Nookie is one of my all-time favourite producers. He’s been behind so many huge tunes, loads of which people don’t really realise were engineered by him (most of Ray Keith’s biggest tracks, for instance). From his hardcore outings, through jungle and on to D&B he has consistently put out top quality releases. This one is just perfect for the current summer that we’re experiencing here in sunny London. Bought out back in ‘95 on the legendary Reinforced Records this one is a lovely mash up of female vocals, rolling beats and that trademark piano sound that often pops up in Nookie’s tunes.
Absolutely massive jungle tune that many may recognise but not know the name of. From 1994, the golden era of jungle, and released on the wicked Metamorphosis label that also brought us the huge Dub War by Dance Conspiracy a couple of years earlier. I love the Jefree - Mr Fix It sample in there that pops up half way through. Such a tune <3
Best remix of this absolute classic that a lot of people don’t actually know about. It came out on a super limited and hard to find 12″ back in ‘96. At the time I actually passed on buying it thinking it was just a repress of the original with a funky etched b-side. Was gutted to then learn that it was the remix that I’d been after for a while and that there were no copies left anywhere.
12 years later and several quids dished out and I’m glad I’ve got a copy of it. This tune used to mash up the place with it’s rougher take on the melodic original
Can’t believe that this only has 15 views on YouTube. What’s that all about?
The rather overlooked b-side to Monty’s massive Warp 9 Mr. Zulu that came out on Pascal’s Frontline label. Very famous Kool & The Gang sample laid over the think break and some 808 bass. Pretty much as simple as they come but it’s a hidden gem that people should play more.
First one of these in a long, long time. I’ve finally got my decks set up in my flat after them being broken for a fair bit. There will be plenty more mixes to come in the near future but here’s a nice slab of mid-90s jump up jungle for your listening pleasure…
DJ Hype - Free For All [Global Thang]
Smokey Joe - Smokin’ Hornz [No Smoking]
DJ Zinc - Yo’ Son [Frontline]
Vivid Dreams - Rise Up (Origin Unknown Remix) [Deconstruction]