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For all the naysaying and doom-mongering about this and that being “watered down”, there’s a huge amount to be optimistic about when it comes to UK rap.

Sadly, only one of the mixes from this past week comes to you from a 2013 DJ Mag Top 100-ranked DJ, and its only his first year on the list. For shame. Hopefully you androids won't look down upon us for not bringing you selections from DJs who run the charts. We only have these stellar cats that many don't fuck with for you to, well, fuck with. Live a little.

Nothing makes a boring day go by than some quality mixes. Lucky for you, DAD is constantly on the lookout, seeking out the best of the best. We're not looking for the cookie cutter DJs; these are selectors that are top notch in they tracks they select and how they're stitched. This week's selections run the gamut, and we know you'll find something to shake all of your tailfeathers to.

It's hard to imagine where the drum & bass landscape would be without Goldie's Metalheadz imprint. From the mid-1990s through today, he's had the knac