DC Breaks are a British drum and bass production duo made up of Dan Havers and Chris Page. After being discovered and nurtured by Scotland's DJ Kid, they went on to sign a record deal with RAM Records, run by the renowned producer Andy C. They have produced numerous remixes for major record labels, including artists such as Tinie Tempah, I Blame Coco, Paloma Faith, Example, Esmée Denters and Rox. In April 2017, their debut album Different Breed was released on RAM Records.
DC Breaks | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Drum and bass |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Ram Records, Viper Recordings, Frequency Recordings, DC Breaks Recordings, Restless Natives |
| Members | Dan Havers Chris Page |
Biography
editIn 2010, they signed a record deal with RAM Records, run by the renowned producer Andy C. DC Breaks appeared on BBC Radio 1Xtra's mix show for Crissy Criss.[2]
They released their first EP on Viper Recordings in May 2010 which included their well-known track "Halo",[3] and also had their tracks featured on Andy C's Nightlife compilation series and Futurebound's compilation Acts of Madmen (2009).[4]
They have produced numerous remixes for major record labels, including artists such as Tinie Tempah, I Blame Coco, Paloma Faith, Example, Esmée Denters and Rox.[5]
In April 2017, their debut album Different Breed was released on RAM Records.
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Release | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Different Breed | RAM Records |
| 2021 | DCXV | RAM Records |
EPs and Singles
edit| Year | Release | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "We Never Slow Down" (featuring Eva Lazarus) | RAM Records |
| "Back For More" / "Pickett Line (Technimatic Remix)" | ||
| "Raise The Bar" / "Concrete Jungle (Skantia Remix)" | ||
| "Club Thug" | ||
| 2019 | "Spectrum" (with Smooth) | |
| "Opposition" / "Higher VIP" (with Loadstar featuring Doktor) | Bassrush Records | |
| "Halo VIP" / "Mankind 2019" | Viper Recordings | |
| 2018 | "Gambino (InsideInfo Remix)" / "Remember (Loadstar Remix)" | RAM Records |
| "Never Stop (S.P.Y Remix)" / "Hustle (Synergy Remix)" | ||
| "Vendetta (A.M.C & Turno Remix)" / "Everybody (Flowidus Remix)" | ||
| "Infinity VIP" / "Underground (Tantrum Desire Remix)" | ||
| 2017 | "Everybody" | |
| "Underground" | ||
| 2016 | "Arcade" / "Creeper VIP" | |
| "Bambino" / "Bad Flow" | ||
| 2015 | "Breathe" | RAM Records / Virgin EMI |
| "If This Is Love" | ||
| "Faithless / Gambino VIP" | ||
| "Sidewinder" | RAM Records | |
| 2014 | "Lock In" / "Shakedown" | |
| 2013 | "Gambino" / "Burning" | |
| "Swag" / "Proton" | ||
| "Shaman" / "Let It Go" | ||
| 2012 | "Firez" EP | |
| "Snake Style" (vs. Document One) | Buygore | |
| 2011 | "Creeper" / "Horror" | RAM Records |
| "The More I Want" / "Take That" | ||
| "Emperor" | Restless Natives | |
| 2010 | "Halo" EP | Viper Recordings |
| 2009 | "Pickett Line" / "Flashback" | Frequency Recordings |
| "Hysteria" / "Circus" | Sudden Def Recordings | |
| 2008 | "Taken" / "Come Closer" | Frequency Recordings |
| "Romper" / "Mankind" | Viper Recordings | |
| "Do You Believe VIP" | Restless Natives | |
| 2007 | "Hear This" / "Cold Thing" | DC Breaks Recordings |
| "Sicko" / "Soho" | ||
| 2006 | "Trust Me" / "El Mariachi" | High Lite Recordings |
| "Emperor" / "Horizon" | Restless Natives | |
| “Firez” | ||
| 2023 | “Swag” |
Other appearances
edit| Year | Release | Album / EP | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Sidewinder" | Free Download | RAM Records |
| 2013 | "Slugs" | Andy C: Nightlife 6 | RAM Records |
| 2012 | "Snake Style" / "Take A Ride" (with Document One) | Snake Style / Take A Ride | Buygore |
| "Breathless" (with Bassnectar and Mimi Page) | Freestyle | Amorphous Music | |
| "Killer" (with SKisM featuring Dee Freer) | Division EP | Never Say Die | |
| 2010 | "Pickett Line (VIP Mix)" | Andy C: Nightlife | RAM Records |
| "Rumble (Mash Up Mix)" (vs. Reso and Vent) | Rumble (Mash Up Mix) | Subway | |
| 2009 | "Polar Bear" | Acts of Mad Men | Viper Recordings |
Remixes
edit| Artist | Track | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Clare | "Treading Water" | Island Records |
| Bertie Blackman | "Byrds Of Prey" | EQ |
| Disaszt | "Together" | Mainframe Recordings |
| Eelke Kleijn | "Mistakes" | Spinnin' / RAM |
| Erik Hassle | "Hurtful" | Island Records |
| Example | "Won't Go Quietly" | Ministry Of Sound |
| Fytch, Captain Crunch & Carmen Forbes | "Raindrops" | Strictly Rhythm |
| Hidden Orchestra | "Vorka" | Tru Thoughts |
| Hold Tight | "Lounge" | Spearhead |
| I Blame Coco | "Spirit Golden" | Island Records |
| Jerome Price | "Me Minus You" | DMC |
| JLS | "The Club Is Alive" | Sony Records |
| Jupiter Ace | "Glowing In The Dark" | Big Vision Records |
| Koven | "More Than You" | Viper Recordings |
| Loadstar | "Give It To Me" | RAM Records |
| London Grammar | "Oh Woman Oh Man" | Ministry of Sound |
| Melissa Steel featuring Popcaan | "Kisses for Breakfast" | Renowned / Warner |
| Mindflow | "Switched" | Never Say Die Records |
| Misha B | "Home Run" | Relentless Records |
| PhaseOne | "Broken Chains" | Disciple Recordings |
| Professor Green featuring Tori Kelly | "Lullaby" | Virgin |
| Ram Trilogy | "Terminal 2" | RAM Records |
| Reso & Vent | "Rumble" | Subway |
| ROX | "My Baby" | Rough Trade Records |
| ROX | "No Going Back" | Rough Trade Records |
| Seinabo Sey | "Pretend" | RAM Records |
| Soft Toy Emergency | "Critical" | All Around the World Productions |
| Paloma Faith | "Upside Down" | Sony Records |
| Tinie Tempah | "Pass Out" | EMI |
| The Wanted | "I Found You" | Island Records |
| Zeds Dead & Omar LinX | "Cowboy" | Ultra Records |
| Zomboy | "Beast in the Belly" | Never Say Die Records |
Production credits
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Never Had a Day" (co-produced by Sheldrake) | Example | Playing in the Shadows |
References
edit- ^ "Music - DC Breaks". BBC. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "1Xtra Programmes - D&B M1X with Crissy Criss, DC Breaks have Wilkinson in the Mix". BBC. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "DC Breaks – Discover music, videos, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 11 February 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "DC Breaks Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ DC Breaks Biography [1] Archived 3 August 2012 at archive.today, Retrieved on 2 Dec 2011.
External links
edit- Official website
- DC Breaks discography at Discogs
- DC Breaks on Facebook
- DC Breaks' channel on YouTube
