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A Cut Above / Strength To Strength (2020 Remastered)

by J Plates

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A Cut Above (2020 Remastered) 05:18
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Strength To Strength (2020 Remastered) 05:50
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A Cut Above & Strength To Strength originally appeared on a compilation album titled 'Xpressive Phunk Vol. 2' back in 2014 via the now defunct Sonata Recordings label.


At the time of their original release, the tracks received support and praise from the likes of Vice Versa & Con*Natural (aka MC Conrad), and since the labels defunct status have remained unavailable until now; re-mastered & re-released in 2020 as an A/B single.



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4/5 **** Star Review: bit.ly/JPDI001REVIEW

"J Plates comes correct with another nostalgia-infused slice of timeless Drum and Bass, for the debut release on his very own imprint. Originally appearing in 2014 on now-defunct Sonata Recordings, these two singles have been remastered and sound absolutely massive, sitting firmly in the wheelhouse of atmospheric, low-BPM DnB pioneered by the likes of LTJ Bukem.

A Cut Above leads off with a soaring, melancholic rave synth before settling into a contemplative beat with crisp percussion and clean, booming bottom end, peppered with tasteful reverbed blips and that ever-present old-school synth bringing the vibes.

Strength To Strength similarly invokes mid-90’s atmospheres with sparkling minor key progressions, a ruffneck amen break providing the grit alongside the evocative high-end.

Tunes like these are a rare breed these days, with the liquid subgenre dominated by hazy, vocal-heavy offerings, and the jungle side of things heavily influenced by jump-up sounds. So, it’s a genuine pleasure to hear a producer harken back to a simpler time when it was more about the journey and vibe than whoever can manufacture the heaviest, craziest drop. If you’ve got a hankering for closing your eyes and getting lost in the music, make sure you add this to your collection."

- Gareth Heta (aka Gwarden) [Muzic.net.nz]

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released June 5, 2020

All Tracks Composed, Produced & Mixed By J Plates

Mastered At Transfer Lounge Mastering
www.transferloungemastering.com

Photography & Design By J. Graham

CAT# JPDI001

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