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My first Review is live at Urb Magazine. I covered Wale's concert at the Roxy.

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War Stories DVD mix

During the Winter Music Conference a mixtape or mix CD is as commonplace as $10 beers, which is why the team at Urban Breakbeat decided to take things to the next level with this special video mixtape. With sounds provided by the incomparable War Stories and visuals by Urban Breakbeat's own VJ Omni, this upfront DVD recalls the grass roots spirit of dance music's early days while utilizing the technology of today.

Jungle Sky's War Stories deliver a rough and tumble drum & bass mix aimed at the dancefloor with ample doses of reggae and hip-hop. The vibe is definitely old school as DJs Frydae and Type-R rediscover the excitement and limitless possibilities of the genre, packing a full night's intensity into a 30-minute mix. VJ Omni leaves his distinct imprint on the visuals, mixing in everything from dancing girls and break dancing robots, to tripped out kaleidoscopes and urban landscapes. The unique visuals can be used to create the perfect vibe for your own house party while the audio mix is sure to satisfy your DnB craving.

Watch the entire 30 minute AV mix by clicking the video window below...

Reid Speed Interview

Reid Speed isn’t new to the dance world. Beginning her career as a clerk at New York’s legendary Breakbeat Science, Reid emerged in the early 2000s as one of the few female faces in the drum & bass scene, becoming an instant underground hero with her girly looks and New York attitude. She has released a few major mix CDs, appeared in Triple Five Soul ads, DJed for Jamie Kennedy’s show, and received ink in major publications like Urb. But with the changing music scene, Reid did the unthinkable. She moved from New York to Los Angeles and started making a name for herself as a breakbeat DJ. The change has worked and Reid continues to be one of the most booked female DJs in the US, switching styles from breaks to DnB, depending on the occasion. But it’s her commitment to the scene and culture that has truly kept her relevant in these fickle times. A down-to-earth personality and unquestionable skills and charisma on the decks are just icing on the cake.

Read the interview at Urban Breakbeat

Tayo-Fabriclive 32 Review for Urban-Breakbeat

Mix Review by Norman Mayers for Urban Breakbeat

As one of the minds behind the legendary Friction breaks night in the UK, Tayo is deeply entrenched in breakbeat culture. But he is more than just a breaks DJ, as his astounding mix Fabriclive 32 proves. More accurately Tayo is a bass junkie, blending an assortment of styles, genres, and influences for this eclectic set. Dubstep, baile funk, breakbeat, electro, and even reggae are dropped into this installment of the genre-jumping Fabriclive series. Tayo may not be as well known as his associates Rennie Pilgrem and Adam Freeland, but with this mix he is definitely one to keep an eye on. Tayo is taking breakbeat into the mashup future.



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