj support from dbridge, marcus intalex, spectrasoul, doc scott, loxy, synkro, om unit, hybris and more.

villem & mcleod return to samurai red seal for another outing to follow their successful pairing on hush for the label in 2012 which was part of one of the labels biggest 12&#8243,,,s ever. this time both sides of the record are collaborative pieces and both tunes are overflowing with glistening summer vibrations. another star has been heavily supported by the likes of marcus intalex (who debuted it on his soul:ution radio show), london elektricity, and of course friction who has been hammering the tune on his bbc radio 1 show, as well as picking it up for inclusion on his forthcoming fabriclive cd. keeper of the sun continues the theme with every element honed to perfection, a tune that transports you smiling into the sunset. further dj support already in from hype, spectrasoul, nu tone, die, bryan g, kasra, tokyo prose, hybrid minds & more to come..

one of the scenes true veterans, justin richardson aka genotype has released music over his career on a who is who of the most influential drum and bass labels including reinforced, moving shadow, renegade hardware, & of course dbridges exit records label, who released the debut genotype artist lp ritual dance in 2010. lessons in depth sounds like no one else in drum and bass right now, and truly lives up to its title fusing multiple musical elements into one deep sea musical experience. this is not a collection of instant gratification dance-floor tunes, and like all truly good music, lessons in depth is most rewarding after the listeners full immersion. don your mask and snorkel and dive in.
pressing on transparent dark green, black marbled vinyl. download code included.
dj support from dbridge, spectrasoul, doc scott, bryan g, john b, loxy, consequence, clarity, btk, hybris, c4c, ruffhouse and more.

for the 20th samurai red seal 12 inch we welcome the grand master of breakbeats for his debut with samurai red seal. paradox now appears rarely outside his own labels so we are honoured to have him as a special guest on samurai red seal. *scorpius* is a potent, menacing, refurbishing of the golden years of dnb with the heaviest drums and bass on any tune in your set. *crate logic* is perhaps the funkiest tune you will hear in the genre in 2013, built around an authentic funk break that is transformed into and unmistakeable paradox groove. the full artwork dedicated sleeve is designed around the ethos and theme of the 12 inch, reflecting the dusty crate groove and highlighting the lost artform of crate digging in modern dnb. this will be the 147th paradox 12 inch single!

following on from the success of the way of the samurai 2 >code of honour< compilation, we have been persuaded by popular demand to release one more of the tracks from the compilation on vinyl. tokyo prose >raised by wolves< has proved to be the most popular selling digital track from the entire compilation so it is only fitting it gets immortalised to vinyl. >status anxiety< is a brand new track from tokyo prose that has been getting dj support across the full spectrum of dnb djs. once again proving his versatility, this release leaves the world waiting patiently for the debut tokyo prose lp in 2013. released on limited, hand stamped, multi coloured vinyl (transparent, red & black smokey marbled) in an edition of 250 only.

honour is represented by marcus intalex & tokyo prose. we have been hunting a release from marcus intalex since the beginning of samurai music & red seal and so it finally comes to pass with >redan< for code of honour. one of the best djs on the planet in our opinion, and consistently redefining himself and drum and bass itself with his productions, the history of marcus intalex stands as one of the most impressive in the whole genre. we are beyond honoured to add this icon to the list of artists on samurai. >redan< possesses everything that is great about marcus intalex. his ability to combine emotive depth with strong dancefloor elements and make a tune that makes people actually listen and feel on a dancefloor. >redan< is most definitely one of these tunes. tokyo prose breaks a drought of solo tunes with >reach<, a favourite of names like dj marky, this again typifies what has become tokyo prose signature sound and brings in a new level of production for him. euphoric, uplifting without dipping into fromage territory, it is a sound that makes you realise why you love drum and bass music. meiyo is to enjoy a good reputation, honor. these 2 artists have both earned our respect and honour with their achievements.

hot dubstep-stuff by samurai music group!

coloured 2x12 pressing - one light and one dark green marbled 12 inch vinyl.
asc, one of the main musicians behind the autonomic sound presents his new album >out of sync<, the follow up to 2010s critically acclaimed >nothing is certain< on instra:mentals non plus label.

asc, one of the main musicians behind the autonomic sound presents his new album >out of sync<, the follow up to 2010s critically acclaimed >nothing is certain< on instra:mentals non plus label

samurai red seal is pleased to announce its debut artist album from label favourite asc. having built a mutually respectful relationship with this talented producer over the years with a series of successful 12 inch releases, an album was the next logical step. this sampler features three tracks, pressed on grey marbled vinyl.

to complete the current run of samurai releases we present a 12 inch from lynx (detail recordings / soul:r), an artist we have always admired. lynx is a true individual who’s style can never be compared to anyone else, the kind of producer we like to work with. after hearing our first release on samurai horo, he approached us with these 2 tunes and we instantly knew he shared our vision. both sides are unique and stylistically adventurous like few others in the 170 bpm construction business. dj support from dj hype, laurent garnier, jubei, loxy, spectrasoul, john b and more.

purple coloured vinyl 12 inch. the >introducing tokyo prose< project of 2011 was more successful than we had hoped, with the sampler 12 inches taking the #1 and #2 spots in chemical records top vinyl sellers for 2011. a remix package was inevitable, and we took a different direction than some would have expected. the first remix of >echoes< come from manchesters synkro who has provided one of the most beautiful tunes we have heard in the last year. the clip of this tune has already had staggering success on soundcloud and rave reviews from the likes of london elektricity who gave it 5/5. exit recordings artist consequence takes on >lpk sound< and renders the tune into a slow motion bliss out showered in an altogether unique vibe, nailed to a solid stepping kick. two perfect examples of how a remix should be done, combined to make this one of our best releases ever.

transparent dark green vinyl pressing. another new name for samurai for 2012, villems solar plexus has been a favourite for many djs. following his massive release fro breaks symmetry recordings and many more to come, solar plexus stamps a unique mark on drum and bass

limited coloured vinyl: solid blue, crystal clear & white mixed. mutant cyber funk from the man behind auxilliary, symbol and one of the albums that has come to signify the autonomic sound. >droids< follows >brainscan< perfectly. a muted power break jabs its way to the drop where it is joined by a writhing bassline, snippets of a classic break and signifying bleeps that mark this as the closest drum and bass can get to techno without a 4/4. the layers great techno music is known for are also taken care of here, with the power of every element wrung out to its true potential. >never enough< is a drum workout of the highest order, with filters wrapping themselves around the twisting break edits, claps and steadying bassline. vinyl buyers get an exclusive ambient piece …sshhhhhhh. dj support from dbridge, loxy, consequence, synkro, indigo, presha and many more.

coloured vinyl: solid dark green and white mixed. after tokyo prose successful entrance onto the scene with their introducing series creativity began to flow. a series of collaborations with numerous producers began and it was inevitable some of these would bare great results. phil tangent had one of the singles of 2010 for marcus intalex soul:r label and was a perfect creative partner for the ideas charged tokyo prose. >parity< marries the pairs styles perfectly, with a euphoric vocal tempered by subtle gliding beats and bass. >rearview< is a sign of what drum and bass is missing in 2011. smooth, deep and soulful music that reminds us again how powerfully emotive the genre can be.
dj support from marcus intalex, dj marky, spectrasoul, presha and more to come..

the hummer ep is the follow up to the successful judgement day ep by calibre for samurai red seal and has been compiled to represent a cross section of calibres versatile musical styles. the hummer ep is harder edged musically and perhaps more dancefloor focused than his more recent releases, but as always the quality quotient is 100%. from the soaring bass of >hummer<, to the controversial dancefloor groove of >dog shit< and the more traditional soulful mastery of >touch me< and >free my mind<, this ep truly has it all.
support from dj marky, marcus intalex, friction, dbridge, flight, spectrasoul, lenzman, london elektricity, fabio, doc scott, total science and a whole lot more.

after their recent samurai red seal debut, mosus and hlz aka need for mirrors return with yet another diverse duo of tunes further displaying their confident versatility. >fishscale< is disturbingly heavy in the low end, so much so we advise planning your sets around it as it makes most other recent drum and bass tunes sound like the bass kill switch is on. the tunes strident step and familiar vocal connect the dots between vintage jonny l and doc scott productions and the year 2011. >retrograde< is the darkest tune to ever be released on samurai red seal. its ragged beauty caught our attention instantly though, and many a crowd has fallen victim to its cute malice. dj bailey (metalheadz / 1xtra) has been one of this tunes strongest supporters.

limited edition coloured vinyl: mixed dark blue & white vinyl. >introducing tokyo prose< brings stylish swagger and musical substance to a scene overflowing with identical bare boned rollers. gliding between minimal ambience and deep soulful steppers, these gifted young men aptly display their knack for sample selection and unique groove building.
dj support has been consistent from names like calibre, spectrasoul, lenzman, loxy, random movement, lynx, presha, sinistarr and many more.

one of the most anticipated releases for some time, we are proud to bring you the debut recordings from young auckland, new zealand duo tokyo prose. discovered very early in their careers by dj presha, the two sams were signed to samurai red seal as core artists in a long term development deal. it has taken a few years to get to the point where we have this debut release fully polished and ready, but as you will hear the wait has been worth it. these 2 producers have quickly formed a very distinctive style that has been drawing fans in their droves. as well as many general fans of drum and bass music, their eager fanbase boasts name djs and established producers before they have ever had a fully available product to purchase. >introducing tokyo prose< brings stylish swagger and musical substance to a scene overflowing with identical bare boned rollers. gliding between minimal ambience and deep soulful steppers, these gifted young men aptly display their knack for sample selection and unique groove building.
dj support has been consistent from names like calibre, spectrasoul, lenzman, loxy, random movement, lynx, presha, sinistarr and many more.

limited solid gold vinyl. following the opening of 2011 with our first 12 inch from need for mirrors comes this sub bass bomb by the husband and wife team of asc & vaccine. both artists have recorded for instra:mentals nonplus label and dbridges exit recordings. veteran producer ascs 2010 album >nothing is certain< for non:plus was without a doubt one of the most important electronic albums of the year, redefining the very limits of drum and bass and stretching the genres sound design to embrace other tempos.

limited edition red vinyl. in a coup of epic proportions, new zealand imprint samurai red seal has managed to obtain 4 exclusive tracks from the prolific musical genius that is irelands dominick martin aka calibre. in 2009 the third release on red seal was a 12 inch single from calibre ? >ringtone / jackoff< (redseal003) which was a massive success with djs from around the globe. there was only one thing we could think of to follow that up, and that was twice the amount of music. as calibres legions of followers will attest the man has endless styles and the >judgement day< ep attempts to capture a different approach with each tune.

ringtone dons the mask and snorkel style and takes you deep into the realms of bass music, while jackoff is a distinct departure from his usual style and has been lighting up dancefloors for all those lucky enough to have advance copies. dj support has been supplied by every person we have passed these tunes onto. it was decided early on to make this release look as beautiful as it sounds with full colour artwork, and pressings on 180 gram vinyl.