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DJ Uri
Mixmag Lab Mumbai
Mumbai’s energy is chaotic, vibrant, and impossible to pin down, and DJ Uri’s Mixmag Lab set captures that spirit perfectly with a genre-hopping, BPM-defying ride. This isn’t a set for purists; it’s for those of us who get bored easily and crave the thrill of the unexpected switch. The Lab is likely a blur of movement as the sounds shift from breakbeat to garage to techno and back. Technically, it’s a wild card, averaging 136.7 BPM but ranging from 90 to 162, with keys frequently in 12A and 3B, creating a disjointed yet compelling arc.
The energy balance is fairly even, with a slight lean towards lows (0.52) for groove, mids (0.36) for melody, and highs (0.12) for punch, resulting in a set that keeps you guessing. The mixing is bold and sometimes jarring, embracing the clash of styles. For tracklist detectives, this is a goldmine. After a mysterious opener, K-65’s ‘Bad Tabs’ sets a gritty, breakbeat tone.
Hamdi’s ‘Skanka’ is a guaranteed bassline wrecking ball, and Yasmin’s ‘Light Up’ with Shy FX brings in a dose of uplifting UK garage. Addison Groove’s ‘Brand New Drop’ gets a Nikki Nair remix for a modern, broken-beat twist, and the inclusion of Blowfelt’s ‘Lickle Rolla’ shows a deep dig into dancehall influences. The journey builds through these eclectic peaks and concludes with DJ Ace’s ‘Nothing but the Beat (Slow Jam),’ a closing track that offers a moment of soulful, downtempo reflection after the storm.