Bazia DJ Set // Keep Hush live / Green Bay Wax takeover

Bazia’s DJ set for the Green Bay Wax takeover on Keep Hush is a love letter to jungle and drum & bass’s golden age, served with a wink and a hefty dose of nostalgia. We’re in the realm where breakbeats reign supreme, and every Amen slice feels like a reunion with an old friend. The atmosphere is pure warehouse energy, all strobe lights and sweat, as the first notes of Alan Clayter's 'Sia' cut through the haze. At a brisk 150.4 BPM average, this set is firmly in jungle territory, using keys like 12A and 3B to create harmonic tension and release.

The energy is well-distributed, with lows (0.46) providing punchy basslines, mids (0.41) carrying melodic stabs and vocals, and highs (0.13) adding shimmer to the frenetic breaks. Bazia’s mixing is fast and fluid, blending classic anthems with deeper cuts, as in the 18-minute journey of Ramos & Supreme's 'Crowd Control', which builds layer upon layer of rhythmic complexity. Alan Clayter's 'Sia' opens with its haunting vocal sample and rolling breaks, immediately setting a classic vibe. Wax Doctor's 'A New Direction' is a timeless piece of intelligent drum & bass, all atmospheric pads and intricate programming.

Skanna's 'Night Stalker' brings dark, stepping energy, while Dance Conspiracy's 'Dub War' offers a raw, rave-ready edge. The inclusion of ABBA's 'Lay All Your Love On Me' as the closing track is a genius, euphoric curveball, and Hunzed vs Staves' 'Synesthesia' adds a modern, psychedelic twist. Each selection is a crate-digger's dream. This live set begins with the moody 'Sia', peaks with the relentless drive of 'Crowd Control', and ends on the pop-inflected high of ABBA, proving that great D&B can be both cerebral and utterly joyous.