Mt Eden Dubstep (Dubstep)

Mt. Eden Dubstep a.k.a. Jesse Cooper and Harley Rayner are quickly emerging as a force to be reckoned with in the local and international Dnb/Dubstep scenes. In the two years since releasing their first tracks on youtube, Mt. Eden Dubstep have gained thousands of fans and much critical acclaim from all corners of the globe. With Jesse handling the production and Harley on the decks, expect Filthy resonating bass lines, stomping drums, eerie vocals and a bit of hip hop flavour - all unexpectedly resulting in something beautiful and uplifting.

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INFiNIT (Drum'n'Bass / Electro / Mashup)

INFINIT are made up of Brenton Pairama and Kyle Donegan, Two people who have been involved in music most of their lives. Brenton has been playing nearly every instrument imaginable (except the accordian) since he was 10, playing in numerous bands, and composing original music and lyrics. Kyle Donegan has been an established DJ in the New Zealand Dance scene for 8 years now, and has seen the light and moved in to the realm of production in drum n bass!

The combination of these two influences has formed a powerful mix of melodic vocals and harmonic jump up dnb. INFINIT is music with a mission. INFINIT is a movement in sound aimed at making you move on the dancefloor, in your car, at the beach, everywhere. INFINIT is launching in 2010 at FTM, with a blend of mixed beats, live vocals, and some other surprise elements!

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Defcon1 (Breaks / Electro)

Nearly ten years ago Defcon1 began club DJing in his hometown of Sydney Australia. It turned out the boy had a knack for it, and soon enough his name became synonymous with quality underground dance music and innovated sounds, particularly for pushing forward breakbeat driven music since its emergence in the late 1990s. His now concrete reputation for always rocking the club has been well earnt, and never just assumed from having released records like so many DJs today. Coming originally from the hiphop scene, Defcon1’s combination of a feverish mash-up, cut-up DJ style and scratching with club music brought a fresh sound to the club scene which made him stick out way above the pack from the beginning. Pushing a distinct blend of breaks, house, electro and drum n bass (yep, all together!) Defcon1 landed his first residency at the world renowned Chinese Laundry club in Sydney in 2000 alongside DJs such as Ajax and Kid Kenobi, and there's just been no turning back. Since then Defcon has held down residencies in Australia's leadng clubs such as Kink and Home as well. Name checked by Ministry of Sound as one of Australia’s leading breaks DJs, he has been rocked the decks of every major club in Australia, while each summer he has been a regular feature of the festival circuit, rocking tens of thousands at festivals including the Big Day Out, Earthcore and the Bellingen Global Carnival but to name a few.

Following a move to Scotland in 2006, Defcon1 hooked up with the Chew the Fat! parties, the longest ongoing breaks night in the UK, based out of The End club in London. Here he’s held a residency DJing and helping promote the Chew the Fat! nights at Glasgow’s infamous Sub Club, playing alongside the biggest names in the global breaks and house scenes today (Stanton Warriors, Speaker Junk, Evil Nine, Layo & Bushwacka and the Utah Saints but to name a few). On top of this, he now runs the underground party ‘Beatbox’ in Glasgow with Chew the Fat! resident and all round nice guy DJ Bradley C, which has been a welcome addition to Glasgow’s already quality club scene. The Defcon1 sounds has been jumped on by the Brits, with our boy picked up for the upcoming BBC Radio1 UK-wide tour of DJ Annie Nightingale and her 'Annie's Introducing Tour', which will see Defcon1 and and rave pioneers the Utah Saints tearing it up alongside the cream of UK's breaks scene this April.

With two years of UK DJing under his belt, Defcon1 returned Down Under in 2008, bringing his hyperactive, genre-crushing blend of the freshest breaks, house, techno, fidget, baltimore club, old-school rave, drum n bass (and more!) to the clubs and festivals of New Zealand. In just under a year he has becomes a NZ crowd favorite, rocking thousands each weekend alonside acts such as the Crookers, A-track, Fake Blood and Sinden. Each friday night you can catch him on Auckland's George FM on the New School Funk radio show, 10 till midnight with DJ's Randomplay and Dalai. Operating from his secret volcano lair in Auckland, each weekend Defcon travels Aotearoa armed with naught but a collection of tunes from the future and an air-horn... catch him headlining your favorite club sometime soon.

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James Ashwin & Rich Carey (Electro)

James Ashwin and Rich Carey are FASH:ON, a booty-shaking, party-starting, party-stomping duo consisting of 2 of New Zealand's most outstanding young DJs. If you ask what gets them out of bed in the morning James will respond with a love of music or some such retort. If you ask Rich, he will probably just say James' mum. But don't be fooled, these lads just want to party. Boasting individual performances and residencies at some of the countries largest dance events including Summerdayze, OUR:HOUSE, Deep Hard N Funky, and Ministry Of Sound, Rich and James' gospel of big room house, electro, and nu-rave continues to take a hold on the New Zealand scene. With support roles reading like a who's who of dance music, including superstars Paul Van Dyke, Kaskade, Ian Carey, Soul Central, Bang Gang, Mason and numerous others, their versatility is matched only by their desire to send a crowd home begging for more. Now in 2009, Rich and James have embarked on their latest project FASH:ON, a 4 deck, 2 mixer, musical extravaganza! Comprising all elements that are good from the house, electro, fidget and nu-rave genres, FASH:ON are coming to destroy the d-floor… BOOM!

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Jacey, CK & DJ CXL (Drum'n'Bass & Dubstep)

Jacey (aka Jason Cook) has fast risen through the ranks of the local scene to secure his place as one of the most up for it party drum and bass djs out there. For Jacey it all started with illegal house parties and all ages raves where he honed his skills & formed his own style leading him on a journey to eventually play support for Evol Intent, Concord Dawn, Futurebound, Pendulum and ShockOne! More recently he has entered & won the Roll TV drum and bass competition, and is also the man behind the fully featured multi-genre concept "For The Music". Musically Jacey's positive and always up for it attitude ensures a set composed of tight mixing, quality tunes, and vibe certain tear the floor to pieces! Expect a massive set at this FTM smashed packed with tunes that will leave you wanting to hear more!

CK (aka Craig Koning) fell in love with the DJ dream at age 16 after visiting underage clubs and had his first behind the decks experience playing hard house and hard trance at Central Studios in 2001. Over the years he has played in most venues in Auckland, a couple of New Years festivals, a bunch of illegal events, held down a few residencies and played on George FM, UP FM and K FM. When you hear CK play you will notice that he explores genres over his set; punching in special tracks, acappellas, old school orchestral 12 inch's and cutting and scratching vinyl. Dubstep, Drum n Bass, Electro Breaks all feature heavily but what you might notice the most is his stage performance. CK likes to put on a show, ditch the headphones for a dance, scream until his voice is dry and generally party it up!

DJCXL is the 2003 New Zealand DMC Champion (as well as 2003 DMC Regional Champion) and was the Northern Regional ITF Champion from 2001 to 2003. He achieved a top twelve placing in the 2003 DMC World Finals and went on to play support DJ spots for 50 Cent, RZA, Busta Rhymes, Destiny’s Child, Flo Rida, Naughty By Nature, Black Eyed Peas, Tha Liks, Cypress Hill, DMX, Chris Brown and Rihanna, and Nelly Furtado (among others)…

He’s been DJing for over twelve years now – from London to New Caledonia, Australia and Japan – and has appeared on all major NZ television music shows. He DJs at all the hotspots around Auckland and has his own radio show on Auckland’s Base FM.

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Libelle (Drum'n'Bass & Dubstep)

Libelle is a new comer to the Auckland nightlife scene. Having quietly mastered his skills behind the decks as a teenager, he has since stepped into the Drum and Bass scene of Auckland and smashed it. Launching a style of powerfully energetic, jump up and party hard mixes Libelle has been placed as the Resident DJ for local Promotion Label Broken Beats, hosts his own show on Boosh FM and co-hosts our very own FTM show on UPFM.

With a vision of bringing the dance hard festival feel from the paddock to the dance floor, Libelle brings an arsenal of monster tunes and overflowing energy to the stage to make sure he blasts every dance party to pieces and re-assembles it with the groove and rhythm of an uplifting and energetic party hard Drum and Bass experience - laced with amping Breaks and Dubstep.

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Riddle & Grind (Drum'n'Bass & Dubstep)

Riddle is New Zealand's longest serving D&B provider. It was in the rave days of 92 he took to the decks like glue. Over the past 16 years he's played countless raves and festivals as well as a long string of club residencies and support sets for almost every D&B DJ/Artist to tour NZ in the last 11 years. Riddle's skills in the mix, crowd sense and unique way shifting through all the styles of D&B are his trademarks. His life is dedicated to the love of drum and bass music and has been since he was a youth. He doesn't consider himself a producer, but has had a 12" collaboration with Bulletproof released and supported by DJ's around the world. You can find Riddle in the clubs most weekends.

DJ GRIND has forged an impressive reputation as a DJ in Auckland, his ear for the music and turntable prowess showing through in one of the most notoriously difficult scenes to break into. Priding himself on forward thinking beats with soul, his style is a lesson in building a vibe and making people dance. Having risen to the top of two bass genres in drum and bass and dubstep, GRIND has truly made a mark on the local scene.

GRIND has cemented himself as one of NZ's champion DUBSTEP DJs ever since appearing at the first official 100% dubstep party in Auckland, SUB RIOT. Representing DIRTYCASH & BEAT MERCHANTS, he's played in support for heavyweight internationals such as BENGA, CASPA, N-TYPE, LOEFAH, DIGITAL MYSTIKS, TES LA ROK and DISTANCE, as well as PINCH - the first international artist brought to NZ by DUBSTEP ALLIANCE. Grind rates being asked to play back-to-back by MALA himself as an all-time DJing honour and highlight. As one of the first local DJs to showcase the dubstep sound he earnt support slots for breakbeat superstars TAYO, MEAT KATIE and SKOOL OF THOUGHT on behalf of TAG PROMOTIONS. In 2009 he was a tour DJ of choice for OPTIMUS GRYME & BILLY FLUID.

An experienced radio DJ, Grind has had airtime on GEORGE FM as a guest for JASON HOWSON's infamous SILK CUTS show as well as JESS & EMMA's LIQUID RECREATION show and the THURSDAY SELECTOR. Originally cutting on his radio teeth covering in for CERN on BASE FM, he's made regular appearances there over the years as well as finding time to host the now defunct DIRT FUNK RADIO show on UP-FM.

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Merge & Bugsy (Drum'n'Bass / Dubstep)

Bugsy hails from Auckland and is one of the top DJs in New Zealand's ever evolving scene. As a resident for Subtronix and Fu Bar, Bugsy has played alongside such heavyweights as Ed Rush + Optical, Bad Company, Noisia, Chase + Status and Pendulum. Partner-in-crime Merge is a talented young DJ who climbed quickly in the DnB ranks of Auckland. In only 3 years, Merge has supported a tremendous number of international stars such as London Elektricity, DJ Friction, Break, DJ Hype, Andy C, Black Sun Empire and Chase & Status. Crossing numerous sub-genres and exploring all corners of DnB, Merge's sets are musical journeys that always keep audiences dancing. In 2009 Bugsy and Merge started Coalesce, a company which looks to encompass many different aspects of music including: promotion, radio, digital distribution and artist management.

Coalesce promotes Auckland's only regular tech night "Tech Support" which has featured New Zealand producers such as Bulletproof, The Upbeats and State of Mind, as well as "Wax'd" a night dedicated solely to vinyl and "Rise" which has been a showcase for Auckland's emerging DJ/MC and production talent. With more than 15 years of DJing experience between them and tune selections not confined to one genre, Bugsy and Merge's sets are always dynamic and fresh, with new cuts from both international and local producers. Be sure to check out Bugsy & Merge weekly on their Coalesce Radio show; Monday nights 7-9pm NZST on 107.7BooshFM

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Factured Nois3 (Drum'n'Bass)

DJ Subtrak has a long history with drum and bass going back to 1998 when he started his first residency at Factory in Auckland. After moving to wellington in 2000 he went to on to form Filthy Forum with MC Mana and MC Unknown. From there they rose to great heights playing the NYE slot at the dnb zone of the Gathering, as well as putting on parties and headlining gigs at the infamous sub 9 as well as other Top spots around Wellington, playing with some of the most respected Producers and Dj's from around the world. The boys managed to tour the south island and showcased there talents at the Versus party in Fu Bar and throughout the country. Whilst Filthy Forum was rising in popularity Subtrak went on to win the first Rumble in the Jungle competition, innovating with 3 decks to take it out.

Next an overseas tour beckoned as Subtrak went out on his own from Filthy Forum. Subtrak toured the west coast of Canada playing such out doors festivals as 'Sound Wave' and clubs like Tommy Africa in Whistler. After returning to NZ things slowed down for Subtrak as he put his head down in the studio. A move Auckland ensued and that’s where he met Lophonix , and the rest is history.

Lophonix started mixing in 2001 after discovering Drum and Bass rather late in life. Loads of local and international support gigs followed with a residency at the infamous Bath St night club in Dunedin from 2002. In 2006 Lophonix, along with Dj’s Kraft and Stonya formed Future Sound of Dunedin. FSOD has gone from strength to strength with Dj’s Premise and Mune holding it down and keeping the parties rolling in Dunedin with international and locals events. Since then Lophonix has bounced around Wellington playing at Sandwiches and moving up to Ak where he met up with Subtrak and got into the studio.

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Starving DJs (Justin Sane & Kyle Bourke) (Electro / House)

Kyle Bourke and Justin Sane are the Starving DJs.. Starving Who? Perhaps, however YOU certainly know of their tracks with huge support throughout New Zealand and indeed the world. Starving DJs are responsible for officially remixing many of the biggest artists of 2009 including; 3Oh!3, Midnight Youth, Dane Rumble, Kidz In Space, Boh Runga and Kids of 88. Tracks that are a staple feature on DJ playlists across the globe, as well as radio stations from Auckland to Miami and busy topping the dance charts to boot.

Between them they've won 2 Nite:Life Awards as voted for by YOU, play every weekend across the country at all the biggest events and festivals; Our House, Deep Hard N Funky, Gatecrasher, Summerdayze, Slinky, Chemistry, Ministry of Sound, and even have time to host popular weekly dance shows on The Edge and UPFM, the list just goes on. The portfolio of recent hits have been snapped up by the many of the biggest labels; Warner Music, Atlantic, Universal Music, Generation Records in Australia and locally to NZ's mightiest; Move The Crowd and Dryden Street, the duo have been churning out quality music left, right and centre. With unquenchable passion and dedication to song-writing and performing, Whether it’s as a LIVE PA, back-2-back or even individually, you can be guaranteed with all Kyle Bourke and Justin Sane sets, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed!

::Discography::

Dane Rumble - Cruel (Starving DJs Remix) [Warner] Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane - Sydney [Generation] Kidz In Space - Downtime (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) [MTC] Midnight Youth - All On Our Own (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) [Warner] Elektrik Disko - Nothin' But Love (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) [Luxury] Kids Of 88 - My House (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) [Dryden St] Boh Runga - Evelyn (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) [Universal] 3Oh!3 - Don't Trust Me (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) [Atlantic]

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Lady Gaga Feat. Beyonce - Telephone (Starving DJs Remix) The Earlybirds - I Killed The DJ (Starving DJs Remix) Lily Allen - Not Fair (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) Smashproof - Brother (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane Remix) __________________________

Luke Versalko & Mase (NuRave)

In a time when everyone appears to be a DJ, Luke Versalko has been making waves throughout Auckland, pushing the boundaries and forging his own unique place in the market. With the increasingly stagnant New Zealand dance music scene, Luke alongside his two buddies Steve and Mase brought New Zealand dance music up to modern standards, being the first to introduce the sounds of labels such as Ed Banger, Dim Mak and Mad Decent.

Things have really taken off for Luke; in 2008 he won the New Zealand Our House DJ competition from over 100 entries. He has played in all of Auckland’s top clubs and is in high demand each weekend, appearing at the 2 biggest NZ dance brands, Our House and Deep Hard n Funky. Luke has recently headlined over the ditch in Sydney at Candy’s and will be playing in Sydney again over summer, as well as at one of the biggest Australasian music festivals Summadayze in Auckland. He has also been running a bi-monthly rooftop party for over a year now, packing out on every single occasion.

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Biggi G (Electro)

Ben Gilbert aka Biggi G is one Dj that cannot be overlooked for any event, His all round high energy and love for the music is hard matched as is well as his ability to fill any dance floor. He began having an interest in djing at the ripe age of 16, playing hip-hop and putting on parties at the local race course in Blenheim. As moving up to Auckland 4 years ago, He began shifting his focus to dance music, mainly focusing on house and electro genres.

He has since then played at the likes of: Forte Dance Fiesta (Three times), Kiss, Space, Free-formation, Aisha, Bungalow 8, Panic, Shadow Lounge, Vaccine, 324, and has had residency at top Auckland clubs Forte and Tonic. Ben has recently teamed up with a group of DJ's to create a group called FatCat, the group consists of Matti G (Electro), D Lusion (Bassline), Hendrix (Hard house), Guranga (Hip hop& Break Beat), And my self Biggi G (House, Electro, and Mash up’s). They already have plans in action and have our first event planed for early June and if successful we are planning to continue the event monthly on every Friday of each month. They also have a radio show on Boosh FM 107.7 called FatCat On Air, which is streaming live on http://boosh.fm every Sunday from 5 pm till 12am.

Ben Gilbert has recently won the Rock N Bull $1000 DJ comp, which was held at the Rock N Bull situated on Karangahape Road (K Road), Auckland, New Zealand, It consisted of 8 DJ's over a 48 hour continuous period where DJ's played to crowds, The crowed then voted on who there favourite was. The genre of music was varied between Hip hop, house and electro. Which Ben then conquered them all to win the title, He now has to hold that title threw out the next 4 events and he is automatically in the grand final of the top 4 DJ's threw out the year to battle out for the grand final.

Ben has also competed in the Mai fm show n shine DJ comp, where he came third and was the only house/electro DJ competing against Hip-hop DJ’s. Ben is currently working on his own tracks with NZ DJ'S And hopes to one day be entertaining crowds all over the world, spreading his love and energy for music and the sound that is Biggi G!!

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Jaycen A'mour (Electro, Fidget & Progressive)

In 2009, Jaycen has quickly become a favorite amongst clubbers in Auckland with his enthusiatic delivery & Energetic presence. Electro/Fidget/Progressive covers his style in general but you can expect a cheeky bootleg or an all time classic dropped in for good measure. Jaycen has come from a background rich in musical diversity. Continental American influences & exposure to the Dutch/German Dance scene has culminated with his Durrrty Bassline style that has become his trademark sound.

DJs supporting: Wolfgang Gartner - Klaas - Afrojack - Lisa Lashes - Sander Kleinenberg - Sebastien Leger - Carl Cox - Sharam - Stoneface & Terminal - Defunct! - Northie - Eddie Halliwell - Mark Knight - Tydi - Mike Nichol - Bart Claessen - Tom Novy - Robert Nickson - Tritonal - The Shapeshifters - John Askew - Ryan Riback - Don Diablo - Keli Hart - Mobin Master - Menno De Jong - Claudia Cazacu - Jon O'Bir, Paul Webster - Fred Falke & more __________________________

Luke Ryan (Electronica)

Luke Ryan (also known as LR) started his DJing career mid 2007, at only 17, and made his mark on the all age scene after winning both the Yellow Brick Road and Plus One DJ competitions at the beginning of 2008. Being held back only by his age, Luke started ripping through the R18 scene the second he was able to (literally). Playing at gigs such as Candyland, Warriors vs Freeformation and more recently Born 2 Bang and Bezerk, Luke has a unique style and there is definitely no doubt that his diverse sound will mix up your perception of modern day electro - throwing out a vibrant, heavy sound that will surely have the dance floor cranking.

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Adam Westwood (Electro)

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Dejakal (Electronica)

Bursting onto the stage at a young age of 18 along with being on the scene for under a year Dejakal has played at various events such as FTM: For the Music, Shift: CBD party, OURHOUSE: Night life + supporting massive acts such as The Bloody Beetroots, MSTRKRFT, Kill The Noize, Shadow Dancer, Djedjotronic, Rico Tubbs and many more.

At most events he’s played at he can be considered a “ crowd favorite “.. Why? Go and see for yourself ! Blasting his unique trash electro, you’re most likely not going to hear anywhere else not only leaving the floor with bruises you didn't know you had.

Most people look at him as not only a DJ & Producer, but an energetic entertainer who only stops dancing when the lights get turned on. When Dejakal plays, his sets are full of energy, good music and people seem to love every minute of it.

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Jordan Lewis (Dubstep)

Jordan Lewis has been playing Dubstep around the Auckland scene for over three years. He delivers the latest hard hitting Dubstep with a heavy underground sound. Jordan brings a wide range of Dubstep to the decks with uplifting tunes and dubplates from New Zealand and abroad. Working closely with MC. Darryl Projectile from London during live sets, Jordan’s tunes and Darryl’s Lyrics are sure to get the evening off on the good foot.

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Kid B & Surface (Drum'n'Bass)

Ben Frost aka Kid B has been a sound head for the majority of his life. Having played drums from the age of 14 and starting a record collection at the early age of 12, his love and knowledge of music is strong. After being introduced to the drum and bass scene at the age of 15 his addiction began, but only at the age of 21 when he purchased a pair of 1200's was his addiction fueled further.

Staying true to the scenes roots spinning only vinyl he has quickly gained a solid reputation as a talented upcoming dj turning heads at numerous gigs such as Waxd, Low Rollers and the newest nightlife experience Shift. Having earnt 3rd place in aucklands Rumble in the Jungle, two regular radio shows on Boosh FM, and a residency at Liquid Supper with Ben Q he is one to watch out for.

Expect a unique and powerfull sound ranging from soulful liquid to dark/deep/minimal tech and dance-floor destroyers.

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Mitch Lowe (Electro / Dubstep)

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Nick Sandford (Drum'n'Bass)

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Wade Marriner (Electro / Dubstep)

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Pakage & Nato (Drum'n'Bass)

Since starting DJing in 2003 it’s only been onwards and upwards for Nato’s DJing career. With Pakage in tow firstly as his MC, they rocked a little show on the small Auckland Radio station Twisted FM. Pakage started to mix in 2005 and they’ve both been hard at it ever since.

From their modest beginnings Nato and Pakage now run New Zealand’s biggest Drum and Bass website (drumandbass.co.nz) and hold down a weekly show on UPFM. Together they’ve promoted around 20 parties at various clubs and DJ’d alongside some of the biggest names in the game, such as Phace, Misanthrop, Bailey, Artificial Intelligence, Diesel Boy, DJ Hype, Concord Dawn, State of Mind, Bulletproof and Agent Alvin to name a few.

With over 15 years of friendship behind them and an intimate knowledge of drum and bass, these two really know how to rock it right.