| DC Breaks | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Drum and bass |
| Years active | 2006 (2006)–present |
| Labels | Ram Records, Viper Recordings, Frequency Recordings, DC Breaks Recordings, Restless Natives |
| Members | Dan Havers Chris Page |
DC Breaks are a British drum and bass production duo made up of Dan Havers and Chris Page. After being discovered and nurtured by Scotland's DJ Kid, they went on to sign a record deal with RAM Records, run by the producer Andy C. They have produced numerous remixes for major record labels, including artists such as Tinie Tempah, I Blame Coco, Paloma Faith, Example, Esmée Denters and Rox. In April 2017, their debut album Different Breed was released on RAM Records.
Biography
In 2010, they signed a record deal with RAM Records, run by the producer Andy C. DC Breaks appeared on BBC Radio 1Xtra's mix show for Crissy Criss.
They released their first EP on Viper Recordings in May 2010 which included their well-known track "Halo", and also had their tracks featured on Andy C's Nightlife compilation series and Futurebound's compilation Acts of Madmen (2009).
They have produced numerous remixes for major record labels, including artists such as Tinie Tempah, I Blame Coco, Paloma Faith, Example, Esmée Denters and Rox.
In April 2017, their debut album Different Breed was released on RAM Records.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Release | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Different Breed | RAM Records |
| 2021 | DCXV | RAM Records |
EPs and Singles
| Year | Release | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "We Never Slow Down" (featuring Eva Lazarus) | RAM Records |
| "Back For More" / "Pickett Line (Technimatic Remix)" | ||
| "Raise The Bar" / "Concrete Jungle (Skantia Remix)" | ||
| "Club Thug" | ||
| 2019 | "Spectrum" (with Smooth) | |
| "Opposition" / "Higher VIP" (with Loadstar featuring Doktor) | Bassrush Records | |
| "Halo VIP" / "Mankind 2019" | Viper Recordings | |
| 2018 | "Gambino (InsideInfo Remix)" / "Remember (Loadstar Remix)" | RAM Records |
| "Never Stop (S.P.Y Remix)" / "Hustle (Synergy Remix)" | ||
| "Vendetta (A.M.C & Turno Remix)" / "Everybody (Flowidus Remix)" | ||
| "Infinity VIP" / "Underground (Tantrum Desire Remix)" | ||
| 2017 | "Everybody" | |
| "Underground" | ||
| 2016 | "Arcade" / "Creeper VIP" | |
| "Bambino" / "Bad Flow" | ||
| 2015 | "Breathe" | RAM Records / Virgin EMI |
| "If This Is Love" | ||
| "Faithless / Gambino VIP" | ||
| "Sidewinder" | RAM Records | |
| 2014 | "Lock In" / "Shakedown" | |
| 2013 | "Gambino" / "Burning" | |
| "Swag" / "Proton" | ||
| "Shaman" / "Let It Go" | ||
| 2012 | "Firez" EP | |
| "Snake Style" (vs. Document One) | Buygore | |
| 2011 | "Creeper" / "Horror" | RAM Records |
| "The More I Want" / "Take That" | ||
| "Emperor" | Restless Natives | |
| 2010 | "Halo" EP | Viper Recordings |
| 2009 | "Pickett Line" / "Flashback" | Frequency Recordings |
| "Hysteria" / "Circus" | Sudden Def Recordings | |
| 2008 | "Taken" / "Come Closer" | Frequency Recordings |
| "Romper" / "Mankind" | Viper Recordings | |
| "Do You Believe VIP" | Restless Natives | |
| 2007 | "Hear This" / "Cold Thing" | DC Breaks Recordings |
| "Sicko" / "Soho" | ||
| 2006 | "Trust Me" / "El Mariachi" | High Lite Recordings |
| "Emperor" / "Horizon" | Restless Natives | |
| “Firez” | ||
| 2023 | “Swag” |
Other appearances
| Year | Release | Album / EP | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Sidewinder" | Free Download | RAM Records |
| 2013 | "Slugs" | Andy C: Nightlife 6 | RAM Records |
| 2012 | "Snake Style" / "Take A Ride" (with Document One) | Snake Style / Take A Ride | Buygore |
| "Breathless" (with Bassnectar and Mimi Page) | Freestyle | Amorphous Music | |
| "Killer" (with SKisM featuring Dee Freer) | Division EP | Never Say Die | |
| 2010 | "Pickett Line (VIP Mix)" | Andy C: Nightlife | RAM Records |
| "Rumble (Mash Up Mix)" (vs. Reso and Vent) | Rumble (Mash Up Mix) | Subway | |
| 2009 | "Polar Bear" | Acts of Mad Men | Viper Recordings |
Remixes
| Artist | Track | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Clare | "Treading Water" | Island Records |
| Bertie Blackman | "Byrds Of Prey" | EQ |
| Disaszt | "Together" | Mainframe Recordings |
| Eelke Kleijn | "Mistakes" | Spinnin' / RAM |
| Erik Hassle | "Hurtful" | Island Records |
| Example | "Won't Go Quietly" | Ministry Of Sound |
| Fytch, Captain Crunch & Carmen Forbes | "Raindrops" | Strictly Rhythm |
| Hidden Orchestra | "Vorka" | Tru Thoughts |
| Hold Tight | "Lounge" | Spearhead |
| I Blame Coco | "Spirit Golden" | Island Records |
| Jerome Price | "Me Minus You" | DMC |
| JLS | "The Club Is Alive" | Sony Records |
| Jupiter Ace | "Glowing In The Dark" | Big Vision Records |
| Koven | "More Than You" | Viper Recordings |
| Loadstar | "Give It To Me" | RAM Records |
| London Grammar | "Oh Woman Oh Man" | Ministry of Sound |
| Melissa Steel featuring Popcaan | "Kisses for Breakfast" | Renowned / Warner |
| Mindflow | "Switched" | Never Say Die Records |
| Misha B | "Home Run" | Relentless Records |
| PhaseOne | "Broken Chains" | Disciple Recordings |
| Professor Green featuring Tori Kelly | "Lullaby" | Virgin |
| Ram Trilogy | "Terminal 2" | RAM Records |
| Reso & Vent | "Rumble" | Subway |
| ROX | "My Baby" | Rough Trade Records |
| ROX | "No Going Back" | Rough Trade Records |
| Seinabo Sey | "Pretend" | RAM Records |
| Soft Toy Emergency | "Critical" | All Around the World Productions |
| Paloma Faith | "Upside Down" | Sony Records |
| Tinie Tempah | "Pass Out" | EMI |
| The Wanted | "I Found You" | Island Records |
| Zeds Dead & Omar LinX | "Cowboy" | Ultra Records |
| Zomboy | "Beast in the Belly" | Never Say Die Records |
Production credits
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Never Had a Day" (co-produced by Sheldrake) | Example | Playing in the Shadows |
References
- "Music - DC Breaks". BBC. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- "1Xtra Programmes - D&B M1X with Crissy Criss, DC Breaks have Wilkinson in the Mix". BBC. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- "DC Breaks – Discover music, videos, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 11 February 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- "DC Breaks Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- DC Breaks Biography Archived 3 August 2012 at archive.today, Retrieved on 2 Dec 2011.
External links
- Official website
- DC Breaks discography at Discogs
- DC Breaks on Facebook
- DC Breaks' channel on YouTube