Cocoon Rmx Futur Mashup by Friction & Nu Balance Le Lutin – A Hidden Gem from 2003
Alright, so here's the deal: Cocoon Rmx Futur Mashup is one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. Released back in '03 by Canadian duo Friction & Nu Balance Le Lutin under Metaphor Recordings, this little slice of Drum n Bass heaven doesn’t scream for attention—but trust me, it grabs it anyway. If you’re into Electronic music with a punchy edge, this might just be your jam.
Let’s talk about two tracks real quick—because honestly, they’re what make this album stick in my head like gum on a hot day. First off, there’s “Cocoon (Rmx).” Man, this track hits hard. It starts off all moody and atmospheric, like walking through fog at dawn, but then BAM—it drops into this gnarly bassline that makes your chest vibrate if you’ve got decent speakers. The rhythm switches up constantly too, keeping you guessing where it’s gonna go next. By the time it finishes, you're left feeling like you’ve been on some kinda wild ride. Honestly? I remember this track because it’s impossible not to move to it. Like, even when I’m cooking dinner or whatever, I find myself nodding along like an idiot.
Then there’s “Futur Mashup,” which feels totally different but still slaps. This one leans more experimental, mixing glitchy beats with these weird futuristic bleeps and bloops. At first listen, it sounds chaotic as hell—like someone spilled their gear bag onto the mixing desk—but somehow it works. It’s the kind of song that grows on you after a few listens. You start noticing layers you missed before, like how the hi-hats stutter perfectly against the heavy kicks. Plus, the build-ups are insane; they keep you hanging on till the drop finally smacks you upside the head. Weirdly enough, this track reminds me of late-night coding sessions, staring at lines of code while letting the beat carry me away. Yeah, random connection, but hey—that’s how memories work sometimes.
Now, reflecting on this album… it’s funny how stuff like this can slip under the radar. Back in 2003, everyone was hyped about big names in Drum n Bass, but Cocoon Rmx Futur Mashup flew low-key. And yet, here we are almost twenty years later, and it still holds up. Maybe it’s the raw energy, maybe it’s the unpredictability—or maybe it’s just proof that good music doesn’t need flashy marketing to leave its mark.
Oh, and here’s the kicker—I actually found this album on accident, digging through old crates at a thrift store. Bought it for $2 because I liked the cover art. Goes to show, ya never know where you’ll stumble across greatness, huh?
