Greg AKA Kola rolled out a lively selection from the threesome Die, Krust and Roni Size. From Full Cycle to V, from Scorpio to Glamour Gold.

Enjoy the sounds of jump up D&B at its absolute finest, and some dulcet tones from our esteemed host.

Tracklist:

Nuyorican Soul – It’s Alright, I Feel It (Roni Size Remix) [Talkin’ Loud 1997]
Roni Size – Fashion [V Recordings 1995]
DJ Krush – Dig This Vibe (The Legal Mix – Lawyers Smoke It)(Version One) [Mo Wax 1995]
Roni Size – It’s A Jazz Thing (Ladies Mix) [V Recordings 1995]
DJ Die – Live ’n Direct [Full Cycle Records 1995]
Krust – Set Speed [V Recordings 1995]
More Rockers – You’re Gonna (Make Me) (Roni Size & DJ Krust Remix) [More Rockers 1995]
Roni Size & DJ Die – Music Box [Full Circle Records 1993]
Aquasky – Dezires (DJ Krust Remix) [Moving Shadow 1995]
Scorpio – Turn Dance [Full Cycle Records 1996]
Roni Size – Brut Force [Full Cycle Records 1996]
Die – Play It For Me [V Recordings 1996]
Roni Size – Daylight [Full Cycle Records 1995]
Krust – Not Necessarily A Man [V Recordings 1996]
Gang Related & Mask – Ready Or Not [Dope Dragon 1996]
Mask – You Rang [Dope Dragon 1997]
Gang Related – Rukus [Dope Dragon 1997]
Mask – Splurt [Dope Dragon 1998]
Mask & Swabe – Cash Till [Dope Dragon 1997]
Glamour Gold – You Can Run [Philly Blunt 1996]
DJ Die – Special Treat [V Recordings 1997]
Mask – Better World [Dope Dragon 1997]
Roni Size & DJ Die – The Calling [V Recordings 1994]
Roni Size – Dayz [V Recordings 1996]
D.N.A. – D.N.A. [Full Cycle Records 1995]
Scorpio – Division One [V Recordings 1997]
Bill Riley – In At The Deep End [Protocol 1996]

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“Searching” is a cut from renowned Japanese DJ Nobukazu Takemura’s debut album “Childs View“. The original mix of “Searching” is a downtempo acid jazz piece released on the LP in 1994.

Released on a Childs View remix EP in the same year, Roni Size and Die’s remix strips it down and takes just a few choice samples, including the bulk of the vocals. The vocals combined with some tough but simple break beats, deep sub bass and mournful melody serve to turn the track from upbeat to a quite somber, almost introspective affair.

I found this one not via YouTube or Discogs, but actually whilst on a mammoth three hour crate dig at Haggle Vinyl in Islington. As well as three hours, it also cost me dusty fingers, a few paper cuts and crippling back pain thanks to rooting through so many piles of tunes on the floor, but I managed to come away with this and eight other nice jungle finds for 50 pence a piece!

You can save yourself that bother though and grab it on Discogs now from just £2.00! The EP also features a few other nice remixes from the Child’s View album from the likes of Cold Cut, Wagon Christ and Mad Professor.

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Jungle in 1995 was a complex beast, it demanded you to stick your head down, soak up the bassline and occasionally flick your lighter. This certainly wasn’t the era of smiley faces and putting your hands in the air, although strangely enough, it was one of the most united and atmospheric.

Before anyone could demand a third or fourth reload on Leviticus’ ‘Burial’ a flood of hard stepping rough came flooding in from the likes of DJ Rap, Dillinja and Krome & Time.

By 1996 producers creativity was at an all time high and the sound as we knew it was due for a massive upheaval, mainly driven by the likes of Shy FX, Congo Natty, Aphrodite and DJ Red.

This was the unmistaken sound of jump up drum & bass, a sound that took elements from the past, combined with a slightly increased bmp, rubberised basslines and hip hop samples. It was also the rebirth of the ‘feel good factor’ and although many junglists took an instant dislike to certain producers efforts it really did take over the scene for sometime.

Rather than opting for the obvious classics of the era, the Drum & Bass Arena forum have delved deep into their record collection and pulled out a collection of diverse tracks that portray the time period in a totally different light altogether.

Come with it

Tracklist

JamieS23
London’s Most Wanted – Bear Witness (Mix 2) [Chronic]
Tonic – Hip To The Hoppa [Dee Jay]
Special K & Ruff Cut – Kill Or Be Killed [Lowkey]
Maldini – Kosmo [Phat Trax]
Tekniq – Hold it Now (Tekniq Remix) [Formation]

Tim-Reaper
Roni Size – Fashion [V]
Alex Reece – Basic Principles [Metalheadz]
Current Affairs – Turbulence (Just Jungle Remix) [Moving Shadow]
Northern Connexion – Re-Think [Back 2 Basics]
DJ Trace & Ed Rush – Untitled [Dub]

Dubplate-Derek
Concept 2 – Soon Come [Liftin’ Spirit]
Ed Rush – What’s Up [No U-Turn]
Joint Venture – Don’t Ever Stop [Liftin’ Spirit]
DJ Die – Play It For Me [V]
The X – New Dawn (ST Files Remix) [Jump Up]

Postman Pat
Swabe – Uno Dos Tres [Dope Dragon]
Jeru vs Dillinja – Me Or The Papes [White]
Lemon D – This Is L.A. [Metalheadz]
Mask – One People [Dope Dragon]
Bill Riley – In At The Deep End [Protocol]

SmokeyMcPot
Nemeton – Transamazonia (LTJ Bukem Remix) [One Little Indian]
Earl Grey – The Lick [Rugged Vinyl]
Dead Calm – Urban Style [Moving Shadow]
PFM – Wash Over Me [Good Looking]
Cloud 9 – Snow [Moving Shadow]

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Serum of Dread and V Recordings (among many others) speaks to us about his love for jungle, before laying down a serious selection for his  Drumtrip Session mix.

Tell us a bit about yourself
I was born in Lincoln but moved around a lot with my parents when I was young. I’ve lived in London for the last 8 years or so.

When did you first fall in love with Jungle? Am I right to say your first vinyl release was 2004? I imagine it goes way back before then?
I got into jungle around 1994-5. I’d heard rave music before and quite liked it but I was more into hip hop and heavy metal and didn’t really respect music that didn’t have that element of live performance. Things changed when I came across a program called Protracker on the Amiga which was a basic sample based sequencer. Through messing with production, I realised that dance music was actually a lot more complicated than I thought.

I started going to nightclubs with a bunch of slightly older kids and it all fell into place. I pretty much fell in love with all forms of dance music around that time and there was a lot of good stuff out there. I started buying records and got a set of cheap decks but I had very little money so I’m still catching up on tunes I missed out on from back then.

There weren’t any decent raves where I lived (either that or I didn’t know where to find them) so I listened to a lot of tapes from The Edge and Helter Skelter. I’d also listen to Pete Tong, John Peel and One In the Jungle on the radio.

Your tunes always have that rugged 90s jungle sound but with more contemporary production styles. How do you get that across in your tracks?
Up until a few years ago my setup was software based but I’ve bought quite a lot of hardware lately and that features in my newer material. When I used software I still tried to do the same things people did with hardware back in the day. I used to set the channels up so each track had similar features to a channel on an old mixing desk.

The main rules I live by are to keep things simple and sample anything I can get my hands on.

Before you arrived on the scene, and others like Vapour and Bladerunner, did you feel dancefloor D&B was missing the breaks and bass and general feeling from a lot of the stuff from back in the day? What is it you like about that sound?
There have been times where I’ve felt that but I’ve also made a lot more modern sounding stuff too. It just depends on what I’m interested in at the time. I never really have much of a plan.

You have remixed some huge tracks like Papa Lover (a personal favourite remix of mine), The Way and The Execution – But which producer from back in they day would you like to remix one of your tunes?
I’d like to have Dillinja have a crack at something of mine. I’m surprised Ray Keith hasn’t had a go yet either to be honest, that would be good to hear.

What else is new for Serum? What have you got forthcoming?
I’ve got 12s and individual tracks coming on V, Playaz, Dread, Co-Lab, Chronic and Drum & Bass Arena. There are also a few bigger scale things I’m doing like a mix album for Philly Blunt album which is going to have a combination of oldies, remixes and new material.

I’m working on a collection of more soulful vocal tracks but that’s in the early stages. It’s a new thing for me though so I’m really enjoying it.

The oldskool / jungle sound seems to be making a bit of a comeback again, have you got any big remixes in the pipeline? I did hear a remix of Gangsta about a while ago, any chance of a release there?
Gangsta will be on the Philly Blunt album sampler along with my remix of Bass Switch that’s been floating around for a while. There will be a few more remixes from me and a bunch of other artists. I also just put the finishing touches to a remix for Ruffneck Ting which just relaunched and I’m really happy with that.

Tell us a bit about your mix for Drumtrip, the idea behind the selection?
With this mix I’ve tried to dig a lot deeper and avoid the usual stompers. There’s not really any jump up on there which is fairly rare for me. There are some real classics in there but also a few lesser known bits that featured on some of the sets that got me into the music in the early years. Hopefully this mix will get people hunting on discogs.

Any big ups / shouts?
Anyone bought my music, came to see me play or booked me for a show, and all the DJs and labels that have supported me. Also my girlfriend and daughter for putting up with the constant noise.

And finally…  On your Twitter profile you state you are a “DJ, Producer and Pie maker”; what is your favourite pie?
Chilli beef pie from Goddards in Greenwich with a good serving of liquor and chilli vinegar.

Catch Serum online at..

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•  Twitter
•  YouTube

Drumtrip Sessions #09 – Serum

01. Adam F – Circles – Section 5
02. Daz – Identity – Splash
03. Lemon D – Manhattan Melody – Conqueror
04. Timebase – Funky – Tearin Vinyl
05. Swift – Gang Related – Intalektive
06. Ed Rush & Nico – What’s Up – No U Turn
07. DJ Biggs – Sunrize – Back 2 Basics
08. Adam F – Aromatherapy – Section 5
09. Basic Influence – Still Waters – Hardleaders
10. Trace – Haze – Emotif
11. Roni Size – Step Up – V
12. Tango – Understanding – Creative Wax
13. Renegade – Eastern Promise – Dread
14. Chris Energy – Zalongo – Reinforced
15. Roni Size – Daylight – Full Cycle
16. Andy C – Roll On – Ram
17. Lemon D – This is LA – Metalheadz
18. Gappa G & Hyper Hyper – River Nijer (Nookie Remix) – Ruff Kut
19. Hidden Agenda – Get Carter – Metalheadz
20. Dillinja – Sovereign Melody – Deadly Vinyl

Huge thanks for Serum for the interview and a great mix, much appreciated!

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I was going to post the Peter D mix of this tune which I always had a soft spot for but this is the one that usually gets dancefloors going.
Soul fans may well recognise the vocal from the 1979 Jones Girls original which was penned by song writing legends Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff

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Finding a few hours spare one Sunday recently I gave it a go and the mix below is the result. The mixing a bit off in parts as I (sadly) rarely play this sort of music any more but the tunes are all great.

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1. Pascal & Sponge – Nosebleed -(Left Nostril) [Face]
2. From The Man Like The Pennywise – Suspension Of Disbelief [Symphony Sound]
3. Tango & Fallout – Violator Part 1
4. DJ Terror Eyes & Mister Mix – The Ritual [Face 2 Face]
5. The Reece Project – Spirit Come Down [Liquid Wax]
6. Formula 7 – War Cries [Quayside]
7. Pascal & Sponge – Raw Basics [Face]
8. DJ Taktix – Fatal Attraxion [Back 2 Basics]
9. Fast Floor – Sweat Shop [Smooth Recordings]
10. Harmony & Xtreme – NRG Rush [Lucky Spin]
11. Essence Of Aura – Intruder [Outstanding Productions]
12. First Prodject – Det-strumental [ULR One]
13. Roni Size – The efresher [Vinyl Experience/V Recordings]
14. DJ Crystl – Inna Year 3000 [Force Ten]
15. Harmony & Xtreme – SL001
16. DJ Pooch – Untitled [Pure White/Lucky Spin]
17. Cool Hand Flex – Shackout [U No Dat]
18. Vicious Crew – Alright [Stomp Records]
19. Goldseal Tribe – Your Love Pt 2 [Goldseal]
20. JMJ & Richie – Case Closed [Moving Shadow]
21. Bounty Killaz – Silent Voices [Creative Wax]
22. Tayla – Bang The Drums [Good Looking]

Stream online via Mixcloud

See the original post on my blog

http://mrhaste.com/2013/09/haste-hardcore-mix-part-5/

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