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Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch

Real Name:
Simon Shreeve, Brett Bigden
Profile:
Simon Shreeve (Kryptic Minds) and Brett Bigden (Leon Switch).

The two producers joined forces in 1999 and formed their own label, Defcom Records in 2001. They have produced a wide range of music ranging from, Drum & Bass, Orchestral, Trip Hop, down Tempo, Dubstep and minimal. They have recorded and remixed for some of the scenes true pioneers including Goldie, Andy C, Renegade Hardware to name a few.
Their 'Lost All Faith' Album which was released in April 2007 has been hailed in ATM magazine as one of the best all time Drum & Bass Albums. And quoted by Adam F ‘as a must have Album.’ Also quoted by Mary Anne Hobbs (Radio 1) as Intelligent, challenging, multi - textured.
They also own the label Osiris Music uk.
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Discography

Releases:
Blue Power / Madman (12")   Unkut Records 2001
Blueprint / The Curse (2 versions)   Defcom Records 2003
Bust It Up / The Gift (2 versions)   Unkut Records 2003
Code / The Prophet (12")   Defcom Records 2003
Deep In The Eyes / Turf War (12")   Defcom Records 2004
Hide The Tears (2 versions)   Metalheadz 2004
I Remember / Black Rain (12")   Defcom Records 2004
Kontakt / Nine Lives (12")   Defcom Records 2004
Mutants (B Key Remix) / Thirteen Skulls (2 versions)   Defcom Records 2004
Night Shift / Simple To Lose (2 versions)   Hostile Recordings 2004
No Escape / Is This Real? (12")   Defcom Records 2004
Take The Pain Away / Lost World (2 versions)   Defcom Records 2004
The Blueprint (Technical Itch Remix) / Mutants (2 versions)   Defcom Records 2004
The Ride / Answers (12")   Tech Itch Recordings 2004
Black Out Vol. 1&2 (CD)   Defcom Records 2005
Black Out Vol. 2 (2x12", EP)   Defcom Records 2005
Defcom Records Presents Black Out Vol: 3 (2x12", EP)   Defcom Records 2005
Black Out Vol. 3&4 (CD)   Defcom Records 2006
Black Out Vol. 4 (2x12", EP)   Defcom Records 2006
Jealous Skies / Now Is The Time (12")   Defcom Records 2006
Mind Speed / Subway (12")   Defcom Records 2006
More Like You (Unknown Error Remix) / Flip Funk (2 versions)   Defcom Records 2006
Suicide Note / Metaphor (Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch Remix) (12")   Freak Recordings 2006
Far East / Worms (2 versions)   Defcom Records 2007
Lost All Faith (CD, Album)   Defcom Records 2007
Lost All Faith (Part 1) (2x12")   Defcom Records 2007
Lost All Faith (Part 2) (2x12")   Defcom Records 2007
Turmoil / Strangers (12")   Defcom Records 2007
Defcom Records / Osiris Music UK Showcase (CD, Mixed, Comp)   Knowledge Magazine 2008
Drifting Away (12", Ltd)   Osiris Music UK 2008
Two Swords (CD, Mixed)   Defcom Records 2008
Way Of The Warrior / Last Samurai (2 versions)   Defcom Records 2008
Tuning VIP / Hide The Tears' (Loxy & Resound Remix) (2 versions)   Razors Edge 2009
Remixes:
Full Frequency EP (12") The Truth (Kryptic Min... Frequency 2003
Bingo Sessions Volume 1 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Pressure Drop (Kryptic... Bingo Beats 2004
Soldiers VIP / Pressure Drop (Leon Switch & Kryptic Minds Remix) (12") Pressure Drop (Leon Sw... Penetration Records 2004
It's Yours (Remixes) (12") It's Yours (Kryptic Mi... Horizons Music 2005
The Rukus (Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch Remix) / Replicator (12") The Rukus (Kryptic Min... Penetration Records 2005
Knowledge Presents SPL & Limewax (CD) Metaphor (Kryptic Mind... Knowledge Magazine 2006
Love Is Gone (Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch / Dekota Rmx) / Polski Produckt (2 versions) Love Is Gone (Kryptic ... Osiris Music UK 2007
Minor Nine Dubstep Mixes (2 versions) Minor Nine (Kryptic Mi... Defcom Records 2008
Tracks Appear On:
Black Out Vol. 1 (2x12", EP) No Evil, Deserts Of Th... Defcom Records 2004
Destruction Ritual (2 versions) Primary Objective, Pri... Tech Freak Recordings 2004
MDZ.04 (CD + CD) Prejudice & Politics, ... Metalheadz 2004
Metalheadz Presents MDZ.04 The Album (4x12") Prejudice & Politics Metalheadz 2004
Metalheadz Presents MDZ.04 The Album (4x12", W/Lbl, TP) Prejudice & Politics Metalheadz 2004
Knowledge Presents - DJ Competition Winner 23 DJ (CD) In A Dream Knowledge Magazine 2005
Gunsta MP3 Vol. 2 (CD-ROM, Mixed, MP3) Nothing Stays The Same... KDK Records, Gunsta Records 2006
The World's Heaviest Drum & Bass (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) More Like You (Unknown... Resist Music 2007
Foley Room Recorded Live In Brussels (File, MP3, Mixed, 320) No Remorse AmonTobin.com 2008
Unofficial Releases:
Dylan - Therapy Session Vol. 2 (CD) Metaphor (Kryptic Mind... Radio Record (KDK Bootlegs) 2006
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