RADICAL BEATS LIVE DRUM AND BASS PART 1 AT ZEST NIGHTCLUB, IPSWICH ON FRIDAY 

27TH. OCTOBER, 2006.



REVIEW BY DJ STEVO.



After much anticipation the night had arrived, Radical Beats Live with a mad 

line up of talent on offer once again at Zest, Ipswich.



I got in there with MC's Dexy and Dizbelief at about 11pm and was greeted by 

the awesome sounds of Epoc Live.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I arrived, 

never have I seen a band set up like this in Zest and the atmosphere was 

electric.  The guy with his top off was going mental on the drums and the 

female vocalist was really raising the roof with her lyrics, the crowd were 

loving this and I was very impressed with the numbers in there at this early 

time.







I missed Jocky and Joe 90's back to back set before Epoc but I heard it was 

a slamming first set of the night and I was told both Jock and Joe were on 

top form and worked well together mixing up a series of current bangers.



As you know this was Radiacal Beats Live, the first of many and we had a 

total of 6 live PA's tonight for our listening pleasure.  Epoc really did 

start proceedings off well and I also heard their CD which Leopardess 

brought and I must say I am now a big fan of these talented pair.







Amongst the other PA's on the night was "The Planet Anthem"  produced by 

Creeper and featuring Planetdnb's very own Petite and MRD.  I really enjoyed 

hearing this tune for the first time live and I had a good view at the front 

of the new stage area which I think is alot better.  Petite and MRD were on 

form as usual and I really enjoyed their chats to this tune.  I also thought 

Creepers production was very good and I do love the bassline drop on this 

tune, it's well heavy.







Another PA I caught was MC Element performing "Precious Secrets", this too 

was a wicked live performance.  I really rate this guy and he smashed it in 

my opinion.  I really like the idea of all the live performances, it throws 

a whole new spin on things and the crowd seemed to lap it up.



Yet another PA I witnessed was Envy and Levela performing "Raving Massive", 

this was a wicked slice of Jump Up and Envy showed real skills on the mike, 

I had never heard him before but this guy had real talent and definately 

hyped the crowd which was growing larger and larger by the minute.



The last PA I need to mention was by Simon "Bassline" Smith featuring MC 

Youngman and the track was called "Steal My Heart", another slamming tune.  

Major props go out to Youngman who spent alot of time on the mike that night 

and really did show some talent, also big up the production skills of Simon, 

a true legend in the scene.



Simon "Bassline" Smith also played a wicked DJ set that started off with his 

awesome Technique Recordings intro tune that always gets the crowd bubbling. 

He also played many of his own productions made by himself and partners in 

crime Drumsound.  This was a great set and the headliner delivered the goods 

ten times over.



MC Eksman was also in the building around this time and he really set the 

crowd wild, he also did a live PA of "Drive By" at one point in the night 

and this went down a treat.  This guy isn't called the Number 1 MC for 

nothing and he truly smashed up the dance and came out with all his famous 

chats that everyone recognises and can sing along to.



I must also mention Radical Beats' very own Mr. Unix who played a stormer of 

a set a little earlier in the evening.  Faultless mixing, double drops a 

plenty, teases and loads of dubs we hadn't heard before complimented by MRD 

and Petite covering mike duties.



Special mention must go to the other MC's performing, Ipswich legend Banton 

who was on fire as usual, Planetdnb's Jaycee, Score and Twister and local 

boys Shadow and ELB.  All these guys have great potential and did a great 

job on the mike earlier in the night.



Well, the night was nearing an end, it was a very good turnout now, one of 

our best and also the atmosphere was more electric than usual.  Everyone 

said this was one of the best events so far and hopefully a sign of things 

to come.



Big up everyone who played in the Hardcore Room, I didnt stay in here much 

as I was drawn to the DNB but major respect going out to Mixman, Happy 

Chapz, Top Bunkz, Magic Motion, Doolittle, 2NZY, Bash, Bouncer, ELB, Lyrical 

Groover and Dan E who kept this room busy all night.



The final set in the main room was supplied by Gusta B2B Subliminal who 

brought the night to an end nicely.  Plenty of brand new tunes combined with 

a few of their own productions made this a heavy set and a great finale to 

the rave.  The crowd was still going for it and it really had turned out to 

be a top night and like I said, I really liked the new stage area which 

should be a regular thing in the future.



Big ups to Unix, Katie and Shotgun for laying on another mad event for 

Ipswich Town.  Respect to MC Dexy, Dizbelief, Pearso, Kate, Little Rusty, 

all DJ's and MC's and anyone else who was there who knows me.  Also props to 

the Planetdnb dancers who did a great job as usual and anyone who helped 

with promoting the event.



Next event is the Old Skool Jungle special with Jumping Jack frost and MC 

Foxy on Friday 24th. November.  Be there!



Peace, DJ STEVO.



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