Out Of Control / Set It Off by MI Loki – A Breaks Gem from 2008
Alright, let’s talk about this little slice of electronic goodness from way back in 2008. MI Loki dropped Out Of Control / Set It Off on Tricksta Recordings, and if you’re into breaks, this one’s a proper head-nodder. Hailing from the UK, it’s got that raw, gritty vibe that only British producers seem to nail so well.
First up, “Out Of Control.” Man, this track is like an energy drink for your ears. The beats are tight, punchy, and kinda chaotic in the best way possible. There’s this relentless groove that just grabs you by the shoulders and shakes you awake. I remember hearing it for the first time at some dingy club—it was one of those moments where everything else fades away, and all you can do is move. The synths have this retro-futuristic edge (yeah, I said it), like they’re paying homage to old-school rave but with a modern twist. It’s hard not to lose yourself in it.
Then there’s “Set It Off,” which flips the vibe slightly. This one feels darker, moodier, almost cinematic. The bassline hits deep, like right in your chest, while these eerie pads swirl around in the background. It reminds me of late-night drives through empty city streets—kinda lonely but also kinda thrilling. What sticks with me most is how the track builds tension before exploding into this wild flurry of percussion. It’s sneaky good, the kind of thing you’d throw on when you need to hype yourself up or just zone out completely.
MI Loki really nailed the balance between chaos and control here (pun totally intended). Both tracks feel alive, like they could burst open at any second, but they never quite do. That unpredictability keeps you hooked. Plus, it’s refreshing to hear something that doesn’t take itself too seriously—it’s dance music meant to make you sweat, not sit around stroking your chin thinking about life.
Looking back now, over a decade later, it’s wild how timeless these tunes still feel. They don’t sound dated; instead, they remind me of a simpler era when discovering new music felt like unearthing treasure. And honestly? If someone told me aliens landed in London in 2008 and beamed these beats straight from their spaceship, I wouldn’t even question it.
So yeah, give Out Of Control / Set It Off a spin if you haven’t already. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself accidentally breakdancing in your kitchen.
