J Majik is a true soldier of the drum and bass scene, with a discography dating back to 1992. His debut Metalheadz release came in 1994 and he hasn't looked back since. One of the few artists out there who can constantly reinvent his sound, over the year's he's been responsible for countless anthems including Spaced Invader, Metrosound (with Adam F), Love is Not a Game and most recently Crazy World with production partner Wickaman.

Wickaman and J Majik have proven themselves to be a formidable production outfit. With a new album in the pipleine the duo look set to eclipse the massive success of last years colab with Kathy Brown if new single 'Feel About You' is anything to go by. The video for this huge track is online now - click here - and features cameos from a whole host of the DnB elite - see if you can spot them. The tracks also just been playlisted on BBC Radio 1 - big things in store from this duo!

Keep your eyes peeled for the new album in 2010!

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Jonas Ullmann aka Uman is a name that some people may not be familiar with, that doesn't however mean that your not already be familar with his music! With releases on DSCi4 and Sudden Def Recordings as part of Task Horizon alongside production partner Aaron von Schroeder, Uman has been supplying quality beats since 2004. Away from D&B Uman is also part of the award winning project 'The Passive Resistance' (M for Music award - Best Electronic Act).

Since 2008 however Uman has been going it alone and he's not been doing badly either! With releases under his belt on Viper and Timeless as a solo artist already, Uman is now part of Blokhe4d, an exciting new project coming in 2010. With a whole host of exciting tracks forthcoming on Bad Taste Recordings and the legendary Hospital Records expect to be hearing a lot more from the Uman!

As one of the newest additions to the Unique family we thought it was about time he got a full length podcast to showcase his skills, as well as some excluisve new material - don't sleep on it, get downloading!

For over 10 years now Cause4Concern have been true pioneers of the techier end of the drum and bass spectrum, and with releases under their belts on some of the most highly respected labels out there, ths trend shows no sign of stopping. Rounding off 2009 with series of impressive 12"'s and remixes here's what the C4C crew have up their sleeves...

C4C - Age of Terror/Scatter Brain. out now!
C4C - Stranglehold/Blabbermouth - Virus. Out November 16th
C4C - Something Else/Sensor (Break Rmx)/Soul (NPhect Rmx). Out December
C4C - Scare Tactics/Born Dead - Picture Disc. Out December

As well as these four hotly anticipated released they've also recently had some of their favoiurite tunes remixed...

Paranormal (Raiden Rmx)/Paranormal (Prolix Rmx)
SeaWolf (IllSkillz Rmx)/SeaWolf (DieselBoy Rmx)
Luca (Silent Witness Rmx)

So plently in store from C4C to look out for! Also, if you haven't already, check out their October studio mix, which should keep you going as winter sets in... Some big tunes from Breadk, Dom & Roland, Spor, Ed Rush & Optical and more! - Click here to check it out!

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SIgma have been keeping busy after their DNBA award win earlier this year, and this hard work is definately paying off for the UK based duo.

They have just updated their Life Recordings website with a FREE MP3 download to say thanks to everyone for their support in 2009. 'Positive Vibes' had massive support from DJ Hype and Andy C amongst others and you can grab it here for nothing! Also finding its way out of their studio this month is their remix of 'Mclean - Broken Is' which is out on Atlantic on 9th November. This track has had big Radio 1 support from Trevor Nelson, Fabio, Mistajam and loads more.

They've also been hitting the road and playing at some of the biggest events round the globe, including the legendary WestFest - click here to see them in action. And if you want more, their brand new podcast is now available to download from iTunes too - click here!

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Like buses, you wait for a new Virus release all year, and then 3 come along at once!

Finishing off 2009 with a flurry of top class singles, Optical and the Virus camp are hopefully just giving a taster of what's to come.

Already in the shops are finished copies of Audio's Pandorum b/w Planet Fall (VRS022), as well as Body & Soul vs Fourwards Authority b/w Carnage (VRS023). Rounding off the years releases is the amazing Strangehold and Blabbermouth by Cause4Concern. Due for release in Late November on vinyl and digital download amke sure you get a copy.

Also in case you missed it last month don't forget Opticals' podcast is still available to download from iTunes or direct from the Unique website.

Ok so Christmas might still be a the best part of two months away, and the Christmas raving is the last thing on your mind, but when we saw what festive celebrations DJ Trace had lined we thought we'd let you knonw nice and early!

Touching down at the Ghost nightlcub in central London Trace has pulled together an absolutly massive line up for Friday 11th December. Including the mouth watering prospect of Trace and Optical going back to back and digging through the archives with a 1998 - 2002 set, this night is sure to be packed to the rafters, espcially as it's all for only £5 on the door!

To all of you who are outside of London we'll have a word with Trace and see if we can grab recordings of a couple of the sets from the night and share them with you over the festive period!

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This month we've got 2 sets of exclusive Test Presses to give away courtest of Maldini & Vegas over at Bad Taste Recordings. These Test Presses are one of only 10 copies ever to be produced and the two lucky winners will each bag 5 (yes 5!!) slabs of vinyl featuring brand new tracks from BLOKHE4D, Prolix, Uman, Audio, Optiv and many more!

Those not so lucky will be able to pick up the Bad Taste album when in drops in January 2010!

Q: Bad Taste, as well as one of the best DnB compilations out there, is also the name of an early film by which Kiwi director?

A: Peter Jones
B: Peter Jackson
C: Peter Pan

If you think you know the answer go to www.uniqueartists.co.uk/competitions.asp

DIESELBOY

UMAN

CAUSE4CONCERN

1.

Spktrm
Planet Human
Human

1.

Blokhe4d
Blok-O-Theque
Bad Taste Recordings

1.

Cause4Concern
Distress Signal
Dubplate

2.

Fresh
Acid Rain
Dubplate

2.

Prolix
Twisted Angel VIP
Dubplate

2.

Break
Late Drop
Dubplate

3.

The Upbeats
Big Skeleton
Non Vogue

3.

Kiro Vs Neonlight
The Blackout
Dubplate

3.

Spor
Halogen
Dubplate

4.

Dieselboy, Gridlok,
Mdmx
Human

4.

Sub Focus
Splash
Ram Records

4.

Cause4Concern
Dead Weight
Dubplate

5.

Dom and Rowland
Mind Feeders
Dubplate

5.

Inside Info
Bit Rhythm
Dubplate

5.

Sabre & Ulterior Motive
Barefoot
Dubplate

6.

Optiv
Deviant
Bad Taste Recordings

6.

Blokhe4d
Last Days of Disco
Bad Taste Recordings

6.

Cause4Concern
Creatures of Habit
Dubplate

7.

Blokhe4d
Cretin
Bad Taste Recordings

7.

Prolix
Brain Damage
Ganja-Tek

7.

Cause4Concern
Makes Me Wonder
Dubplate

8.

Deadmau5
Ghosts N Stuff (Sub
Ministry of Sound

8.

Gridlok & Origin
Two Tone
Bad Taste Recordings

8.

Rockwell & Zero T
Bone Structure
Dubplate

9.

Jamal
Untitled Stink
Dubplate

9.

Uman and Vegas
The long Way Home
Dubplate

9.

Stray
Timbre
Dubplate

10.

Numbernin6
Hunt You Down
SubHUMAN

10.

Cause4Concern
Blabbermouth
Virus

10.

Ed Rush
Arcadia
Dubplate

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