Hospital Records

Now alive and kicking for 15 years and a catalog of 200 releases (#200 being not a music release, but a book which showcases the design, artists, events and overall achievements of Hospital Records) this is really one of the most successful Drum&Bass labels right now.

Hospital Records has managed to deliver not only a steady quality in production standards, but also on many occasions, very different tunes that differ from the generic Drum&Bass "wobble" style. Some people might argue that this label has taken a turn for the more commercial and soft type of Drum&Bass, but one really has to check out all the releases before passing judgement. The guys at Hospital and all the artists releasing tracks on it, still manage to keep a nice balance between classic, harder Drum&Bass and other, more soulful, cheerful and uplifting varieties of the genre.

Here's hoping that this label will survive the next 15 years!

As a dj with 10 years under his belt, I have to commend those in the Hospital camp for their unwavering technique in production styles. From founding producer(s) London Electricity and his/their often quoted 'Fast, Soul Music' to their latest addition, the hard dancefloor hitter Mistabishi, these boys are not to be underestimated. When they began the Hospital label, Chris and Tony had this liquid, funky vibe that has steadily progressed into a dancefloor, club and rave staple when it comes to drum n bass.

I highly recommend any release on this label as well as their sublabels.

Fantastic label from the London Elektricity boys. Rooted in drum and bass they try new roads with breakbeat, 2step, funk and jazz. Absolutely brilliant! Also check out one of the many Danny Byrd mixes on bootlegs.