DC Breaks | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | Drum and bass |
Years active | 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.
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. [2]
They released their first EP on Viper Recordings in May 2010 which included their well-known track "Halo", [3] and also had their tracks featured on Andy C's Nightlife compilation series and Futurebound's compilation Acts of Madmen (2009). [4]
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. [5]
In April 2017, their debut album Different Breed was released on RAM Records.
Year | Release | Label |
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2017 | Different Breed | RAM Records |
2021 | DCXV | RAM Records |
Year | Release | Label |
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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” |
Year | Release | Album / EP | Label |
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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 |
Artist | Track | Label |
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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 |
Year | Title | Artist | Album |
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2011 | "Never Had a Day" (co-produced by Sheldrake) | Example | Playing in the Shadows |
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