Drum & bass · Release review
The Remixes (SyRan & Shayper)
SyRan, Shayper & Kusha
Dirtbox Recordings drops one of its biggest remix packages yet, as Shayper and SyRan rework Kusha’s anthems Be Free and Come Back To Me. Expect jungle fire and peak-time drum & bass energy when these remixes land on March 21st.
Dirtbox Recordings is setting 2025 ablaze with one of its most explosive remix packages to date. Kusha - The Remixes sees two of the Birmingham-based producer’s biggest anthems reimagined by two of the UK’s most exciting names in drum & bass—Shayper and SyRan. Both artists have brought their distinct styles to these already iconic tracks, ensuring this release is primed for serious club damage.
Kusha’s Be Free, originally released in 2022 on UK Garage label R U SRS?, was an instant hit, dominating the Beatport UK Garage charts at #1 for two weeks and topping Juno for a solid seven days. A staple selection for the likes of DJ EZ, Martin Liberty Larner, and DJ Q, the track was a defining moment in UKG. Now, Shayper—who’s been making major waves with his Tape Pack series and his debut album Iteration—takes Be Free into jungle territory.
His remix, shockingly completed in just six hours, retains the warmth of the original’s signature piano but reworks it into a full-throttle, break-laden roller. With crisp percussion, deep basslines, and relentless energy, this jungle refix is a masterclass in keeping the dancefloor locked. It’s already been rinsed in clubs and is drawing serious attention from selectors looking for fresh jungle fire.
On the flip, SyRan step up to take on Come Back To Me, Kusha’s drum & bass breakout hit from 2023, which peaked at #4 on the Beatport DnB Hype charts and earned Track of the Week on BBC Radio 1 West Midlands. The sibling duo—whose releases on RAM Records have cemented them as serious contenders—turn the track into a main-stage behemoth. Their remix channels the euphoric energy of Sub Focus and Pendulum while weaving in early ‘90s happy hardcore elements for an unexpected but seamless fusion. The drop is nothing short of monstrous—razor-sharp production, chest-thumping bass, and an electrifying intensity that nods to RAM legends like Loadstar.
Kusha - The Remixes is set to make waves across the scene, proving once again why Dirtbox Recordings is one of the most exciting labels in the game. These remixes are built for peak-time destruction—don’t be surprised when you hear them tearing up raves worldwide. Mark your calendars: March 21st is when the carnage begins.
