I Know You Got Soul [Acen Remix] - dB, Barrier, Eric
X Love Dump [Optical Remix] - dB, Static-X
Synapse [Konflict Remix] - dB, K, Karl
Black Dawn - dB, Acen
UFO - dB, JUJU
Rollcage - dB, Phunckateck's UFO!
Titanium - The Metal Track [Acen Remix] - dB, JG
The Message - Fuck Willie Brown - dB, Possell, Alexander
116.7 - dB, Acen
Memories [Fallen Angels Remix] - dB, Cardenas, Carol
212 Vibration - dB, Guilfoyle, D
Tough at the Top - dB, Banks, A
As one of the early supporters of drum & bass in America, Brit ex-pat DJ-producer DB has long promoted stateside D&B. His newest mix CD, The Higher Education Drum 'N' Bass Session, continues this tradition with tra... more »cks from up and coming U.S. producers standing shoulder to shoulder with established U.K. artists. Opening with Kazimir's "Memories," a dreamy sci-fi tale featuring Carol C, DB carves a moody pathway with rough, abstract breaks from L.A.'s Pieter K, noisy anarchy from San Francisco's Phunckateck crew, and remixes of U.S. tracks from Konflict, Rob Playford, and Dom & Roland. Though DB's mixing is sometimes inconsistent, his track selection is a refreshing change of pace from the usual drone and bass that populates many dance floors. --Tricia Romano« less
As one of the early supporters of drum & bass in America, Brit ex-pat DJ-producer DB has long promoted stateside D&B. His newest mix CD, The Higher Education Drum 'N' Bass Session, continues this tradition with tracks from up and coming U.S. producers standing shoulder to shoulder with established U.K. artists. Opening with Kazimir's "Memories," a dreamy sci-fi tale featuring Carol C, DB carves a moody pathway with rough, abstract breaks from L.A.'s Pieter K, noisy anarchy from San Francisco's Phunckateck crew, and remixes of U.S. tracks from Konflict, Rob Playford, and Dom & Roland. Though DB's mixing is sometimes inconsistent, his track selection is a refreshing change of pace from the usual drone and bass that populates many dance floors. --Tricia Romano
CD Reviews
Can't sit still to this CD!
DJAnimosity | Columbus, OH | 08/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a longtime fan of drum and bass, I usually find mix CD's to be disappointing and a waste of money. However, they seem to be getting better, especially with DJ Dara's "From Here to There" , Dieselboy's "System Upgrade", and now, DJ DB's "Higher Education...." Quite simply, it is impossible to stand still and listen to this CD. It just plain inspires one to break it down and shake one's a**. The CD starts out mellow with Kazimir's "Memories", but then kicks in a faster bass line on the second track "Pendulum". From then on, DB journeys through very fast rolling bass, breakbeats, and some very nice tech-step beats towards the end of the CD, such as with "The Message" and "116.7". The CD ends on the mellow note it started with, including a remix of "Memories", giving the listener a chance to settle down after the previous few tracks. For new fans of drum and bass, this CD will give you a nice sample of several different styles in the genre, allowing you to choose which ones you like the most. For longtime fans of the genre, it is a fantastic addition to your collection."
Listening to it now for first time...
Julio F. Maclay | USA | 03/29/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"DJ DB is my personal drum 'n' bass savior. I enjoy his mixes more than any other d'n'b I have encountered, and I own From Here to There, Logical Progression, System Upgrade, Aphrodite and others, not to mention my mp3 collection. His sound is a great balance between the aggresivity of Dieselboy and the melodic nature of, maybe, LTJ Bukem. Listening to this new album right now, I simply don't see the problem regarding his mixing skills, they seem top rate, although it is readily apparent that he has a different style than Dieselboy or Dara. But let the man have his steez, he's awesome in his own right"
As close to a club as u can get
messenga12 | Boston, MA USA | 03/02/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i have numerous drum n bass compilations and this one stands out the best in selection, mixing, and straight up dancability. this is meant to be played ultra loud at a party."
DB kickin ass again
martin hill | tusacloosa,al | 07/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i just got this cd about a week ago and have made it a point to give it a full-length listening at least once a day. i could have told you after the first listen to go buy it if you even remotely like drum and bass. for the purist, let me break this cd down. being very familiar with his last cd, "shades of technology", you can definitely hear DB's formula put to work here, starting the cd off with kazimar's dreamy mood-setting "memories". moving throught the cd, the tracks shuffle from a little trancy drum and bass to alot of tech-step, especially toward the latter half of the cd. highlights for me included soul coughing's "rolling", karl k's "synapse", GFS' "the metal track", and acen's "116.7". like all the greats (ak1200, deiselboy, aphrodite, etc.)DB has his own style of breaks that captivates and motivates the listener and above all, accomplishes its no.1 goal...making you want to get up and dance. buy this cd...props to all d'n'b lovers."
If you like drum n' bass...
martin hill | 06/21/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this is a must have. The whole album flows together nicely. The mixing is super tight and I highly recommend it. The album is great from begininng to end."
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1