JDNB Jungle and D&B Feature: 24 Karat Recordings
24 Karat Recordings are a legendary name in the world of jungle music. Established by Danny Styles in 1994, the label has been at the forefront of the jungle scene for nearly three decades.
With a passion for bass-heavy beats and breakneck rhythms, 24 Karat Recordings has consistently delivered ground breaking music that pushes the boundaries of the genre. The label's commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a reputation as a trendsetter and a tastemaker.
The label has been home to some of the most influential artists in the jungle and drum and bass music scene. Their roster includes iconic figures who have helped shape the sound of the genre. From classic anthems that have rocked dance floors worldwide to cutting-edge releases that continue to evolve the jungle sound, 24 Karat is not just a record label; it's a cornerstone of the jungle music community.
24 Karat Recordings Website
Below are a few of 24K’s recent releases.
Sum - Don't Want Test Me EP
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Stapler - You Got It / Other Futures
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DJ Krpt - Get On EP
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Street Creeps - Out Of This World
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DJ Direkt - NAHREst EP
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Various Artists - This Is Nu Skool Jungle Album
What started as a random Facebook post musing about a possible jungle album turned into the largest project ever undertaken by 24 Karat Recordings!
Artists from all over the globe answered Danny’s call for music and the album grew and grew… and grew from there.
This release comprises a whopping 52 tracks from a selection of 43 artists either as solo or working together in some shape or form.
As a project, the idea was to represent what Danny likes to call “Nu Skool Jungle”
The jungle scene is thriving at the moment and a lot of the talent is new blood. The sound has evolved over the years and although representative of Old Skool Jungle and its offspring, Drum & Bass, Nu Skool Jungle is a different beast. It is as distinct from those genres as it is a part of them. Indeed, one could say Nu Skool Jungle is the bastard offspring of Original Jungle and Drum & Bass. Danny Styles mentioned; “it's just Jungle but as it would sound if we had all this technology back then” - Whatever it is... it sounds bloody good.
The tracks vary in tempo and atmosphere
A huge range of styles from the dark, trippy, atmospheric drum fest that 6blocc offers up to the crazed edits of Sum NSF there is a bit of everything on this album. Hip hop Jungle, Reggae Jungle, Ragga Jungle, Hard Dark Jungle, Sci-Fi Atmospheric Jungle, Old Skool Jungle, Lover’s Jungle, Abstract Jungle... so much Jungle… What 24 karat have tried to do here is to represent what is happening in Jungle right now and to almost take a historical snapshot of a musical scene that is thriving and that we feel blessed to be part of. We hope you like it. 24 Karat Recordings
Below is a mini mix of a few of the tracks taken from the album, which showcases its Jungle diversity!
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24 Karat Records Release History
195 Tracks; a collection of music released by 24 Karat Recordings or involving the collaboration of 24 Karat Recordings from the early 90’s onwards can be listened to HERE.
24 Karat Recordings Website
24 Karat Recordings Dub Club
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Posted by Brenton Clerkin
