Founded around 2002, Hardcore Beats was a UK label based in London and affiliated with Rat Records as a sister imprint. It issued harder breakbeat drawing on drum and bass, garage and tech. Among its releases were Wesley J & Shimano’s “Baddest DJ,” DJ Quest’s “Storm,” and three sampler records. The label’s output also included work by Teddy Killerz and Dub Elements.
Hardcore Beats issued Teddy Killerz’ The Exorcist EP in 2012 and Dub Elements’ “Adrenocrom Future Anthem” in 2011. Its associated labels were Future Perfect Records, Pure Filth, Wicky Lindows and Wireframe. Its releases date from 2001 to 2014, and the label is now defunct.
