The second reference from Distortion Records is signed by the label Head "Hankook". His style is characterized by very powerful and refined drum beats on which classic acid and bass lines blend perfectly, turning his tracks into authentic tools for DJs looking for burning the most demanding dance floors. Exquisite old school sounds, funk vocals, vision and experience when creating effective tracks that work in any dj set. Many years in the best South Spain parties and festivals support the DIST002 proposal, which is undoubtedly one of the records of the breakbeat season. In this his first solo vinyl, the artist has had the privilege of making a stellar collaboration with former member of the band The Prodigy, Leeroy Thornhill, in addition to collaborating with his partner in front of Distortion, Orebeat, who is also one of the main responsible for the Distortion Records sound. Along with these collaborations, Hankook offers us two original cuts Funky DJ and Fucking Beat. A spectacular EP signed by one of the most relevant artists of the Spanish breakbeat genre that shows his influences and vision. Mastered by Simon Davey at The Exchange Vinyl, a final touch that makes this album an authentic masterpiece, made to last.

Wildfire tells the story of the first decade of The Prodigy from the perspective of original member Leeroy Thornhill, fully illustrated with entirely unseen photography from the earliest raves, to Japan and the United States in the late ‘90s, by which point the band were one of the biggest on the planet.

Rave pioneers whose sound also encompassed hip hop, punk and rock, The Prodigy arguably had as much influence on contemporary pop culture as the Sex Pistols and these extraordinary images from Leeroy’s personal archives capture the wild energy, ecstasy and abandon from the moment they dropped their first hit ‘Charly’ through the three albums which became the ubiquitous soundtrack to the decade: Experience, Music for the Jilted Generation and Fat of the Land.

Beautifully designed in five colours with archival ephemera, and contextualised by Leeroy himself with candid and often hilarious stories describing the band’s wild adventures and eccentric encounters as their fame and popularity spread ‘like wildfire’, this is the ultimate visual journey into the world of the original ‘electronic punks’.

"Hyper was a collaborative project between a producer called Guy Hatfield and Leeroy out of The Prodigy. "We Control" was an album and several 12" singles that all required artwork They wanted my protest images in negative and contact sheet form to create the design concept. I delivered the work and some time later got copies of the CD and vinyl releases, but promptly forgot all about reclaiming the originals." - Matt Smith

DJ Shanazzle is back with a bang to nourish your ears with epochal tunes paired with new music gems & discoveries. This week she's joined by none other than Leeroy Thornhill from The Prodigy. Ahead of his new book release Wildfire: My 10 years getting high with the Prodigy he chats to Shanaz about the meteoric rise of the phenomenal PRODIGY. Expect funny anecdotes from his days in The Prodigy & insightful chat mixed with plenty of music gear changes to keep you on your toes. Spinning new tunes from Haley Zalassi, Cinthie & Bonobo. A sonic tonic not to be missed!