None other than Degs and Hugh Hardie have teamed up for the very first time – and this one is a straight heater. War Drum Riddim is a gritty jungle-ingused cut which sees Degs’ moody flows and killer wordplay sit perfectly atop Hugh Hardie’s deep and dangerous production. With the pair jumping in the studio and switching it up sonically, this collaboration is on its way to lighting up dancefloors worldwide.

Vibes are in abundance from the off, as crunchy Think breaks and spooky synth plucks set the tone for Degs to bounce in with unifying lyricism and untestable rhythmic execution. With this being the first ever link up between Degs and Hugh Hardie, ‘War Drum Riddim’ is a remarkable debut collaboration from the pairing as they fuse together their wide array of styles and influences.

Both Degs and Hugh Hardie continue to bounce from strength to strength as their musical journeys unfold. No doubt having one of the most instantly recognisable voices within drum & bass, Degs has had an incredible year seeing the release of ‘Still Messed Up’, ‘Nothing To Lose’ with Unglued, ‘Self’ with Hologram on René LaVice’s DeVice imprint, plus loads more. Hugh Hardie has recently announced his highly anticipated third studio album which will be landing on the mighty Soulvent Records later this year. Be sure to check out his recently released ‘Blush’ with Zara Kershaw.

Released on Hospital Records.

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