C.H.A. #4

C.H.A. - Issue 4 Editors: Jason Berry, Mike Shum Staff: Candice Barak, Jason Berry, Rhiannon Brown, Scott and Kay Manion, Roger Pedraza, Paul Rhee, Brian Sarpalius, Mike Shum, Su Son, Aaron Stigberg Record reviews and musical news: JJ Jellybean, Phantom 45, RP Smack, Snuggles Event reviews and scene news: Da Bad Girl Squad, Scott, Lady Kay Toronto correspondent: Marcus, Vito London correspondent: Nikki.C. Send any written correspondence to: Chicago Hardcore Authority c/o Jason Berry 15815 S. 114th Court Orland Park, IL 60462 Direct phone inquiries to: Jason Berry; 708-403-5532 Mike Shum; 708-733-8240 Fax us at: 708-863-8040 E-mail: [email protected] Call the Ripe event line for promotional PA/DJ bookings: 312-509-6453 C.H.A. is now published bi-monthly. Look for a gray-page in between issues to keep you up to date with the international hardcore/jungle seen. Labels: Looking to break your toons in the US/Canada? Write or fax for our favorable ad terms. If you want any records reviewed, send them to the above address to the attn. of the DJ you want your record reviewed by. DJs: We want to help big you up. If you are an up and coming Hardcore or Jungle DJ, send us your demo for review in our future up and comers section. Promoters: Write or fax us with your event if you want it listed (sorry, hardcore/jungle events only please). If you would like us to review your event please write or fax us, attn. our review staff, with all the details. This issue of C.H.A. is possible thanks to the generous support of Scott and the Lady Kay of Dub Shack. Maximum respect - this issue is dedicated to you. Look, we run it now! I'll never forget your support - the 'bean. Table of Contents: Features: Hardcore v. Jungle? A look at the split - Sound Bwoy Killing A dubplate primer - DJ Krome: The Sound of the Future Interviewed! Departments: Events and News - DJ Top 10's - State of Hardcore - Record Reviews JJ Jellybean, Snuggles, and Phantom 45 - Dub Biznizz A new column by RP - Tings-a-gwan - Wha'appen all your event listings Next Issue: On the road with Phantom 45; Interview with Kings of the Jungle; MC Lyrics from Navigator, Five-0, Rude Boy Keith and The Ragga Twins; Promoter Profiles; Our Contest Winners; plus all the usual tips and reviews.

Hardcore v. Jungle? - JJ Jellybean By now everyone has seen the cover of the July 1994 mixmag. Yes, the self described "World's Leading Dance Music & Club Culture Magazine" has finally given us "The Summer of Jungle". No more "Toytown tunes and rip-off raves...Jungle has got class, melody and rhythm and it's bursting out of the underground armed with a whole new style...". Nothing new there. Haven't we always possessed class, melody, and rhythm? It was always within our reach. Perhaps they just didn't see it? Now they come to us for what's new in '94. This time tings will be done on our terms. As Rebel MC was quoted in mixmag, 'You can go on Top of the Pops, but you've got to be doing something constructive with it. Don't forget that rave music was something that was good and it got taken til it was so commercial it was ridiculous." "Rave music". Does Jungle even have anything to do with "rave" anymore. As I hear it, Hardcore and Jungle are rapidly becoming two separate entities, each with a sound and supporters all its own. Yes, Hardcore is still "rave" music. Punters off their face, white gloved hands in the air, horns and whistles are all the sights and sounds of a Hardcore rave. Jungle however has been creating a different vibe. Music from the yard, its adherents have street savvy that carries over to the way they dress and how they represent inna dance. Grooving to the sub-bass with a spliff, batty-riders, Fila kits, and designer labels are the sights and sounds of a Jungle dance. These scenes will only become more polarized as the dancehall massive follows General Levy's lead and realizes there is money to be made in Jungle music. For the time being I do not see the split happening in North America. In Toronto, Jungle music is rave music. There really is no other Hardcore being played. Most of America hasn't yet caught on to the Jungle vibe. While it is picking up steam, particularly in places like the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area and our home town Chicago, throughout most of the US the music is generally known as "breaks". Pianos and hoovers still rush and rip up the night. But who can guess how this may change when the Jamaican record shops start getting their Jungled-up mixes side by side of the newest dancehall cuts. For now it looks as if Junglism in the US will remain a big city ting, like it is in the UK. It will be hard to estimate its growth, since most US cities are heavily segregated (as Jumping Jack Frost noted to his white interviewer, "I went to the States...where I was staying I couldn't know you.") and Jungle relies on Black music at its root. Will the scene in the US stay with the rave kids, as it has in Toronto? Or will it separate itself, and start from the street? Which ever way it goes, watch out for junglist acts like M-Beat and Rebel's X-Project label. You just never know who could be the next NWA.

Scene Reviews & News Judgement Day Syrous - May 7th, Toronto Featured DJs: Kenny Ken, Mystical Influence, Sniper Featured MCs: Dr. No, E.Z., Gadget Toronto could not have anticipated how Syrous' Judgement Day would change the scene and set a higher standard. In securing Kenny Ken, one of London's leading DJs, Toronto confirmed their commitment to bringing the most upfront selectors stateside. The space for Judgement Day was huge, a roller rink that provided a large dance space. The system was rumbling as we entered with one thing you can always count on from Toronto - plenty of sub bass. Syrous tried something a bit different this time intermixing both trance and jungle DJs on the same system, instead of offering a side room. This seemed to guarantee a steady energetic group on the floor throughout the night. With the sound system set to do damage, Kenny Ken hit the decks. The large events Kenny is used to playing in England give him between forty-five minutes to one hour to spin. Tonight he was able to control a crowd for two and a half hours - not an easy task for any DJ. Kenny Ken was able to increase the excitement all the way through his set with a mix of crowd favorites ("Helicopter Tune", "Incredible", "Gimmi My Gun") to exclusive 10" dubplate biznizz ("Dread Bass", "Burial", "Carrie"). Two hours in and Dr. No was on the mic urging, "Take it easy on them, Kenny." Then without warning he dropped the needle on "the gunshot" plate and the crowd hit fever pitch. By the time Kenny played his last tune, the crowd was absolutely worn out from working so frantically. Humidity hung so heavy in the air the ceiling was dripping. Dr. No said it all: "There's nothing left to say Kenny Ken... just let you play." Nuff respect Kenny Ken and the Syrous crew for setting a new standard. To get a copy of Kenny's set at Judgement Day recorded from DAT ring Vito at X-Static; 416-599-3851. (Scott & Kay) TON PROMOTIONS PRESENTS KENNY KEN FOOD JUNKY NICKY BLACK MARKET DJ RAP SWAN - E CUCKOO RODNEY T RICHIE FINGERS TIM COOMBS LAURANCE BAGNAL TOMMY COCKLES FUTURE VINYL FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ALAN 416 599 3851

Evolution Delirium - June 4th, Toronto Featured DJ's: DJ Dexterous, Ruffneck, The Hrd Cru, Medicine Muffin, Mystical Influence, Sniper, Jungle PhD, Marcus Featured MC's: Rude Boy Keith, E.Z., Marcus Always on the cutting edge, Delirium touched down June 4th with Evolution. In their first North American appearance DJ Dexterous and Rude Boy Keith took full control. Famous for their work on Suburban Base and their own King of the Jungle label, DJ Dex and Keith took us deep inna jungle for a two hour and 45 minutes workout. As members of London pirate station Kool-FM, these two treated the crowd to some up-front jungle biznizz. Rude Boy Keith's MCing kept the crowd rolling throughout the set. Looking forward to the Chicago debut. Respect to all the Toronto massive: Jungle PhD, Ruffneck, HrdCru, Marcus, Mystical and especially the man like Medicine Muffin 'cause yu know sey yu wicked. Doing an incredible job with visuals was the Wheazilizard and his video art. Two massive screens with the most interesting video programming I've ever seen. There's so much more to a light show than strobes and spots. The Wheasilizard makes it come alive. We need to bring this to Chicago! Again, Delirium demonstrates their firm commitment to bringing the hardcore London jungle. Big up to Marcus and the Delirium Cru for putting Toronto on the map for London DJs to touch down. Keep up the good work. (Scott & Kay) Destiny Ripe, Vibe Alive, Sense, Mushgroove - May 28th, Chicago Featured DJs: Trace, Ruffneck, The Hrd Cru, Jungle PhD At last one party where jungle was the main attraction. Ruffneck started thing off right - we all danced to his set. After Jungle Ph.D.'s set in the second room (promoters - why dat?), Kool FM's DJ Trace filled back up the main room with the rugged beats straight from the UK. It was good to see people dancing with the infamous glowsticks and not fists pounding in the air against the speakers. The sound was ace as it had to be for Trace dropped bassline after bassline. The Hrd Cru provided a nice landing since we were all exhausted from Trace's two hour set. While the main room was dominated by international riddims, the second room was kept jumping with local DJs including Phantom 45 and JJ Jellybean on the hardcore and jungle front, respectively. Big Up's to all people who opened their minds to try to experience something new for Chicago. From what I saw at Destiny, it gave me a spark of hope that Chicago can appreciate and love our scene. (Bad Girl)

Jokers High Pleasure Force - June 25th, Toronto Featured DJs: Randall, Ruffneck, Marcus, Mystical Influence, Sniper Featured MCs: GQ, E.Z. The first disappointment felt in T.O. I always have had high expectations for parties in Canada because of the professionalism of the promoters and the great Toronto jungle posse. The let down came hard when I heard DJ Randall and MC GQ were being detained by custom officials. I've been waiting months to hear GQ live along with Randall but I guess I will have to go back to my tapes. Beyond that it was an incredible event - 3,500 people in one space celebrating Pleasure Force's two year anniversary. The space itself was massive. Two rooms fully equipped with everything. The sound system made my ears ring for days. Pleasure Force put together a laser show I didn't believe possible. All the Toronto hardcore DJs showed up and all played excellent. Ruffneck and Marcus set the whole crowd buzzin' while Mystical Influence dropped some new chewns. Sniper and Dominic had the unenviable task of filling Randall's shoes. Dominic, unfortunately, played gabba. That aside, Pleasure Force again set the example for what a Hardcore Rave could and should be. (Bad Girl) SUBSCRIBE NOW! 12 Months - $8.00 Now you have the opportunity of receiving CHA, delivered right to your door! Every other month you will receive an issue, filled with exclusive interviews, insightful reviews, news of upcoming events and much more. In between each issue you will receive the famous CHA gray-page that will keep you up to date on all the latest tings-a-gwan in the hardcore and jungle scenes. Your money will help offset printing costs and ensure the livelihood of the only hardcore magazine in the Western Hemisphere! The sound of the future is now, don't be left behind. I would like to subscribe to Chicago Hardcore Authority for 12 months. I enclose a cheque or money order made payable to Jason Berry. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH! Name Address City State ___ Zip Chicago Hardcore Authority 15815 S. 114th Court Orland Park, IL 60462

SELECTOR: The DJ Profiles This is the beginning of a regular feature that will spotlight hardcore and jungle selectors in North America, from the up and comers to the established headliners. We felt it was proper to start off the feature introducing ourselves, the CHA DJs: this issue we give JJ Jellybean and Snuggles the Atmosphere treatment. Next issue we'll chat with Phantom 45 and RP Smack. JJ JELLYBEAN How did you get your name? From my mother. She's called me that since I was a little kid. How long have you been DJ'ing? 2 years. Did you find it hard going from bedroom mixing to where you are now? No, actually I think it is easier to mix at events. At home, I'm too hard on myself, while at events I just try to have fun. What would your favourite 3 tracks of all time be? M-Beat's "Shuffle", and I can't tell you the other two because I'm working on sampling them! What do you think of the scene at the moment? I think it's great. It's only going to get bigger and better. Why do you think the scene gets such bad media coverage? Because everybody thinks it's all about drugs when it really isn't. Do you DJ any other types of music? Dancehall. Have you made any tunes? I'm working on a few. Have you ever played abroad? I've played in Toronto, Milwaukee, Dayton and other little towns in Wisconsin and Indiana. Do you think that there is a "supermodel" type of attitude being adopted by some of the larger DJ's? Definitely. We want to separate the junglists from the gabbers. What advice would you give to the up and coming DJ's? Mix on the snares. What do you think about MC's? I love them. What MC's do you rate? Navigator, Rudeboy Keith, Ragga Twins, General Browning and Blackeye. What DJ's do you rate? All CHA crew, Kenny Ken, Randall, AK1200, The Hrd Cru. What producers do you rate? Krome and Time, Rap, Kings of the Jungle, Dillinja. Any embarrassing moments? I had to drive hours to a gig and when I got there I realised I had left my records at home! I had to borrow Roger's! SNUGGLES How did you get your name? I've always been a big fan of the fabric softener of the same name. How long have you been DJ'ing? Since 1992. Did you find it hard going from bedroom mixing to where you are now? Not at all. What would your favourite 3 tracks of all time be? "Far Out" by Danny Breaks, "Shining in da Darkness" by Nookie and "Hard Times" by Nu-Matic. What do you think of the scene at the moment? It's improving. Why do you think the scene gets such bad media coverage? I wasn't aware it got any coverage. Do you DJ any other types of music? No. Have you made any tunes? I'm working on a few. Have you ever played abroad? I am originally from Houston, Texas. I have also played in Iowa and Indiana. Do you think that there is a "supermodel" type of attitude being adopted by some of the larger DJ's? Perhaps, but it's OK as long as the attitude is warranted. What advice would you give to the up and coming DJ's? Get records no one else has. What do you think about MC's? You can't have an event without them. What MC's do you rate? Everyone who has MC'ed for me in the past. What DJ's do you rate? All the DJ's in the UK currently doing the do at the moment. Over here, I would rate Phantom 45 and Wisc for their out of this world mixing capabilities, JJ Jellybean, RP Smack and any and all DJ's that are crowd pleasers. Respect to Round Eye for playing the tunes no one else would play. What producers do you rate? Gwange, Simon Bassline Smith, Peshay and Krome and Time. Any embarrassing moments? This is quite a memorable one. We were doing a radio show at the station and I accidentally picked up the needle off the record that was playing on the air!

Round Eye Chatter You were once known as an authority in hardcore, buying records every week. Then cash flow stopped; your weekly trips to the record shop ended. You were in danger of falling off. How do you get respect back from your fellow DJ's? The answer is simple: Hardcore Humour. Try it. The secret is to throw it into a conversation subtly (it'll hit 'em harder)...and their reaction will be your reward! Soon you'll be doing it effortlessly. Here's a common scenario that I'll use as an example. You and your pals go to the video store to rent a movie. You walk in. You say, "Hmm...let's see...what movies do they have here that are slammin' (vinyl)? Oh! Let's get Arnold in Terminator (EP)!" The manager tells you that they don't have it. You respond, "That's kind of weird (energy)...the person who run tings here obviously has no brain (records) in his head. I knew I was getting bad (DJ) vibes when we walked into this store. Why did we come down here? Well, let's try that other place...I know it's further out, but I'm sure it'll be a better place. Don't worry guys...everthing's gonna be alright." See? The technique is that easy. Anyone can do it. Pretty soon, you'll be back "in the know". If it works for you, please don't thank me....just get me a gig. Win the exclusive CHA MA1 Bomber Jacket! Yes, you've seen us about town sporting these. The ones with the CHA Buckshot Logo embroidered on the back. You know your jaw dropped when you saw these beauties. Now you can own one and say you roll with da best. All you have to do is write us a poem stating why you like hardcore/jungle. The best one wins. It's that easy. We'll also pick three runner-ups and send them a mixtape by a CHA DJ of their choice. All the winners (and any amusing non-winners) will be printed in the next issue. Send all entries to the address listed in the front of the magazine. Good luck. BANG-IN TUNES out now: classified listening for our latest catalogue send a self addressed envelope (stamped) to: Bang-In Tunes, 9 Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JB

Hardcore Net-Style. Finally the hardcore and jungle lovers on the Internet have their own forum, thanks to Dom. To subscribe send an e-mail letter to "[email protected]" with the words "subscribe breaks" in the body of the message. Although the list has its share of idiocy, there is quite a bit of useful information (usually from the British users). American hardcore DJs on the list include DJ Wisc from Houston, Round Eye from South Bend, Intensity from Albuquerque and Dieselboyee from Pittsburgh. The talk of course usually centers on the new tunes, and there are plenty of reviews to satisfy anyone who may be in the dark, so to speak. So give it a try if you want to get plugged into the future. Mic Controllas There's been some complaints recently of the use of MCs during hardcore sets. I understand everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but hardcore and jungle are meant to be heard with MCs. Like DJs, MCs need a bit of practice and they can't get any unless they are actually shouting at a party. So think the next time you are about to dis an MC, and try to understand what they are meant to do: augment and make the music that much more enjoyable. We're past the stage of screaming: "Make some fuckin noise CHICAGOOOO." Maximum boost to MC Bassman for always telling it like it is. Look for the next issue of CHA to include MC lyrics from Flinty Badman and Demon Rocker (the Ragga Twins) as well as Navigator, Rudeboy Keith and MC Five-O. Unatural Light still available... Title Artist "Worlds of Confusion" EZE-G "All Crew" Badd 102 "Free Fall" EZE-G "Let Me Introduce You to You" Occupant also available... "Let Yourself Go" - Groove Gangsta Sound Scape Records "Feelings" - Siege Emphasis Records

TIPS TO AVOID JAIL/PRISON OVER THE SUMMER Big up the Challenge Massive for this essential information. 1. Stay off the corner/keep I.D. on your person at all times. Police can assume many things with a crowd. 2. Stay away from the drug/alcohol scene. It can pose problems for you, family and friends, and a night in jail. Do not allow drugs on your person at any time! 3. Do not carry a gun or any other weapon. This offense can get you some serious time in jail or prison. 4. On Electronic Monitoring? Stay home, and don't move unless approved by "movement" personnel. 5. Don't drink and drive. No open bottle in the automobile. 6. Observe all traffic rules. Slow down and think! Buckle up! 7. Avoid bad conversation and bad company. Both can get you into bad trouble. 8. Know who's car you are riding in. Know who's in the car! When the law comes...everybody goes! 9. If stopped by the law, give your name and license. No smart talk, nor attitude. Don't try to beat the law. 10. Play your stereo softly for your entertainment and not for reason of a concert. It can cost you big $$$. 11. Clear the public parks at closing time. Use permitted washrooms only! Drinking is not always permitted. 12. Please be careful about holding packages for persons you are not really acquainted with. No strangers!!! 13. Watch blowing that horn, and especially those who use it for that drug order! That's not wise! Be respectful of yourself, friends, and community. 14. Bored? Go back to school. Take a voyage with your mind. You can travel many places in a book, and it won't cost as much. Remember: No one will RESPECT you more than you RESPECT yourself. "HELP ME...JOHNNY"

Avoid Bad E's! Lately we've seen a lot of kids spending the night on the floor puking their guts out because of something which has been sold to them as an e. However, we have yet to come across a real e - MDMA - yet this year. Most of what being sold is a mixture of chalkdust and heroin, with little to no trace of MDMA in them. Both chalkdust and heroin are common elements of phony e's, however the former is harmless while the latter is decidedly dangerous. Your bodies initial physical reaction upon taking a "heroin e" will be one of rejection, thus the vomiting. However, heroin is an extremely addictive substance and you may find your body aching for more a few hours later. Please, you owe it to your life to fight this reaction and avoid these "heroin e's" at all costs. They are easily identified by the brown granules - which is heroin. When we asked ravers what is the best way to avoid other phony e's, the answer was simple: "Don't buy e." There is no way short of a lab test to be certain what you are taking is MDMA, or even MDA. If you are dead set on ruining your evening, break up your "e" and take just 1/4 of it. If it's nice, pop the rest. If not, drink lots of water and be glad you didn't take the whole thing! BE SAFE from CHA! The Dove Selection "Essence of Life" from Love Dove Jay The first release on Dove Selection FOR PA'S AND DJ HIRE - Tel: 071 582 5624 ANSWER SERVICE: 0459 13 99 38 I'LL BE BACK! SYROUS [416] 462 7594

i ain't havin' it! You'll get more respect from myself and the kru when you quit hiding behind your mask because it pays the bills and start creating music and positivity. Lyrics by RP Smack do you think you are fierce how fierce are you do you think you are fierce how fierce are you any time any where...i know no fear out come the needles, i know all fear come now rudebwoy...i know all fear 'me illusion, 'me illusion, no i'm not 'me stronger than others who only live'n an' fail 'me rp smack and i will prevail boo-ya-ka boo-ya-ka jump up junglist boo-ya-ka boo-ya-ka jump up junglist i-n-i am the eye in the eye oh yes... vibes alive on this one soothe my soul...ahhh...soothe my soul everyting so pretty an' nice everyting wonderful...yes! everyting beautiful i feel... i feel.. i feel i feel... i feel... i feel i feel... i feel i feel your presence, i feel your presence Photo by Massive Magazine with jah on my side...with jah on my side respect me respect you...me man not boy all repect each and every massive all revolutionaries all media pirates all family members: rainbow, dread, rave, kind, guerrilla see we all same yes all de same...oh yes feel de bassline in dis one...oh my gosh... absolutely wicked i tell you all tribes, all one, yes repect everyone... and remember my brothers... you ain't fightin' the power if you're dissin' the sisters sem - boo-ya-ka - boo-ya-ka sensi up-n-de-up sem - boo-ya-ka - boo-ya-ka sensi up-n-de-up a bo' bo' bo'... wicked...wicked a bo' bo' bo'... watch out.

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Sound Bwoy Killing - II Jellybean As jungle moves closer to the world of the Jamaican sound bwoy you hear more and more talk of "dubplates". Just as sure as you better learn who General Levy and Supercat are, to follow jungle today you need to learn the importance of the dubplate. So if you're left scratching your head when the MC shouts, "Dubplate, ten-inch press! Believe me, this one is tearin!", then read on. The origin of the word dubplate comes from the Jamaican sound clash days. One would need a surprise record to finally tilt the clash your way to win. This is where the dubplate came in. The name dubplate comes from the fact that the record was a "dub" - not a complete, studio finished copy pressed to vinyl. Dubplates are made out of something pressing plants call acetate. Although acetate are made of a stronger, metallic material, they wear quicker than vinyl. The acetate is used to press your vinyl copies from as a quality control measure. You can listen to this acetate copy before you go ahead with the actual vinyl pressing to check the quality of the laething needle and the grooves. However, In the case of the dubplate, you want to play the acetate copy because you want up front, exclusive material. No vinyl is to be pressed. In the ragga world dubplates are traditionally a ten inch record. This tradition has carried over to Jungle. Artists often give a plate to DJs to check a crowds reaction to a potential record or mix of a chewn. Also a dubplate will help promote an artists' track by getting some pre-release buzz going in the streets. This is why Jungle DJs covet these records - for their exclusive nature. A real dubplate is one copy and only one copy exists. However, some of today's dubplates may as well be called a white label because it seems as if every major DJ is playing the chewn off plate. Artists just press up too many and don't keep it exclusive. A good current example of this is Peshay and Bukem's new one out now on Good Lookin'. To avoid this artists will give certain DJs a D.A.T. with a different mix of a record, one that for some reason was not released. The DJ then can press a true exclusive dubplate. This helps the big DJs play the big toons without looking like they have to play the same record everybody has already got. All the big DJs must jockey to get the right dubplates from the big artists. Being able to break the newest chewns on plate can make a DJs career in London. Without plates it can ruin it. With so many DJs competing for spots on a night, one needs dubplates to set them apart. I look forward to hearing the newest dubplates. Lets keep the music up-front and moving forward.

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DJ KROME: The Sound of the Future by Snuggles Whether you know it or not, you have been listening to the sounds of Krome and Time (Terry Holt and Bernard Simon, respectively) since you started attending events. Responsible for the massive rave anthems, "Future Sound" (released under the name Phuture Assassins), "This Sound is for the Underground" and "The Slammer", the duo recently parted ways with former parent label Suburban Base out of Romford. They are forming not one, but two new labels Tearin' Vinyl and Zodiac Records. The first release on Tearin' came as quite a shock to many people who have come to expect happy hardcore from the duo: "Brock-Out" and "London Talk" are both slabs of relentless jungle drum and bass (see reviews), seemingly quite uncharacteristic for the same people who made rave tracks ala "The Slammer." Terry took some time off from watching the World Cup to answer a few questions in the course of informal conversation about the future plans of Krome and Time. Please note that this was not a formal interview and what follows is not by any means an exact transcript. DJ Krome & Mr. Time How did you get from something like "The Slammer" to "Brock-Out"? Well, for people who know us, it was a surprise that we ever made tracks like "The Slammer" and "This Sound is for the Underground." We've always listened to reggae, hip-hop, etc. so jungle is almost second-nature to us. There are hints of it on some of our earlier releases under Phuture Assassins (see "Roots 'n Future" - eds.). But yes, for the people on the South Coast where we are known primarily for the happy hardcore, it must have come as a bit of a shock. Why did you decide to leave Suburban Base? We wanted to release more material and as you know Suburban Base has quite a few artists already. With their commitment to all these artists, we weren't able to put out everything we wanted to. So you now have your new label Tearin' Vinyl for your jungle releases, what's in the pipeline for Krome and Time on the hardcore side of things? We are starting a second label called Zodiac Records where we will

release happy hardcore tunes under the name of Higher Level. The first record will be out in three weeks and is called "Vision of Light/Everybody Can Be." Why the different name? It's funny, actually, but oftentimes artists over here will come up with different names to record under if they are putting out music of different styles. We want people to know when they see a Krome and Time record that it will be jungle, and when they pick up a Higher Level record that it will be happy hardcore. How do you tell if a record is jungle or hardcore? Something like DJ Ron's "African Chant" for example? The first thing to point out is that a record need not have ragga samples to still be considered jungle. I think it all lies with the b-line and the drums, whether they are reggae-influenced or not. For example, in the studio, we often say to ourselves, "Let's jungle up the track a bit". It's difficult to explain but it means to jig up the drums, chop them up, whereas hardcore usually is more steady and rolling. Many people here including myself would call that record drum and bass. I've heard from a lot of people that the two scenes are now totally separate, that you have your jungle crowd and your rave crowd. This is true. In London, it is almost entirely a jungle crowd. You will never hear a single hardcore song played at a jungle event, but occasionally a jungle track will be played at a hardcore event. When we play on the South Coast, our sets will be entirely happy hardcore, and the same for jungle when we play in London. Do you still do PAs? Occasionally. We get booked for most of our PAs after we release a record and it does well. We do two types of PAs, one where we just play a DAT and mime and jump around a bit, and one where we get more serious and actually play keyboards over DAT tracks. The first type we consider to be really just Public Appearances to promote the record. Your next release on Tearin' should be your biggest record yet: "The License." When will it be released? Well, it has been on dubplate for quite a while now, but we just had thirty-five test presses made of it:- The actual release date should be in

September. Our next record after "The License" is already out on dubplate as well, and is called "Ganja Man." How do you determine who gets dubplates? The DJs who get first shot at a new tune are Hype, Brockie, Jumping Jack Frost, Randall and Dr. S. Gachet. We will ring up Frost for example, and tell him to meet us at Blackmarket, where we take him to the car and have him listen to the track. If he likes it, we give him a DAT and he goes ahead and presses the dubplate for himself. In fact, the dubplates of "Ganja Man" that are out now are not even the completed track, we are still working on it in the studio! What do you feel is the purpose of dubplates? And is it true that dubplates become unplayable after a few spins? I think that's a myth; I have a friend who is a reggae DJ and he has dubplates from the 1970s that are still playable. Of course, the quality has deteriorated but it's not as if the music has disappeared. As for dubplates themselves, they cost about thirty pounds to press so that is fifteen pounds for two new tracks. I feel it's worth it to the DJ because he'll have tracks no one else does, plus people paying fifteen pounds or whatever to go into a club will hear tunes you can't hear anywhere else. And of course it's worth it to the artist, because a dubplate creates a "street buzz", months before the record is actually released. One last question: on "The License" where did you get that wicked sample from? That is from a tape of a sound clash between two sound systems. It basically says: "You need a license to play this dubplate." (See Jason's article "Sound Bwoy Killing" for clarification of terminology - eds.) Note: If you are interested in booking Krome and Time for either DJing or live PA work in North America, please contact either Jason or myself. - Mike DJ Krome Tearin' Vinyl, London Back 2 Basics. Dread Bass plate Krome and Time. The License test DJ Hype. Dope Style test F.O.I. Agony Tom and Jerry. Maximum Style Redlight. Coca Cola promo Leviticus. Burial Shy FX and Gunsmoke. Gangsta Kid Dillinja. Deadly Deep Bass Flatliner. No Boundaries DJ KROME & MR TIME OUT NOW ON 12": "BROCK-OUT/LONDON TALK" ON DUBPLATE: "THE LICENSE" and "GANJA MAN" MASSIVE PIRATE SUPPORT.

CORROSIVE RECORDS Available Now: DJ Demo - Essence EP (includes "The Power of Love") Coming soon: Slipmatt remixes

CHA 10's JJ Jellybean Leviticus. Burial Krome and Time. The License test DJ Hype. Bud Buddy Bud F.O.I. Champion of Champions Saxon. Whip Them promo Randall and Andy C. promo Krome and Time. Ganja Man plate Code Blue. Angels in Dub Sub Sequence. You're the One Kings of the Jungle. Lovable remix test Phantom 45 Dub Technicians. Mindscape 2 Sinister. Piano Works System Ex. Mind Games Genetik Engineers. All night Project AKO EP Low Key Movements EP DJ Gershwin EP M-Beat feat. General Levy. Incredible Tom and Jerry. Dancer Renegade - Something I Feel Snuggles Run Tings. Rough Revival promo Wax Doctor. Hello Lover The JD. Stand Easy Midi Magic. Calm Before the Storm Rap & Ray Keith. Spiritual Aura remix Higher Level. Everybody Can Be test Cool Hand Flex. Heaven On Earth A1 Sound. The Tipoff Harry and Eddie. Til the Break of Dawn Tone Def. Carrie RP Smack Krome and Time. London Talk Tax Dodgers. Rebel Without Applause Nick OD. Lick EP Doc Scott. Champion Sound remix 2 Sinister. Piano Works Light in Dark.... Autobiography of a DJ Bizzy B. Come Back to Me Hyper On Experience. Bootleg Remixes EP Dub Technicians. Mindscape Scottie 3. rough tone recordings ENGLAND'S PREMIER JUNGLE LABEL Discography of Releases (* indicates still available) RT 001 EQP - "Crackman" RT 002 MC Lenni - "AJD" RT 003 EQP - "Prophecy" RT 004 Swan-E and Ellis Dee - "Ruttnek Bizzniz" RT 005* Thacker and Teknologi "Til the Last Suker Drops" RT 006* EQP - Rivers EP RT 007 DJ Ron and EQP - "Crackman" rmx RT 008* DJ Ron - "Mo Music" Forthcoming Releases RT 009 DJ Nut-Nut - "Killer Sound" RT 010 Fallout RT 011 Swan-E and Ellis Dee RT 012 Jason Jay (Top Buzz) RT 013 DJ Ron

THE STATE OF HARDCORE by Jason Berry Our music, our culture is growing at a phenomenal rate - a rate not seen in three years. The music now is probably at its peak, the best it has ever been. Last summer's deluge of "dark" tracks threatened to drown the entire rave scene. The punters ran in droves to new outlets. But hardcore's best producers have responded with a style dubbed "uplifting." What started back in the fall has now turned into a full blown movement and a rallying point for the rave scene. The events are getting bigger and better, and the punter is back. "Uplifting" music keeps with jungle's reality-based soundtrack and its fans' working-class, weekender tradition. The tunes are not completely happy (a la 1991-1992); remember, this is reality music. It is music for people with their feet on the ground and their hands in the air. It is an intriguing blend of melancholy and bliss. It is like wanting it all in one night, yet reflecting on how you know this can never happen. Witness tracks by DJ Gwange (Legend, especially "Motionless") or Kakoo (aka Simon Bassline Smith, on Tantrum). Omni Trio are the masters of the genre. "Renegade Snares" from Vol. 3 (Movin Shadow) and their 2 on 1 offering, "Thru the Vibe (94)". Hardcore is emotional. It is mature music, being made by people who are now adults. Hardcore in the past initially reflected ecstacy, then paranoia. Now, the producers are moving beyond these two basic emotions and making music as moody as themselves. People are growing up with hardcore, and this soundtrack needs to expand with them. One of the most interesting devices used today to explore jungle's emotional edge is the use of R&B samples. It is not unusual for a hardcore tune to sample anyone from the classic voices of Anita Baker and Chante Moore (M-Beat and Rebel MC, respectively, although M-Beat's "Sweet Love" was actually a cover of Anita) to new-jacks like H-Town and Shai (Mystical). The music is sentimental, the time for the jungle love song is here. The saxophone is rapidly replacing the piano. Jungle has become "urban soul". As the music grows, DJs need to keep up. This is most important for the life of any scene. Without the new style, the upfront tunes, where is the energy going to come from? You can only keep something alive off last year's sound for so long, then what? No more scene? Or will the scene pass you by as you scamper to catch up from your mistake. Of course, I am not advocating boring a crowd with obscurity. Play a popular cut, a scene needs anthems it can call its own. The two elements need to be combined. When it is done right, this is electrifying (witness Trace at Destiny). It is the obligation of the DJ to ensure the scene does not stagnate, and it is the responsibility of the ravers to make sure the DJ keeps this obligation.

All Jungled Up... Wind your waistline with JJ Jellybean All right, the Summer of Jungle. Maximum boost going out to M-Beat and General Levy for "Incredible", kicking the doors down for Jungle to finally get the respect it has long deserved. So now lets see what the bad bwoys of London are made of... F.O.I./Markum X - Borderline EP (Kemet/3rd Party) Split 12", two tracks each side. Kemet in-house producers F.O.I. give us "Champion of Champions" with interesting arrangement and some singing I really like, on top of the usual b-line biznizz. The Bonus Beat follows with jazz/house female vocal samples riding all over a rollercoasting snare. The 3rd Party offering is up to par with typical stuff...manic beats, great ragga hooks and some vocals. The time-stretched vocal, sirens, sub-bass hits and hyper chatting of "Jungle Love" will be the cause of many reloads to come. 10/10 Krome and Time - Brock Out/London Talk (Tearin Vinyl) Our favorites are back, this time on their own label with a brand new 1994 style. "Brock Out" is in your face junglism, certain to become an anthem in every dance it's played. It all ready is over here. I really dig the jungle bogle riddim and the nice r&b bit. "London Talk" lays it down with the bumpy beats and quite a driving b-line that I just can't get enough of. Look for more from Tearin Vinyl, "The License" is all ready huge off dubplate. 11/10 A-Zone - Calling the People (Whitehouse) A quality release on the hit-or-miss Whitehouse label. A big one on the dancefloor here, especially with the ladies. This great b-line to shake dat ass to is all you'll need. 8/10 Conquering Lion - Code Red (X-Project) Rebel MC and DJ Ron have gotten together to give us some of the best Jungle cuts to date on their X-Project label. Riding on the heels of the massive "Boom Bye-Bye", "Code Red" has already become a classic. Supercat chatting (rumor is that this is not a sample!) and big beats make this a must at every dance. Hunt this one down. 10/10 Kings of the Jungle - Lovable remix (King of the Jungle) Dex and Kieth give us something new to boom. All the usual beats and b-line biznizz as you would expect from the Kings. Really no need to describe it, all I need to say is buy it, yu know the KU! 10/10

Drum and Bass bits... Dillinja - Sovereign Melody/Deadly Ceremonies (Deadly Vinyl) Not found here in the States so here's a word to all US selectors: call a UK shop now before it's too late! "Sovereign Melody" has a nice chunky riddim and a moody r&b type organ and strung-out guitar chord. One to march and bob your head too. "Deadly Ceremonies" has a bit of ragga, but its the manic breakbeat and b-line that will catch you. Really bugged arpeggios on the breakdown. Well worth the effort. 10/10 Flatliner 33 - No Boundries/The Big Bang (Ram) Randall and Andy C (Ram promo) Two here for the ambient jungle fan. Check out "No Boundries" for a rugged Amen loop on top of bass, and bass, and bass...well, you get the idea. Absolutely tearin' it up. Randall has been playing his offering with Andy C for quite a while on plate, here's your chance to get a hold of it. A moody one with rippin' beats, vocal bits and another big b-line. Watch this space - this one's a must. Both were the big chewns at Destiny in Chicago. If you've heard them on a big system ya still buzzin' like your name's Cool Hand Flex. Flatliner 33 - 9/10. Randall and Andy C - 10/10. Mongoose (Rogue Records) Launcher side is great for fans of "moody" jungle drum and bass like myself. Digs right into the bass cabinet with huge hits below staccato snare hits and buzz rolls. One to "Just close your eyes, forget your name..." on. Flip's rocket side ruins a decent breakbeat track with some acid squawker. Launcher side - 10/10. Rocket Side - 2/10. Sub Sequence - You're the One/Release Me (Up Toon'z) First offering from Up Toon'z, "You're the One" is the track I boom. Time-stretched "jungle" sample and a female vocal mixes well as a release in a set of pure junglism. "Release Me" is for the fans of the intelligent hardcore stuff. Beats that clip along, synth arpeggios and a soft vocal on it all. 7/10 Code Blue - Angels in Rhythm/Angels in Dub (DeeJay Recordings) A deep inna dub style recording. Take the label side mix for a true sub-bass baptism. You'll be asking yourself if this chewn was recorded at 80 or 160 bpms. It's not fair to mix this track in, just let it all play on. An absolute must have for the true Jungle connoisseur. Hold tight for the Slipmaster J remixes. 12.5/10

Love Dove Jay - Essence of Life/Pure (Dove Selection) New LDJ label, the man behind Mask Records. Drop the needle on "Essence of Life" and you're in hardcore bliss. Quick beats and a familiar drum roll on top of "Pacific" type atmospherics. A beautiful flute solo soars right along with the birds. Definitely one to cool you off, should be an anthem for a hot summer night by the time this is printed. 10/10 Suburban Knights - As it Grooves/State of Art (Intelligent Music) Filling the gap in the intelligent jungle drum and bass genre, Dillinja had his hand in this one and does nicely. "As it Grooves" starts calm and easy buts breaks into a seriously rolling drum and bass workout that never stops rockin'. "State of Art" has a nice "I Feel It" female vocal bit working over a big beat and bass hit b-line. Good uplifting organ bit leading to a break. Very Nice. 8/10 FBD Project - Classified Listening (Bang-In Tunes) Calm and easy meets a heavy rollin' snare. In classic FBD style, this is one you can just as easily sit back and groove to as you can jump on in and rush. It all depends on your state of mind. 9/10 Virtual Motion - Forbidden Planet/Set My Mind Free (Virtual Motion) New label specializing in big beats and booming bass hits. AA. side's "Set My Mind..." is the one to go for here. Will do you well when you're ready for the evening to get mental. 7/10 Ratty. A Taste of Things to Come Remixes (Formation) DJ SS mix is a tasty bit of the darker side of drum and bass. Really interesting patterns of breakbeats mixed in, split up and back out again with a 4/4 kick and HH giving you a foundation yet throwing you off kilter a bit. Is that the beat? Or is that? Nice work SS. JJ Frost's rmx is a let down. I like the sounds, but all in all it doesn't go anywhere. 8/10 Older cuts that are still doin' the biznizz: DJ Hype - "Cops/Fade Away". DJ Rap and Aston - "Digable Bass/Get Under". Smokey Joe - Smokey Joe on a Roll EP. EZE-G - "Free Fall". DJ Mayhem - "Inesse"/"Let Me Tell Ya" Remixes. FBD Project. "Just Wanna Live"/"Journeys". ~ THE RECORD SHACK ~ 63 High Street Hemel Hempstead, Herts Tel: (0442) 255 186 24 Catherine Street St Albans, Herts Tel: (0727) 811 866 Specialists in UK/EURO/US/ Hardcore, Techno, Progressive Garage/House and White Labels/Promo's

NO BULLSHIT. JUST HARDCORE. Record reviews by Snuggles It's summertime and booyaka jungle mania has taken hold of London. Despite this, hardcore is alive and well, and when the temperature rises, the tracks get nicer. Here are some of them: Hardware - TNT/Skanka (Face Records) Sporting a spanking new logo and two wicked intelligent tracks, this Face record is absolutely tearing. I understand this is now available on Watts, so there is no excuse for you not to have this in your crate. 9/10 DJ Demo - Essence EP (Corrosive Records) This is the debut release on Corrosive, a promising new label headed up by Mark Giles (aka DJ Demo). One side is known among the CHA ranks as the Frankie Goes to Hollywood track because of the liberal use of a Holly Johnson sample from "The Power of Love." Watch out for future releases from this label, I've heard the DATs and they are beaming. 8/10 Mad Dog - Vol. 3 (Underdog Records) A brilliant two-tracker from London's Underdog Records. "Rumbled" has a sweet piano line. "My God" is for the darker-minded. 8/10 DJ Ron - Mo' Musik (Roughtone Recordings) I got this record late, but this was the massive jungle track of the spring in London. ABSOLUTELY WICKED. Maximum respect the man like the DJ Ron for this tune. It is nothing short of sublime. 13/10 Rogue Unit - White Label Promo (Labello Blanco) Sources indicate this will be on Watts soon. If so, this is another one to grab. You may have heard Trace or Marcus drop the needle on this slam-bammer, or on numerous pirate radio tapes from the spring. Very strange mix of female vocal samples and atmospheric synthesizer stabs that mysteriously work together. 8/10 Twilight Zone Remixes (Kikkman Records) There are two mixes, one by Bay B. Kane and one by Chris Paul, of all people (yes, the Isotonik geezer). Both are heavy stompers, but I prefer the latter. What a scorcher. If you liked the original (and you must have), you will rate these as well. 8/10 Day and Night - Sugarfree (One Touch) This is my track. Wonderful female vocals, definitely one for the ladies' cru. This is as nice as hardcore ever gets. If you criticize, you will never understand. 11/10

Koda - Spacetek/The Deep (DeeJay Recordings) Currently out on promo only, this is another record on the ambient/educated hardcore side of things. Code Blue does it better, in my opinion. If you're in the mood, it's quite nice. Some parts border on the soporific. 6.5/10 Flynn and Flora - Dream of You/Flowers (Independent Dealers 10") Jungle Love/String 4 String (Full Cycle) The 10" is nice, I quite like it. "Dream of You" is the better of the two tracks, with an almost sickeningly sweet "...and though I dream of you" sample. The pressing is terrible. 7/10 The follow-up, like all sequels, is disappointing. It sounds as if the tracks were polished off in an hour or so. The sample sound quality and pressing as a whole are not stellar (although better than the first release). 5/10 Scottfree - Street Fighting (Basement) I just had to mention this tune because you might have seen it at the store and passed it up because it was on Basement. If so, you made a big mistake. Sure it has the sample "SHORYUKEN" from the videogame of the same name but so what? We play that videogame and we like playing it. We also like playing the record. So if you are about to front, piss off. 9/10 Trinity - Chapters 19 and 20 (V) I have to admit I thought this record was wack when I first heard it. It took some coaxing and a lot of playing and now I am firm in my conviction that this is one of the best records of 1994. If you are a fan of Dillinja's other work, you will want this. Two very nice rolling tunes that cannot be stopped. 12/10 BOOGIE TIMES STOCKISTS OF LATEST HARDCORE, HIP HOP & HOUSE PLUS EXCLUSIVE UPFRONT PROMOS OF SUBURBAN BASE VINYL & MERCHANDISE PLUS VARIED DJ MIX TAPES 3 OLD MILL PARADE · VICTORIA RD · ROMFORD · RM1 2HU · TEL: 0708 727029

READY TO RUMBLE. Record reviews by Phantom 45 Rob Andrews - Saturday Jungle (Focus Records) Intro's with snare hits all over the place. Breaks into some jungle lines then sweet female vocals hit the place. I don't know if the vocals are sampled (probably), but they are the most original and live-sounding in a track yet. B-Side is "Blue Lines" another hot one for ya azz. A 10/10. The Renegade - Something I Feel (2 Bad Mice Remix) (Movin Shadow) This track is all that and a bag of crack. Nice vocals, good b-line, all together a wonderful sound. Movin Shadow keeps putting out the hits - B-Side is "Terrorist" remix by Grooverider. Original 12" still out so pick up both copies soon. 9/10 Intense - The Genesis Project EP (Rugged Vinyl) This is one of my favorite records in a while, pure intelligence behind this one - four tracks total unexplainable dark, happy, sad brilliant. A must for the serious of thought. 10/10 Noodles and Wonder - Dub Soup EP (Kickin) Earlier in the year I thought Kickin Records was out of the hardcore picture but this 10" proved me wrong. It has the right ingredients, some R&B samples, bells and snares in unison, and jungle chants. Both sides are super cuts. Pick this one up if you can find it. 8/10 JLM Productions - Matter of Trust EP (Reinforced) This record is beyond any review. If you like something that takes a while to figure out try this. By New Jersey native Jamie Myerson. 10/10 DJ Rooster (Bogwoppa) Super wicked beats with computer sounds behind the beats, sounds like Secret Squirrel might have something to do with this hottie! 8/10 Tom and Jerry - Dancer (Tom and Jerry) Needs no review. Super hot R&B juice. A twelve-star all the way. 12/10 Phantom 45's Foul Tip: There are nine records on the way out called Two on One. It's two artists on one record, put out by Movin Shadow. The first five have already come out. Don't miss any one of them, because they're definite collectors' items - and every one is on fire.

IN THE PIPELINE: Watch out for a new two-tracker from Run Tings on Suburban Base, "Rough Revival/Brand X", Winston's first release since Sub Plates 1. Absolutely tearin'. Check out the DJ Krome article elsewhere in this issue for information on the two new labels Tearin' Vinyl and Zodiac Records. Breakdown Records is compiling now for Drum and Bass Selections Vol. II. Hold tight for Omni Trio V and Foul Play IV, available any day now on Movin Shadows. DJ Rap has remixes of "Digable Bass" and "Spiritual Aura" planned for release on her Proper Talent label. Roughtone has loads of stuff ready - watch this space. Finally, do not miss the "Eye of the Dinosaur" remix by the one and only Mole the Dipper, available soon on Bear Necessities. Win CHA Mix-Tapes! We're giving away four tapes, one each to anybody who can correctly identify our mystery DJ (Hint: her name is featured above). Mail in your answers! Dub Baptism On-U Sound Featured by RP Smack On-U Sound is for the head, from the roots. Most of their records usually feature (but are never limited to) a mixture of the following legendary musicians: DRUMS: Style Scott, Bonjo "I", Noah, Sly Dunbar, Sticky. BASS: Tony "Crucial", Lizard, Errol Holt, Biny Bunny. PIANO: Steely, Kishi, Pablo Augustus (Doctor). HORNS: Deadly Headly, Bobby Ellis. HARMONIES: Akaabu, Lee "Scratch" Perry. Some of their sound systems are as follows: African Head Charge, Dub-Syndicate, Creation Rebel. On-U Sound systems serve as a prolific starting point for those seeking roots and riddims. Most tracks have been re-issued or avialable on compilations. Don't stop here though, be on the look-out for these solo artists and their supporting sound: Prince Far "I", King Tubby, Original Rockers, The Scientist, Prince Jammy, Roots Radices, Jah Wobble, Bim Sherman, Jah Shaka. More Later...Love and Peace to you Brothers and Sisters.

the creators of some of the most righteous events of 1994 (cyberama, psychosis, destiny, 303) invite you out for yet another all nighter saturday july 30 1994 session one FUSE it might blow up but it wont go pop! *all massive it starts from NOW! pirate radio station kool fm uk london dj trace from toronto canada its the man they call ruffneck and medicine muffin phantom 45 snuggles mujahid sound system live african drum ensamble last us appearence of the summer of '94 keoki nyc's superstar dj the midlands house of deep vibes davey dave chicago style jajo st. love hybrid mystic bill physics / kind family chill n frill in da ambient space control base with astral navigators: (kind family) - riverman (silent cooperative) - totally drum circle with the tribe & people of rhythm because the music matters jungle ting is.... 312.918.9084 • 312.509.6453 • 312.604.1978 708.762.3565 chicago suburbs milwaukee 414.548.1973 • dayton 513.496.1071 • indianapolis 317.895.4546 funky alien gizmos (cleavland) 216.238.1451 • special k (philly) 215.552.8590 st. love 314 994.1114 • mission control (boston) 617.859.3605 CHICAGO HARDCORE

tings-a-gwan Top Event: Destiny, May 28th, Chicago. Top DJ: Kenny Ken, Judgement Day, May 7th, Toronto. Top MC: Rude Boy Keith, Evolution, June 4th, Toronto. Top 10 Chewns From The Spring of '94: 10. Back 2 Basics - Horns for '94 9. Rebel MC - Boom Bye Bye 8. Slipmatt - Breaking Free 7. DJ Gunshot - Wheel Up 6. House Crew - Superhero 5. DJ Ron - Mo' Music 4. Ronni Size - Music Box 3. Engineers Without Fears - Spiritual Aura 2. M-Beat w/ General Levy - Incredible 1. Q Project - Champion Sound Top 5 Plates For The Summer of '94: 5. Lovable Remix - Kings of the Jungle 4. Rebel MC and DJ Ron - Banana Boatman 3. Saxon - Whip Them 2. Tone Def - Carrie 1. Krome and Time - Ganja Man Chicago has a new promotional crew - Jungle Ting. Formed through the combined efforts of Ripe, Chicago Hardcore Authority, Da Bad Girl Squad, Junga Vibe Tribe, and Dub Shack, all involved have decided to work together to give Chicago the biggest and best junglistic events. Jungle Ting lights its first spark on July 30th with fuse. We welcome the return of DJ Trace from London and Ruffneck from Toronto. Also on the 30th Medicine Muffin will be bringing down the jungle vibes from T.O. alongside CHA selectors Phantom 45, Snuggles, and JJ Jellybean with Blackeye on the mic. Late on the evening we turn the sound over to Vibe Alive to bring you down in good fashion. The space has already been secured, flyers are out now, a new sound system is "ready to rumble" and a fresh new light and stage rig is planned. Come with an open mind and a happy attitude and be prepared to be swept up in junglistic bliss! And don't think Jungle Ting will stop at the 30th. Already we have confirmed the bookings for our next ting: August 20th. Get ready Chicago for Danny Breaks. He's Sonz of a Loop da Loop Era on Suburban Base records and heads up Droppin' Science. Travelling with Danny will be AK1200, also with Suburban Base. Ill State Selectors take over: Dr. Groo and Slurp, with CHA's MC Blackeye and JJ Jellybean. Stay up to date with Jungle Ting. Ring 312-509-6453 or 708-762-3565.

wha'appen Our view of what's going on in the months to come. July 23rd Earth - Milwaukee Massive, In-House; 414-777-EXTC Rave legend Carl Cox (don't get your hopes up, he'll probably play hard techno crap), CHA's own Phantom 45, and eastcoast hardcore DJ dieselBoyee. July 23rd World Cup of Raving - Toronto Better Days and Pleasure Force; 416-760-3232 DJ Phantasy of Liquid Wax playing his top ten smash "Atmosphere". July 24th Translucent - Chicago Translucent; 708-348-8957 Only $5 gets you Phantom 45, Snuggles, JJ Jellybean, Dub 1eight7, and Round Eye for the only Sunday night jungle club in the Western Hemisphere. Absolutely No Crap. July 30th fuse - Chicago Jungle Ting; 312-509-6453, 708-762-3565 The return of DJ Trace plus Medicine Muffin and Ruffneck from Toronto. CHA selectors Snuggles and Phantom 45 alongside MC's JJ Jellybean and Blackeye. August 6 Delerium Toronto; 416-760-3273 August 13 Syrous Toronto; 416-462-7594 August 20 The Original Boom - Chicago Jungle Ting; 312-509-6453, 708-762-3565 Danny Breaks and AK1200. Ill-State up-n-comer Slurp plus other locals. SID IS PUTTING ON A RAVE.... (RAVE PROMOTER UNIFORM) SAFE LAST ONE MATE... £25. SEE YOU SATURDAY SAFE 20 MINUTES LATER FLIGHT 945 RIO DE JANEIRO NOW BOARDING GATE 12 SAAAAAFE... HAVE YOUR PASSPORT READY