2011 - Welcome to the Jungle

The 90s were the peak era of jungle music. I'm still excited when I hear a jungle set from time to time or finding some great compilations like the one that Soul Jazz Records released back in 2007: "Rumble in the Jungle". Music from the likes of Ragga Twins, Barrington Levy or even M Beat/General Levy (the tune of the video) and Dj Zinc all included in this great LP.

Find here below a BBC review of the album:

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As I'm listening to this compilation of prime Ragga Jungle, I'm wondering - does music get better than this? Every one of Rumble In The Jungle's thirteen tracks is brimming over with life and sonic thrills. Some people looked down on this music in its heyday (the mid 90s). It was seen as crude compared to the supposedly sophisticated - but often pretty boring - allure of 'grown-up' Drum'n'Bass. The offspring of 'ardkore and Jamaican dancehall, Ragga Jungle realised the potential of early Jungle in a glorious soundclash of different elements that was and still is guaranteed to set your pulse racing and your feet dancing.
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Happy new year and welcome to the jungle...