Andy C & MC GQ - Westfest 2007

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
1 day ago
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Westfest. Who remembers Westfest 2007? Unfortunately, I didn't go. It has always been on my bucket list, but now I am too late. Not just because it's nearly 20 years ago, but Westfest's final event took place last year, and there won't be any anymore. I should have gone, and especially to the 2007 edition, as the line-up looked insane, and the CD packs have been devoured by yours truly. Thanks to a friend of mine who purchased them on my behalf. Where would I have been without these CD packs?

Who does CD packs in 2026? Back in the mid to late noughties, I was one of those who collected them. And as I was also heavily invested in Drum & Bass and Jungle, I listened to these CD packs like mad. It was kind of expensive to get them to me, back in the Netherlands. My local CD store did buy a few on my behalf. And Westfest 2007 was always one of those packs I cherished for many years, especially one set.

Andy C and MC GQ. This is the kind of Drum & Bass I truly like. And Andy's quick mixing is insane. How he jumps from one record to the next, is just magical. And even the MC sometimes has to look back at the DJ, in amazement. He played for an hour, and crammed in 46 records like it's nothing. And those records are absolutely insane.

Normally I'm not a fan of MCs, but I will make an exception when it comes to Drum & Bass and Jungle. And maybe even UKHC. They uplift the audience, and participate more than ever before. MC GQ might be screaming a lot, but his voice suits the set. And I do not mind it, not one bit.

Hive - Neo (Remix) w/ Calyx - Are You Ready (Hive & Gridlok Remix) w/ Krust - Warhead (TC Remix)
Xample - Lowdown VIP w/ The Kox - It's OK w/ Dillinja - Basscone
Culture Shock - Vice Chase
Chase & Status - Hurt You
High Contrast feat Diane Charlemagne - If We Ever w/ Omni Trio - Renegade Snares (Foul Play Remix) w/ Shy FX - Plastic Soul w/ Omni Trio - Renegade Snares (Foul Play Remix)
Andy C - Finders Keepers w/ M.I.S.T. - Outer Space
Xample - Infamous w/ Krust - Warhead (TC Remix)
TC - Get That Girl (Instrumental) w/ TC & Distorted Minds - Jump
Hive & Gridlok feat D Bridge, Break & Silent Witness - Standing Room Only
Commix - Be True
Q Project - 2 Little 2 Late (KG Remix) w/ Ram Trilogy - Titan
Superstyle Deluxe & Sonny Wharton - Meat Cake (Drumsound & Bassline Smith Remix) w/ Fresh - Living Daylights
Shut Up And Dance feat Singing Fats - Outta National (Taxman Remix)
Sub Focus - Join The Dots
w/ E-Z Rollers - Ready For Love (Clipz Remix)
Sub Focus - Druggy
Ram Trilogy - Screamer VIP W/ Moving Fusion & Fierce - Now's The Time
Switch - A Bit Patchy (Sub Focus Remix) w/ Ebony Dubsters - Ra!
Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Harder
w/ Bad Company - Planet Dust
Sub Focus - Timewarp w/ Shimon & Andy C - Body Rock w/ Moving Fusion - Turbulence
Hazard & Distorted Minds - Mr. Happy w/ Total Science - Nosher (Baron Remix)
Chase & Status feat Jenna G - In Love w/ Shimon & Andy C - Nightflight
w/ Moving Fusion & Shimon - Mysterons (Baron Remix)
Demo & Cease - Ladies Night VIP
w/ Sub Focus - Swamp Thing w/ Chase & Status - The Druids w/ Origin Unknown - Valley Of The Shadows

This brings back so many memories. Andy C nailed it, and so did MC GQ. It is a highly recommended set by Andy C, from probably the greatest year for DnB.

I did plan to do another review from yet another Slammin Vinyl event, from the same year, but that set was only 39 minutes long. This is an hour of Andy C, and fucking epic tunes. The longer, the better, right?

In 2007 I moved throughout each styles and/or genre I loved, and kind of got stuck in DnB. And everything DnB related was bought. And one of the most memorable set for me, is this one. A superb set with serious slammers. And even my wife appreciates it, which means a lot to me (she never likes anything I listen to). But truth be told, the tunes are all great, and both the DJ and MC keep us entertained. I would have been on the dancefloor and wouldn't leave.

The quality is insane. Each record demolishes my speakers and my eardrums. But '2 Little 2 Late'' has got to be the best in this set. Love it. ''In Love'' and 'Hurt You'' are also epic songs, but the first one mentioned, has got to get all my love and appreciation.

I love it when I do find a set I've not heard in a while, and it takes me back in time. It hits me hard, and brings me to my happy place. This is one of those sets.

I do remember the recording not being great. And you can hear that in this set too. I always thought it was just my CD, but it turns out it was bad all around? Was that a mistake, or just an issue caused by Andy C?

A solid set. They don't make them as good as they used to. 2007 was definitely a great year.