- After releasing singles on labels like Botchit & Scarper, Unstable and remixes for the likes of DJ Quest and the Autobots, Distortionz returns to Hardcore Beats with another slammin' 12" to create more dancefloor havoc after the success of his last tune "Pleasure Boat". Staying true to the Hardcore Beats focus of creating tear out breakbeat with elements of drum'n'bass and garage comes Hitman and Slingshot.
Side A. Hitman
Hitman kicks off with a techy hook that would sit well in a LTJ Bukem style drum'n'bass tune - string sweeps, techy arpeggio melodies, female vocal stabs and rolling breaks flow right through the intro. During the breakdown Distortionz brings out a hard hitting menacing bass line in the vein of Bad Company. For those who dug Ed209 vs Quest's Blackhole (apparently an anthen at Breakbeat Connection events!) will love this one.
Side AA. Slingshot
This is the side I really like - tough drum beats with a slight metal rock edge to them and dubby bass lines which sound like DJ's Hype and Zinc had played a big part in creating this tune. Distortionz adds in dramatic orchestra stabs, a catchy hook and clever use of filters, sweeps and effects. Definitely not B-side filler.
Overall a massive release with my pick being Slingshot