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The year was 1995 and the tune was “Incredible” by General Levy. Jason Bos had been bitten by the jungle bug and his future would be forever changed. Having been an avid music lover for years, listening to anything from classic rock to jazz, these new intricate break-beats and heavy basslines with reggae-inspired vocals sounded fresh to his ears. He became a regular to the Syrous/Dose/Destiny parties and was lucky to experience some of the true warehouse venues. With a background in music theory and some years of organ lessons, his early work consisted of jamming on the SH 1000 while a PSP kept beat. Music was recorded on video format and documented on youtube. He continued to purchase new hardware and became an advocate of “analog sounds better” joining the ranks at “Vintage synth.com” Looking towards the greats of hip hop such as Pete Rock and Dr. Dre, the crunchy MPC became the heart of his rig. The Moog Voyager soon followed. As the collection grew so did his knowledge of production. In 2008 Jason purchased a Mac and the studio was born. As he polished his sound, DJ’s began playing his early “dubs” at local gigs and on radio shows. Determined to make a name as a producer and to get his tunes heard, the label was created.
"I remember the feeling when the DJ put a massive tune on and was forced to take it from the top. I said to myself, I need to do that.”“I wanted to put out quality tunes that people would dance to. The time was right.”“I remember the feeling when the DJ put a massive tune on and was forced to take it from the top. I said to myself, I need to do that.”After buying the “Highly Recommended” triple pack from Formation Records back in ’95, he was hooked on vinyl. Over the years he would accumulate a vast selection of 12’s spanning all sub-genres of drum n bass. “There’s nothing quite like going to the local record shop picking out some new 12’s and playing them out that night. It’s an experience that can be shared with others. I’m changing the way people feel one tune at a time.”

The year was 1995 and the tune was “Incredible” by General Levy. Jason Bos had been bitten by the jungle bug and his future would be forever changed. Having been an avid music lover for years, listening to anything from classic rock to jazz, these new intricate break-beats and heavy basslines with reggae-inspired vocals sounded fresh to his ears. He became a regular to the Syrous/Dose/Destiny parties and was lucky to experience some of the true warehouse venues.

With a background in music theory and some years of organ lessons, his early work consisted of jamming on the SH 1000 while a PSP kept beat. Music was recorded on video format and documented on youtube. He continued to purchase new hardware and became an advocate of “analog sounds better” joining the ranks at “Vintage synth.com” Looking towards the greats of hip hop such as Pete Rock and Dr. Dre, the crunchy MPC became the heart of his rig. The Moog Voyager soon followed. As the collection grew so did his knowledge of production. In 2008 Jason purchased a Mac and the studio was born. As he polished his sound, DJ’s began playing his early “dubs” at local gigs and on radio shows. Determined to make a name as a producer and to get his tunes heard, the label was created.

"I remember the feeling when the DJ put a massive tune on and was forced to take it from the top. I said to myself, I need to do that.”“I wanted to put out quality tunes that people would dance to. The time was right.”“I remember the feeling when the DJ put a massive tune on and was forced to take it from the top. I said to myself, I need to do that.”After buying the “Highly Recommended” triple pack from Formation Records back in ’95, he was hooked on vinyl. Over the years he would accumulate a vast selection of 12’s spanning all sub-genres of drum n bass. “There’s nothing quite like going to the local record shop picking out some new 12’s and playing them out that night. It’s an experience that can be shared with others. I’m changing the way people feel one tune at a time.”

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS

Criteria

We are looking for new artists who are pushing out new sounds using traditional analog equipment and recording techniques. Because we are almost entirely analog (short of recording directly onto tape) we prefer to continue sharing music to others that emulates warmth and richness that the digital realm lacks. Feel free to drop us a tune into our “dropbox” with a description of how you made your sounds. We cannot respond and provide feedback to everyone who submits something.

Our Belief System

Having been raised on records and tapes, we at Press-n-play Records understand the feelings associated with “that mix-tape” or that 12” that might have been purchased strictly for the cover or picture-disc inside. It’s difficult to associate feelings with “files.” For this reason we will continue offering our music on vinyl: the most preferred medium of audiophiles and d.j.’s alike. With the ever-growing digital world we are also available in popular digital formats as WAV, AIFF, and MP3 for those who like to save a bit of money and weight when doing the rounds.

Artists

The people we have representing the label are both dedicated and talented. They take into consideration the listening experience of the people and offer their performances as a glimpse into their inner soul at that particular moment in time. To contact artists for bookings please click on their contact info link.