London Elektricity — Ukraine mix Feb. 24

Tony Colman, better known as London Elektricity, is a formidable figure in the world of drum & bass. As the co-founder and CEO of Hospital Records and sister label Med School, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the genre we know today. Alongside being an accomplished producer and DJ, Tony is the mastermind behind the multi award-winning Hospital podcast, which has garnered a massive following.

London Elektricity has earned a first-class reputation through some of Hospital’s biggest anthems, including “Billion Dollar Gravy,” “Different Drum,” and “Just One Second.” His passion for drum & bass began in the 1990s, and since then, he has continued to evolve the genre. With an impressive discography of singles, EPs, remixes, six artist studio albums, and two live albums, London Elektricity is undoubtedly a legend in the D&B scene, boasting a global fanbase.

Early on, Tony’s debut album “Pull The Plug” was released on Hospital Records in 1999, followed by “Billion Dollar Gravy” in 2003 and “Power Ballads” in 2005. Between 2003 and 2005, he fronted London Elektricity Live, a remarkable project that featured jazz/soul legend Liane Carroll, vocalist MC Wrec, co-producer Landslide, and The Jungle Drummer. The Live performances took them around the world, and they even released two DVDs – “Live Gravy” (2005) and “Live At The Scala” (2007).

In 2008, London Elektricity returned to the studio to create his fourth studio album, “Syncopated City,” which was followed by album number five, “Yikes!” in 2011, featuring the vocal talents of Swedish vocalist Elsa Esmeralda. The latter was launched at the iconic Hospitality Brixton.

In 2014, Tony worked on an exciting project alongside S.P.Y and Diane Charlemagne, creating the soundtrack for the incredible Street Child World Cup in Rio titled “I Am Somebody.”

Between 2018 and 2022, London Elektricity continued to tour regularly and release new music, staying at the forefront of the drum & bass scene. However, in 2023, something special happened. The year saw the release of “Billion Dollar Remixes,” the 14th album by London Elektricity, released on Hospital Records. It was a 20th-anniversary version of the seminal “Billion Dollar Gravy” album from 2003. Additionally, the track “Vasquez” was released as part of the NHS 500 compilation.

2023 brought on some significant shows, including appearances at Let It Roll Festival (Czechia), Locus in Tulum, Mexico, Uava in Kyiv, Ukraine, Glastonbury Festival, Freedom Parade (Lodz, Poland), and Sun n Bass Festival (Italy).

As we look ahead to 2024, fans can anticipate a deluge of new music releases from London Elektricity on UKF, Metalheadz and Shogun and a USA tour in March. And of course he releasing this year on Hospital Records. There is an air of excitement not only among fans but also within the entire Drum & Bass community, as London Elektricity is set to treat them to something truly extraordinary. The anticipation is high, and everyone is eagerly watching this space!

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Degs — Victory Mix

About Degs:

Music has always been in Degs’ blood, an accomplished pianist, guitarist and singer with militant flow and a golden voice, spanning eclectic tastes moulded by a musical family.

The portal to the world of drum & bass was opened for Degs after first hearing the sounds of Bad Company and London Elektricity at 15 years old. Six years down the line, he picked up the mic and got on the stage. He swiftly became one of jump up’s best kept secrets, earning himself resident spots at shows across Europe.

Years later, he’s honed his craft and become adept in many styles. With a strong R&B and hip hop influence, his songwriting and MCing soon took a soulful turn proving the adaptability and musical prowess of this accomplished songwriter. Degs draws upon an a broad set of lyrical forms, fusing fast sprays with harmonious singing inspired by the likes of Fats, Eksman and Dynamite. It’s no easy feat to master the dual-craft of rapping and singing, with few MC’s possessing the skills shown by the latest artist to join the Hospital family.

His debut single Poveglia (feat De:Tune) was an overwhelming success which garnered support in clubs across the globe and became one of the D+B anthems of summer 2018. With over 500,000 streams on his debut single, he moved from strength to strength, following ‘Poveglia’ up with a sterling ‘Mixtape Sprayout’, featuring unique verses sitting atop iconic Hospital classics, including the ‘Black Sheep’ freestyle which brought him to the attention of London Elektricity.

Now one of the most sought-after MCs on the circuit, the future is exceedingly bright for Hospital’s most recent vocalist.

Tracklist:

  1. Degs – Can We Talk? (feat. Nu:Tone & Duskee)
  2. Grey Code – Voyage XIII
  3. High Contrast – Racing Green
  4. Loadstar – BLVD
  5. DJ Zinc – Super Sharp Shooter (T>I & D*Minds ‘Run In The Jungle’ Remix)
  6. VISLA – 2point (dotdash Remix)
  7. High Contrast – 20th Century Jugle
  8. Jaydan – Brace Yoursel
  9. Koherent, Klinical & Operate – Problems
  10. Wilkinson & Becky Hill – Afterglow
  11. Komatic & Technicolour – Rotary Motion
  12. Degs x Hoax – Outlaw
  13. Koherent, Klinical & Operate – Classics
  14. Degs x Hoax – ID
  15. Eastcolors – Toys VIP
  16. Degs – Sleepless (feat. Pola & Bryson)
  17. Hoax – Grizzly Bear
  18. Hoax, Hugh Hardie & PVC – The Vulture
  19. Nicky Blackmarket & Voltage – Jazz Tickles
  20. Lee Mvtthews x Degs – Far Gone
  21. Wilkinson – Machina
  22. Friction – Supersonic (Basstripper Remix)
  23. The Prodigy – Voodoo People (Pendulum Remix)
  24. Pola & Bryson & Emily Makis – Phoneline
  25. Justin Hawkes – Black Bloc
  26. Shapes, Degs & Paige Eliza – Lights
  27. Simula – Venator
  28. Shy FX – Balaclava (Skeptical Remix)
  29. Hologram – Donnie Darko
  30. Sub Focus – Alarm (feat. MC ID)
  31. Formula – Gates
  32. Shy FX – Roll The Dice (feat. Stamina MC & Lily Allen)
  33. Etherwood – yanomi
  34. Ruth Royall x Makoto – New Love
  35. Logistics – Rituals
  36. Operate, Degs & Duskee – Diamonds
  37. Keeno – Lights On
  38. Degs – Crusade (feat. In:most)
  39. Makoto – Mystic Crystals (feat. Technimatic)
  40. Etherwood – Begin By Letting Go (Whiney Remix)
  41. Hologram – ID
  42. Calyx – Runnin’
  43. T.R.A.C. – Late Night Connection (feat. Serum) (Benny L Remix)
  44. Harley D – Real Champion
  45. T>I – Wangstafarnie
  46. Degs – Final Notice (feat. De:tune and Citrusfly)
  47. Doktor – Why You Waiting? (feat. Serum & Agent Sasco)
  48. Unglued – Ichnusa
  49. Bladerunner – Original Rudeboy Sound
  50. Dawn Wall – Sinner (feat. ANNI)
  51. Submorphics – Long Been Gone
  52. Edlan – Painted Smiles
  53. Hybrid Minds – Fingerprints (feat. Grace Grundy)
  54. Logistics – Colour Wheel
  55. Hoax – Deep Inside
  56. Unglued – Springs & Things
  57. Pendulum – Tarantula (feat. Fresh, Spyda & Tenor Fly)
  58. Upgrade – Blow
  59. T95 – Bounce
  60. Filthy Habits – Tremors
  61. Maduk – Fire Away (Fred V Remix)
  62. Justin Hawkes – Tragedy, Humanity
  63. A Little Sound – Back To Back (B2B)
  64. Netsky – Tomorrow’s Another Day VIP
  65. Sastruga – Searching
  66. T95 & DRS – On Site
  67. Villem & McLeod & Degs – Crossways (L-Side Remix)
  68. Netsky – The Magic Russian Bottle
  69. Nu:Tone – Girl On A Bike
  70. Hugh Hardie – Fireflies
  71. Data 3 – Fractal
  72. Degs x NCT – Malkia
  73. Keeno – Green Flash
  74. Etherwood – Lighthouse (feat. Zara Kershaw)
  75. DRS – The View (feat. LSB & Tyler Daley)
  76. Degs – Still Messed Up
  77. Etherwood – American Fruity
  78. Netsky – Iron Heart
  79. Kumarion – Aura
  80. Basstripper – Wasted
  81. Digital – Deadline
  82. Konflict – Messiah
  83. Degs – Spread Love

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