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fto-dj
December 7, 2017
Epic record label, pure liquid funk at its ultimate best. Buy on sight, no need to listen, just buy!
Not many labels would i collect every release and like them all. Defunked however were different. Every release was top quality, the pressing sounded great. Hell, even the press release sheets that came with the promo's had more effort put in than most others did.
Only problem, they stopped releasing :(
Not many labels would i collect every release and like them all. Defunked however were different. Every release was top quality, the pressing sounded great. Hell, even the press release sheets that came with the promo's had more effort put in than most others did.
Only problem, they stopped releasing :(
theyettidog
May 19, 2014
Is this Label a mixed vote for you?
Not for me!!!!
The label, owned and run by Fellowship (Darren Hickey) started off as an interesting platform showcasing what was a glorious intake of Liquid DnB - which i think a lot of people seem to forget - this was an exciting label as there weren't many putting out this quality!
As for releases - sure there were a few amongst them which weren't the best, but I have to say its a brilliant label from the outset of keeping the music exactly what it aimed at doing - bringing you a consistent slab of liquid soulful dnb.
its hard to find a label that is consistent in the style of their releases, so hats off to Darren for keeping this locked to what is was intended.
Fellowship has been around a long time and has had some great releases spanning back to the early 90s and played a part in keeping the jungle / dnb scene in toe with releases on many labels that were considered to be at the forefront.
The label artwork is nice but what stood out was the jackets the vinyl came in - top notch and impressive as is the website (which is still active) - Darren didn't do it by half so i think credit is due to him.
This label also played showcase for one of the biggest artists around today - Calibre, who contributed several tunes and definitely worth buying.
I have the pleasure in owning the full discography and have recently just completed 4 mixes dedicated to the label which will be played on my weekly show on Bricklaneradio EDM UK during June 2014 - which I dedicate to Darren.
There were some real stonkers amongst the releases from this label and for anyone who likes the liquid sound - this label was ahead of its time and therefore think has gone a bit un-noticed by todays standards - i recommend you get the full catalog. Listening and mixing these tunes together over the last week or so has really uplifted me and this gave me the opportunity to revive some forgotten moments from a now DEFUNKED label.
Production wise - they were all high quality recordings too, so grab yourself these as most are quite cheap to get, but this is no reflection on the quality you will own!
Not for me!!!!
The label, owned and run by Fellowship (Darren Hickey) started off as an interesting platform showcasing what was a glorious intake of Liquid DnB - which i think a lot of people seem to forget - this was an exciting label as there weren't many putting out this quality!
As for releases - sure there were a few amongst them which weren't the best, but I have to say its a brilliant label from the outset of keeping the music exactly what it aimed at doing - bringing you a consistent slab of liquid soulful dnb.
its hard to find a label that is consistent in the style of their releases, so hats off to Darren for keeping this locked to what is was intended.
Fellowship has been around a long time and has had some great releases spanning back to the early 90s and played a part in keeping the jungle / dnb scene in toe with releases on many labels that were considered to be at the forefront.
The label artwork is nice but what stood out was the jackets the vinyl came in - top notch and impressive as is the website (which is still active) - Darren didn't do it by half so i think credit is due to him.
This label also played showcase for one of the biggest artists around today - Calibre, who contributed several tunes and definitely worth buying.
I have the pleasure in owning the full discography and have recently just completed 4 mixes dedicated to the label which will be played on my weekly show on Bricklaneradio EDM UK during June 2014 - which I dedicate to Darren.
There were some real stonkers amongst the releases from this label and for anyone who likes the liquid sound - this label was ahead of its time and therefore think has gone a bit un-noticed by todays standards - i recommend you get the full catalog. Listening and mixing these tunes together over the last week or so has really uplifted me and this gave me the opportunity to revive some forgotten moments from a now DEFUNKED label.
Production wise - they were all high quality recordings too, so grab yourself these as most are quite cheap to get, but this is no reflection on the quality you will own!
RndmUsrnm
January 23, 2014
edited over 8 years ago
This label would be best described (at least in my opinion) as soulful drum and bass with darker overtones. Music released under the name Defunked is introduced pretty good in the title of the label; the unnecessary funk is removed, but drums, snares and good feelings are still there.
The sound might not seem extremely joyful or broad, which other similar labels provide with rich backgrounds consisting of jazzy elements and various instruments, but this is exactly the thing that makes Defunked good; linear, stripped down and pure drum and bass with no nonsense. However, the label falls short as a result of some tracks sounding unrewarding even after repeated listens because the mood is reserved and monotonous.
David Carbone, Kaleb, Laroque and FX909 softened the primary vision of the label in their works by making the obvious liquid sound that wasn't that noticable earlier. Soulful Behavior, two CDs presented as mixed compilations by Addiction and Frenzic show the word soulful labelled as a behavior, something you try to observe and analyse so it makes more sense to you. Although reduced in funk, the music is still soulful in its own way, without any liquid cheese and it is by no means bad.
Standout tracks include Coming On Strong by Fellowship, Carlito & DJ Addictions »Supergrass«, Into The Groove by Greg Packer, Mathematics Jersey Deep and Carlito's You're Special. It looks like the production halted in 2007, both for label and its leader, Fellowship.
The sound might not seem extremely joyful or broad, which other similar labels provide with rich backgrounds consisting of jazzy elements and various instruments, but this is exactly the thing that makes Defunked good; linear, stripped down and pure drum and bass with no nonsense. However, the label falls short as a result of some tracks sounding unrewarding even after repeated listens because the mood is reserved and monotonous.
David Carbone, Kaleb, Laroque and FX909 softened the primary vision of the label in their works by making the obvious liquid sound that wasn't that noticable earlier. Soulful Behavior, two CDs presented as mixed compilations by Addiction and Frenzic show the word soulful labelled as a behavior, something you try to observe and analyse so it makes more sense to you. Although reduced in funk, the music is still soulful in its own way, without any liquid cheese and it is by no means bad.
Standout tracks include Coming On Strong by Fellowship, Carlito & DJ Addictions »Supergrass«, Into The Groove by Greg Packer, Mathematics Jersey Deep and Carlito's You're Special. It looks like the production halted in 2007, both for label and its leader, Fellowship.
mcc3991
April 30, 2021