4 track double vinyl plus the full 11-track album on cd.

cd limited to 500 copies

ed rush & opticals label virus recordings präsentiert das album blackjack von optiv & btk.

four tracks from the album *blackjack* by optiv & btk on double 12 inch, cd-copy of the full album included.

the true combination of music and technology can be found in audios music, as one of the most experienced producers in the game today unleashes a masterpiece. as always, he has drawn from his wealth of influences, creating a full tableau of sound possibilities, unleashing an array of styles and moods. if you have been searching for that distillation of the essence of the late 90s, but skyrocketed into the future, look no further than the force of nature lp.

dirty tricks inkl. 13 ultimativen dancefloor krachern!

over the years, drum & bass has seen literally thousands of record labels come and go. but amid the seemingly infinite imprints that have provided an outlet for the music, very few can claim to have had anywhere near the influence of the mighty virus recordings.
ed rush & optical, alongside fellow tech step luminaries trace, rymetyme and later bad company and cause 4 concern, lay down the virus template on timeless tracks such as >gasmask<, >watermelon< and >medicine<, as well as lps >wormhole< and >sleepwalk<, and within just a couple of years had a seismic influence on the sound of drum & bass.
now, 14 years after the first page in the virus story was turned, and with its influence running deeper than ever, this year sees the return of c4cs incredible talent, optiv alongside btk, one of dnbs finest producers, bringing some of the best deep, funk-fuelled, future-tech drum and bass tunes of the year.

following the huge success of >backlash / lurker<, optiv and btk return to virus with a monster follow-up in the form of >kingpin<, taking you on a rollercoaster trip over waves of bass and some of the best produced beats of our time. these two are on fire right now and more is definitely to follow. >gateway< brings you the essence of neurofunk 2011 style, super clean rolling breaks and a growling bassriff that is a catchy earworm burrowing through your brainwaves. add to this a nice dose of psychedelic 3d soundscapes and you have something to take you on a ride through space courtesy of optiv & btk.

optiv is no stranger to virus, part of c4c and now teaming up with man of the moment btk to bring us a slice of pure cyberfunk. >backlash< takes you on a 21st century thrill ride, with a drop that unleashes funk driven monster bass over precision drums straight from the future. an instant virus classic in the making. >lurker< creeps up on you from the shadows and grabs you by the ears and shakes you all over, a full on dose of neurofunk sickness ensues with the cure coming in the form of perfectly formed stab sections over a slab of meaty sub growls and slick high-grade drums.

we are excited to anounce the first solo release for virus co-founder, ed rush. book of sight takes you into the void with a sparkling display of atmospherics and power-slam techbass rhythms, showing his own unique style throughout. arcadia is a trip through eds years of production in drum and bass, creating a potent mix of futuristic breaks and techno inspired stabs layered with a slab of floorshaking subs.

2003 album by ed rush & optical, coming on 4 12 inches.

the long wait is almost over, drum & bass goliaths ed rush & optical return to the devastating feel of the classic wormhole album with a 2009 revision of the sound and its been paying dividends on the underground circuit, with every major d & b dj clamouring to get hold of dubplates. ed rush & optical founded virus recordings in 1997 to provide a home for their unique sound of drum & bass. both artists are internationally known for their work as producers and djs, with numerous classic releases in the genre under their belts. virus has become synonymous with high quality production and originality and is regarded as one of the top labels in the scene. ed & optical have had 5 previous lp releases and many singles and remixes on the label including the all time classic wormhole lp and tracks such as bacteria and pacman to name a few. travel the galaxy herlads a return to their early sound, fused with year 3000 future beats and razor sharp bass.

new artist mistabishi makes a massive debut on virus, selected by optical as worthy of going on this classic label both tracks have dancefloor edge & serious production. >pleasures< has heavy electro rhythms, sick bass & an outstanding vocal, too rude to mention.. >brunt< is currently being caned in the clubs by the likes of ed rush & optical, andy c, dj hype, grooverider, noisia & many more