Lunatic - Bass-D Tribute Mix (2026)

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
23 hours ago
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2025 has been a horrendous year for many people. And our precious Hardcore scene suffered by the loss of two Hardcore legends, two pioneers who co-created the Hardcore scene: Chosen Few in October, and Bass-D in December. And both times was I shocked to read the news on social media. How, and why? It's certainly a loss for not only the scene, but for their friends and family, who will all mourn the loss of these legendary human beings, who were also excellent producers and DJs, and pioneers of the Hardcore scene.

I will review a mix dedicated by Chosen Few soon (a mix by Buzz Fuzz), but for now, let's focus on a tribute mix by Lunatic, for the mighty Bass-D. Bass-D started his DJ career many moons ago. In 1992, he became a Dutch DJ Champion, and his life would never be the same again. He met King Matthew around that time, and together they went on this journey through the wonderful world we call Hardcore. And they were a force to reckon with. The truly dominated the scene, and have remained highly appreciated throughout the 90s, and well after.

I've seen and heard many sets over the years, but I'm not sure if I have actually witnessed Bass-D perform live (in front of me). But in a way that wasn't needed, as his sets always appeared everywhere, including on the legendary album Thunderdome '96 and '97. And his songs, be it on his own or part of the duo Bass-D & King Matthew, they appeared everywhere. They were so influential in the 90s, it is insane to think that we owe him so much, and he co-created and shaped the Hardcore scene, just the way I like it.

I drove my parents mad in the 90s and early 00s when I lived at home. I always had Bass-D songs playing out loud. In later years he started to do more mashup songs with Potato, which were a bit hit and miss for me, but still enjoyable to a degree. But he still remained a Hardcore legend, a pioneer, and we all knew it.

Intro Bass-D (incl. Mouth Of Madness)
Distortion feat MC Raw vs Bass-D & King Matthew - Raveworld
Bass-D & King Matthew - Fly Away
Isaac & The Viper - Freak That Shit (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix)
Bass-D & King Matthew - Masterplan
Bass-D & King Matthew - True Legends
JDA - Voel Je Die Bass (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix)
Bass-D & King Matthew - Nuclear Hardcore
Bass-D & King Matthew feat XD - Like A Dream
Bass-D & King Matthew - In The Mix
Potato & Bass-D - Huzarensalade
Re-Style & Bass-D - Keep Freakin
Buzz Fuzz & Bass-D - It's Alright (Nytro Remix Bass-D Hardcore Edit)
Re-Style & Bass-D - Out Of Darkness
The Viper - Control The Refix
Highlander - Hold Me Now (Bass-D's 2018 Remake)
Forze DJ Team - '98 To Your Mind (The Viper & Neophyte Mashup)
The Masochist vs Bass-D - Get Retarded (Bass-D 2011 Refix)
Re-Style - Wasteland + Get Crackin (Mashup)
Ricardo Moreno & Potato - Back To The Roots
Potato & Bass-D - Appelmoes
Potato & Bass-D - Compote
4 Tune Fairytales - My Little Fantasy (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix)

This is a very glorious looking tracklist, and it's a good reminder of how important Bass-D was for all of us, and how his music shaped the scene into this wonderful thing it is today. But one thing we have to agree: Bass-D dominated during the 90s. He certainly did.

Bass-D had an extensive back catalogue, and you can find a few of his records here. Not sure about the few in here which do not carry Bass-D's name, but they are nice fillers in this 66 minute long mix. And to many he was a legendary producer and DJ who made his furore in the 90s, but let's not forget the millennium years, during which Masters of Hardcore reigned supreme. During those years, I truly liked the Bass-D songs. They were more sophisticated, more elegant, more what I wanted Hardcore to be.

For so many decades did Bass-D inspire ravers, and got millions of people dancing to his tunes, and millions have heard his sets throughout the years on certain platforms such as YouTube, Soundcloud, and more. And his contribution to our scene will certainly be missed. Thousands of ravers will truly miss his enthusiasm for Hardcore, and his skills behind the decks. But that obviously fades into obscurity when you talk about the loss for his close friends and family. Devastating times, that's for sure.

Bass-D is truly missed, and the scene has lost yet another pioneer. Lunatic's mix is a great one, honouring the late and great Bass-D. Rave in peace, and rave forever. Keeps those decks spinning in Heaven, Bass-D.

Best record? Hands down, Happy Hardcore's finest track ever: 'My Little Fantasy'.