Nia Archives
Keep Hush Live London: Breaka Presents
There is a special breed of punter at a Keep Hush event. You know the exact type: vintage Stone Island jumpers, gun fingers permanently cocked, nodding aggressively to amens like they are trying to solve a complex mathematical equation. They are having a laugh, fully convinced they are single-handedly resurrecting 90s rave culture, and to be fair, absolute scenes usually follow. The atmospheric vibe inside the Keep Hush Live London: Breaka Presents venue is a proper low-ceilinged pressure cooker, dripping with sweat and raw kinetic energy.
Digging deep into the Nia Archives Keep Hush Live London: Breaka Presents tracklist reveals exactly why this Nia Archives live set is a masterful display of modern Drum & Bass. Sitting comfortably at an average of 167.3 BPM, the technical execution behind the decks is completely flawless. By weaving predominantly through the 12A and 5B Camelot keys to maintain a driving momentum, she ensures the energy arc remains heavy on the low-end. Her crate-digging skills are totally sorted, effortlessly pulling out hidden gems and massive crowd-pleasers to keep the massive on their toes.
Dropping 'Werk' by Sully is a mad, brilliant highlight, while expertly sliding in Special Request's 'Pull Up (Tim Reaper Remix)' shows she knows what the heads want. The sonic journey is meticulously crafted from the jump. Setting an immaculate tone with the opening track 'Charades' by Tim Reaper, Mantra & Decibella, she builds a massive peak before capping it off with the closing track 'Sober Feels'.