UK drum 'n bass technicians Chase & Status raise the bar for the genre as a whole with advanced production techniques and a cutting-edge sound unrestrained by cliches or conventions. Equally fluent in ragga-based styles, tech-intensive drum 'n bass, and more broken-beat variations, the direction they take with every release is fresh and effective, and has been dance-floor-proven on labels like Barcode, Renegade Hardware, and Breakbeat Kaos.
Breakbeat Kaos is an imprint not afraid to cross boundaries, creating impact and setting new standards with every release. Over the past year they've expanded their music spectrum by dominating other street genres, which has put them at the top of the bill for pioneering drum & bass labels of this decade. The trend is set to follow as the label prepares for its next release: the massive "Duppy Man" backed with "Top Shotta" featuring Roll Deep.
Chase & Status deliver an instant dancefloor anthem rewind in "Duppy Man", featuring Capleton?s original ragga vocals. It is a track that really illustrates their ability to craft groundbreaking music and has gained massive DJ support from the likes of Andy C, Shimon, Hype, Swift, Friction, Pendulum, Klute and Nicky Blackmarket and of course label's own Adam F & Fresh but to name a few. Radio 1 and 1Xtra support has been massive, with the track getting constant airplay by Mary Anne Hobbs, Seani B, Heartless Crew, Fabio & Grooverider, and weekly garage/ hip hop/ ragga shows.
On the flip is "Top Shotta", a track showcasing the talents of the Roll Deep crew, who are currently storming the UK dance chart with a top 15 track, entitled "The Avenue". The bumping beats and gruelling grime overtones fight for your attention as the punchy vocals take lead. Radio DJs: Rossi B, Cameo, Richie Vee and Logan Sama from Kiss FM have all given "Top Shotta" prominence in their shows. It really is a track that creates an impression on your mind.
This single will be available on both vinyl and CD formats and is setting the standard for the forthcoming 'Junglesound II' The Bassline strikes back' album which is set for release early November 2005.