Released 20 years ago
Dubplate Killaz 2: Return of the Ninja
DJ Hype · 2006
67 min · 25 tracks · drum and bass
High-energy drum and bass beats collide with playful samples, creating an electrifying atmosphere that demands movement on the dance floor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stole My Heart — This opening track sets the tone with infectious hooks and energetic beats, highlighting DJ Hype's signature style while immediately engaging listeners.
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Dubplate Killa (Double Drop remix) — The remix showcases Hype's ability to reimagine his own classic material, blending nostalgia with fresh production techniques that resonate with both new and longtime fans.
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Murder Tonight — With its heavy basslines and frenetic tempo, this track exemplifies the darker side of drum and bass, illustrating Hype's versatility in manipulating energy within the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions and skilled production, though its cohesion is affected by abrupt transitions.
What we noticed
- The album features a rapid tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a high-energy pace that encourages movement.
- Samples from various sources are layered over driving drum patterns, creating a dense and dynamic soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal snippets that are manipulated and looped, adding to the playful atmosphere without dominating the mix.
- The sequencing includes abrupt transitions between tracks, which contributes to a relentless flow that keeps the energy high.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy dance floor vibes
- quick bursts of playful energy
- short tracks for easy replay
- electrifying atmosphere that excites
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2006, DJ Hype was a well-established figure in the UK drum and bass scene, marking his return with 'Dubplate Killaz 2: Return of the Ninja' after a five-year hiatus since his last major release. This album followed his influential work as a pioneer of the genre and showcased his evolution as a producer during a time when drum and bass was gaining international recognition.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stole My Heart 3:14
- 2 Talk Like a Girl 3:08
- 3 Dubplate Killa (Double Drop remix) 2:30
- 4 Les Miserables 2:52
- 5 Venice Beach 2:09
- 6 Girlz 2:52
- 7 Old Times 2:09
- 8 Blaze 2:20
- 9 Terminate 2:09
- 10 Hold On (to My Horns) 2:09
- 11 Look to the Future (TC remix) 1:58
- 12 Choke Hold 2:30
- 13 Rumours 3:24
- 14 Kryme Watch 2:42
- 15 Come Home 2:52
- 16 Murder Tonight 2:20
- 17 Black Widow 2:25
- 18 Exile 2:14
- 19 Embalmer 2:09
- 20 Sub-Tub 2:47
- 21 Neighbourhood 1:18
- 22 Superfly 3:27
- 23 Crush 2:30
- 24 Bitch 3:19
- 25 All the Way 5:37
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