Saying that the BBE ‘Kings Of…’ series has uncovered some gems in the past is a gloriously dumb understatement. Packaging the mixes up in 2 CD packages, with each CD being selected and mixed by a different DJ, the compilations serve as genre specific bibles according to the DJs, a true insight into the musical history of some of this generations most respected tastemakers.These lucky, bonafide selectors are each incredibly versed in their respective fields and the compilation series has given DJs like DJ Premier, Joey Negro, Keb Darge, Gilles Peterson, Kon & Amir, Carl Craig and David Rodigan the opportunity to select and present to the public some of their all time favourite records, a honour tackled in their latest installment, ‘The Kings of Drum & Bass’ (which you can be in with a chance of winning at the bottom of this very page) by our very own resident, DJ Marky and 4 Hero.
To put our own little twist to the theme of BBE’s series, we asked DJ Marky to select 5 records produced by his co-compilers 4Hero, that he’s loved, been inspired by or reckons the world should pay a little more attention to.
In his own his words: It’s absolutely far too difficult for me to make a 4Hero top 5 of all time. Those guys killed me so many times; they have so much history. Theres so many tracks like ‘Oblivion [Head In The Clouds],’ ‘The Elements,’ ‘Mr.Kirks Nightmare,’ ‘Heading To The Light,’ ‘Del Die Go Go’ and soooo many others but yeah… I'll try my best ok? Big Shout To Mark & Dego - The Pioneers.
4Hero - Journey From The Light [Reinforced]
I love this tune soooo much. It reminds me how hard it was to find this record; when I used to play this tune peeps went crazy! The main thing I love about 4Hero is the way the used to use the samples, they’re absolutely fantastic in this track
Manix - You Held My Hand [Reinforced]
Well, there’s not much to say about this tune, I’m glad Marc & Dego licensed this tune for my influences compilation, this tune always make me smile, it’s hard to explain but I always feel something very special every time I hear this tune.
4Hero - Students Of The Future [Reinforced]
OMG, the first time I played this tune peeps are scared at the club. I told my friend to turn the lights off then when the drop came the reaction was unbelievable, peeps screeeeeeeaming so much! I’ll never forget such a great memories…
WATCH HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R7xx1bfZjo
4Hero - Parallel Universe (Album) [Reinforced]
It’s too hard to pick just one track; there are so many amazing tunes like ‘Universal Love,’ ‘No Imitation,’ ‘Terraforming’ ...bloody hell! But my 2 definite favourites are ‘People Always Criticize Us’ and ‘Follow Your Heart Part II’ cause I felt the transition between jungle (jump up, dark, ragga) to the jazzier side.
4Hero – Escape That/Two Pages (Album) [Talkin' Loud]
Another personal favourite track, well, to be honest, the ‘Two Pages’ album is on another level. So so clever. I wish one day I could make an album like that, so many musicians, amazing vocalists like Carol Crosby, Face and Ursula Rucker. I wish I’d been at the Montreux Jazz Festival to see the ‘Two Pages’ live show, I hope one day they can make an extra show, the new skool needs see this show!
‘The Kings of Drum & Bass’ is out now on BBE Records.
To win one of three copies of the compilation email hotdesk@fabriclondon.com with 'The Kings Of...' in the subject line.
You can catch Marky residing over Room One this Friday with guests, DJ Yoda and the Scratch Perverts.
