Fresh & Vegas - Mekon Stealth

Review by Lydia Violita

Mekon Stealth by Fresh & Vegas: A Drum n Bass Slugfest from '99 Alright, let’s get into this. Mekon Stealth by Fresh & Vegas isn’t just another dusty relic from the late '90s—it’s a raw, unfiltered punch to the gut of electronic music that still holds up today. Released under Breakbeat Culture Records in the UK, this album is straight fire for anyone who digs that old-school Drum n Bass vibe. Mastered and lacquer-cut by Jonz (props to the dude—he didn’t mess around), it’s got that gritty analog warmth mixed with sharp-as-hell beats. Now, I wanna zoom in on two tracks that’ll stick in your brain like gum on a shoe: "Stealth" and "Mekon." “Stealth” kicks off with this sneaky little bassline that creeps up on you like a ninja at midnight. Then BAM—those breakbeats hit so hard they feel illegal. It’s not all flash though; there’s this eerie atmospheric layer floating above the chaos, making it sound like you’re running through some neon-lit dystopian alleyway. The energy? Pure adrenaline. You can almost picture yourself dodging bullets while listening to this track—it’s cinematic as hell but without trying too hard. This one stays glued to your memory because it doesn’t just play; it attacks. Then there’s “Mekon,” which flips the script entirely. If “Stealth” is the predator, then “Mekon” is the beast lurking in the shadows. From the jump, it throws these massive, distorted bass wobbles at you, like someone took a sledgehammer to a synth. But what makes this track unforgettable is how unpredictable it feels. Just when you think you’ve got its rhythm figured out, it switches gears and slaps you with something completely different. That kind of audacity keeps you hooked. Honestly, if this song was a person, it’d be banned from most public places—but we’d secretly respect it anyway. Here’s the kicker: even after twenty-something years, Mekon Stealth hasn’t aged a day. Sure, production techniques have evolved since ‘99, but this album has that timeless quality that only comes from pure passion and zero fucks given. Listening to it now feels like finding an old mixtape in the back of your closet and realizing it’s better than half the stuff dropping today. And hey, here’s a weird thought: maybe Jonz knew he was crafting something iconic when he plated and mastered this thing. Or maybe he was just having a really good coffee buzz that day. Either way, hats off to Fresh & Vegas for delivering a piece of Drum n Bass history that refuses to die quietly. So yeah, crank this bad boy up if you want to feel alive—or pissed off. Your call.

Artist: Fresh & Vegas
Album: Mekon Stealth

Electronic

Drum n Bass

1999

Rating: 4.71

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Filename: fresh-vegas-mekon-stealth.zip

MP3 size: 7.2 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Mekon	6:18
Stealth	7:23

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Fresh & Vegas - Mekon

Fresh & Vegas - Stealth

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Catalog Numbers

BBC-009

Labels

Breakbeat Culture Records

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ouvir online
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
Promo
White Label

Companies

Role	Company
Mastered At	Loud Mastering
Lacquer Cut At	Loud Mastering

Credits

Role	Credit
Mastered By	Jonz
Lacquer Cut By	Jonz
Plated By	mA.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: BBC-009-A₁ Jonz LOUD° mA.
Matrix / Runout: BBC-009-AA₁ LOUD° mA.

About Fresh & Vegas

Name Vars

DJ Fresh & Vegas
Fresh & Vegus
Fresh 'N' Vegas
Fresh 'n' Vegas
Fresh And Vegas
Fresh N Vegas
Fresh'N'Vegas
Fresh, Vegas
Fresh, Vegus
Vegas, DJ Fresh

Members

Dan Stein
Michael Wojcicki

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Mekon Stealth* by Fresh & Vegas is a hidden gem in the Drum n Bass scene. Released in 1999 on Breakbeat Culture Records, it features just two tracks—“Stealth” and “Mekon.” What makes it special? The mastering and lacquer cutting were both done by Jonz, giving the record a unique, polished sound. It’s a true product of the UK’s electronic music heyday, with every detail crafted by hand, even down to the plating process. Minimalist yet impactful, this album captures the raw energy of its time.