Various - Code Red EP

Review by Kamran Saleem

Code Red EP: A Genre-Bending Journey Worth Remembering The Code Red EP by Various Artists isn’t your run-of-the-mill release—it’s a wild mashup of Hardcore, Electronic, House, and even Hip Hop vibes that somehow all fit together like mismatched socks you didn’t know worked until you tried ‘em. Released in 2007 across the UK, Netherlands, and US, this project is a smorgasbord of sounds brought to life by labels like Defected, Code Red Recordings, and Fort Knocks Entertainment. And with credits stacked high—from DJ Spen to Gary Deane—it feels less like an album and more like a house party where everyone brought their own dish. Let me tell ya, there are some bangers here that’ll stick in your head longer than gum under a table. Two tracks really stood out for me: “Try My Love” and “Hysteria (Hysteric Rhythms).” “Try My Love” kicks things off with this smooth yet punchy vibe that just screams confidence. You’ve got those lush keys courtesy of Gary Hudgins, paired with vocals so sultry they feel like velvet on your ears. It’s one of those songs that makes you wanna strut down the street like you’re starring in your own movie montage. The production from DJ Spen & Thommy Davis? Tight as hell. Everything clicks perfectly—the drum programming, the bassline—it’s pure magic without being overdone. If I had to pick my favorite moment from the EP, this might be it. Then there’s “Hysteria (Hysteric Rhythms),” which flips the script entirely. This track is chaotic in the best way possible—like when you accidentally stumble into a rave at 3 AM but end up staying because the energy’s undeniable. Between Tedd Patterson’s remix and Master Kev’s fingerprints all over it, this tune throws curveballs left and right. One second you’re grooving to its hypnotic beat, and the next you’re losing your mind to the drop. Honestly, it’s the kind of song that could soundtrack both a sweaty club night and a late-night drive through empty city streets. What I love about Code Red EP is how unapologetically diverse it is. Tracks range from soulful garage house cuts to full-on hardcore chaos. It doesn’t try too hard to fit neatly into any box, and honestly? That’s what makes it special. Plus, shoutout to David Tobon for his engineering wizardry on tracks 8-11—he really tied everything together like duct tape on a broken dream. Looking back, albums like this remind me why music can feel so damn alive sometimes. Like, sure, we’ve got algorithms spitting out playlists nowadays, but nothing beats flipping through credits and realizing how many hands went into creating something this eclectic. Oh, fun fact: apparently Irvin Madden played guitar on a few tracks. Who knew? So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’ll take you on a ride through genres, emotions, and countries, give Code Red EP a spin. Just don’t blame me if “Try My Love” gets stuck in your head for days—or if you find yourself Googling what “Hysteria” would sound like covered by a metal band. Trust me, stranger thoughts have crossed my mind while listening to this gem.

Artist: Various
Album: Code Red EP

2015

Rating: 4.75

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
You Are (Radio/Club)	3:49
House Music	7:33
Oye Chico!	7:27
Shine (DJ Spen & Thommy Davis Dub)	7:02
3xxluza	4:10
Funkz	5:12
WhatUCee Iz WhatUGet (Instrumental)	3:56
So & So	4:05
Hysteria (Tedd Patterson's Vibal Breakdown)	6:10
Rocking With The Best	3:54
Río Soul Stripper	7:17
Black	5:43
Shine (Ol Skool Piano Mix)	5:56
Where Did Our Luv Go?	6:34
In My World	4:49
Just A Fantasy	4:12
Tracks Of My Team	4:08
Love Is (Love Breeze) (Love Is In The Air 12" Vox)	7:21
3xxluza (Instrumental)	4:07
Giving You Love	9:58
Tia Juana	7:4
House Reprise	8:10
Try My Love	7:18
Shine (12" Vocal Mix)	7:16
Love Is (Love Breeze) (Sex Is In The Dub)	6:41
Who Do You Love?	4:21
Money Tone	4:28
This Road	9:45
4 The Love	6:49
Everyday I Age	4:40
Sweet Enough To Taste	4:47
...do You Remember?	6:38
Love Is (Love Breeze) (Jada's Kiss)	2:40
Higher	7:41
Bolivia	4:30
Gabryelle Vs 4 The Love	6:29
Groove 118	5:20
Be My Baby	4:58
The Dark	5:30
Tierra Del Fuego	8:7
Swamp Gas	6:46
Arabian Nightmare	9:03
Looking 4 The Right Stuff	5:40
Moonlight	6:11
WhatUCee Iz WhatUGet	3:58
Hysteria (Hysteric Rhythms)	5:58
WhatUCee Iz WhatUGet (Radio/Club)	3:56
Don't You Care	6:52
Code Red	4:38
Where Were You?	1:17
3xxluza (Radio/Club)	4:07
Train2Paris	5:20
Love Bug	8:3
Broken	4:41
You Are (Instrumental)	3:49
MontiCristo	3:24
"Intro"	0:10
In The Lab	1:11
Hysteria (DV's Hysteric Remix)	10:29
You Are	3:52
San Antonio Bay	6:44
Tracks Of My Team (Instrumental)	5:02
The Long Way Home	8:48
Love Is (Love Breeze) (Love Is In The Dub)	7:19
Hysteria (MK's 12" Mix)	8:11
California Sun	8:31
Tracks Of My Team (Radio/Club)	5:02
Come Back	5:03
Treat Me Like A Lady	3:49

Video

Karizma presents DJ Technic - Gabryelle vs 4 The Love

Fel The Enigma - You Are

Urbal Plants - Code Red

The B.L.U.N.T.E.D. Crew - So & So

Lavee - WhatUCee Iz WhatUGet

Karizma featuring DJ Spen | 4 The Love (The Main Vocal Club Mix)

Himmalayas - Everyday I Age

FD's - 3xxluza

DJ Spen & Thommy Davis presents KW Griff - Arabian Nightmare

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Labels

Fort Knocks Entertainment
Defected
Partyraiser Recordings
Code Red Recordings

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online anhören
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Formats

Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
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6 × File
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320 kbps
EP
3 × File
CD
Sampler

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Fort Knocks Records
Copyright (c)	Fort Knocks Records
Designed At	Eject
Recorded At	Code Red Recording Studios
Published By	Pavement Productions

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Fort Knocks Entertainment
Mastered By	Gary Deane
Arranged By	Chris Mackey (tracks: 4 to 7), Gary Hudgins (tracks: 4 to 7), Jada Davis (tracks: 4 to 7)
Backing Vocals	Chris Mackey (tracks: 4 to 7), Jada (tracks: 4 to 7)
Co-producer	Terry Thompson (tracks: 1 to 3)
Drum Programming	David Tobon (tracks: 8 to 11)
Engineer	David Tobon (tracks: 8 to 11)
Drums	Dj Spen (tracks: 1 to 3), Terry Thompson (tracks: 1 to 3)
Executive-Producer	Dj Spen (tracks: 4 to 11), Gary Deane (tracks: 4 to 11), Ultra Nate (tracks: 4 to 7)
Keyboards	Gary Hudgins (tracks: 1 to 7), John Crockett (tracks: 8 to 11), Terry Thompson (tracks: 1 to 3)
Guitar	Irvin Madden (tracks: 4 to 7)
Mixed By	David "Vibes" Tobon (tracks: 8 to 11), Master Kev (tracks: 8 to 11)
Written-By	David Tobon (tracks: 8 to 11), G. Deane (tracks: 1 to 7), G.Hudgins (tracks: 4 to 7), I.Madden (tracks: 4 to 7), J. Davis (tracks: 4 to 7), John Crockett (tracks: 8 to 11), L. Mack (tracks: 1 to 3), Master Kev (tracks: 8 to 11), S. Spencer (tracks: 1 to 7), T. Thompson (tracks: 1 to 3), T Davis (tracks: 1 to 3)

Notes

Each label lists a 5th track, but is crossed out on labels.
"Arabian Nightmare" engineered @ Code Red Recording Studios, Baltimore, M.D.
"Gabryelle & "4 The Love" mastered for Code Red Recording Studio, Baltimore, Md.
"4 The Love" produced for Kohesive Productions.

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Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout Etching): FKE-57104-SIDE F RE
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout Etching): FKE-57104-SIDE K RE
Barcode: 8 26194 03527 3
Barcode: 6 5725-74816-2 7

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the *Code Red EP* by Various artists is like a musical melting pot? Released in 2007, it blends genres like Hardcore, Electronic, House, and Hip Hop, with styles ranging from Garage House to straight-up House beats. What’s wild is how many hands were involved—over 20 contributors worked on different tracks, including producers, engineers, vocalists, and even guitarists. It’s not just one album; it feels more like a global project, with credits spanning the UK, Netherlands, and the US. Tracks like "Try My Love" and "Hysteria" showcase this collaborative chaos, making it a true cross-genre masterpiece. Crazy, right?