Music
Balance Over Symmetry (CD)
HospitalNHS399CD
Drum & Bass, Electronic
CD
£8.33 (£9.99 incl. VAT)
No stranger to the Hospital family with an album, 2 EPs and a handful of singles
under his belt as part of drum & bass powerhouse group Kings Of The Rollers, it's
now time to explore the solo sounds of Voltage which have slowly but surely
carved him to be one of the most respected DJ & producers in the scene.
In his true rambunctious style, Voltage sets the swing with a wild card. 'So Close'
is a sub-120BPM synthwave weapon which matches his retro-inspired fashion
to his musical vibrations. The combination of catchy vocals, an 80s-esque bassline
and an unforgettable topline melody sees the creation of something extremely
different yet irresistible from Voltage.
Not straying too far from the roots of his influences, 'Natty Love' features the groove
inducing vocals of sound system legend Sweetie Irie. Saturated sub wobbles juxtaposed
with potent string plucks are intertwined with ease, peppered with
that signature Voltage flair.
Teaming up with reggae and dancehall superstar Demolition Man known for his skill
as a vocalist, producer, MC and sound engineer, 'Life Of A DJ' combines the sounds of
Demo's with Voltage's unmissable sonic technique. 'Save Me From Myself' exposes
the lighter side to Voltage as he illustrates his versatility as an artist through a soul-
heavy amen roller with a classic liquid bassline.
Reminiscent of the days of euphoric hardcore, 'Keep On Dancing' sets the vibe with
uplifting piano chops and adrenalised vocals as crunchy snaps and rhythmic cymbals
keep things moving beneath. An iconic duo to everyone who knows their drum &
bass, Voltage and Evil B come together for 'Odyssey' which sees ambient soundscapes
and earnest lyrics on a truly heartfelt piece of music.
With releases on foundational imprints such as Metalheadz, 31 Recordings, RAM,
Souped Up and Spearhead to name a few, Voltage's discography speaks for itself in
laying down his years’ worth of experience within drum & bass. With support for his
productions coming from a wide range of influential selectors including the likes of Andy
C, Hype, Friction, Goldie, Bailey, Hazard and Bryan Gee, it's safe to say that 10 years of
Voltage has been a remarkable decade to say the least. Here's to 10 more…
Tracklisting:
1. "So Close"
2. "Life Of A DJ (feat. Demolition Man)"
3. "Outta Orda"
4. "Save Me From Myself"
5. "Endless Dreaming (feat. Bulgarian Goddess)"
6. "Automatic"
7. "Consciousness"
8. "Moonshine"
9. "Odyssey (feat. Evil B)"
10. "Keep On Dancing"
11. "Make Me Feel"
12. "Natty Love (feat. Sweetie Irie)"
13. "Pyramidz"
14. "Journey To Outer Space"