From the DAT Archives:
Omar Santana & Leviathan Unleash a Lost 1999 Collaboration – Now Remastered for 2025
Straight from the vaults of hardcore history, two titans of the scene – Omar Santana and DJ Leviathan resurface with a long-lost gem recorded in 1999. Buried deep in the DAT archives for over two decades, this powerful collaboration has been carefully remastered for today’s sound systems while preserving the raw, uncompromising energy of the original recording.
A true time capsule of the late ‘90s hardcore sound, the track captures the era’s trademark intensity: relentless kicks, razor-sharp synths, and the unmistakable production signatures of both artists. What once lay dormant is now ready to ignite dancefloors and stir the memories of old-school ravers, while introducing a new generation to the unfiltered sound of hardcore’s golden age.
“We didn’t want to leave this one in the archives,” say the artists, emphasizing that some music deserves to be heard, not forgotten. DJ Leviathan, representing Cenobite Records, and Omar Santana, the legendary “Dark Ruler” of New York hardcore, bring together their styles in a fusion that embodies pure underground spirit. The 2025 remaster breathes new life into the track, ensuring maximum impact for today’s clubs and festivals without losing the grit and soul of 1999.
This release is more than just music it’s a piece of history brought back to life. Hardcore never dies, it only evolves, and this rediscovered collaboration proves that the roots of the movement remain as vital and electrifying as ever.
