two big tunes from the vault that go really well together. the a-side is taken from rubik records 023 and the b-side comes from fokuz 077. you can’t go wrong with these two calibre remixes, that’s for sure.
jet li & calibre come from opposite ends of ireland. their love of drum & bass would have them meet often and their friendship grew. having played alongside each other over the years in ireland & europe, their mutual appreciation led to them collaborating in 2016, ending in the completion of 6 tunes.
their first release together will be out on function records in july 2018.
2018 repress!
with our indian summer holding strong it seems to have spread into camp critical too as the label that has delivered the finest grade d&b since 2002 drops another sumptuous release from the man with the midas touch, calibre. showing off his more experimental self is a release that sits perfect on the critical mantle, sit back and enjoy.
SOUL DERIVATIVES ALBUM SAMPLER PT.1 (CALIBRE REMIX)
12" Vinyl NL23.02.18
for 19 years fokuz recordings has been an unbending pillar for quality, soulful drum and bass. it has provided an outlet for some of the scenes most prominent names a home for their music and continues to foster the growth of the next generation of producers. from the elite class of calibre, ai, zero t, and lenzman, to the new school sounds of satl, kasper, macca, and bert h, the soul derivatives lp blends names and generations together creating a magnificent musical showcase. if good music is timeless, then the soul derivatives lp confirms that there is no end in sight for this illustrious dutch label. the soul derivatives lp - fokuz092 - is available in vinyl, cd and digital in march 2018.
2017 repress incoming - includes a code for download of the full album. condition is my drum and bass follow up to even if i originally wanted to make an album that was more dance floor influenced, to have a more light hearted approach, in some ways it has that, but i couldnt stop myself from making the deeper material, for years i have wrestled with the subtle side of drum and bass, my journey has been one that tries to attain the simple groove, to keep removing the layers of this music, this album is an expression of this, and how im still feeling the underdog waiting for the cycle. it came about as it always has and thats the way its supposed to, enjoyable and moving fast to discover the stillness.
essential repress coming in! the triple vinyl now contains a download code instead of cd.
calibre has gone through his hard drives, dat tapes and even mini discs to find more gems for *shelflife 3*. thirteen of his most requested unreleased productions from 1997 to 2013 are now released on 3x12 inch vinyl.
zeb wayne returns with a majestic and scintillating song titled ‘wulfman’, featuring a trio of top tier remixers including alva noto, calibre and radio slave. following the release of ‘float’ on rekids last year, ‘wulfman’ is a beautiful song that demonstrates how musically versed wayne is as a producer, blending a serene vocal by ziwi, with intricate sounds to create a truly beautiful song from start to finish. alva noto, who composed the film score for the revenant alongside ryuichi sakamoto, as well as being the co-founder of esteemed minimal imprint raster noton, is the first of three heavyweight remixers. the renowned german producer employs his signature elements of grit, static and glitch resulting in an inimitable melancholic cut. well respected for traversing numerous electronic music sub-genres, as evident in his recent album on craig richards’ the nothing special, calibre ups the energy in his remix using sultry synths, syncopated percussion and mesmerising effects. concluding the colossal package, rekids founder radio slave creates a club-ready reinterpretation of his own, complete with fine-tuned kicks, looped vocals and a heady bassline.
2017 repress incoming! the triple vinyl contains a download code for the full 13 track album.
“ok so this is my 7th album, it doesn’t feel like it but i don’t know what should ... the last dnb album i wrote from the ground up was overflow, so in between i released shelflife 2 a compilation of unreleased tracks, and shine a light my weird departure from everything, with even ifË. i was back on familiar ground, i employed my voice a few times, got emotional, forgot everything and turned the tempo up. i am always looking for the songwriter slant in dnb, to feel the blues in my music is important to me, it is a raw connection i never get tired of looking for. and to sing it means a lot to me. i have tried to cover my own long standing interests in a musical genre that was supposed to have died a long time ago. and so here it is, a collection of tunes i have put together for the purpose of moving some part of you that’s the same part of me.” - calibre 2010
repress of this amazing tune by calibre feat. chimpo!
calibres & chimpos half stepping *start again* original is now unleashed on vinyl backed with brand new jungle style vip remix. teaming up with manchesters chimpo, the pair have created two sound system killers. this one is not for a fassy-hole!
as the dust begins to settle on one of his most significant and pivotal bodies of work to date - the critically acclaimed techno-focused “grow” released by craig richards on the nothing special - calibre returns to his own label signature for another fathomless lp exploration. laced and spaced with the precision balance of sounds, speeds and styles he’s known for, and predominantly characterised by his own lyrics and vocal textures, “the deep” once again reminds us of calibre’s singular status as an artist whose creations transcend time, tempo and territory. ranging from one of his most in-demand dubs “no one gets you” to poignant yearning introspection of tracks such as “better than me” and the rolling, jazzy broken beat summer serenade “lit”, “the deep” is yet another accomplished, alluring and truly unique pieces of work from one of electronic music’s most consistent and prolific artists.
“sometimes life can kick you in the nads”, says dominick martin (aka calibre). “when life does do that, i need to make music like this. with its tones of hope and gospel-level layers of self-recorded vocals. raw, uplifting, soulfull...” even to the most ardent of calibre follower, “grow” sounds like nothing else he’s done before. yet it’s not actually on the album it gave a name to. partly because its ultimately positive veneer (even though it was written in the midst of two toxic relationships - one personal, one with the bottle) doesn’t quite complement the deeper, more contemplative aesthetic of the album. but also because this is the start of a whole new story for calibre...
calibre’s new album “grow” for craig richard’s label the nothing special.
12 tracks pressed over 4 pieces of 12 inch 180 gram vinyl presented in gatefold sleeve.
all music written and produced by calibre. all artwork by craig richards.
mastered by lewis hopkin at star delta mastering.
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PUT THAT WOMAN FIRST (CALIBRE REMIX / ONE SIDED REPRESS)
12" Vinyl NL14.10.16
surely one of the finest calibre remixes. sublime from start to finish, jaheim’s soulful vocals are weave around calibre’s deft d&b beats. the bass line drop is so sweet and the piano line ties this together beautifully. 14 years old and sounding better than ever, fall in love with both jaheim and calibre all over again.
nice price deal !!! duel calibre are back on form! two tidy breaks monsters from them, been a while since we ve had the last brockout but it seems now they are back with a vengeance!!
signature label boss and drum & bass stalwart calibre is continuing his shelflife series with a new compilation consisting of 11 tracks that as the title would suggest were shelved before. a coherent mix of exotic rollers, atmospheric cuts and euphoric dancefloor anthems is the result. with appearences by dj marky and cleveland watkiss this addition to the shelflife series proves to be a relevant showcase of calibres diversity and of course a celebration of contemporary drum & bass. the 4x 12 inch vinyl comes in full colour sleeve and includes full album download via download card.
for the 77th vinyl installment by fokuz recordings we find grandmaster calibre reworking *with you* by moscow based impish that was released back in 2014 as part of the 15 yearz of fokuz compilation cd.
on the flip fizzy beats head honcho mr. joseph brings us *real talk* that is a modest, clean roller with atmospheric touches and delayed vocals.
calibre & marcus intalex team up with fox for signature recordings number 20. manchester born, jamaican bred, fox is a stalwart of the mancunian music scene. known as much for his yardie inflected mancunian accented mcing as his sweet melodic singing. it is fair to say both tracks run away & somethin heavy are massive.
next up on commercial suicide we have label boss klute with an extra special 12 inch single with a remix of *my black & white* – one of the standouts from last years *the draft* lp. chosen for the duty is long time friend dominick martin aka calibre. featuring the vocal talents of north carolina based klose, calibre has delved deep and turned this tale of heartbreak into a 7 minute hypnotic beauty. we strongly suggest you download and use it. for the flip klute brings a slice of jiggy only he can do and we know you will love it. available in a blue marbled vinyl edition of 300 copies.
limited 12 inch from chase & status, featuring vocals from ed thomas taken from their third studio album brand new machine. contains the origianl version & a calibre remix.
the original version of organ grinder is a downbeat summertime head-bobber and calibre delivers like only he can on the remix, picking up the tempo and rolling out some classic calibre vibes on this one. forthcoming on rubik records 12inch with the original version of the tune on the flipside. lookout for full release date and info to follow soon!
AND THE WORLD WAS GONE (CALIBRE REMIX) (180 G VINYL)
12" Vinyl, 180 g UK29.08.13
the 12inch is cut to heavyweight 180g vinyl by mastering engineer of the year, matt colton. and the world was gone pins a sense of unease to an acoustic guitar riff, cello and augustus ghost’s most affecting vocal. remixes come from roly porter (one half of bass duo vex d), who brings out the tracks darkness, whilst d&b maestro calibre emphasises the melancholy in its melody. finally, in-demand bristol producer kahn provides the most arresting cover version imaginable.
more great new music from soul:rs home city of manchester. chimpo is a local legend. he has been on the underground scene for years, djing and producing his homemade blend of multi genre bass infused electronic music. known also for his unique microphone skills, chimpos delivery style and wit is something to behold. this ep showcases all of what chimpo has to offer. a release that will stand out for being different and yet totally devastating on the dance floor. the vinyl release contains a huge remix of the title track, frontline, by calibre that utilises foxs vocal and flips the sound back to the days of jungle techno. add also the deadly production unit of dub phizix and skeptical on lead track buzzin and you have a package that we at soul:r are very proud of indeed.
this one took a little longer than expected. every year for a while i have churned out the collected consequently after such a time i required a step back, a quiet pause — to define. - i suppose it is just about the floor, but i have always wanted more. i find it hard to articulate what it means to dedicate if anything means anything at all. sometimes it does, but other nights i am climbing the walls, ssupposing this tempo wasnt a thing. do you think i could sing the same song that you sing?
triple 12 inch vinyl plus cd copy of the album.
if you have ever been a fan of the sunnier side of drum & bass then youll no doubt recognise the name young ax. germanys funkiest export has been turning out feel good music thats packed with fresh feeling and inimitable musicality for over a decade.
two years after kicking off footprints with >devil inside< print001, the mighty calibre returns to grace zero ts label with this three track ep. this release showcases calibres diverse genius, with two house tracks and one dubby dnb roller. title track >rennaisance< is a smooth jazz/dub deep house affair, complete with trademark calibre horn and vocal snippets. >reach< is a more uptempo, us garage style number. featured on zero t fabriclive052. finally we have the drum and bass end of things covered with >plugs<. from the moment the bristol-esque sub drops it can only be one man. all three tracks are taken from the forthcoming lp >zero t presents footprints volume 1<.
very limited white label. teeds household goods get stripped back and worked over by enei, while the much sought after calibre remix of garden gets a repress on the flip side. please note we only have a handful of these records!
allow us to acquaint you with bo saris, a holland native, offering up a soulful blend of past and present in his brand new single, she s on fire featuring a calibre remix. dj support from: friction, cyantific, ed rush to name a few.
the final spectrasoul single before their stunning debut album drops has arrived and it looks set to cement the duo as one the most exciting and most talented production outfits currently spearheading the multi-genre movement with a release of epic proportions. in their own words, spectrasoul talk you through…
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