The American Junglist

I met this weeks guest on the dance floor at a rave. I love that.  I was promoting for an event or handing out stickers or something and I asked him if he was into DNB..He pointed at his T shirt and laughed..then I saw it and I laughed and instantly is was like we had been friends for a long time. Thinking back, I can't remember what was on that shirt at all lol. He introduced himself and it turns out I had been seeing this guys name on flyers for a few years now. We exchanged some info and here we are...My boy is a SELECTA. Deep funky vibes on this one. If you don't know, get to know! Representing Central Florida, please welcome Jungle Rivers. Link in bio/link in comments.  Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas 

This weeks guest is a part of the fabric of our Florida dnb community. One could argue that her influence extends as far as the  global dnb community as well. EVERYONE knows Victoria. There are party people that just bring the vibe. She's one of those special humans. We were blessed to have her on the mic for our first American Junglist night. It was a really exceptional event and she had a lot to do with it.  She's a sick dj, a fire MC, and she currently has a pretty fresh tune out with Reflections on Rolled Up Records right now. Representing The Geisha Collective, please welcome Vixen Stylee Links below Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas https://geishaz.com/artists/vixen-stylee/  

Moving to a new area of the country and trying to find the DNB was weird. I didn't really know anything about the Orlando DNB community  but I knew who this guy was! He has been a force in American DNB for a long time now. Get to know if you don't. Representing Orlando FL and Torque DNB, please welcome SST.  Tracklist below. Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas 1. Heads Anthem- Waeys/Molecular 2. Zero T- Head Check 3. Man Down- Total Science 4. Majesty- Alibi 5. Crusty Puddle- Serpnt 6. 853- LO! 7. Snow Days- Archatype 8. Abducted- Myth 9. Original- Minor Forms 10. Africa Dub- Serpnt 11. Nothing About Style- L0G1N 12. Burnin- DSP & Ed:it 13. Die In Our World- SST 14. Evacuation- Bredren 15. Together We Fall- SST 16. Wake The Desert- SST 17. Levitate- Molecular 18. Ghost Town feat. PHAE- QZB & PHAE 19. That's You- Invadahertz & Primitive Instinct 20. Rocket- L-Side 21. RAKKA- VISLA (Late Sleeper rmx) 22. Control Of Me- SST 23. Mundus- MISTIC 24. Nice It Up- Trex 25. The Inside Story- SST 26. Fractured System (VIP Mix)- SST 27. Forget It- Manny/Zero T/Onj 28. Space Raid- Minor Forms 29. Mistakes- Furniss 30. When I Was Young- A-Audio 31. Education- MISTIC 32. From Dusk To Dawn- The Clamps

Through this show I have had the great fortune of meeting some really amazing people...This weeks guest is no exception. I haven't met her in person yet but it seems like everyone knows her somehow. She once told me she was "dance floor famous".... I just love that. BIG RAVE  vibes from this one. That's my shit.  She's  a pretty sick dj too and her aggressive mixing style is also my shit. Representing New Orleans LA, please welcome Terran it up! Terran Alonzo is a Chicana artist, US Army veteran, and rising star amongst her peers in the American dnb community.  Her decade of military service instilled in her a discipline that she carries with her in all aspects of her life.  As a classically trained musician, Terran possesses a deep understanding of rhythm and harmony and applies it to great effect on the turntables. On the dance floor, in the studio, or behind the decks, Terrans positive energy is contagious and powerful.  Links below  Please enjoy❤️ back next week -Thomas www.SoundCloud.com/terran-it-up www.instagram.com/jungle.gial www.facebook.com/TerranItUpDnB

I've been following this weeks guest for years now...I guess you could say I'm a big fan. He's one of those dudes that's like every DJ's favorite DJ. Duane is a whole vibe. Representing NCDNB and Queen City JNGL. From Charlotte NC,  please welcome ND-Skyz. He has played alongside some of the heaviest hitters in Drum and Bass. Chase & Status, Hedex, Calyx & Teebee, LTJ Bukem, Dillinja, Degs, Trace, Aphrodite, Dimension, Nu:Tone, Dara, Dieselboy, AK1200, Danny the Wildchild, and so many more. You can catch him randomly streaming on his Twitch channel (twitch.tv/nd_skyz) as well as club appearances all around the NC/SC region. His passion for music bleeds through each performance so make sure you take the chance to see him live when you see an opportunity and feel the music along with him.  Links below Please enjoy❤️ back next week -Thomas  soundcloud.com/nd-skyz twitch.tv/nd_skyz instagram.com/ndskyz_nc facebook.com/NDSkyzNC https://www.facebook.com/share/1HTRrbCrsc/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Rx2TNB1H/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Sometimes I still get up in my head about meeting these guys. In this weeks case,  I went to the label boss of one of the hottest labels in DNB to ask if he could get her to do a mix for us because in my mind that felt more comfortable...lol. It turns out I should have just sent her a message. She's the nicest! Representing Overview Music, North Carolina, and American underground dance music culture, please welcome VELLE. There are a few producers in North America writing music at her level. What's funny, is most American DNB heads probably have no idea she's American.  Artists like her are the tip of the spear in underground sonics. Not only here in the states but globally. We're really excited to share her mix with ya'll. Tracklist below. Please enjoy Back next week -Thomas VELLE - Dream State VELLE - ID Chiyu & Vulture - Snowlight UNCUE - ID Emperor - Half Makes Whole VELLE - somewhere, somehow Sleepnet - Angel Blade Jade Sierra - let me down VELLE - Synth Heart Wingz - Another World IMANU & Jon Casey - Kotaro VELLE - ID S.Murk - Get A Dayjob Farrah & Gaszia - Paradise Missy Elliott - Get Ur Freak On (Disaffected Bootleg) VELLE - ID Emperor - ID Former - GRONINGEN TRINIST - World Order (old version) latesleeper - Koi (Patreon Exclusive) knetica & Lilah - ID (Vulture Edit) CESCO - Ahyes Machinedrum & Holly - Yangmei VELLE - Jemu gyrofield - Borders (ft. Hallow) (VELLE Remix) Grey Code - Actress Skrillex & Aluna - Inhale Exhale (VELLE Bootleg) Trex - ID gyrofield - Dogma (Patreon Exclusive) Bop - Surfing The Anxiety Waves S.Murk - Warn Dub Vulture - Give Me VELLE - The Depths VELLE - Temporary gyrofield - Mel's Teapot (En:vy Remix) Omen - ID Heallian (ft. Anthropic) - Ain't My Thing VELLE - At Your Side gyrofield - Lagrange Xeonz - ID Bungle - Squares

Here's an American OG. When I was coming up and buying records, there were a few American producers I always checked out. He was one of them and his shit was good! It still is. He's been an influence for more than one generation of North American DnB head and we really love that. American DnB culture is deep and textured and this weeks guest has a lot to do with it's legacy. Representing Cleveland Ohio, Please welcome KC.

We always admire people with dedicated work ethics. This weeks guest is always hustling, always grinding, He's on what seems like a perpetual world tour. He writes music ranging from hip hop to dnb to juke. It's really sick to watch his career unfold over the years. We're really stoked to finally have him on. Representing San Diego, CA and West Coast dnb at large, Please welcome Calculon! https://shootrecordings.bandcamp.com

Representing DnBiD Chicago please welcome, Renan. A soulfully dubwise selector who isn't afraid of a filthy bassline.  Active in the Jungle and Drum+Bass community since 1995, Chicago native Renan currently busies himself producing events featuring local and international talent at residencies around the city as well as collaborating and releasing tunes with production partner Stunna.

John Lamos aka DJ Lamebrane has been djing strictly drum & bass since the late 90's. Back in 2002 he was invited to check out a concept called Bassdrive Radio which was a live streaming drum & bass online radio station based in Chicago, the first of its kind in the United States. Since that very first Bassdrive show, Lamebrane has been with bassdrive.com eventually landing his own live two hour mix show in 2003 called the Hangover Hotline which airs every Saturday afternoon 1-3pm central and is still going strong 22 years later.  With thousands upon thousands of hours of mixing drum & bass live on Bassdrive, holding multiple residencies in and around Chicago throughout the years, and being lucky enough to share the stage with some of the biggest names in worldwide drum & bass that have toured the Windy City, he continues to push the true underground dnb sound in 2025 and beyond. Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas

I shouldn't have to say anything about this weeks guest. His back catalogue of releases and the forthcoming ones speak for themselves. He's a bonafide American legend. Seeing him releasing on proper UK dnb labels with a career spanning decades now has always been really inspiring for me. He's a low-key OG and a badboy selector. Please welcome Jaybee. With releases on Liquid V, Chronic, Mac II, Good Looking, Innerground,Rubik, and a slew of other labels his music keeps going from strength to strength. Born to a radio DJ father he was raised listening to slew of different music genres that led him to hip hop and later on, drum and bass. Always fascinated with watching the dj's in hip hop videos, Jaybee obtained his first set of turntables at the age of 13 and started playing hip hop. A few years later he was intrigued by a friends "techno" compilation and wore out the hit the decks megamix series tape and found his love in breakbeats which led him to a outlaw Jungle party thrown by Digital Konfusion. It was at this event that Jaybee first discovered Jungle while witnessing DJ ODI double set ray Kieth's "terrorist", discovering it was possible to incorporate hip hop skills into Jungle. Flash forward 20 years and you can find him djing a weekly show on bassdrive.com every other Sunday from 10AM to 12PM EST. or in the studio working on whatever idea may roll through his head that day. His music is currently getting support by the likes of Bryan Gee, LTJ Bukem, Marky, D Bridge, A-Sides, PFM and Random Movement amongst a host of others. Tracklist below. Please enjoy❤️ back next week -Thomas Tracklist: The Sauce - Tales Of The Expected Alternative Medicine - Smacking Clowns NC17 & Philth - Burnout Melysma - No Surrender feat. Oracle MC Ben Soundscape & Collette Warren - Remember You Conrad Subs - Sun Beams Jaybee,Zere & Dave Owen - Ay Plair >>>Level 2 - Bite The Bone VIP LOG1N & Order Up - From The Bronx Molecular - Cold Hands Rider Shafique & Business As Usual - World In Trouble SUV - Booby Trap Dr. Meaker - Drift Away feat. Fizzy Gillespie & Celestine Rends - War Song VIP Tweakz & Teej - Loud Pack Undecentum - 9 Taurus L Side feat Fats - High Times VIP Do The Math - Falling Into Place Crystal Clear - Selector feat. Bryan Gee Crystal Clear & Kathryn Brenna - Slow It Down Serpnt, JG:MC - 2024 Teej - Silencio Benny L - Shadow People Do The Math - Mind Control Zero T, MANNY, Onj - Forget It RMS & Jaybee - Heard Cool Hand Flex - Omni RMS & Jaybee - Breached Do The Math - Run Leaf - Dis Style Watch The Ride - Shake The Foundation >>T>I & The Sauce - Grits & Jam  CrucifyMe - Prank Caller Undecentum - Ethyl KY - Own Way DJ Trace & HLZ - Raptor Randall - Spacebug XTC Nottingham & Jaybee - One More Chance

We originally had another mix planned for his first mix on the show. The first mix was so fresh we wanted to put it out as fast as possible. He was one of our first exclusive mixes. The last one is still getting streams every day. Nick is a fucking BADMAN on the decks. Representing Mississippi DNB, please welcome 360 Degrees. He is a Mississippi-based dj and producer who has been making a name for himself stateside and worldwide for combining the sounds of Hip hop, Turntablism, Jungle, and Drum & Bass music. He has been a major contributing force in the southern United States by bringing Drum & Bass music to the forefront of everything he has been involved with since the late 90's. He has collaborated on many musical projects over the years featuring artists like Mr. Fluid, Coastill, Serjah9, Dj Kaotic, and Fi3ld. 360 Degrees has appeared on stage with Dj Logic, Key N Krates, & Dj Swamp, as well as Drum and Bass pioneers LTJ Bukem, A-Sides, AK1200, Dj Dara, Pish Posh, Danny the Wildchild, & The Burner Brothers. He has released tracks on Rolled Up Records and has a project forthcoming with Mr. Fluid on Patrol The Skies Music under the name SODL(Straight Out Da Lab). links and tracklist below. Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas Links: https://soundcloud.com/360-degrees https://www.mixcloud.com/360degrees/ https://www.facebook.com/1dj360/ https://www.instagram.com/nick360couch/ https://www.instagram.com/360degrees_ms/ https://www.instagram.com/mississippidnb/ https://www.mixcloud.com/360degrees/ Tracklist: ASHFLO - Gutter - Patrol The Skies Donny Brooke - That Sax Tune - Manifest ASHFLO - Laser - Patrol The Skies Masked Wolf - Astronaut In The Ocean - TC Bootleg Konflict - Messiah (Magnetude Remix) - Renegade Hardware Formula - Baiana Dub - Unknown ICONS - Paradise - Manifest Alibi - Majesty - V Recordings SERJAH9 - New Alarm - Unknown  Pendulum - Tarantula (Shock One & Ekko & Sidetrack Bootleg) - Unknown Taiwan MC, Speaker Louis - Junglist Crew - Jungle Mania Recordings Gunston - Dubplate Police - Vahana Recordings SODL - Losing My Mind (Jaybee Remix) - Patrol The Skies Basstripper - In The City - DNB Allstars Records 360 Degrees - The Rave Kingpin (SERJAH9 Remix, 360 Degrees Edit) - Unreleased Paul T & Edward Oberon - Badboy - V Recordings Krust - Not Necessarily a Man (L-Side VIP) - V Recordings Molecular, Ways - Strapped - Critical Music Dave Owen x Lokshot - Hammerhead - Grand Theft Auto Gardna, Pola & Bryson - Down Low - Shogun Audio Need For Mirrors - Arp Tune VIP - RAM Records Shimon, Andy C - Night Fight (Shimon Remix) - RAM Records Break, K Motionz, Duskee - Hack It (Break Remix) - UKF Scar - Wanna Stay - Metalheadz S.I.O.N., Lexed - Going down - Manifest Coastill & 360 Degrees - Run It - Rolled Up Records Johnny L - Back To Your Roots (Friction & K-Tee Remix) - Shogun Audio Ed Rush, Optical - Pacman (Upbeats Remix) - Drum & Bass Arena Alibi - Rave Digger VIP - V Recordings SODL & Pish Posh - Advance The Groove (Ft. SPY MC) - Patrol The Skies Rockwell - 1_2_3_4 - Shogun Audio Acuna - Played with Me - V Recordings Break - Something Like This - V Recordings

I was lucky enough to be a dnb raver in Washington DC and Baltimore during  the late 1990's and early 2000's. It was only years later that I came to realize how extra special that period was for DC dnb and its own roots and culture. This weeks guest played an integral part in building a lot of that. It's really humbling to share this one with ya'll. Please welcome, R4NS0M. Originally hailing from the storied Washington DC drum & bass scene, Boston's R4NS0M has been at the forefront of the American drum & bass movement since its early days. Over the course of his career, He's performed at legendary events like Buzz, Ultraworld, Resonate, Eklektic, Platinum, Respect, Elements, and Cadence, and crafted mixes for Toronto's iconic Prophecy FM and Winslow's Bad Snares Anonymous. As a producer, he's released music on such labels as Moving Shadow, Ohm Resistance, Soul Deep, Detached Audio, 1 More Thing, WiddFam, and 4 Corners Music, and worked with a number of artists, including Sinthetix, Corrupt Souls, UFO!, Ben Rolo, Fake, Dvalue and Metcalf. With decades of work under his belt, and a decidedly individual take on the drum-n-bass sound, R4NS0M continues to cement one of the more unique legacies in the history of the genre as a creator and pioneer.  Tracklist & links below.  Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas https://linktr.ee/r4ns0m 01. Bush Chemists - "Light Up  Your Spliff (Business As Usual Remix)" 02. Winslow - dub 03.  Sekty -  dub 04. J.Purcell - dub 05. Melinki & R4NS0M - dub 06. R4NS0M - "You Tell Me" [Drive AM Recordings] 07. BradyXK & R4NS0M - "Psycho City" [dub] 08.  Genic - "202" [Genic Patreon] 09. R4NS0M & iso•con - dub 10. DJ Hazard - "Meaning Of Life" [Hazardous Materials] 11. Crystal Clear - "Temper" [The Sauce Recordings] 12. Mask - "Splurt" [Dope Dragon] 13. Clearance - "On The 1" [Kynetic Sound] 14. R4NS0M - "State Facts" [Drive AM Recordings] 15. OCC - "No Tech" [OCC Recordings] 16. Crystal Clear & Nymfo - "Feel Something" [Love For Lower Frequencies] 17. HLZ - dub 18. Kiko - dub 19. R4NS0M - dub 20. Genic - "In Use" [Genic Patreon] 21. R4NS0M - dub 22. Myth - "Reality Check" [Four Corners Music] 23. R4NS0M - "Metropolitan Hill" [Drive AM Recordings] 24. DJ Lee - "Whisper" [Soul In Motion] 25. George Lunn - "Heir (Shibumi Remix)"

This weeks guest comes to us by way of Yamatai Records all the way from Los Angeles California. There's a reason one of the best labels in DNB right now tapped him to make this mix and carry their flag here in the States. I fully believed he was from the UK...didn't even consider that he might be American. His production values are sonically devastating. Just miles ahead of most. Elite, proper shit for the true heads.His catalogue of unsigned music is fucking wicked. This mixtapes tracklist is fucking mental!  Buckle your seat belts, strap your helmets on and let's prepare for takeoff. Please welcome, Omen. links and tracklist below. please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas https://linktr.ee/OmenAudio?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4aa331d9-07ab-4a10-9dc8-3cef1215d241 https://lnk.bio/YamataiRecords?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY-GJ5xVmt_5xbkK0dEuDjMEvLQkFVear-e9TnMmvFTVxDzgQUb91Z5SW4_aem_lyQqCwzDUsd20-qbiEGXng Omen - ID Des McMahon - Starcissism (Forthcoming on Forbidden Frequencies) Omen - ID Omen - ID Wingz - Move (USB Exclusive) En:vy - Beautiful Dreamer (Original Mix) Thread - Solace (Original Mix) Des McMahon - Endure (Forthcoming on Momentive) Wingz - Attitude (USB Exclusive) Dub Ten - Backstabbed (Forthcoming on Yamatai) Resslek - Floater (Original Mix) Untrue & Leaf- Few Blocks From Here (Objectiv Remix) (Forthcoming on Yamatai)  Creatures - Easy Sunday (Dub Pack) Geostatic - Fathom (Original Mix) Omen - ID R3IDY - Spindle (Forthcoming on Yamatai) Telm & Wilson - Hounds (Dub Ten Remix) (Forthcoming on Yamatai) Omen - ID Koherent - Dancing Soul (Ill Truth Remix) (Forthcoming on Yamatai) Speaker Louis - Slow Motion [Yamatai Records] Velle - ID gyrofield - Borders (ft. Hallow) (VELLE Remix) Leks - Haven [Yamatai Records] Des McMahon - Spiraling (Forthcoming on Momentive) Leks - Vices (Ill Truth Remix) [Yamatai Records] C-DU - Pepper (Forthcoming on Yamatai) Des McMahon - Bloodshot (Forthcoming on Prestige) Theoretical - Twangy Style - Minor Forms Remix (Forthcoming on Yamatai) C-DU - Context (forthcoming on Yamatai) Leks, Apollo Navigation - Jolly Good Show [Yamatai Records] Regrowth - Nonanom (Forthcoming on Yamatai)  

In almost every case, I know this weeks guest, have met them somewhere before, or at the very least, I'm familiar with their work in some regard. This week, I'm humbled to say I didn't know anything. It turns out being one half of Random Movement, I did know a thing or two about our guest. That was a long time ago and his Random Movement days are now behind him. With that being said, the labels you'll find him on are of serious consequence in our community. Representing Columbus Ohio, please welcome Mister Shifter. Lean everything about him here: https://linktr.ee/mistershifter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=46597250-5c03-4e34-a048-87e3b1200796 Tracklist below Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas

This weeks guest takes us on a journey through a dubbed out, Ragga & Jump Up infused junglescape.  Representing Brooklyn, NY by way of London, UK please welcome, Dj London Broil. Born in the heart of London and a fixture in New York's vibrant music scene, DJ London Broil has been bringing  the raw energy of vintage Ragga Jungle to every set since moving to NYC in 1995. Playing dnb in small clubs across the city, captivating audiences with his signature mashups, dubs, and love for epic  drops. Learn more about the man here. https://on.soundcloud.com/6VFo4zx12zv9F5yNA      

This weeks guest is making quite name for himself with lots of plans for 2025. He was one of the most recommended guests we've had. I have a few of his tunes in the crates so I was pretty stoked to meet him. Please welcome Jon Cross,  a Drum & Bass artist from Chicago, IL USA. His original productions and DJ sets represent the full spectrum of modern D&B. His past and present affiliations include Rebel Music, Locked Up Music, Engage Audio, Four Corners Music, Beats In Mind and DNBB.  Tracklist below Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas Jon Cross - American Junglist Podcast Tracklist 01. Jamezy feat Natalie - Shut U Out - Galacy 02. OB1 & Kolectiv - Don't Mess Around - Four Corners 03. ISHEN - Empty Spaces - Shottaz Yard 04. Mako - Come Closer - Metalheadz 05. Jon Cross - Scorpion Say - Locked Up Music 06. Nymfo & Serpnt - Singularity - Love For Low Frequencies 07. Amoss & Minor Forms - Take Note - Sofa Sound 08. Shodan & Hex feat Sense MC - Contra - Technique Recordings 09. T>I & The Sauce - Grits & Jam - The Sauce 10. Monty - Flub - 1985 Music 11. Heist - Yars Revenge - 31 Recordings 12. Trex - Hollow Holler - DARKMTTR Records 13. Crystal Clear & Sweetpea - Dreamstate - V Recordings 14. Ill Truth - The Real - Truth Hertz 15. Teej & Resslek - Matrix - Flexout Audio 16. Grimmo - Touch My Body - Biological Beats 17. CLB - Decisions - MONTA 18. Silence Groove - Son Doong - Floodlight 19. LO! - Something 2 Say - Rebel Music 20. Alix Perez - Elastic Soul - 1985 Music 21. Jon Cross - Ease Yr Mind 22. Juiceman - Our Time Has Come - Fruits Of Flava 23. Kusp - Fallin - Soul In Motion 24. Slippy & Rico 56 - Will - Beacon 25. Scar - Make Em Know (VIP) - Metalheadz 26. GLXY & Koherent - Darling Sky - Overview Music 27. Para - Uh Huh - Overview Music 28. R3IDY - Sessions - Trust Audio 29. Winslow - Unswung Hero - Hospital Records 30. Motiv - Under A Groove - C.I.A 31. Revan - Last Week of Summer - Flexout Audio 32. Flaco - Light Speed - Code Recordings 33. Zero T - Don't Know - The North Quarter 34. Jon Cross - Capable Spirits - Rebel Music 35. Marvel Cinema & Luke Truth - Elevated State of Mind - Lunar  36. Satl, Milansangar & Ellis Esco - Night Out - The North Quarter

  This month we go off the roller path and take a side quest deep into the glitched out dubby jungle. This one's for that kid in the back of a dark warehouse that smoked way too much PCP.  Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas

  I'm a big fan of this weeks guest. He's a force for all things DNB. Running both Wicked Jungle Records and ION drive, he's got 2025 planned all the way out. Please welcome, Raket. He has been spreading the sound of Jungle and Drum & Bass since 1997. Anywhere you could find good quality Drum & Bass, Raket has been there, in the crowd, on the Mic, or behind the decks. In 2014 Raket joined with a longtime friend, the artist Gridlab, and formed the production duo Self Aware. They hit the scene hard releasing on underground D&B labels from the UK with several consecutive Jungle and D&B releases. After the frustrating experience they had releasing music on underground labels, in late 2015 they decided to form their own label, Wicked Jungle Records. The label launched with the release of Wicked Jungle Volume I in January 2016. The compilation showcased a varied palette of underground Jungle and Drum & Bass. Wicked Jungle quickly became known as a go to label for classic styled Jungle tunes. By 2023 Wicked Jungle's growth became hard to contain within the one label and Raket rebranded his sub label Ion Drive, which was primarily used as an outlet for Raket and Gridlab to experiment off genre, in the retro sounds of Electro, House and Techno. Once rebranded though, Ion Drive became the outlet for all things Drum & Bass. This allowed Wicked Jungle breathing room to focus on the sounds of classic and contemporary  Jungle, Drumfunk, Hardcore, and other styles of heavily chopped break beats, that more closely align with the original sounds of Wicked Jungle Productions back in the 90's. This brings us to 2024 where Raket has relocated from sunny South Florida to Maryland. He has a full year of hard-hitting Jungle and Drum & Bass releases lined up for both labels, featuring artists from across the globe, as well as several from himself. You can hear new mixes dropping often on his Ion Drive Mix Series as well as pop up live streams and guest mixes on radio shows around the globe. There is no stopping someone as passionate about Jungle and D&B as Raket.most upfront in Drum & Bass experimentation.  Links below Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas Raket@iondrivemusic.com Info@wjrecords.com https://wickedjungle.bandcamp.com/ Music | Ion Drive Music (bandcamp.com) https://soundcloud.com/wickedjunglerecords https://www.youtube.com/@WickedJungleRecords https://www.facebook.com/wickedjunglerecords/ https://www.facebook.com/raketdnb/ https://www.facebook.com/iondrivemusic/ https://www.instagram.com/wickedjungle_iondrivednb/

I don't know what I was expecting when I got this mix but I was floored....It's a trainspotters delight. There must be something in the water in Chicago.  Please welcome DJ Intel. He is a Chicago-based DJ known for his dynamic blend of drum and bass, hip-hop, and downtempo sounds. A true staple in the city's underground scene, Intel is a member of Proper Drum & Bass and a founding member of the Platter Pirates Turntablist Collective. With a deep passion for both high-energy beats and smooth, atmospheric grooves, Intel crafts sets that take listeners on a journey through intense basslines and soulful rhythms. Whether playing in intimate venues or large festivals, Intel's ability to connect with the crowd and seamlessly mix genres has earned him a dedicated following and recognition in the bass music scene. This Thursday night he'll be playing his monthly residency,  The Formula at Beauty Bar. Find out more about him here... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dj-intels-i-haz-podcast/id1504127529 www.thedjintel.com Please enjoy❤️ Back next week Thomas

I haven't had the opportunity to meet this week's guest yet but I hope to at some point. She's a whole vibe and my new favorite DJ. I have been playing this mix almost every day since I got it 2 months ago. The amount of raw soul coming through is really special. Please welcome Toyacoyah. She's is an indigenous DJ known for blending ancestral rhythms with modern breakbeats. She began her DJ career in the late 90s at the University of Oklahoma, curating beats for her own drum and bass radio show. After moving to Austin, Texas, she became a resident DJ for Mental Note, a night dedicated to liquid funk and jazzy drum and bass. Now based in Chicago, she continues to share her passion for fast-tempo music across the Midwest. Toyacoyah has performed alongside top producers like Addison Groove, Luke Vibert, LTJ Bukem, Roni Size, and Tim Reaper, delivering sets that span electro, breaks, juke, jungle, and more. Links and tracklist below Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas   Social Media Links:   https://www.instagram.com/toyacoyah/   https://soundcloud.com/toyacoyah-brown   https://www.twitch.tv/toyacoyah   https://www.facebook.com/toyacoyah/   https://www.mixcloud.com/toyacoyah-brown/   Submerse Midnight Hotline Channel 2 Babe Norfik Recycle DJ Phil Only You Oliver Prince Jungle Tool Dj Die & Addison Groove Gunsmok£ Toby Ross AY! Morelia Dis DJ is Funky Mix Master Kumiya And You Know That We Are Freaks Tim Reaper Lucky Go Happy Jorja Smith Little Things (DJ Ends 160 remix) Nikes ft. Chango & MoonDoctoR Splash Thematic Signal Nikes FWM (Takeoff) Frenquency Queen UnoTurbo Rear Spoiler DJ Complimint Midnight Request Slime wrk.dat Xylit SlowRolla Acidface (CRSXR Remix) BC Rydah It Is Time Jack Smooth Confusing Times Guido YZ & 4am Kru Real Lo Remix (Extended mix) Tim Reaper Off The Top Rope Levitation Inexplicable  

I met this week's guest recently and we been yapping about dnb non stop....talking about all kinds of stuff really ..he's hilarious and a genuine force of positivity in our community. Representing Texas and North America at large, please welcome J. Augustus. He's a Producer, MC, DJ, and a highly sought-after Host of events. He has worked in various facets of the music industry, including lo-fi, hip-hop, Boom Bap, Drum and Bass, and other underground subgenres. He has been a staple in the Texas live music scene since the late 90s, cementing his talent and ability to connect with his audiences, bringing his own originality to the table. With that, he founded Quaziscience Recordings to showcase his production and offer a platform to other artists across the globe. His exceptional skills have earned him a place on lineups and shared stages with numerous acts like J Boogie, KADILAK, Jel, Kid Koala, GOLDIE, BLACKMILK, SPIRIT, Red Man, KLUTE, Too Short, LIONDUB, Esta, Nicky Blackmarket, Sango, EMPRESS, Mellow Hype, AK1200, Mr. Lif, MC ASTRO,  FALCONS,  GENERAL MONKZ, Rev Kathy Russell, Merrick Brown, Freestyle Fellowship, and DJ Craze.  The year 2024 has seen J. Augustus hit beatport charts top 20 with a strong release on ROLLED UP RECORDS entitled DEEP SEATED on the labels winter mixtape series. J has also had two big releases on KEVLAR UK and sister label K2.  REV THE BUZZSAW EP, and thethen FROM THIS POINT FORWARD with featured artists GOOD SHEPERD and MC ASTRO. J. Augustus and MC ASTROs tune MOVING ON also saw number five on beatports 10 most popular songs the day of release. Learn more about him here: www.jaugustusofficial.com & www.quaziscience.com  Tracklist below Please enjoy❤️ Back next week Thomas 1. J. Augustus - little Diddy - quaziscience  2. SERPNT - Crusty puddle - integrated 3. Legion - the future 4. Tirisfall - into your own heart - Rolled up 5. SCAR - Shadow and light - metalheadz 6. Black Barrel - system off - Dispatch 7. Order Up - orbit funk - grid  8. Nostalgia- icicle & Workforce - Vision 9. Rhizome & bygone - tension - dialect 10. Comah - Dark Energy - Rolled up 11. Fre4knc - Little things - Flexout audio  12. Tyr Kohout - Chord Magic - 1 more thing 13. Wilson - trust me - rolled up 14. SST - Fire in the Jungle - Boomslang 15. Legion - Lightyears - Lexicon Records 16. SCAR - Make em know - Metalheadz 17. Black Barrel - sniffa - dispatch 18. The Sauce - Ill vibe - the Sauce.                                                                 recordings 19. Albees - show me why - grid 20. Form/Funktion - Poltergeist -                                                                      quaziscience  21. The Reverend Kathy Russell -         Revenge of the dead - quaziscience 22. Gigan - Fever Kiss - quaziscience  23. Korax - Never Let You Go - quaziscience 24. J. Augustus - Deep Seated - rolled up 25. J. Augustus - Slap - unreleased 26. J. Augustus - A Lil Sus - upcoming                                                              quaziscience  27. J. Augustus - Don Gorgon - upcoming.                                                      quaziscience 28. ??? 29. Benny L - Replicant - Tres 2b Music Ltd 30. Blade - A Brand New Chill - dispatch 31. Gyrofield - shrimp - vision 32. Conrad Subs- Salsa Dip - Natty Dub 33. Conrad Subs - it's the way - Nuusic 34 Conrad subs - little vibey thing - Nuusic      

Episode 5 of Crook County and things are just as corrupt as ever. Human sacrifices, cats and dogs living together...it's anarchy..Mass Hysteria!

Chicago's Hiroko Yamamura wanders as usual into genres, this time to her first love, drum and bass. Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas

I can't really remember when I met this week's guest. He has kind of been a part of the fabric of American DNB for as long as I can remember..When I join a new dnb group online or talk to some junglists in some tiny pocket of the country, they already know Mike...better known as Gigan, he stands tall in the world of drum and bass, revered for his electrifying DJ performances and groundbreaking production work. He's not just a DJ; he's a visionary force behind Boomslang Recordings, pushing the boundaries of the genre. Gigan's impact is felt far beyond the DJ booth, with his insightful contributions to Knowledge Magazine, offering invaluable perspectives on the intricacies of drum and bass culture. His journey into electronic music began with an insatiable curiosity for sonic exploration, propelling him to the forefront of the drum and bass movement. His mixes for Nu Urban Music, especially "The History of Ragga Jungle Volumes 1 & 2," showcase his talent for blending raw energy with finesse, drawing inspiration from artists like Congo Natty and Suburban Base. Beyond his solo work, Gigan is a collaborator and mentor, shaped by luminaries like Joe Ford and Transforma. His dedication to community is evident in his involvement with Konkrete Jungle, where he not only participates but also spearheaded the opening of the Kansas City chapter. Gigan's commitment to pushing boundaries cements his legacy as a pioneer in drum and bass, ensuring his influence resonates for years to come. Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas

He's one of the founding fathers of the Detroit D&B scene, was a member of Konkrete Jungle Detroit, has played alongside countless headliners, Co-Founder of Impulse Detroit and  hosting a regular dnb show on Undergroundbass.uk Please welcome 8en Tracklist below Please enjoy❤️ Back next week  -Thomas

I started following this weeks guest on Soundcloud..10ish years ago? I have known of him or about him in some capacity via the internet for a long time now. Him and his crew have a fierce reputation for throwing some wicked parties. It's really sick to have him on. Just a few weeks ago, he was hosting an MIA joint and he put out an open invitation for someone to split his opening slot with him. I was humbled by his generosity. I'll bet whoever got that opportunity, will never forget it.  Please welcome DE LA MOTA

Crook County Halloween Edition

Excited to share this one guys! This weeks guest is something of an American DNB Icon. His show, The Greenroom on bassdrive.com is a staple for a lot of heads. He has releases on Fokuz Recordings (One of my favorite secret weapon labels for many years), Lucky Devil, Influenza Media, Soul Deep...and sooooo many more.  Please welcome STUNNA Tracklist below

One of my favorite things about this show is the opportunity it's given me to meet other humans that are obsessed with dnb like me. My circle has grown exponentially and it's humbling. Thanks you guys! Speaking of meeting people through AJS, I'm excited to welcome Scotticus Finch. He got his start in the Seoul underground, playing with low-end heavy hitters like Bass Attack and DNBS. Never one to get complacent, he founded and ran the monthly Mixtape while juggling his various residencies and crew obligations around the city. Since leaving Korea, he's played around the world, from clubs in Europe, Australia, and India to gigs all over the US. After years holding it down as a resident with Oakland's Dystopia, he's now based in Austin, spinning for the likes of Something Liquid, Lucid, and Catalyst; providing support for acts like Makoto, Jade, Grafix, Euphonique, and Ed Solo; and headlining shows from Seattle to Sydney to Amsterdam.  Tracklist below.  Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas Control (Original Mix) Skellytn, Honey-B-Sweet F Minor Simulator (Original Mix) Muzz Third Eye (Original Mix) Sensus, Quoone, Quoone & Sensus No Good 4 Me (Original Mix) Ekko & Sidetrack Underground (Original Mix) Tall Order (UK) Purge (Original Mix) DC Breaks, Prolix Don't Need You Edit NCT Your Turn [Riot Records] Wil OC Matter (Glastonbury Special Mix) Kleu Higher (Original Mix) Mandidextrous, Tanukichi Shout (Original Mix) State Of Mind If We Ever (Unglued Remix) High Contrast NEV3R (Original Mix) Blaine Stranger Foamer (Original Mix) Jawns Excalibur (Original Mix) Riot Bomba (Original Mix) aLr, Jenks (UK) Get Free (Yellow Claw Get Free Money Remix) Major Lazer Get Free (Andy C Remix) Major Lazer Street Fighter II Georgie Riot, Gouki We Will (Original Mix) V O E Power Edit Urbandawn, Netsky Jack Edit The Prototypes Biggie Tang All of Your Love (Original Mix) No Etiquette Humble (Flowidus Bootleg) Kendrick Lamar x Skrillex Amboss alllone Dance All Night [Riot Records] Runnix Mystery Wobbler Dub SAMURAI BREAKS Gas Settle Down & Lovely Sunburst (Original Mix) Technimatic

There are only a few American dnb dj's as influential as him. Pinching myself when I saw this one in the inbox. He's one of the most revered drum & bass DJ's in the country. His unique blends of jump up drum and bass, amazing scratching, and original production consistently rock heads. He's been at it for years. In the day I had my DJ Rectangle battle records  trying so hard to make it sound like he does..A whole generation of us did... a whole new generation of djs are trying to now. He has a uniquely American take on UK drum bass and it's sick to death. I'm really excited to share this one especially. Please welcome Danny The Wildchild Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas

I'm not sure what you guys were expecting 3 episodes into this project….Bringing you the freshest of the fresh

Really excited for this one guys! He's got releases on Ram, Boomslang, Abducted LTD, Dirtbox, And GTA...to name a few. He's got tunes signed and ready to roll with release dates well into 2025 already. Representing Albuquerque NM, please welcome ESKR. He gets straight down to business.

I met this weeks guest at EDC Orlando in 2023. I've seen him play a few times here and there and I always love his style. In fact, the first party I went to after moving to Florida was an ANO dnb party. Good people. Great DJ's Representing ANO dnb, Foundation dnb, and the Tampa Bay, please welcome Hellman. Tracklist below.  Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas     Seba & Paradox - Red Tears Seba Ft. Blackeye - Thoughts Run Free Seba - Horse Power Seba - Balance Of Power Creatures/Jestah - Roadside Etiquette  dLo - It's On (Headwise Remix) Zero T. Ft. MC DRS - Colour Of Blood High Speed Dubbing/Macro - Forever Dub Desmond Dekker/The Aces - 007(Shanty Town)(Ed Solo Remix) The Vanguard Project - Nu Disco Ulterior Motive - Sideway Ulterior Motive - Tape Pack Total Science/Digital Ft. Sofi Mari - Catch Anthony Kasper/Altitude - Reason To Ride(Random Movement Remix) Duophonix - What We could Be DJ Trace/HLX - Parasite The Skeptics/Polarized Ft. Phoebe Train - I'm Down Simplification Ft. MC BLAK - Forever(Villem Remix) Break - Freak J:Kenzo - Intelek Jaybee - Bad Guy Dave Owen/Andred - IX

This week we go to Cleveland!! I met our guest just recently and I really enjoyed his mix. I could tell right away he's just as serious about his djing as he is about his production. With releases on  Lotus Mathematics, Nervosa, Very Dark Recordings, Lone Wolf, Rockers175, Tactical Audio, Hardpoint Recordings, and quite a few other labels, please welcome DSurr. This one is dark and funky. That's our shit

The man from Chicago  returns for episode #2 of his Crook County Series. Heavy and dark, funky and deep. Straight down to business. Just how we like it.  Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas

As American Junglist's go, this weeks guest is quintessential. In fact he's kind of graduating into a global junglist. It's really inspiring to see him kicking ass!

Sometimes you meet people on the internet and it turns out they're awesome! Representing Austin Texas, please welcome, Joe Icons. He's a Drum and Bass producer known for his high-energy, dance floor-focused sound. With a keen ear for driving rhythms and layered textures, ICONS creates tracks that captivate and energize listeners, making him a notable presence in the Drum and Bass scene. Please enjoy❤️ Back next week -Thomas   https://www.instagram.com/iconsdnb/   https://on.soundcloud.com/Mu7W3mjs9D24pQfg8   Tracklist:   Flowidus - Berlin Sex Club Artemas - I like way kiss me (culture shock d&b flip) Delta Heavy - Get Down Tonight (Extended Mix) DJ Titan - Infinite Crush - (ICONS Remix) Alibi - It's All Good  Mason, Princess Superstar - Perfect (Exceeder) (1991 Remix) Grafix, Elipsa - Miss A Moment  Culture Shock - Alone Fred V, Lottie Jones - Homesick Madface, Lottie Woodward - High Above ICONS - You Don't Know Ekko and Sidetrack - Keep The Energy Tantrum Desire - Rhythm ICONS - Don't Let Me Go YASUKI - Feed Your Soul Debbie Deb - Lookout Weekend (ICONS Bootleg Remix) Wilkinson, Kelli-Leigh - This Moment Muzz - Don't Stop Lee Mvtthews - Talk To Me Dimension - Offender (Dimension & Grafix Remix) Grafix, MC ID - Recruiter 1991, Mugatu - Cyclone Delta Heavy - Punching Holes Culture Shock - Breathe Sub Focus, Metrik - Trip Quoone, Houndeye - Drowning YASUKI - Body Rock Sub Focus - Alarm Blanke, ÆON:MODE - Aurora Koven - Chase The Sun Sub Focus, Kelli-Leigh, Pola & Bryson - Waiting (VIP) Director, ICONS - Another Day Document One, A Little Sound - Better Off Alone Ekko & Sidetrack - Banish Grafix, Chrissie Huntley - Save Me feat. Chrissie Huntley Culture Shock, Sarah De Warren - Out My Head Friction, Circadian - Remember (Circadian Remix) Metrik, ShockOne - Dying Light Demon Hunter - The Brink (ICONS Bootleg Remix)

As I go, time is speeding up. Just like old people told me it would when I was a kid. I met this weeks guest 21 years ago

CORSA returns to AJS with a completely different style. This time from his Cabrio series.  It's lovely! It's summery and deep....its introspective. We love it. Everything is in bloom here. Florida DNB is in session

Guys I have been so excited to talk about this one. Probably annoyingly so with my friends lol...

Robert Taylor returns for his second mix of 2024. I do love his mixtapes

Guys, I'm a sucker for this new version of jungle music. It's like a new generation has discoverd the old samples and they're dusting them off and using them to amazing effect. Please welcome DJ Kittenbear hailing from Chicago with her take on BPM's ranging from 160-175. Please enjoy Back next week -Thomas

Hi guys, I made this mix for Joanna O and the Frequency Broadcast at WRIR in Richmond VA. It originally aired on 05/25/24. I had fun doing this one and the record bag was Fuego! Please enjoy Back next week -Thomas 1. Amoss-Turn The Tape-Flexout Audio 2. Clearance-Diggin In Pockets-Trust Audio 3. Molecular ft. Carasel-The Funk Out-Sofa Sound Bristol 4. The Sauce-The Sauce T>I Remix-The Sauce Recordings 5. L-Side, SL8R, Fox-Slammer-The North Quarter 6. Paul T & Edward Oberon-Rockin Me-L-Side Remix-V Recordings 7. Umbra-Moving Purpose-Flexout Audio 8. Purple Velvet Curtains, Hoax-Spark It-Hospital Records 9. Hugh Hardie-Brawler-Soulvent Recordings 10. Crystal Clear-Fire in the hole-The Sauce Recordings 11. Enei & Solah-Break The Cycle-Critical Music 12. Shy FX, KINGH, Mr. Williamz-Gideon's Charge-Digital Soundboy 13. OCC-Throne (Objective Brizzy VIP)-OCC Dubplate 14. Silloh & Simple Simon-Drifter-Flexout Audio 15. OCC-Frogstep-OCC Dubplate 16. Dj Linky-Fun For Me-Grid Recordings 17. Molecular-Artificial-Dubplate 18. A-Audio & Alibi-Middlemen-V Recordings 19. Alicia Keys-So Done L-Side Bootleg-Unreleased 20. Halogenix ft. Solah-Out Of Line-Critical Music 21. Pyxis-Into The Light-Goldfat Recordings 22. Vex-Selector-Minor Forms Remix-Rollout Records 23. Switch,Case,Steo,Styke-Let You Know-The North Quarter 24. Motiv-Fever Dream-Liquid V 25. Speaker Louis-Southbank Rhythms-Yamatai Records 26. Klippee-You Been-Heavy Sonics 27. Clearance-Run Up-Trust Audio 28. Molecular-Dub Style-Sofa Sound Bristol 29. L-Side & Command Strange-Angry Tune-V Recordings 30. Kind Fiction,Luke Truth,Melinki-Trying- Four Corners Music 31. Break, Charli Brix-Lost-Symmetry 32. Auris-This one Is On Me-Goldfat Recordings 33. Sub Focus Feat. Hayla-I Found You-Grafix Remix-EMI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I get myself reacquainted with all things DC DNB, I have met some new, awesome people