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DJ HYPE
Hype began producing in 1990, engineering and co-producing tracks (including chart-toppers such as "Exorcist" and "The Bee") for hardcore staples Kickin', Strictly Underground, and Sub Base. Although he never lost touch with his breakbeat roots that he began seriously focusing on the post-rave possibilities of sampled breaks.True Playaz the label has also come to the fore as one of the more consistent outlets for innovative hardstep, a style that all but disappeared during the jump-up- and techstep-dominated mid-'90s.
Best Records:
"Peace, Love & Unity"
"Weird Energy"
"Tiger Style"
ADMISSION: $20
GENRE: Drum & Bass
Hype began producing in 1990, engineering and co-producing tracks (including chart-toppers such as "Exorcist" and "The Bee") for hardcore staples Kickin', Strictly Underground, and Sub Base. Although he never lost touch with his breakbeat roots that he began seriously focusing on the post-rave possibilities of sampled breaks.True Playaz the label has also come to the fore as one of the more consistent outlets for innovative hardstep, a style that all but disappeared during the jump-up- and techstep-dominated mid-'90s.
Best Records:
"Peace, Love & Unity"
"Weird Energy"
"Tiger Style"
ADMISSION: $20
GENRE: Drum & Bass
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