Run Deeper Still

This one is a part two to a previous mix, Still Run Deep. Whereas that one went through some deep dnb from the mid-nineties, this one takes in future thinking tracks from 97 up to 02. Producers such as d-bridge, instra:mental, rockwell etc have recently livened up the scene by experimenting with minimal and progressive formulas - i think the selection here could be considered part of the roots of that new dnb tree.

Theres plenty of depth charges from the likes of M.I.S.T, Doc Scott (Nasty Habits) and Hidden Agenda - some of which have to go down as the earliest examples of the minimal dnb sound. But its not all stripped down - there are a fair few upfront but 'travelling' tracks in the mix to. Alongside some forgotten and more obscure gems there's also a few classics: I think Ed Rush and Optical did a lot to bring depth to the mainstream of dnb back at that time. Taking it home on my favourite Ram track, Electro Melody, and then as a bonus outro a bit of 5/4 dnb with live violin on a track by Cornwall's Prolog. Special dedi on this one to Robin Be, Reverend M, Jack of Dubs, Cid Poitier, and everyone who likes to go in...

Run Deeper Still

Session Two - Dego

Deep Beats - Nasty Habits

Sub Tensions - Twisted Individual

Devil's Advocate - Alpha Omega

Out There - Accidental Heroes

Neptune - M.I.S.T

Stay - Hidden Agenda

The Abyss - Fellowship

Haunted - Accidental Heroes

Technologik - State Logik

Lose Control - M.I.S.T

Spoils of War - Krust

Warp 1 - M.I.S.T

Relentless - Hidden Agenda

War Cry - John B

Bacteria - Ed Rush + Optical

Naked Lunch - Ed Rush + Optical

Electro Melody - Ram Trilogy

Bonus Track:

She Mirrors Me - Prolog

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