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Source Direct

Real Name:Jim Baker & Phil Aslett
Profile:Jim Baker and Phil Aslett, who make up Source Direct, first met while still at school in suburban St. Albans at the dawn of the '90s.

Holed up in the attic of Jim's parents' house they began to hone their production skills.

They debuted with the 'Trust Me EP' on Certificate 18 under the moniker 'Sounds Of Life' in 1994 and recorded a further two singles and two remixes for the label over the next year and a half. The money they made was used to bolster their home studio.

The duo's first release as Source Direct appeared in mid-94 on Odysee, another friend's label, and by the start of '95 they had grown confident enough to initiate their own eponymous imprint to release their music. By the end of that year, Jim and Phil's talent was recognised and rewarded by an EP on Metalheadz, the genuinely creepy 'The Cult' and 'Made-Up Sound'. A succession of EPs and remixes followed on Metalheadz, Good Looking and Mo Wax before they signed to Virgin's Science imprint at the end of 1996.
An album and then a succession of releases appeared on various labels as well as their own label "Source Direct Recordings".
Aliases:Hokusai, Intensity (2), Mirage (2), Oblivion, Sounds Of Life (2), X-Files (2)
Members:Jim Baker (2), Phil Aslett
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Releases:
Future London / Shimmer (12")   Odysee Records 1994
A Made Up Sound / The Cult (12")   Metalheadz 1995
Approach & Identify / Modem ◄ (2 versions)   Source Direct Recordings 1995
Different Groove / Stars ◄ (2 versions)   Odysee Records 1995
Fabric Of Space / Bliss ◄ (2 versions)   Source Direct Recordings 1995
Snake Style / Exit 9 ◄ (2 versions)   Source Direct Recordings 1995
Secret Liaison / Complexities ◄ (2 versions)   Good Looking Records 1996
Stonekiller / Web Of Sin ◄ (2 versions)   Metalheadz 1996
The Crane / Artificial Barriers ◄ (2 versions)   Source Direct Recordings 1996
This Is A Baad / The Cult (Remixes) (12")   Razors Edge 1996
Two Masks / Black Domina (12", Promo)   Science 1996
Call & Response / Computer State (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)   Science ... 1997
Capital D. / Enemy Lines (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)   Science 1997
Controlled Developments (CD)   Astralwerks 1997
Controlled Developments (CD)   Virgin Records (Japan) 1997
Dark Metal / Stonekiller (Remixes) ◄ (2 versions)   Razors Edge 1997
Two Masks / Black Domina (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Science 1997
Concealed Identity (12", Promo, S/Sided)   Science 1998
Mind Weaver (12")   Science 1998
Technical Warfare (12", Promo, S/Sided)   Science 1998
Exorcise The Demons (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Science ... 1999
Yo Bitch ! / Pimp Star ◄ (2 versions)   Demonic 2000
Snowblind / The Place (12")   Demonic 2001
Sub One / Escape From Cairo (12")   Demonic 2001
Snake Style / Exit 9 (12")   Source Direct Recordings 2002
Remixes:
Scream In The Jungle (12") Scream In The Jungle (... Headroom Records 1995
Modulor Mix (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions) Modulor (Source Direct... Mo Wax 1996
Metalheadz Presents Platinum Breakz II (3xLP) Dark Metal (Source Dir... FFRR 1997
Visions (12") Visions (Source Direct... Motor Music 1997
Japanese Homegrown Beats (CD, Comp) Michael In The Cage Tower Records (Japan) 1998
Let Go Remixes EP (2x12", EP) Let Go (Source Direct ... Aspect 1999
Montreal Mix Sessions Vol. 3 - Double A & Twist (CD) Midnight Run (Source D... Turbo, Turbo 1999
The Child (Maxi) ◄ (4 versions) The Child (Source Dire... Disques Solid ... 1999
The Lowdown 7 (CD, Mixed) Let Go (Source Direct ... Knowledge Magazine 1999
Re-charged #1 (12") Called (Re-charged) Apollo 2000
Replicant (CD) Michael In The Cage (S... Invader Recordings 2000
Replicant Deliver (Peshay Mix) / Michael In The Cage (Source Direct Mix) (12", Promo) Michael In The Cage (S... Invader Recordings 2000
Armageddon Volume 3 (Essential Remixes) (2xCD) Out Of Touch (Source D... Renegade Hardware 2001
Street Level EP (2x12", EP) Out Of Touch (Source D... Renegade Hardware 2001
Anthology Part I Originals & Remixes 1995 - 2005 (2xCD) Out Of Touch (Source D... Renegade Hardware 2005
Future Beats 06 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Out Of Touch (Source D... Renegade Hardware 2006
Appears On:
Black Rose / 12 Till 4 ◄ (2 versions)   Source Direct Recordings 1996
Bleeping With The NME (Cass) This Is A Baad (Source... New Musical Express 1996
Metalheadz Presents Platinum Breakz (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) A Made Up Sound FFRR ... 1996
Red Lights / Crystal House (12")   Source Direct Recordings 1996
The X-Files Volume 2 (12")   Basement Records 1996
Volume 2 (12")   Street Beats 1996
wipEout 2097 - The Soundtrack (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) 2097 Virgin ... 1996
Metalheadz Presents Platinum Breakz II (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Stonekiller, Dark Meta... FFRR ... 1997
Replicant Truth? (12", Blu) Michael In The Cage Polydor K.K. 1997
Talkin' Headz - The Metalheadz Documentary (VHS) The Metalheadz Documen... Manga Entertainment Ltd, Palm Pictures 1998
Midnight Run (Source Direct Remix) / Bitmapping (12") Midnight Run (Source D... Dune Recordings 1999
The Cage (12") Michael In The Cage (S... Invader Recordings 2000
Tracks Appear On:
Remix Trax Vol. 12 - Cosmic Soul 3 (CD) Shimmer Meldac Corporation 1995
A Monumental Mix (2xCass) Secret Liaison Journeys By DJ 1996
CD Scape (2xCD) Secret Liaison Journeys By DJ 1996
Goldie Presents... The Metalheadz Sessions (Cass) A Made Up Sound Muzik Magazine 1996
Headz 2B (Comp) ◄ (4 versions) The Silent Witness Mo Wax 1996
Metalheadz : : Full Metal Jacket (2xCD + CD, Min) A Made Up Sound Avex Trax 1996
Metalheadz Presents Platinum Breakz (3xLP) A Made Up Sound FFRR 1996
Metalheadz Presents Platinum Breakz (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) A Made Up Sound FFRR ... 1996
Mixmag Live! Vol. 3 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Exit 9 DMC Publishing 1996
Mixmag Live! Vol. 3 - LTJ Bukem (CD) Exit 9 Moonshine Music 1996
Mixmag Live! Volume 21 (CD) Exit 9 DMC Publishing 1996
Muzik Masters - Roger Sanchez, Dave Clarke, Fabio (3xCD, Comp, Mixed + Box) Artificial Barriers Deconstruction 1996
Out - Dec/Jan (CD, Comp, Promo) Black Domina Virgin 1996
Remix Trax Vol. 13 - Essential Jungle (CD) Different Groove Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) 1996
Virgin (CD, Promo) Approach & Identify Wire Magazine 1996
wipEout 2097 - The Soundtrack (Comp) ◄ (5 versions) 2097 Virgin ... 1996
Drum 'N' Bass (2xCD) Call & Response ZYX Music 1997
Expressive Drum & Bass (CD) Black Domina D4D Records 1997
Logical Progression Level 2 (Comp) ◄ (6 versions) Complexities Good Looking Records ... 1997
Metalheadz Presents Full Metal Jacket Volume II : Bass Camp (CD + CD, Mini) Stonekiller Avex Trax 1997
Metalheadz Presents Platinum Breakz II (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Stonekiller FFRR ... 1997
Astralwerks (CD) Capital D. Astralwerks 1998
Drum'n'Bass Groove (Cass, Mixed) Two Masks KDK Records 1998
Altered States Of Drum & Bass Volume 1 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Mind Weaver OM Records 1999
Astralwerks.1999.v1 (CD, Smplr) Technical Warfare Astralwerks 1999
INCredible Sound Of Drum'n'Bass Mixed By Goldie (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Sculptures Hide INCredible ... 1999
One Hour Promotional Mix (CD, Comp, Mixed) Stone Killer Ferox Records 1999
Points In Time 001 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Secret Liaisons Good Looking Records 1999
10 Days Off Soundtrack #3 (2xCD) Capital D Play It Again Sam [PIAS] 2000
Black Label Presents Heavyload (CD, Mixed) Yo Bitch Black Label (2), Music Garden 2001
Heavyload - A Drum'N'Bass Mix By DJ Bailey & MC GQ (CD) Yo Bitch… FAMILIES 2001
Metalheadz Presents Platinum Breakz 03 (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Dog Style London Records ... 2001
Bitch Pre-Release EP (CDr) Dubstar (Gynophobia Te... Not On Label 2002
The Masters Series: Canvas 1 (2x12") The X File Projects: I... Basement Records 2007
The Masters Series: Canvas 2 (2x12") Forbidden Medicine Basement Records 2007
60 Minutes Of Semiomime (File, MP3, Mixed) Mindweaver The New Worck 2008
The Masters Series: Canvas 3 (2x12", RE) Shadows Basement Records 2008
The Masters Series: Canvas 6 (2x12") (The X Files Project) ... Basement Records 2009
Unofficial Releases:
Marsin Out (Cass, Comp, Mixed) Modem Yaman 1995
Hekla's Selection (CDr) Stonekiller Reckankreuzungsklankewerkzeuge 1998
Zod Mix.01 (Cass, Mixed) Exorcise The Demons Zod 2001
User Reviews:
Komakino, May 28, 2004

The sleeve notes to Platinum Breakz III as well as the artist profile on allmusic.com indicate that Phil Aslett left Source Direct towards the end of 1999, leaving Jim Baker to run proceedings alone. Evolving from Photeks shadow both musically and geographically, Source Direct took drum & bass somewhere dark (darker than No U-Turns take on the world) with almost disturbing productions combining ill-boding atmospherics with non-standard time beats, breaks, and bass. One of a small number of drum & bass artists to record a full-length album (1999s Exorcise The Demons) their standout tracks include Capital D and Stonekiller - the latter comparable to a musical journey though Dantes Inferno.

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