Link Barret - the young Welsh mastermind at the forefront of the current
d+b scene - grew up more interested in films than music. It was J Majik's
"Arabian Nights" which turned the then 17 year old Lincoln onto drum and
bass, though he's now just as likely to be playing along.

Lincoln's sound could be described as 21st century disco, or quite simply
the most uplifting drum+bass we have ever heard. In June 2002 Link's debut
LP "True Colours" was released on Hospital to massive critical acclaim,
with the singles 'Return of Forever' and 'Global love' nudging their way
into the UK singles chart. The rise of High Contrast has been meteoric and
looks set to go on and on. He is currently juggling the demands of being
one of the most in demand DJ's on the circuit along with a constant string
of remix requests. We should also point out that Link doesn't drink, eat
meat or take drugs, and that his dad used to manage to Shakin Stevens, and
taught him how to dance.

The name High Contrast needs no introduction anymore; though when a young
Lincoln Barrrett signed on the dotted line back in 2000 he was a complete
unknown. Signed on the strength of his mini-disc demos, the Welsh wonder
has smashed his way through the d+b scene in no time at all.

His debut longplayer "True Colours" was released on Hospital to massive
critical acclaim in June 2002, paving the way for a move onto the
outernational dj circuit and remixer of choice for so many labels inside
and outside of the drum+bass community. It has been the club sessions and
mixing skills that have dominated the year since the True Colours dropped,
but with the onset of Autumn we're finally welcoming the first wave of new
music from the Red Square system.

Album number 2 is on the schedule for summer 2004. So long as we can keep
him away from airport lounges once or twice a month, that deadline might
just be met. In the meantime, for the next earful of dubplate exclusives be
sure to check your next Contrast set.