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I realise that I like to upload different genres of music to this channel, and that can be... difficult. Someone who finds the channel through say, a drum and bass track, might be put off when the next upload is synth pop and vice-versa. So I want to throw out this poll, to fans of the channel, or even the silent lurker. What music brings you here?

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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I’ve been at this a long time… longer than I sometimes realise. I first started messing around with tracking software back in ’98. My first love was DJ-ing, and like a lot of DJs I just wanted to slip my own tunes into my sets. That’s what pulled me into production.

My first “studio” was nothing glamorous — a MIDI keyboard I pulled out of a dumpster, an old tower PC, and some hi-fi speakers. I had a Yamaha SU10 sampler (until someone nicked it) and a Boss Dr. Rhythm drum machine. This was around the Cubase VST revolution when software synths became a real thing… but I was into happy hardcore and garage, so my stuff was all sample-based anyway.

In the early 2000s all I wanted was to press a record. Honestly, my music wasn’t amazing, but it wasn’t awful either. Back then it was the wild west — make a track, press it to vinyl, then hustle shops to take it. It was all face-to-face: calling distributors, meeting people, handing over wax. And with just one release my world opened up. Suddenly I was meeting people left and right, and it felt like anything could happen.

By 2006 I had my first release on a major label. I was signing contracts, getting paid, and even walking into a supermarket and seeing a compilation CD with my track on it. That was surreal.

Then came the digital shift and everything flipped. Vinyl tanked, downloads took over, streaming was around the corner. Nobody knew what was going on. Producers were shouting about fair pay while releasing tracks made entirely of samples — the irony was thick. And I lost steam. Without something physical in my hands, without those face-to-face connections, it all felt a bit empty. Just email addresses and files.

But the fire never really went out. I kept making music. What really brought me back was collaboration. When my energy dipped, other people’s energy lifted me. You learn to compromise, you learn to let go of things, and that opens up new doors. I’ve been lucky to work with mostly good people.

And even now, after all these years, the fire still burns. That moment when you hear a track — your track — and it gives you goosebumps? That’s the ultimate. That’s why I still do this.

As for the future… I think it’s wide open. The old gatekeepers aren’t needed anymore. Labels, studios, even producers — anyone can create now, and that’s beautiful. I don’t fear the flood, because people always find what they want. The cream rises to the top. Pretty sure Macho Man Randy Savage said that.

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

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These days it feels like any track without a clear backstory or persona attached gets labelled as suspicious. People wonder if it’s AI, or if the artist is hiding something.

But that’s not new. Faceless music has always been part of the culture. I’ve got shelves full of white labels and dubplates where nobody knew who made them — and honestly, that was part of the magic. The focus was completely on the track itself. Did it move you? Did it light up the floor? That was the only thing that mattered.

I’ve never thought of myself as particularly interesting. I’m not chasing attention for me — I’d rather the music do the talking. I like being faceless, because it strips away everything except the sound. Liam Howlett from The Prodigy felt the same way — he didn’t want to be a personality, he wanted the music to be bigger than the person behind it.

The difference now is the culture around it. In the digital age, we’re losing a lot of the spaces where faceless music thrived — the record shops, the small venues, the nights where you’d hear something and have no idea who made it, but it didn’t matter because the room was shaking. Younger generations don’t seem to go out in the same way, and that physical connection to the music is fading.

So when faceless tracks show up online, people get suspicious instead of excited. I think that says more about what we’ve lost than what’s being made. For me, it’s always been simple: I care less about the name and more about whether the music hits.

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Looking back, this was one of my favorite times making music—back when I had this setup. I had just wrapped up my trance phase during the Nukleuz days (which, if I’m being honest, I completely fumbled—I had opportunities but neither the sense nor the skill to make the most of them). From there, I started experimenting with electro/pop alongside Niki Mak.

Our process? Mostly sitting around drinking endless cups of tea, with the occasional burst of inspiration that led to something actually cool. We spent about 18 months working on a project that, for one reason or another, never quite came together (probably a bit of that same lack of sense still lingering).

At the time, I was struggling with my mental health, though I didn’t realise it then—which, in some ways, makes it even harder.

But hey, every road leads to where you are now. And here I am. I’m content. Sure, I regret some missed opportunities, but I also know that plenty of people way more talented than me have faced the same. So I’m proud of what I managed to create in those moments.

Maybe I’ll even dig up some of the old masters from this era and throw them up on the channel. Let’s see what we find.

9 months ago | [YT] | 2

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My old studio from... 2003? I think? Believe it or not some really good tunes were made in here... Not necessarily by me that said lol.

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9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Alright, listen up you absolute legends. I just cooked up the ultimate TOP 30 playlist on Spotify – breeve.beta. No skips. No filler. Just pure auditory perfection across all genres. Whether you're vibing, grinding, or just need some certified ear candy, I got you.

Link in the comments – Go slap that play button and let your ears thank me later.
💀 If your current playlist is mid… consider this your rescue mission.

#breevebeta #NoSkips #CertifiedBangers #SpotifyEssentials

10 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Alright, ran that poll to see what genres y’all are vibing to, and the results are pretty much split down the middle—except poor drum and bass… RIP. So, what’s next? Obviously, I drop a Hip-Hop track, because why not? I can't help myself.

But for real, I’m just gonna keep doing me and making whatever feels right in the moment. Hope you’re down to stick around, 'cause no matter the genre, it’s always 100% me. At the end of the day, it’s about the music, not the label it gets slapped with.

Also, I’m about to dig through some old stuff and post it—give you a little peek at how "there" became "here." Should be a wild ride.

10 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Aight, I know this section is basically a ghost town, so I might be yelling into the void here… but whatever, let’s vibe. I wanna do a poll to see if my chaotic ADHD approach to music genres actually clicks with y’all or if I’m just out here making bangers no one asked for.

I make everything—indie, house, DnB, dubstep, weird experimental shit—whatever my brain decides that day. But I get that not everyone wants the full buffet. Maybe you just vibe with house, maybe you’re strictly here for the wubs, who knows.

So tell me—what genre gets you hyped? Which of my tracks slap? And real talk… what genres do I absolutely butcher? No sugarcoating, I can take it. Drop your takes 👇

10 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Eeeeehhhhh yo. Scott Hall vibes. Too sweet. 🤘

Anyway, self-promo? Absolute L for me. Dropped a whole damn album AND a new single last month, and did I mention it? Nope. Marketing genius over here. 😂

But hey, CLOSER TO CLEAR is out now on the big green overlord (Spotify) and, of course, chilling on my channel too. So whether you wanna support the algorithmic gods or keep it indie, I got you.

Honestly, this might be my best work in a while. Named it Closer to Clear ‘cause I feel like I’m finally locking in the Breeve sound™, plus my brain’s been vibing way better after a rough patch last year. So yeah, the name just felt right.

If you give it a spin, drop a comment—roast it, praise it, tell me your cat’s opinion. All engagement is good engagement. 🚀

open.spotify.com/artist/01Di5MewV7KITGnZFuqVOQ?si=…

11 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Yo, what’s up, legends? Hope you are thriving.

So, I’ve been digging through my ancient producer archives like some musical Indiana Jones and tossing a few old bits up. Also been dabbling in some covers because, let’s be real, riding the coattails of famous names is just free marketing. Would I rather be making original bangers? 100%. But every time I cook up a cover or a bootleg, I walk away with some new tricks in the bag, so hey—silver linings.

Which brings me to the AI drama. Suno’s getting sued for training on copyrighted material, and honestly… is that not just how every human musician learns? We all reverse-engineer bangers, pick them apart, and level up. The only difference is, this time, it’s a machine doing the learning. So, like… where do we draw the line? Feels like a weird hill to die on.

What do you guys think? Is AI the devil, or is this just the inevitable future? Let’s argue. 🔥

11 months ago | [YT] | 0