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Shy FX had expectations to live up to, and be assured that he didn't disappoint

Two years old and already walking, talking, and blasting through some of the biggest names in drum and bass, the first part of Xplicit's second birthday party was packed out from the very beginning. With a beefed-up and perfectly tweaked sound system, which was installed especially for the event, the Bongo Club (attracting more breaks and d&b clubs than ever) quickly turned into a nut-house when Chase and Status hit the stage to roll through some fresh beats. Being one of the UK's well-known d&b DJs, Shy FX had expectations to live up to, and be assured that he didn't disappoint. With tunes both old and new, and a few teases along the way, he delivered superbly for the full two hours, dropping tunes like Everyday from his latest LP caused chaos to erupt from every part of the building. The dance moves on the floor were unparalleled - including some extra special body pops coming from the direction of the stage. Xplicit continues to be an event not to be missed.