Five Tracks: Kasra

When you talk the leaders within the drum & bass scene, Critical Music's one that has grown from strength to strength over their decade of dominance. Started in 2002, Kasra's keen ear for talent, especially those that have been untapped, has lead to a string of captivating, forward-thinking singles, EPs, and compilations being put out. Critical has a voice, and that voice is purely Kasra. It has since spawned a sister imprint (Modulations) that digs further into the deeper side of drum & bass, and with new signings to the label, Critical Music is set to continue on this path for the next decade.

Most of our Five Tracks contributions find DJs and producers speaking on influential tracks from the past, but Kasra actually gives us a peek into the stuff he's grooving to now. And it's not all drum & bass, although his new signing Mefjus is featured. If you want to get an idea of what's going to be pushing the boundaries of sound in 2013, this list will be right up your alley. Here are Five Tracks, from Kasra.

I first heard this on a Rockwell mix, I just love how raw and tongue in cheek it is. I've heard some of his forthcoming bits and hes set for a big year in 2013.

Three of my favourite producers combine to blistering effect. This is a proper collaboration - you can hear the elements that each of them has brought to the track. I can listen to this on repeat for hours.

From what I understand this is Redlight under a different guise, UK 2013 in full effect. Warehouse music.

Everyone loves house music again (come on, own up - you couldnt stand it before). This one on the new label by the team behind Swamp 81 is pure hands in the air joy, we all need a bit of that in our lives.

Mefjus has just joined us at Critical HQ as our latest recruit but if I have on regret its not signing him sooner so I could have gotten my hands on this. This is just pure rugged 172 joy. Amazing in its simplicity but so dangerous.