Review: The mighty Suburban Base returns with a second collection of blueprints that helped to shape one of the most important cultural phenomenons to happen in the UK since The Beatles - Jungle. A sound, style and mindset that still seems futuristic to this day, nothing sounded like these records at the time and they all still stand tall - and incredibly relevant - to this day. Highlights include the utterly seminal 'Babylon' by Splash, DJ Hype's choppy anthem 'Dawn Of The Fever', Lick Back Organisation's FSOL-sampling 'Music Of The Future' and the supreme euphoria of Dextrous's 'Jungle Theme'. Massive.
Review: The return of Suburban Base in the last few years has been a welcome breath of fresh air for all generations. Those who can remember the legacy and influence of Danny Donnely's brand the first time round will know the weight it carries. Those who are lucky enough to be too young to remember will appreciate the quality of the goods here; timeless jungle music for the ages. Take any track here - from fresh originals like AKAS's 'The Meaning' to revitalised classics like the VIP of Marvellous Cain's 'Wanted Dead Or Alive' - and the energy and vibe cannot be faulted. Consider the fact some of Singing Fats' last ever recorded vocals and the fact you have music by a king like Marky on here and this really is an exceptional collection. Big up the Subbase crew!
Review: Calling all foundation OGs! Seminal rave pioneers Suburban Base go back through their vaults to compile a collection of cuts that shaped the entire jungle drum & bass movement. All released on the label (or one of its many subsidiary labels) between the years of 92 - 94, these are all founding cornerstones of the scene we know and love today. They come courtesy of some of the most influential visionaries of the time... Marvellous Cain, Dextrous, Remarc, Winston Run Tings and many others are all celebrated on this EP that has more breaks than an American football match, more legends than a hall of fame and a sound that's still more futuristic than a 2092 sci-fi convention over 30 years later. Wheel up!
Review: Timeless jungle magic 2023-style. The late great Singing Fats is immortalised once again with this Cool Hand Flex classic, updated by X Nation and Marvellous Cain & DJ Choppah on the iconic Suburban Base. Things don't get much more foundation that these puppies; X Nation gets busy on those breaks and whips up a choppy choppy brew while Cain and Choppah let rip with a more contemporary dancefloor bassline attack. Both kill it. Fats RIP!
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