Access Hardware
Forthcoming on Access Hardware:
Corosive "Torn Between Two" (AHR003)
Corosive "Retro Dimensions" (AHR-006)
DJ Sinister The Red Carpet EP. Coming Soon!
2/07/07: We welcome Canadian DJ/Producer Nitrous to the Access Hardware Camp. Nitrous will be putting out deeper sounding drum and bass on our label w/ a new track soon to come entitled "Symbiosis" Coming soon! Check back to the site for more details!
1/10/07: New tracks are being signed to Access Hardware as we speak. Expect an EP MP3 from DJ Sinister come early spring, releases from Corosive, Noize Komplaint & more to come on Access Hardware.
12/18/06: We have signed a deal with Digital Tunes, and will be releasing music soon.
10/9/06: Technicolour is signed to Access Hardware imprint. You may remeber him through the Knowledge magazine Producers Cd, He had a winning track entitled "Deep,backward, square". Pete will be releasing material for Access soon!
5/30/06: We are now finally established! Their will be upcoming releases by DJ Midnite, and more on Access Hardare. We are now in talks of our first MP3 releases that will be cat. # ahr001. Soon will mp3 singles, a special on site CD creator, artist albums, mix CD's and more!
DJ Midnite
A.K.A. Anthony Zummo was born and raised in the
"Empire State" of N.Y. As one of the founding fathers
of Strong Island Massiv,
Midnite has released numerous mixed tapes & CDs
including ("Dream Sequence", "Reformat", "West of
Babylon", "To Hell With It" & Four 8MM Mix Sessions
recordings live from the Redrum),
Three original tracks "Momentary Losses", "Hard" &
"Life Goes On" can be heard on the popular Drum n Bass
compilation;
"Interdimensional Drum N Bass".
Which Midnite has also co-mixed as apart of the
Stargazerz crew.
While in the NY area Midnite has mixed at numerous
parties representing such crews as Brooklyn Beats,
Stairway Productions, 8MM Mix sessions, and Strong
Island Massiv. Midnite made a name for himself by
going to parties whether it be huge or small and
starting all of his sets with original mash up mixes
of anything from Madonna, Pink Floyd, The Police to
common mashups of Micheal Jackson, and other hip hop
influences.
With Strong Island Massiv behind him, Midnite traveled
to Miami to meet up with Tom Laroc (Miami’s favorite
Hip-hop club DJ). Dropped some NY flavor on WOMB
Internet radio only to have UK’s own trip hop
mastermind TRICKY and MC MADDOG pop in unexpectedly.
Flowing off of Midnites mix, the two MC's spit lyrics
off of the new Tricky album before it even came out. A
tape of this show still floats around the Strong
Island studios as a collectable listen.
During a short relocation to California, Midnite
auditioned over the phone to be apart of "the hardest
drum n bass crew" on the West Coast, Junglist Militia.
Clover, the head of the militia listened for 30
minutes with a critical ear to an extensive and
intricate display of fast and accurate mashups and
mixes could only say:
"To posses the creativity to mix Pink Floyd with hard
step just to make people think that anything is
possible, is what we are looking for in the junglist
mind."-Clover
This new found collective family brought many
opportunities to get behind the one and two's. With a
headlining appearance at “kinetic energy” and two hour
long sets at “Megabuzz 5” it was clear where Midnite
was heading, To the top. After moving back to his home
state of New York, Midnite was the resident junglist
on the forever growing 8MM Mix Show, every Monday
night from 9-11pm located online at
http://www.strongisland.com/mix-show.htm
But now Living in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midnite has
found a new atmosphere for his destructive beats and
resonating basslines to intrude upon. With producing
countless classic tracks such as “Step Correct”,
“Exorcism”, “Ruler” and “Altered” to name a few.
Midnite will surely be blowing up the decks with
original sounds at a party near you. Starting a Nation
wide movement of the lesser known talent that festers
beneath the popular skin of the mass DJ population
Midnite hopes to bring back the underground culture.
Giving everyone a chance to get dubs, get the spot
behind the decks regardless of the popularity of
whoever is competing with them there are no egos in
the coup de tat movement. The coup de tat movement is
a movement to promote smaller talents and bring them
into the limelight next. Whether it be production or
djing the cycle needs to continue or the scene will
become stagnant.
Big up the North American Junglist and keep an ear
open for the sounds of Midnite.
Will you be apart of the coup de tat or just be left
in the aftermath? You decide.
MIXOGRAPHY
1998
Run Tings
April 17th
Presented by Green Tribe & Urban Taktix
LUST
Febuary 13th
Presented by Smoove Groove
Deep Cover
July 19th & August 2nd
(In rotation for the month of Sept.)
Presented by Smoove Groove
Class of 1200/Summer Sessions
August 4th - (Day Party) , (Night Party)
Presented by WAX GUILD
Kingpin
August 16th
Presented by Smoove Groove
1999
Huge Magazine – 1.04 Issue
August 21st Mixed tape review by DJ Paul C
(Actual Review Below)
“DJ Midnite - UNTITLED
Kicks off original style with a sample of Sting
singing and then
goes predominantly old school with versions of
classics like 'Hot flame' by DJ Dextrous and 'R.I.P'
by Remarc and the classic 'Your Sound' remix by J.
Majik on Razor's edge. Also contains Dub
plate pressure track and an Aphrodite track or two.
Plenty of mash up amen thrown in with Ragga and Hip
hop and some
nice atmospheric tracks too. Mixing and sound quality
are there. If old school amen rinse out is your thing
this tape is for you.”
Deep Cover
August & September Rotation for
presented by Smoove Groove
Eternal Thursdays
Beginning September Residency @ (weekly)
Presented by Brooklyn Beats
Universal Sundays
November 29th
Presented by Klueless Connection
2000
Inquisition
May 21st Free After Party for
Presented by 611 records
WET
May 28th
Presented by Kolonee & Queen B
URB Magazine
June
Mix It Column Review of "Reformat" Mix Tape
(Actual Review Below)
“DJ Midnite - Reformat
(Jungle/Long Island, NY) DJ Midnite hits it for the
flavor, funk and most importantly, the dance floor. It
is obvious that Midnite had the listener, dancer and
DJ in mind when he crafted Reformat. It’s a thick slab
of funky hip-hop and shake-it-mean jungle. With cuts
from rugged, Congo Natty, Metalheadz and Ruffneck
Records, this mix hits hard but with ubiquitous
underlying funk. Finally, a DJ that does it like a
dancer! He throws in the scratching, hits you with a
tricky break cut into a sample and blends beats that
were meant to be. Something for everyone and perfect
for whatever you’re doing in the jungle of your
midnight. *AS
Kinetic Energy
July 1st
Presented by RaveOne
RENEGADE
July 8th
Presented by Junglist Militia
ARIA
August 25th
Presented by Necromancer
MEGABUZZ 5
September 2nd
Presented by Feel Good Entertainment
Trick or Beats
October 28th
Presented by Junglist Militia
Militant Mechanics
November 6th
Presented by Junglist Militia
2001-Present day
8MM Mix Show
Resident Junglist @ the RedRum
www.strongisland.com
Powerhouse Wednesday
November 20th 2004
Presented by Locked down productions
Juicy
March 10th 2005
Presented by Extropy Enterprises
DISCOGRAPHY
1997
Momentary Losses
Strong Island Massiv
Hard step Classic
1998
Hard
Strong Island Massiv
Jump up Style
2000
Life Goes On
Strong Island Massiv
Dark Jungle
2005
(Tracks Below can be heard on the Demo CD “Cerebral
Stimuli”)
Crazy
Unsigned
Sean Paul & Blue Cantrell Jungle
Move Out
Unsigned
Ragga Style
Next Chapter
Unsigned
MC GQ Jungle Flava
Rock the House
Unsigned
NY Jump up Style
Gamer
Unsigned
80’s Minimal Jump up
Presha
Unsigned
Classical Jump up
Informant
Unsigned
70’s Cop Show Jump up
Busters
Unsigned
Ghost Busters jump up
Contact
Unsigned
Dark DNB
Hmmm
Unsigned
Zombie Influenced track
Necronomicon
Unsigned
Evil Dead track
The End
Unsigned
“One Missed Call” Influenced
2006
(Tracks Below can be heard on the Demo CD “The Omen”)
Police & Thieves
Unsigned
Ragga Style
Step Correct
Access Hardware Recordings
Ragga Style
Struggle
Unsigned
Jazzy Style
Alive
Unsigned
Dark Jungle
Ruler
Unsigned
Jump up Roller
Altered
Access Hardware Recordings
Dark Amen Smasher
Katamari on the Rocks Midnite Mix
Unsigned
Asian Video Game track
Mashed
Unsigned
Dark Dark Dark
The March
Unsigned
Star Wars Influenced
Darkness
Unsigned
Dark Jungle
Exorcism
Unsigned
The Darkest of all Jungle
Spauldings Revenge
Unsigned
Evil Junglistic Flava
Anthony Zummo
(A.K.A. Midnite)
djmidnite.com
Ruven
Ruven
His style reaches from liquid and atmospheric vibes to distorted and heavy sound. At the moment he is concentrating on Drum'n'Bass
| Alias: | Aecolead |
| Real name: | Ruven Götzner |
| Location: | Würzburg, Germany |
| Age: | 21 |
| Favourite Tune: | Cyantific - Cover story |
| Favourite Set: | Shroombab - Style War Mix (Aug/Sept) |
| Favourite Free tune: | Nebular - Cigarettes |
Broken Drum
A group of 4 DnB producers from Essex near London, Broken Drum also produce Hip Hop under the name Travelling In Disguise. Their influences come from all genres of music and this is portrayed within the sounds they make. Soulful vibes and rolling beats is a good combination. Broken Drum have recently recieved props from Knowledge Magazine and 1Xtra. The aim is to continue writing beats and see what happens. Contact euangoodley@hotmail.com or aim Brokendrum UK for any info.
Would also like to say big up to all the DJ's supporting our music, respect goes out to you..
Check out
Corosive
My name is Tom Shelbourne. I am origianlly from Exeter but I am currently at uni in Cardiff studying Music and Audio Electronic Systems. I really enjoy the life of a student but it all pretty much revolves around my music. I love drum n bass. I started producing about 7 months ago when I started uni in September. I liked drum n bass any way but when I came to Cardiff where the scene is alot bigger and I met other people in my halls of residents that also liked Drum n Bass, my love for it grew. Any spare minutes I get I will produce beats or even start a new song. I have currently got about 8 good songs and I want to put them onto my first album. All of my music is my own and I never use samples. I create all of the beats and make my own melodies, bass lines etc. The id which is the first song on this page is my best song.
Noize Komplaint
Noize Komplaint ,
It all started back in 1998, I was first introduced to the underground music scene with the sounds of Nicky Blackmarket, B-Key, John Rolodex Goldie and many original drum and bass artists.
I realized I Had to be involved somehow with drum and bass in some way shape or form. So eventually I bought my first turntables, and became incredibly obsessed with mixing drum and bass, mostly playing house parties. But that wasn't enough. So we took it to the next level playing block parties, wharehouse parties, undergound clubs, headshop parties, and many other different venues.
But still this wasn't enough, I felt like there was something missing with my involvement to the scene. I realized just mixing drum and bass wasn't enough I needed to learn how drum and bass was produced, so I downloaded some crappy drum machine that could never be used to make a track, EVER! Eventually I became bored with only having the capability of making drums with such primitive software, I needed something more. My best friend Shayne (1nce Prodigal) Introduced me to the program reason, in which I found the program to have very little limitation, and was what I was looking for. With the right tools I was able to manipulate drum patterns as well as edit synth lines much better then I could of ever thought. With the influence from artists, Tech Itch, Raiden, B key, Dylin, John Rolodex I was quickly realizing my creativity with drum and bass was very productive ( In the sense that I was never not able to make a track.)
Currently teamed up with 1nce Prodigal we are making every effort to impact the scene with our music and our style of drum and bass.
Nitrous
& Bass in the late 90` with the first records of the Ninja
Tune Camp. Having taken his roots in the Hip-Hop scene, he immediately
got hooked with those breaks. Spinning since 5 years now, The
Nitrous has taken the Mtl Drum & Bass scene by Storm.
plays a large range of Drum & Bass going from the mellow
and chilly, passing through the jazzy . Liquid and going to
the Darker side of it, touching the Jungle/Dubwise too. He`s
a very polyvalent Drum & Bass Dj.
founded his own Production Company called Kracked Knuckles.
His first event, Summer Breeze, has been acclaimed as one
of the best underground Drum & Bass party of the summer
of 2000 in Montreal.
played alongside many well know Dj`s in the likes of Concord
Dawn (NZ), Kemal (UK), Klute (UK), John B (UK), Panacea (Germany),
Digital (UK), Juju (USA), Freaky Flow (Toronto) and Capital
J (Toronto)
played in numerous parties and club events, he has now a solid
experience on how to please the crowd.
now making thing movin` with the now well established monthly
parties In Da Jungle bringin` only the finest dj`s since more
than 5 years now.
he got introduced to dnb production. Now producing for over
3 years, he already has 7 signed digital releases and more
on the way …
Nick and Erina Z, releasing only the finest in drum and bass/Jungle.
DJ J.Fever
DJ J.Fever is a drum and bass/ hip hop dj set to change things within the dj community.
Started DJing at the tender age of 18, performing live on a drum and bass radio show on wcsb 89.3. With hardly any money for equipment, DJ J.Fever djed on the station using: 2 tape decks, and 1 turntable. The results where staggering and he forever cemented his name in the dance music scene worldwide.
Since then, he has been capable of purchasing proffesionall dj equipment and has started djing in clubs at the age of 19, siting Rain Nightclub as his first gig spot. While Remaining resident DJ warming up for a Reggae DJ on Sunday nights, he teamed up with a production partner and caught the ear of the club owner and was promoted to DJ alongside his parner on Saturday nights. DJ J.Fever along with his mate where the main Saturday attraction at Rain for a few weeks straight.
After DJing at Rain for 5 to 6 months he made a guest appearance on College Radio, This time with more turntable mastery and completed a mix CD in the process.
DJ J.Fever met with legendary Godfather Of Hip Hop, Silver B who has been djing for many years while influencing many of todays famous DJ's including Cash Money. J.Fever became resident DJ at a cafe called In The Living Room DJing for Silver B's Promo shows on Monday's and DJing events there along with an exclusive interview on a cable TV station there as well.
DJ J.Fever started a digital drum and bass label for up-and-coming producers called Access Hardware Recordings and has had many success with the label: Has had a track by a signed artist featured on a Knowledge Magazine mix CD, Radio play on Radio 1, Radio play on a station in New Jersey, and all a round the globe, published press releases to Knowledge magazine, and nearly every electronic mag worldwide.
DJ.Fever will continue DJing drum and bass while growing to become a sought after DJ in the electronic dance community and conntinuing to release quality music on his Access Hardware imprint.
About Access Hardware
Access Hardware recordings is a digital drum and bass label owned by DJ J.Fever to release material with sounds ranging from the vintage 96 years to current styled Jump up. We cater to all a styles of D&B and welcome Up-and -coming producers from all walks of the globe. We have been operating for a short time but continue to thrive with fresh talent and quality releases. Our aim is to bring back release material that has been forgotten amongst the scene, while also taking applying new approaches to current styles and sounds. All of our artists are multi-talented, and have earned many merits up on signing to Access Hardware. We are not about cheating our artists, but developing a quality relationship within them...
-J.fever Owner of Access Hardware Recordings.
5/17/06: We have just launched a new promotional agency/ mp3 record label:
Access Hardware is the new name in promotional and drum n bass mp3 services. We cater to up and coming artists who have a diverse range of sounds.
Welcome to Basstimes, our interactive website for fans of Up-and-coming producers in Drum and Bass/ Jungle. We have regular news updates on this site below, and feature: news, reviews, articles, downloadable music, and much more! This is also the site home of Access Hardware Recordings/ Promotional Agency. We have a wide array of artists and feature high quality tracks for our label. Access Hardware recordings is home to a specific style of old school Drum and Bass and futuristic Junglism music. If u are intrested in purchasing our music, or want an emailed catologe please email me at: wjampunk2000@yahoo.com or zachfever@aim.com Feel free to send us any demo's of your an artists in the D&B/ jungle field!
Our Mission statement:
To bring back the sounds of Jungle from a 1996-2000 era from an innovative camp of artists who are true up-and-coming junglist's of this coming moment.