In an age where the lines between a DJ and producer are blurred, catching up on a podcast or mix from Ben UFO – whose skills as a selector and deep record bag are fused with raw talent and a craft for mixing vinyl – can be better than catching a live set from your favourite producer.
Ben Thompson is someone who needs little or no introduction. He's come to be regarded as one of the UK's finest DJs, an essential player in the ever-unfolding story of the UK underground scene. So it came as no surprise when Rinse announced that the next instalment in their definitive mixtape series (a series that's previously featured the likes of Plastician, Marcus Nasty and Roska) would come from the young Hessle Audio co-founder.
A diverse 29-tracks are presented, uniting some of the finest productions to date and featuring a captivating array of exclusives, along with tracks Ben felt deserved to be revisited in this eclectic mix. Rinse:16 captures and draws upon the talent, the creativity and the possibilities of the UK's vast underground scenes.
It's a snapshot of the developments and changes over the past few years, but what remains throughout, we note, is his relentless passion in bringing unique sounds to his listeners.
Thomson's love for House cuts forms the skeleton to Rinse:16, with deep spins from Aaron Carl, Kassem Mosse and STL, as well as remixes from the likes of Carl Craig, someone who regularly features in mixes from the Leeds DJ, and XDB. The mix tracks from a House-tinged opener to the thick, heavy ooze of sub-bass from Jam City, Objekt and Snugs.
Ben UFO has been at the forefront of the constantly-evolving dubstep scene; as a DJ, a founder of the Hessle Audio imprint and as a host of the Hessle label's bi-weekly Rinse FM show. This mix showcases what a DJ still has to offer and Ben UFO does this flawlessly.
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