Retro｜Soul Jazz Records: Rumble In The Jungle Vinyl 2LP｜ Other Products

Origianl 2007 Lab review:
Soul Jazz never ceases to amaze with their releases. It's like they can choose any sub-genre of music and you know they're gonna put out the absolute best of that particular style, plus give you a proper schooling in the liner notes. They've covered everything from Chicago acid house, NY latin disco, reggae of all kinds, etc, etc... but now they're gonna take you to school on the roots of RAGGA JUNGLE! That's right - the short-lived era in the early 90's in the UK, right before the full on drum & bass explosion, when it was all about that dub-tinged low end rumble, hype dancehall vocals, and that relentless double time break. Don't be quick to dismiss this sound if you've had preconceived notions on jungle in the past - the energy is incredible and I think the sound is past-due for a revisit (and that's not just my DNB bias talking). Just take a listen to M Beat and General Levy's "Incredible" and X-Project's remix of Barrington Levy & Beenie Man's "Under Mi Sensi" and tell me that shit ain't hype. The hypeness doesn't stop there either, this comp also contains absolute classic dancehall smashers like UK Apachi and Shy FX's "Original Nuttah" and Cutty Ranks' "Limb By Limb." "No Doubt" by Shut Up And Dance (dopest name ever) really shocked me too. Hear that early, early dubstep sound during the intro, then past the Jock Jams announcer(!) into that fresh breakbeat/acid/jungle hybrid. Too fresh! 12 tracks total. What with the second coming of all this rave stuff, this seems like the natural progression.

black double vinyl pressing
includes printed insert w/ extensive liner notes
digital download included
original release year: 2007
music label: Soul Jazz Records 2026

reviewed by snackmaster 05/2007
Brand:Soul Jazz RecordsCategory:_music-FUNKSKU:dm-6209Tags:Labhead Selection, recommended, underground house and techno vinyl, vinyl compilationstype:Vinyl 2LP