Now. I won’t say the phrase. Nor will I dust off the infamous hashtag (you know the one). I’m just being objective. The ball is rolling (pun intended) and this gives me a chance to throw myself into the fray with something that flirts with both culture and SEO. This month I bring back Bootleg Business with a massive drum&bass pack of 30 (unofficial) remixes that showcase pretty much everything the genre has to offer. Forget obscure cuts or hyper-sophisticated intellectual material though, this collection is strictly party-friendly. We have jump-up bangers, mainstage classic reworks, liquid rollers, ten-year-old remixes, ten-day-old remixes, weird bootlegs, and cheesy edits of pop songs. This Bootleg Business volume has it all.  Rumble remix included.

Friendly reminder that this list doesn’t pretend to showcase the finest bootlegs around, nor the rarest. Music can be (just) fun, remember?  This is an opportunity to have fun celebrating the art of unofficial remixes and, why not, a chance to find some new goodies to spice up your tracklists ahead of the festival season.  As in the case of my summer special, the playlist is loosely divided into two parts. It starts with the heaviest cuts and it progresses into the more melodic tracks.

Have fun!

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At this point, Rohaan needs no introduction on FUXWITHIT. As a long-time favourite who has continuously impressed us with his range and originality, Rohaan’s momentum appears to be limitless. Since his HARD Recs debut in November, the artist has played a show in Mexico, a massive VISION event in Amsterdam, and more. Now, the accolades continue to pile up with a new release titled ‘Musket’ featuring vocals from the legendary Flowdan.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you understand how monumental it is to tap the veteran rapper for a few bars on a drum and bass cut. In ‘Musket,’ Rohaan lets Flowdan’s vocals shine without undermining the meticulousness of his own production. Grungy but not too heavy, the track flows seamlessly as both artists exude a natural chemistry by showcasing each other’s strengths. Don’t miss ‘Musket’ below.

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Following the release of an official remix for Noisia and the grungy ‘Pavlov’s Dog‘ for the HARD Festival compilation, Rohaan now makes his HARD Recs debut with ‘Euphoric,’ a beautiful liquid drum and bass cut that lives up to its name. Layering serene vocals and a blissful soundscape, Rohaan concocts a track that is quick to the punch, wasting no time showcasing his masterful abilities at engulfing listeners with groovy bass riffs. While not complex in its ideas, ‘Euphoric’ is executed with a level of precision that makes it incredibly enjoyable to listen to on repeat.

Rohaan never misses. Don’t miss ‘Euphoric’ below.

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anti. is one of the most underrated producers in trap right now and ‘FLEX’ serves as another reminder he’s next up. The track perfectly balances OG trap tendencies with a heavier bass vibe for a certified banger. ‘SAFEWITHME’ jumped out among the first section with the track proving to be one of Farrah most impressive releases to date. The bounce is immaculate, mixing booming low end with futuristic and mean club energy.

Anytime HUCCI drops it’s a treat and ‘Low Charge 6000’ is no exception. When it comes to making moody trap beats, there’s still no one better.

If you’re looking for some DnB the tape also has you covered. Jon1st’s ‘Step Up’ takes iconic rap vocals and creates a menacing off-kilter bruiser. Drawing on a similar dark energy, Rohaan unveils the monster that is ‘Sabertooth.’ This one takes you down dark alleys and into questionable dank basements for a raw rave aesthetic.

FUXWITHIT favourites Losco & golden child team up for the trap banger you’d expect from the two. The track finds that perfect balance between cartooney fun and brutish street sound. Another FUXWITHIT mainstay So Sus amazes with ‘Whale Song’ a track that draws from nature to create an epic sonic journey.

Anytime I explore a compilation I am hoping to find at least one or two new artists that truly wow me. So Durand and WERK checked that box with two of the most impressive offerings on the project. So Durand’s ‘Do2me (feat. Sacha Foster)’ is nothing short of an anthem. The emotive and catchy vocals lock listeners in while drops absolutely bang. Meanwhile, on ‘GEDDIT’ WERK bring a TNGHT-inspired sound that is nothing short of masterful. Warning: you may want to sell your soul to the devil just to ‘GEDDIT.’

TL;DR: Boost Tape 03 is one of the hardest compilations of the year to no one’s surprise. Listen below and grab it on Bandcamp. All proceeds go to MusiCares.

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Altogether, Not Forever Reimagined is one of the most impressive remix albums we’ve come across in a long time. Heavily leaning towards drum and bass but nicely complemented by a mind-melting breaks remix from Nitepunk and a bass brute from Jon Casey, the collection of tracks is one jaw-dropping feat after the other. Upgrade does incredible justice to ‘Realm’ before PhaseOne surprises with a clean drum and bass cut of ‘Beams.’ Following Nitepunk’s contribution that is so good it must be mentioned twice, Buunshin shows he could produce hip hop just as well as drum and bass, using Armanni Reign’s vocals in ‘Villains Cowl’ to unleash production mastery. Monty’s mesmerizing, quintessential style drives the energy in his take on ‘Beams’ while FUXWITHIT favourites Jon Casey and Rohaan close out the remix pack just as energetically as it opened.

Not Forever Reimagined is a must-listen. Don’t miss it below.

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In the tracklist, drum&bass is predominant, but among the 136 tracks there is a varied representation of the wide spectrum of bass music (there’s even a touch of wave courtesy of Deadcrow). There is no shortage of well-known FUXWITHIT favorites such as Noisia, Dj Ride, Rohaan, gyrofield, IMANU, yunis, and some personal favorites of the undersigned like Balatron, latesleeper, Monrroe, Bop, and basically all the Hospital Record affiliated artists.

Sadly, this time the music is not the focus of the discussion, but only a means to convey a much more important message in support of Ukraine. For this reason, we leave room for those who are experiencing the situation and experiencing its effects firsthand. Below you can find the official statement published by the organizers.

With every day that passes, the high-scale humanitarian crisis and assault on the people of Ukraine continues to worsen. Civilian deaths are increasing on a daily basis across the country with no sign of stopping, with millions of citizens already forced out of their homes in search of refuge. As we wake up to yet another day of war, hundreds more innocent lives have been lost and destroyed overnight. We cannot leave this unchecked, and we need to act on this now without hesitation. Now more than ever is a time for unity, solidarity and support of a nation under attack. It’s crucial for us to use our voice to create widespread and sustained awareness of the situation on the ground in Ukraine, and to give support in every way possible. Whether it’s signing petitions, attending demonstrations, sharing facts on social media, offering help for refugees, or more – this situation cannot be allowed to continue, and engaging in support of any kind for the people of Ukraine is our absolute priority.

You can listen and purchase Together With Ukrain on Bandcamp here (the donations received so far amount to over £54,000).  Alongside the exclusive tracks, there’re also over 30 pieces of bespoke visual art, with art direction by Uno.

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This is a sentence that never fails to put a huge smile on my face. Whenever I see an artist writing these words, I can’t help but think the world has grown into a better place. With so much going on in the business side of the music world and, well, in the world in general, it’s harder than ever to take this step. But recently, there’ve been several successful examples that keep me hopeful and optimistic. Of course, this sweet feeling tastes even better when I’m a big fan of the artist in question. In all likelihood, you’ve understood by now that I am a hardcore fan of Rohaan. So you can also easily imagine that when it was his turn to make the momentous announcement, I was on cloud nine. And I knew that I had to seal this memorable achievement with a brand new interview.

Especially after the incredible year he just had. The 2020/2021 biennium, despite being turned upside down multiple times by Covid-19, was a groundbreaking period for Rohaan which saw him reaching astonishing goals in every aspect of his musical career. He has published a remarkable number of tracks in the past 12 months alone, many of which have found a home on first-rate labels ranging from Sable Valley to bitbird, from Space Yacht to Pilot. In spite of the aforementioned pandemic, he also managed to spin the decks in several UK clubs, among which the iconic Ministry of Sound stands out. In short, 2021 was a remarkable year that laid the foundations for the crucial switch from “passion to profession.” I couldn’t resist getting into another conversation to discuss the career switch, his time during the pandemic, what the future holds for Rohaan and his team.

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Read on for my interview with Rohaan, but if you’re interested in seeing our role switched, be sure to watch the debut episode of his brand new “YES YES” podcast, out now exclusively on his Patreon.

I already hinted at some of your 2021 achievements, but there’s still a lot of stuff I haven’t mentioned. Can you make a comprehensive summary of all the amazing things that have happened to you in the past year?

Absolutely, man. What a year it was for my music. I released 20 tunes in the 12 months (including the Bleach Remixes). I was featured on UKF 3 times and a bunch of huge blogs from all around the world! DJ Times even added me to their top 5 artists to watch! I also played some crazy shows, from the Ministry of Sound main stage to my first headline show. Just really saw some serious momentum start to build in all aspects of my career. I feel I found my dancing shoes and everyone has started to see that. 

Looking back, I think it’s safe to say that this crazy journey actually started with Bleach (which was released in April 2020). By doing some nerdy research on sites like Songstats, I found out that data pretty much confirm this take. 

Damn, that’s crazy to see! Literally see it take off from that point hahah

As you just told us, in 2021 you had some great shows. But going back to 2020 once more, how do you feel about the fact that in the year of your debut album you couldn’t do live shows? Do you think the absence of shows has penalized you?

That’s a great question, man. Honestly, I feel it was bittersweet. A blessing and a curse. Even though I couldn’t capitalise on the release with shows, I was able to use all that new downtime to just work on more music and refine my sound. I feel it accelerated my 2021 by having so many dubs.

Back to the present. What’s next? What’s left on your bucket list now?

2021 was an amazing setup year, I was able to tick off every goal we (me and my manager) set. I now plan to start rolling out a much larger picture, a more refined 360° vision of the ‘Rohaan’ brand. Pushing my oval logo to the front and creating a much more involved community and following around the ‘Rohaan’ brand. Music, live shows, merch, teaching, giving away knowledge, creating limited runs of physical art pieces, etc. Also touring Asia, Europe, and USA. So all exciting things.  :)

Other than being an artist, until not long ago you were also a marketing manager. What do you think about the evergreen marketing vs art controversy? More than once you have not disdained “stunts” while promoting your tracks (I still remember when you painted your face blue), how do you balance what you like to do and what you have to do. 

Another great question. Honestly, 95% of the time it is my idea and something I’d like to do. I have a lot of fun making ‘content’ and it allows my music to reach a much larger audience for such little cost. The blue face stunt for my Eiffel 65 remix was so funny to do. 20 mins before I was set to publish the post, I grabbed my girlfriend Ava and got her to paint my face blue. I then used the pot we washed the paintbrush with as a ‘drink’ to make it look like I was drinking blue also. I feel that interesting and left-field marketing is a huge aspect of my brand, and I love doing it. 

You’re now a full-time musician and it looks like you’re setting up quite a lot of new interesting stuff around the Rohaan project: New studio, new Patreon, a lot of new content in the way. How can your followers and fans now interact and get involved with you? 

My Discord is just about to hit 300 members in under 3 weeks which is crazy! That’s a great place to interact and get involved with the community. I just did a beat challenge competition for all of the Discord members, the winners got samples packs + a VST. My Patreon is also a great place to get an in-depth insight into my production techniques + monthly content, samples & Serum presets. Also, a lovely way to support me as an artist. 

What are the most important lessons you’ve learned during these years that you’d tell to an upcoming artist? 

Follow your instinct, keep your blinkers on and focus on your own path as what you want is what’s important at the end of the day. Stick notes on your wall with monthly/yearly goals. Goal setting is what keeps me on track. 

You just debuted your YES YES podcast where I had the pleasure to be the very first guest. Tell our readers how you got this idea and what are your plans. 

To allow people in and around the music industry to have a platform and a safe space to speak about what they are most passionate about and spread their knowledge. I have some amazing artists, huge record label owners, and even club owners lined up. Also, it’s quite fun! 

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Required question these days. Do you have NFTs plans in the near future?

Hahaha. I actually do. I already have my first few editions of Purity out now on MintSongs. I’m also about to launch a whole new collection on there and another huge platform, so keep an eye out for that! Some future NFT’s of mine will also have extra perks, like sample packs, attached to them.

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Being a huge fan of ZD since I was in my early teens. It’s crazy to be able to have the opportunity to remix one of their tunes! My goal was to keep the original integrity of the track while just upping the bpm and adding some drum and bass flavour. A great start to hopefully a long relationship with deadbeats.

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Rohaan takes it to the next level from the first note by accelerating the bpm and adding hypnotic hi-hats. MKLA’s whisper-like crooning crescendos into the apex of the track, only highlighted by the fresh DnB beat. As the Manchester musician speeds up the original to match his high-impact pace, the songstress’ vocals are almost pleading in a way that’s juxtaposed from Zeds Dead’s version. The producer’s addition of pulsating percussion to the prototype’s already mesmerizing melodies adds another layer of enchantment, proving why the DnB juggernaut has been a longtime FUXWITHIT favorite.

Get an early listen to Rohaan’s reimagination of ‘Alive’ below! The full remix album will be available everywhere this Friday.

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Pocket and Rohaan aren’t the first producers that one would think of when asked who would be best suited to collaborate with each respective artist, but being under the same management can open doors that one might have never considered in the past. And when it works, it works. Part of bitbird‘s Gouldian Finch 04 set to release on October 15th, ‘idontwannabeafraid’ is an unlikely combination of seemingly unique sounds forming into one incredible, soul-stirring track.

The Gouldian Finch compilations have always showcased rich, meaningful tracks from established and up-and-coming talents, and the latest from Pocket and Rohaan is a perfect fit for this imprint. Following up releases from Duskus, Dot, Tails, Couros, and Slow Magic, the pair of producers contribute an exquisite mix of future garage and drum and bass to the ensemble, with each creative making his mark individually but both flexing an undeniable sonic chemistry. As Pocket’s first official collaboration, ‘idontwannabeafraid’ sets the bar high for his versatility, having already dazzled us with a set of glistening singles. Similarly, Rohaan has been on a hot streak of his own lately, with releases on Sable Valley, Space Yacht and Pilot Records all in the last month.

‘idontwannabeafraid’ oddly combines rave-like rhythms with unmatched emotive riffs, creating exactly what one could imagine from a Pocket and Rohaan teaming, but simultaneously exceeding expectations. It’s intricate and detailed, but easy to listen to. It’s rapid in tempo, but not overwhelming in energy. Pocket and Rohaan balance their individual influences to concoct a piece filled with spine-chilling textures and melodies, without escaping the natural energy found in drum and bass-leaning tracks. It’s extremely difficult to do such a beautiful track justice with words, so we implore you to dive into this one with your eyes closed and heart open – it’s guaranteed to move you. Don’t miss ‘idontwannabeafraid’ below.

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Sable Valley Summer Vol. 2 is a highly impressive and sophisticated crafted body of work. Each track holding their own spirit and vision for this movement. And what better way to increase the journey than by gathering some of the most unique musicians within the scene to participate. Veterans such as RL Grime & Montell2099, Cozway, Rossy, capshun, and others have returned to leave yet another mark of madness on their diverse audience. But we also notice brand new faces! Heavy up and comers CAB, Rohaan, Lizdek and much more have also been chosen to take on the challenge and help build a better tomorrow for the label and their own visions! So strap in those seatbelts, because if you thought you weren’t ready for the first installment, you have another thing coming with this nuclear explosion for evolution.

Sable Valley Summer Vol. 2 contains some of the most forward-driven art you’ll ever experience within this industry. Bringing out every artist’s special and highly charismatic characteristics to the max and beyond. From futuristic atmospheres, mind-bending sound design, and more, each piece is an unforgettable journey. Purely crafted from angel tears and cybernetic upgrades. The artists put in their all to help create yet another perfect album of gems. You’ll have your heart dropped while still trying to take everything in. But that’s what the replay button is for!

After this, you’ll go back over and over again to catch every little detail missed because there is a ton and then some. Bravo to the artists and of course Sable Valley who made all of this possible. We’re stoked to hear what’s next in this never-ending journey. So make sure to go support everyone by streaming Sable Valley Summer Vol. 2  everywhere!

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