Matrix a/k/a Jamie Quinn forged an early p… Read Full Bio ↴Matrix (Metro Recordings)
Matrix a/k/a Jamie Quinn forged an early path into the drum and bass scene through seminal releases on DJ SS's New Identity Recordings before launching his own Metro imprint in 1997. His seminal long player, 'Sleepwalk' on Virus showed that there was more to this producer than simply the 12" format and his remixes of tracks like 'Medicine' (Ed Rush & Optical), 'Phone Call' (Klute) and Kirsty Hawkshaw's 'Leafy Lane' have become timeless classics. In recent years he's also climbed to the top of the pop charts as part of the Goldtrix production team with 'Trippin (It's Love)'.
Matrix's latest studio offering, 'Strength 2 Strength' is a collaborative effort with Futurebound. The result is a sublime combination of straight up dance floor devastation and soulful futurism demonstrating perfectly why Matrix has found himself firmly at the forefront of the Drum and Bass scene.
Futurebound (Viper Recordings)
From the very outset of dance culture, and right up to the present day, Brendan Collins, AKA DJ / Producer Futurebound, has steadily developed an almost unsurpassed reputation for tearing up dance floors on a worldwide scale.
Whether hes destroying venues such as Fabric (London), Womb (Tokyo), or in the studio, you know what youre getting with the sounds of Futurebound.
Born and bred in Liverpool, the cultural and musical epicenter of the North of England, Futurebounds route to the top of his profession reads like a concise history of dance music. After the first illegal raves he attended in 1989, Futurebound went onto pursue his passion for dance music, with DJs such as Fabio, Grooverider, Mickey Finn & Top Buzz serving as early influences.
From this, Futurebound secured a home town residency in 1991, warming up for the likes of Carl Cox, Grooverider and Sasha, his first real break into DJing. Steadily the emerging influence of breakbeats grew on Futurebound, leading him to book names such as LTJ Bukem, Goldie, Ray Keith and 4 Hero for his own parties in the early nineties, and later lead him to start the notorious X events in 1999, some of which still rank as some of most important parties in Liverpools clubbing history.
His skills didn't just stop with DJing and promotion either. Since 1993 Futurebound has been stamping his distinctive, rolling, peak time sounds on vinyl, initially with local producers. Inevitably however, more high - profile production and remix collaborations followed with the likes of J Majik. Matrix, Digital & Adam-f. With his productions being released on imprints such as Infrared, Timeless, Moving Shadow, Metro and Frequency, and receiving heavy support over the years from the scenes hierarchy, the time seemed right for Futurebound to expand his repertoire once again, by infusing his reputation on an entire imprint.
Enter VIPER RECORDINGS.
2003 saw the birth of Viper, started by Futurebound himself. The label has so far spawned eight releases of the highest quality, with the first, Blind Cobblers Thumb by Futurebound & Jaquan, achieving instant anthem status, and was more than ably backed by the monstrous Pied Piper .
7 further releases have followed, spanning a plethora of D&B styles, and have featured the likes of J-Majik & Wickamans Fleshwound, Barons slamming remix of Blind Cobblers thumb, Matrix & Futurebounds funk fuelled monster Strength 2 Strength, as well as the mighty Circuit Breakers project which saw Futurebound pull in top draw tracks from State of Mind, Moving fusion, Entity, Probe & Sylo, Jaquan & Futurebound himself
Released in November is an Excellent 12 from D&Bs new golden boys The Brookes Brothers. And following that in early 2007 sees viper release its first album, as Futurebound & Matrix release their hugely anticipated album Universal truth.
UNIVERSAL TRUTH (2007), the album
1. Universal Truth
2. Knite Riderz (feat. MC Spyda)
3. Skyscraper
4. All Born Angels (feat. Mister Who)
5. Rat Trap
6. Sand Storm
7. Strength 2 Strength
8. American Beauty VIP
9. Family (feat. Robert Owens)
10. The Edge
11. Coast To Coast
The result was a sublime combination of straight up dance floor devastation and soulful futurism demonstrating perfectly why Matrix & Futurebound found themselves firmly at the forefront of the drum and bass scene. Both have kept their fingers on the pulse with various other projects since the release of 'Universal Truth'. Matrix, in collaboration with Shimon, released 'Slipstream' / 'Dirty 5th' on Shimon's newly formed AudioPorn Records. In the meantime, Futurebound teamed up with the Brookes Brothers to create the soulful anthem 'Dawn Treader', released on Adam F & Fresh's Breakbeat Kaos label. Futurebound's label Viper Recordings has also been quickly climbing the ladder as one of the top drum & bass labels in the scene with releases from new signings Shock One, Metrik, Brookes Brothers, and DC Breaks, just to name a few.
Matrix & Futurebound teamed up again in 2007 to release their remix of Nu:tone's 'System'. The tune became an instant classic. Dropped by top DJs such as Andy C, Danny Bryd and Friction, 'System' has become a permanent fixture in DJ bags all over the world ever since. They then went on to remix Justin Timberlake's 'Love Stoned' for the remix single release. Matrix & Futurebound then released their first follow up single to 'Universal Truth', with 2008's 'Womb' / 'Family' (Nu:tone & Logistics RMX).
2009 is shaping up to be Matrix & Futurebound's biggest year yet with the forthcoming dancefloor smasher 'Shanghai Surprise', backed with the uplifting vibes of 'Reflection'. They're also set to release tracks, both together and solo, on the upcoming Viper Recordings Artist album "Acts Of Madmen", due out in late spring. They have also begun work on their second studio album, scheduled for the back end of 2009.
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Control
Matrix & Futurebound Lyrics
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But the flame never goes out
All the dangers I've faced I've taken on my own
I've never had reason to doubt.
But you, you've opened through
I've got no defense as you take me over the edge
I don't want to lose control
Falling like a burning stone
But it feels like you're my gravity
I'm gonna let myself go
The one piece that I need to make me feel complete
The rest means nothing to me
What a rush that I get
Its as good as when you're right there
You know you fill my head you push my senses over the edge
I don't want to lose control
But the minute I feel you next to me your fire takes hold
Falling like a burning stone
But it feels like you're my gravity
I'm gonna let myself go
Falling into you there's nothing I can do
I got no defense against you
Falling into you the ways you pull me through
I keep falling deeper into you
I don't want to lose control
But the minute I feel you next to me your fire takes hold
Falling like a burning stone
But it feels like you're my gravity
I'm gonna let myself go
I don't want to lose control
But the minute I feel you next to me your fire takes hold
Falling like a burning stone
But it feels like you're my gravity
I'm gonna let myself go
The lyrics to "Control" by Matrix & Futurebound feat Max Marshall speak about a powerful attraction that the singer is unable to resist. Despite numerous attempts to shut down those impulses, the flame keeps burning bright. The singer is a confident and independent individual who has taken on many challenges alone without ever doubting their own capabilities. However, someone has come along and caught their attention, making them vulnerable to their charms. The singer struggles with giving in to this person's power because they fear losing control. The chorus is a repeated plea for restraint, but the desire is too strong. The singer continues to fall deeper and deeper under the spell of their partner, describing their feelings like a "burning stone."
The song's lyrics speak to the powerful emotions that come with falling in love, the struggle to maintain control over one's feelings, and the overwhelming sensation of being drawn to another person. The lyrics are relatable and emotionally-driven, making it easy for listeners to connect with the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lost count of the ways I've tried to shut this down
Despite my numerous attempts to suppress my feelings, they keep resurfacing.
But the flame never goes out
My passion for you never fades away.
All the dangers I've faced I've taken on my own
I have always faced challenges by myself without seeking help from others.
I've never had reason to doubt.
I have always been self-reliant and confident in my abilities.
But you, you've opened through
Your presence has broken down my defenses and barriers that I previously put up.
I've got no defense as you take me over the edge
I am powerless against the hold you have on me as my emotions consume me.
I don't want to lose control
I am scared to surrender myself completely to you and let go of my inhibitions.
But the minute I feel you next to me your fire takes hold
The intensity of my feelings towards you becomes heightened as soon as I am near you.
Falling like a burning stone
I am descending rapidly and uncontrollably towards you as if there is no turning back.
But it feels like you're my gravity
You have a strong pull on me that I am unable to resist, much like the pull of gravity.
I'm gonna let myself go
I am willing to give in to my feelings and allow myself to be consumed by them.
The one piece that I need to make me feel complete
You are the missing puzzle piece that completes me and makes me feel whole.
The rest means nothing to me
Everything else in my life does not hold as much value to me as you do.
What a rush that I get
The excitement and adrenaline that I feel when I am with you is indescribable.
Its as good as when you're right there
Even the mere thought of you has a powerful effect on me that is comparable to being in your presence.
You know you fill my head you push my senses over the edge
You consume my thoughts and feelings to the point where I am on the brink of losing control.
Falling into you there's nothing I can do
I am unable to resist the pull you have on me and am falling deeper into my emotions for you.
I got no defense against you
I am powerless against the hold you have on me.
Falling into you the ways you pull me through
You are the force that pulls me through my emotions, leading me towards you.
I keep falling deeper into you
My emotions for you keep intensifying and I am being pulled in further under your spell.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN EIGNER, JAMES SUTHERLAND SMITH, KATARINA KNECHTOVA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I’m 72 years young and I am dancing to this in my allotment
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Much respect 👏
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My man!
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@Ria-th7ki
It's 2022 and this song is still an absolute banger, goosebumps still 8 years later
@olivernilsson3361
It's a timeless piece.
@bktrk3335
Yep!
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That’s so true bro 🌹♥️
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