Friction 'Assassin Volume One' (Shogun Audio)

Fresh from winning the runner-up position for 'Best DJ' at the 2009 Drum & Bass Awards, the time is right to drop the first volume of Friction's all-new mix CD series. Containing 32 tracks from the hottest producers in the scene, Friction stamps his trademark diverse style and impeccable selection from start to finish, touching upon all styles from the rolling to the liquid to the tear-out anthems and beyond. Drawing for his freshest dubplates from the likes of Chase & Status, Scratch Perverts, Noisia, High Contrast, Dillinja and Break as well as killer cuts past and present, Assassin Vol.1 is an astounding snapshot of a thriving D&B scene and is without doubt a must-have for all dance music fans.

"Bruised with brutish British funk - this is where D&B is at in 2009" iDJ Magazine

"This mix proves why Friction has become one of the D&B A-list. Wide-ranging and super-tight, it's one of the biggest mixes this year" Mixmag

"Quite simply put, there is no better drum and bass DJ in the scene today. Friction has the selection, turntable skills and crowd control that most can only dream of..." El Hornet (Pendulum)

"Blinding CD from Mr Friction - exciting mixing and great tune selection showing exactly why he's at the top of his game." Chase & Status

Available from HMV, all good record stores and digital retailers from June 15th 2009