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Jungle — street rhythms, a bass revolution, and the birth of drum & bass.

Jungle is one of the most influential and radical genres of British electronic music, formed in the early 1990s at the crossroads of breakbeat, reggae, dub, hip-hop, and rave culture. It is music built on fast, fractured rhythms, powerful sub-bass, and raw street energy — a foundation for drum & bass and the entire modern bass music scene.

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What is Jungle?

Jungle is breakbeat-driven electronic music characterized by:

• fast, chopped breakbeats (160–175 BPM),
• heavy, low-end sub-bass,
• samples from reggae, dub, and dancehall,
• ragga-style vocals and MC culture,
• a raw, street-level, sound-system aesthetic.

The genre emerged from the UK rave scene but quickly evolved into an independent cultural movement, closely connected to the Afro-Caribbean communities of the United Kingdom.

The history of Jungle: how it all began

Late 1980s — early hardcore rave

The direct predecessor of Jungle was Breakbeat Hardcore — fast rave music built on broken beats, euphoric synths, and piano stabs.

1991–1993 — the emergence of Jungle

Producers began to:

• speed up breakbeats,
• add ragga and MC vocals,
• introduce deep dub-influenced basslines,
• move away from rave euphoria toward a tougher street sound.

The term Jungle itself originates from Jamaican sound-system culture.

1993–1996 — the golden era of Jungle

The genre dominated London clubs and pirate radio stations.
A distinct aesthetic took shape:

• dark and aggressive sound design,
• strong social and cultural undertones,
• a vibrant live MC culture.

Later, Jungle evolved into Drum & Bass, but the original style never disappeared — it became a cult classic.

Sound and key characteristics of Jungle

Broken breakbeats

The rhythmic foundation of Jungle is built on iconic samples:

• Amen Break
• Think Break
• Funky Drummer

The rhythm is sharp, chaotic, yet highly danceable.

Deep sub-bass — often monophonic, heavily influenced by reggae and dub. The bass does not simply groove; it pressurizes and vibrates.

Ragga and MC vocals — shouts, phrases, and freestyles are a core element of Jungle culture.

Dub & Reggae aesthetics — echo, delay, filtering, and spatial depth.

Tempo: 160–175 BPM — the high speed creates a constant sense of motion and tension.

Jungle subgenres

Ragga Jungle

Maximum reggae and dancehall influence, strong vocals, and raw energy.

Darkside Jungle

A darker, industrial, and atmospheric variant of the genre.

Intelligent Jungle

More melodic and atmospheric, a direct precursor to liquid drum & bass.

Jungle Tekno

Jungle fused with hardcore techno — aggressive and rave-driven.

Modern / Neo Jungle

A contemporary reinterpretation of classic Jungle with cleaner production.

Iconic Jungle artists and labels

Legendary producers

• Goldie
• LTJ Bukem
• Roni Size
• Shy FX
• DJ Hype
• Congo Natty (Rebel MC)
• 4hero

Cult labels

• Moving Shadow
• Metalheadz
• Reinforced Records
• Suburban Base
• V Recordings

These names laid the foundation of modern bass music.

Jungle and its influence on the modern scene

Jungle directly influenced:

• Drum & Bass
• Breakcore
• Footwork Jungle
• UK Bass
• Early Dubstep
• Phonk / Memphis revival (indirectly)

Today, Jungle is experiencing a true renaissance — its elements are returning to the mainstream, film, gaming, and electronic underground.

Who is Jungle for?

Jungle is perfect for:

• fans of fast, broken rhythms
• lovers of bass culture and sound systems
• DJs playing high-energy sets
• drum & bass and old-school rave fans
• those who value raw, unfiltered street energy

This is music of movement, tension, and freedom.

Jungle on Minatrix.FM

In the Jungle section on Minatrix.FM, you’ll find:

• 90s classics and modern releases
• powerful bass and authentic sound
• an online player with no registration
• regular content updates

Jungle — the roots of bass music

Jungle is not just a genre.
It is a culture, a movement, and a source from which half of today’s electronic scene has grown.

Listen to Jungle online and download the best tracks on Minatrix.FM — where the true rhythm of the streets lives.