Critically acclaimed rapper and singer Dudley Perkins (aka Declaime) has been honing his soulful sound for three decades - “I like dramatic hip-hop funk that has a west coast orchestral vibe" - and this debut collection is loaded with his trademark tones: tribal reggae rhythms, African percussion, and warm, syncopated grooves.

Want bigger beats, harder drops, and crisper synths? Sample Tools has your back! Each exceptionally-crafted sample pack from the legendary Cr2 Records is curated by a select team of producers around the globe and features cutting edge sounds - from Progressive House and EDM to DnB, Techno, and more. What makes Sample Tools unique is their complementary tuition feature, which gives you behind-the-scenes access to the art and science of music production via Prod-Cast video tutorials and production booklets. With support from artists like Fatboy Slim, Josh Butler, and Hannah Wants, it’s no wonder they were selected as “the best-selling sample pack label on Beatport” after their first year on the market.

Mark Brown - founder and CEO of Cr2 Records - has had a hugely successful 15 year career: from stadium shows and top 5 UK hits to tearing it up at the iconic Space nightclub in Ibiza, the label owner and dj has achieved worldwide acclaim thanks to his relentless touring and production schedule. And the future only looks brighter: This year sees Mark playing the last ever space closing party and mixing legendary compilations for Giorgio Moroder and Carl Cox alongside official remixes for T.E.E.D and Avicii.

"I believe that every hit song starts with the perfect melody, so I created a playlist specifically focused on just that.” Tiffany Red, the Grammy Award winning songwriter and amazing vocalist returns to Sounds.com to curate another intimate collection of her preferred sample choices.