Pruvan, Rotate, HIJINX (UK), Nina (UK), Quartz, Drone, Cimm, Thematic, GLM, Verbz, Snowy, Echo Brown, Lenzman, Fox, Satl, GLXY, Alix Perez, Bredren, Molecular, Sl8r, Napes, Simula, Monty and 1985 Music present “X Years VA”, a 20-track drum & bass release out now. Gathering 19 artists from across the Drum & Bass spectrum, X Years VA showcases 1985 Music‘s curatorial range.
X Years VA: 20-Track Drum & Bass Release
Artists: Pruvan, Rotate, HIJINX (UK), Nina (UK), Quartz, Drone, Cimm, Thematic, GLM, Verbz, Snowy, Echo Brown, Lenzman, Fox, Satl, GLXY, Alix Perez, Bredren, Molecular, Sl8r, Napes, Simula, Monty
Genre: Drum & Bass
Release Date: 2026-07-02
Label: 1985 Music
Catalog: ONEF086
Behind the Drum & Bass : Release Notes
We celebrate our 10th year releasing music. This 20 track VA is a succinct snapshot of our current musical standing, with a nod to the future. Featuring an array of familiar names + new discoveries, collaborations and so forth.
Download ‘X Years VA’ in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF Formats
20-Track Tracklist
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Pruvan – Halls Original Mix
UK Garage / Bassline | UK Garage | 107 BPM | B Minor | 5:34
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Rotate, HIJINX (UK), Nina (UK) – Smear Original Mix
UK Garage / Bassline | UK Garage | 135 BPM | Eb Minor | 4:30
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Quartz – Hyperreal Original Mix
140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime | 70 BPM | D Major | 4:01
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Drone – Lightning Bolt Original Mix
UK Garage / Bassline | Bassline | 138 BPM | B Minor | 4:10
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Cimm – Cold Starter Original Mix
UK Garage / Bassline | Bassline | 70 BPM | Eb Minor | 4:35
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Thematic – Ride Out Original Mix
140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime | 140 BPM | Bb Minor | 3:25
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GLM, Verbz – Jack It Original Mix
140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime | 68 BPM | E Minor | 3:50
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Cimm, HIJINX (UK) – Bail Out Original Mix
UK Garage / Bassline | UK Garage | 136 BPM | Gb Major | 4:21
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Drone, Snowy – All I Know Visages Remix
140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime | 103 BPM | G Minor | 2:35
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Echo Brown – Depth of Feel Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 86 BPM | F Minor | 4:13
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Lenzman, Fox, Satl – We Blessy Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 87 BPM | E Minor | 3:49
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GLXY – Smile for Me Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 86 BPM | Gb Major | 3:48
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Alix Perez – Reminisce Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 87 BPM | Eb Minor | 4:11
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Bredren – Poor Lock Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 87 BPM | Ab Minor | 4:13
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Molecular – My Way Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 87 BPM | B Minor | 4:08
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Sl8r – Malfunction Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 87 BPM | G Major | 4:52
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Alix Perez – Combination Style Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 130 BPM | C Minor | 4:11
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Napes – Tracking Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 87 BPM | E Minor | 4:49
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Simula – Pressure Wave Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 88 BPM | Gb Major | 4:27
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Monty – Rougher Sound Original Mix
Drum & Bass | 86 BPM | Ab Minor | 4:16
Mix Transitions: Ab minor, Eb minor +9 (1A–10B) – 68–140 BPM
Featuring Alix Perez, Bredren & 21 more on 1985 Music
Alix Perez, real name Alix Depauw, is a Belgian drum and bass producer from Charleroi who owns the 1985 Music label. He produces deep dubstep and driving techno alongside his DnB output, releasing on Sofa Sound and 1985 Music with 22 releases since 2016.
Contributor on this release via 1985 Music.
Contributor on this release via 1985 Music.
Fox is a British group formed in the early 1970s by songwriter Kenny Young, featuring Australian vocalist Noosha Fox (Susan Traynor) and Irish singer Herbie Armstrong. The project produces house, afro house, and deep house tracks, releasing on Curation Best Of 2025.
