Various - The Best Of Rotterdam Records Vol II

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Review by Alexey Antonov

The Best Of Rotterdam Records Vol II: A Hardcore Time Capsule That Still Slaps Released in 1993 by Rotterdam Records, The Best Of Rotterdam Records Vol II is a relentless dive into the raw energy of gabber and hardcore electronic music. Compiled by none other than DJ Paul Elstak—a legend in the scene—and wrapped in bold artwork by Linia, this album captures the essence of a movement that defined underground rave culture in the Netherlands. If you’re looking for subtlety, this ain’t it. It’s loud, unapologetic, and pure adrenaline from start to finish. One standout track that still sticks with me is "Komen Wij Uit Rotterdam." The pounding kicks hit like a freight train, and the chant-like vocals scream pride for Rotterdam. You can almost feel the sticky floors of a packed warehouse as the bass rattles your ribcage. It's one of those tracks where you don’t just hear it—you experience it. I remember first hearing it at some grimy club years ago, and let me tell ya, it turned the room into chaos in the best way possible. People were losing their minds, jumping around like they forgot gravity existed. Tracks like this remind us why gabber became such a cultural force. Another banger worth mentioning is "Ba Da Da Na Na Na (Rotterdam Mix)." With its infectious melody layered over skull-crushing beats, it’s impossible not to move to this one. There’s something hypnotic about how the synths swirl around the relentless kick drum. Even now, when I throw this on during a workout or late-night drive, it feels like an instant jolt of energy. It’s cheesy but undeniably fun—like eating candy while running from a tornado. What makes this compilation so special isn’t just the music; it’s the sense of identity it carries. Every track screams Rotterdam, from the gritty production to the unfiltered passion behind each beat. And sure, some parts might sound dated today, but that’s part of its charm. This wasn’t made to be polished—it was made to make you sweat. Looking back, it’s wild to think how much gabber polarized people back then. Critics called it noise, yet fans worshipped it like a religion. Listening to The Best Of Rotterdam Records Vol II, you realize it wasn’t just music—it was rebellion bottled up in 160 BPM. Honestly, if aliens ever invade Earth, we should blast this stuff through speakers to scare ‘em off. Who needs lasers when you’ve got hardcore?

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Album: The Best Of Rotterdam Records Vol II
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Komen Wij Uit Rotterdam4:07
Frequency3:27
Cocaine (Hardcore Club Mix)5:00
Ba Da Da Na Na Na (Rotterdam Mix)4:42
Bonzai4:43
Jan4:37
Oranje Boven (Radio)3:27
You'll Never Be Mine (Hardcore Club Mix)5:05
Ik Wil Dansen (The Remix)4:16
Royal King3:59
The Beat Is Flown5:08
Drummachine3:53
DJ's Hardest4:27
I Am The Master (Soul Version)4:04

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Catalog Numbers

  • ROT CO2, ROT CO02
  • ROT C02

Labels

Rotterdam Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByHarry's Belgium

Credits

RoleCredit
Compiled ByDJ Paul Elstak
CoverLinia
Artwork ByLinia

Notes

  • On the cd cover:
  • 2 is listed as "Ba Da Da (Rotterdam Mix)"
  • 9 is listed as "Sperminator - Frequency"
  • 12 is listed as "Have You Ever Fucked On Cocaine"
  • 1, 3, 7, 13 have no mix version.
  • The catalog number appears as ROT CO2 on the spine and as ROT CO02 on the CD

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: BIEM STEMRA
  • Matrix / Runout: HARRY'S BELGIUM ROTC 02 02$

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *The Best Of Rotterdam Records Vol II* is a time capsule of the hardcore electronic scene in the Netherlands. Released in 1993, it captures the raw energy of gabber music, a genre that became synonymous with Rotterdam’s underground culture. The tracks were compiled by DJ Paul Elstak, a pioneer of the scene, and feature iconic hits like *Komen Wij Uit Rotterdam*. Even the artwork, done by Linia, reflects the gritty, rebellious vibe of the era. It’s more than just an album—it’s a piece of gabber history.

Comments

ctseng1949ae2d080
2025-03-16
Can anyone remember a track that samples the words mind games, mind games in the track. Sure it was this label??.
righardlinde1
2025-03-16
memories of the best decade of my life.
chiro4218
2025-03-16
This is so tedious, and oldschool. Carnrt stop listening...2nd half anyway...feck me!
cesarazpilicueta
2025-03-15
The hardcore is born and is never dies hardcore will never die pride to be a gabber since 1992
easp
2025-03-15
8:14 Ich will rotzen?
bea90463
2025-03-15
Spastic Egg - Frequency!!! Rule the Dance Floor!
kenyefue
2025-03-15
im building a time machine to go back in time to the real gabber hardcore. not this future hardcore crap
tittomaulia
2025-03-15
Proper beatz for the mental headz who like to dance HARD?
bipolarthings
2025-03-15
Oleeeeeeee
haraldehren
2025-03-14
Love the unique sound of the 909&Juno this is the True Sound of the 90s Roland RULES ????????
bjoekr
2025-03-13
Neophyte ❗❗❗???
aurelijas
2025-03-12
1993-95 best Sound of Gabber ❗❗❗
poojanarayan2
2025-03-11
Da Beat is flown DJ Rob & MC Joe ??A Track for the eternity ❗❗❗?
mssadewilliams
2025-03-10
Dat is echte goede Gabber House ?????
lorlew
2025-03-09
Oh mein Gott... Die hatte ich fast vergessen?