Prestige #3

The UK's first national designer rave magazine PRESTIGE ISSUE 3 VOL I £1.95 "Fire" the twoon tearin' it! EXCLUSIVES ON: DJ Stretch (Worries in the Dance) Da Matryx (Chill out! Chill out!) Cool Hand Flex Smoking Jo Scott Savonne A WAY OF LIFE! AWOL: The story continues AND LOTSA MORE INSIDE New Releases ★ Clubs & Where to Go ★ Reviews ISSN 1357-9711

A compilation of 16 exclusive jungle drum & bass tunes JUNGLE krome & time the demolition man urban shakedown dj nut nut the dream team dj rap prizna featuring tenor fly available on double album mixtape - dr s. gachet vs. mickey finn cd & Dj sampler pack street date - 13.3.95

TO AVOID APRIL RATE INCREASES BOOK YOUR ADVERTS NOW! PRESTIGE THE WAY FORWARD Here's to prosperity, more hard work less jealousy, more fun and continuing the Jungle saga! All 'Crew must big up!', "whoever made dat twoon ring us ASAP." Triple Dee. P.S. Respect to CAJ on a Garage tip. EDITOR Triple Dee SUB-EDITOR CAJ PRODUCTION Chris Greenhough CONTRIBUTORS DJ D-LUX Yankee Brown X-Gal Lover Paul Newton Carla Harp Marie Holloway PHOTOGRAPHY Evil Ed Shaun W Smith ARTWORK Invisible Ink ADVERTISING Marie Holloway (0181) 518 7585 GML A brand of Garrison Media IN THIS ISSUE 5 NEWS & REVIEWS Game of the name, Urban Gorilla, House of Bass 7 DJ STRETCH The remix of "Worries in the Dance" 8 DJ TAMSIN Talks to PM in her Chelsea apartment 10 KUTE KUTZ We get the lowdown from Da Matryx 11 COOL HAND FLEX Four track remix of "Melody Madness" – any day now 13 UNITY IS STRENGTH The Criminal (In) Justice Act 15 DJ LEE One of the new generation 16 SUBURBAN BASE RECORDS A brief look at the original Jungle Album King 17 CLUB STYLE Is there a Jungle fashion? Tell us what you think... 18 NOISE POLLUTION We track down those in the know 20 A.W.O.L. Another Way of Life 22 CLUB TELEPATHY PM brings you the latest floor smashers 24 CLUB JUNGLE PM checks out a fully charged night 27 WINSTON "RUN TINGS" We catch up with him at Boogie Times 31 RECORD LABEL MAN James Anthony talks to Prestige 34 BATTLE OF THE UNDERDOGS We sent a secret agent on an observation mission 36 CLUBS & WHERE TO GO What's on where, what time, how much... Prestige Magazine is published monthly by Garrison Media Ltd, Bridge Court, 348 Lea Bridge Road, London E10 7LD. No part of this magazine may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the contributor and do not in any way reflect editorial policy (Sometimes Ho Ho). © Copyright 1995 Garrison Media Ltd. Jungle Twoons Galore. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 3

NEWS & REVIEWS The game of the name Recently we have been drowned with phone calls which raises controversy over DJs names. This controversy is through one DJ or artist having the same name as another. There are many views to this matter of which we cannot judge but merely raising issues of concern. From a commercial point of view a performers name should be registered if the performer believes he/she has built a reputation with his or her performing name then trademark registration should be seriously considered. From an underground point of view most performers have names which are 'nick names' or pseudo names which describe their character. In all probabilities coincidences may occur, people may use the name of another purposely and in some cases using it whilst sub consciously knowing the existence of the name. Some people care if some other performer shares the same name as them. Some don't care, some will sue and others change their name slightly to make a clear distinction. Questions arising from this matter are; do we really want to operate like Coke Cola, Sainsburys over brand names? Have we got the resources to fight big legal battles which can take over a year to reach a legal conclusion? Do we want that kind of attention in the scene? Should the scene deal with these matters? At the end of the day every 'man' is a 'man' to himself and will make 'his' own decision. New talent performers should consider names carefully before starting to use them to avoid issues which may be embarrassing. Where two well established artists from different scenes share the same name the matter becomes more complex. If you would like to express your views on this matter, please write to Prestige Magazine, Bridge Court, 348 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7LD. Urban News GORILLA IN THE JUNGLE Urban Gorilla is a new label launched by Labello Blanco. Urban Gorillas' first release titled "Pulp Fiction" and "Pulp Fact" by DJ Flash featuring MC Fearless with some live lyrics (check MC Fearless comin' thru Prestige soon!). "Wishing on a Star", I 'ave heard it, it's a wrecking twoon by Lisa May. Test presses should be available by the end of March. Look out! "Pulp Fiction" is released on 1st April '95, so look out for it in your record shops. Remixes of "Wishing on a Star" by Mickey Finn, Aphrodite and Rogue Unit. Look out for further material on this new label. Garage/House We at Prestige intend to give you the full run down on the Garage and House scene which started in the major cities in the 80's. It has progressed rapidly through the years with live vocals plus samples, the soulful, hard music that takes you higher. Some people say it's handbag or gay music, music is for us all to enjoy, so don't label it! Prestige Magazine intends to cover things related to the music scene, here are some examples; to expose the DJs, MCs, artists, promoters and the ravers. To review clubs and big events in the House and Garage scene. Expose the fashions which go with the scene and to interview the artists and top DJs, not forgetting the up and coming DJ and all the people behind the scenes, which we tend to forget. Tru Junglist Apology Boss Cat Productions would like to apologise to all those who attended the launch party of Tru Junglist on 3rd March '95, and thank all those who attended. Due to licensing restrictions and the bad management of the Flowerpot (no fault of ours!) this event was bought to an early closure. Don't watch dat, watch dis, Tru Junglist reloading at The Manor, 316 Green Lanes, N4 from Friday 10th March and every Friday thereafter. Yes yes!! Under one roof experience Jungles premier division selectors and MCs creating that special vibe starting the weekend off right. TRU JUNGLIST (NO JOKE BUSINESS). In Memorial Respect TO BABYFACE AKA TERRY WHITE who will be sadly missed, may he rest in peace. From all the Bronx Massive. A man who loved his music. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 5

NEWS & REVIEWS HOUSE OF BASS Rugged raw Jungle coming from Production House include "Quest for Life" by DJ Devine and Essence, "Feel Love" by Notorious, produced by DJ Devine and Essence. "X-Rated" is a twoon that contains Ray Keith's renegade style B-line (respect to Ray Keith - P.H) and serious Hardstep drum & bass with various sexy female voices i.e. aaah ! and ooohs added by serious horny echoey dub effects, oooh baby ! hot stuff. On plate guaranteed to be an 'ear turner !'. You will know this one when you hear it. Production House has come from as far as '88 with hits through rave eras like "Let me be your Fantasy", by Baby D in '92 produced by Floyd Dyce, "Axis" by DJ Solo featuring DJ Devine, "Darkage" again by Solo and the old classics like "Keep the Fire Burning" by House Crew in '92. "Window in the Sky" by Acen in '93 and "Superhero" again by House Crew in '94. In earlier days Production House made stuff like "Trip to the Moon" by Acen and "House Stuff" by Dice. Several remixes are available from Production House. The VIP remix to "Everyman" was performed by Kenny Ken, Devine and Essence and is out. A Hardstep drum & bass style of Jungle remix to "Superhero" is bad. Look out for that and the Hardstep remix of "Sweet Vibrations" (push up your lighter) remix. SHOUTS: from Production House to Kenny Ken, Ray Keith, Nicky Black Market, DJ Rap, Fabio, Rob Playford, Ashattack, Darren Jay, Dr S Gachet, DJ Ron, Phil (2000AD), Simon (Tribal Dance), Kemistry & Storm, Kwest 'n' Ink, the whole of the Production House and 'dat' man Floyd. "Some Justice" for "Fire" arsonist "Fire" is one twoon that's burnin' the Jungle dances, not only in London but across the nation from Clacton Pier, Bristol, Colchester, Ipswich (Musical Note) to Manchester. This ruff track by Prizna featuring Demolition Man was being videoed together with "Some Justice" '95 by Urban Shakedown/Mickey Finn with vocals by Debo General. The "Fire" video is themed on various shots filmed at the Gass Club, Leicester Square, London featuring dancing Jungle babes 'n' geezas and DJs slammin' plastic. The video for "Some Justice" '95 remix takes a court room scene with Mickey Finn as the Judge, Debo General as the Arsonist (as per lyrics on the vinyl) and Gavin aka Urban Shakedown as the solicitor. This is a video with a story. I think combined with the twoon, this is one video to be seen, with a ruff little story to a music video. Mickey Finn and Gatchet at the filming of 'Fire' down at the Gass Club 6 PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

PROFILE DJ Stretch "Worries in the Dance" released on London Sumting label is a twoon that did rock the very fabric of Jungle dances and the remix is following suit even sweeter. "Worries" by DJ Stretch was first played by Kenny Ken and Darren Jay at A.W.O.L . After this first occasion and several rewinds it was evident the twoon was gonna burn. Copies of the track went to Younghead, Mickey Finn, Nicky Black Market and Ron then it started to spread wildly. This is the twoon that 'turned around' DJ Stretch. However Stretch had been around since Christmas 1990 when his mother got him his mixing kit. From then on it was hard work, it's not easy in the DJing world. Since the turn around period in 1994 DJ Stretch has performed remixes for Jetstar, with DJ Ron for Top Cat, the "Warning" remix for Philly Blunt and even more recently a mix to the 'B' side of "Jump 'n' Dance". Stretch has also worked on a 12" on Reinforced picture disc with G-Force. This is a hard drum and bass style twoon much like Hardstep. By the end of 1995 Concrete Vinyl a label being set up by Stretch will be fully operational with several tracks under his belt. He also plans to make more twoons on London Sumting Records. Another avenue which Stretch is concentrating on is the DJing side of 'tings, where already he is resident at Morning After, Telepathy and Ah London Sumting. DJ Stretch has performed remixes for Jetstar, with DJ Ron for Top Cat, the "Warning" remix for Philly Blunt and even more recently a mix to the 'B' side of "Jump 'n' Dance" He continues to play at other venues like A.W.O.L and clubs around Bristol and the rest of the country. Speaking to him he told me "I hope things get bigger for me this year both on the music and DJing". I was most interested in finding out who had helped Stretch the most to get him this far. He told me "Reinforced, Deego, Mark, Ian and Gus (I can't tell you how much), Tom & Jerry, Ron - London Sumting Records and Kenny Ken". Having listened to Stretch mix at Telepathy back to back with Darren Jay and at Ah London Sumting he is definitely one of the best new selector specials for '95. We will be following up this young zestful man to see what further excellence can be unleashed for the Jungless massive. SHOUTS: Reinforced, London Sumting, Philly Blunt, V, Kenny Ken and Randall. All promoters that book me, Big up all West London, DJ Hype, Nut Nut. All the gals supportin' the scene, all the DJs, L Double 'n' all the Flex Records Crew. To book DJ Stretch please ring Ton Promotions on 0181-556 7677. DJ Stretch with MC Stevie Hyper Dee PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

DJ Tamsin on the decks.

PROFILE "I remember when DJs useta cover up record labels so that no other DJs could find out whose twoon they woz playin'." DJ Tamsin We interviewed DJ Tamsin – who recently released "What a Feelin'" on London Records – at her Chelsea apartment. "What a Feelin'" is a jazzy rollin' track with full vocals from a 19 year old gospel singer who sounds very much like Anita Baker. Some of her more recent work includes a lot of studio work for remixes to Counterforce 2, a Baby K and DJ Crystal track. Q. What are your thoughts on a Rave Music Union to solve the small problems that crop up within the scene? A. I think the musicians union can solve any problem at the moment. Anyone can join that makes music, I guess this would not include DJs and MCs who do not make music. If a Rave Music Union was set up it would have to be independent and not biased in its administration. Q. What type of music would you categorise the style that you play? A. I don't really categorise most of the music that I play, I just like playin' music that turns me on, music with a good vibe. Q. How do you think Hardcore has changed since the early days at The Roast? A. Well it's almost like the music is alive. Because it's living it's only natural that it grows and develops and matures, hence it's branched and progressed. It's not a bad thing. Q. How do you think music will change during the coming year? A. I think it will get better and better. It's inevitable that it will split into various types as progression carries on. Q. Music makers have always complained of not gettin' the right exposure from the scene. What are your views? A. It's true to a certain extent that they're not in the public eye. Things are changing, I remember when DJs useta cover up record labels so that no other DJs could find out whose twoon they woz playin'. More P.A's for good artists are expected for '95. "I think the musicians union can solve any problem at the moment. Anyone can join that makes music, I guess this would not include DJs and MCs who do not make music. If a Rave Music Union was set up it would have to be independent and not biased in its administration." PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

RAVE SOUNDS Kute Kutz is a young label which started in 1994 with its first release "Loverman" by Da Matryx. This first track did very well and was compiled on Ultimate Jungle Collections. Da Matryx whose musical background starts from his youth days, engineered, arranged and mixed "Loverman" entirely alone. Inspiration comes from Jazz, Acid House, Swing, Hip Hop and Ragga, so no musical restrictions are allowed as long as it sounds right. "Loverman" performed surprisingly well because it was initally a 'prototype'. Brockie rinsed the dubplate inside Jungle Fever at the Roller Express last year, the crowds loved it. Other raves smashed were VIP Champagne Bash, The Roast and Jungle Sound Clash. Released in September '94 the twoon was still selling, November, December 'n' finally sold out. "Winter Chill" is Da Matryx's next ruff twoon which is due to be released mid-March. This twoon was made in August just as the winter was coming. Dubplates on circulation with DJs Digital, Brockie, Ron, SL and Rob Foster have performed wickedly on the radio stations and in the dances. Reload every time! "Winter Chill" starts off with a tough sample which says "Special request to all the gual dem from North, South East and West", and contains the chillin' "Chill out!" "Chill out!" vocals, you know the twoon! On the B side of "Winter Chill" is the remix to "Loverman", it's a more exaggerated version with samples from R.Kellys 'n' live vocals from Madam X. Da Matryx interprets the twoons mood and emotions to be flexin' with seductive sweet overtones blending to a rugged b-line to create the bump that makes ravers wanna cool down and chill out. The next release to follow "Winter Chill" is "Winter Reprisal", which is similar but samples from Shabba and a bit from "Tonight is the Nite". This track is out in April '95, so watch it! Also to be released in April is "The Answer" followed by "It ain't Hard to Tell" which is due in May and is rated to smash all Jungle warehouses with samples from Nasty Nas (a Hip Hop artist). This twoon's flavour is a kinda rap Jungle with loads of new sound effects in it. It is clearly a twoon with Da Matryx's own distinctive unique style, a guaranteed body trembler, we are told. Da Matryx, who works part time at Wired for Sound and is involved in a sound engineering course, enjoys making music and does so at every possible opportunity. Most of his time is spend in music one way or another, from raving to studio work. "Maximum respect to: all DJs playin' my twoon especially Brockie, SL, Ron, Det for biggin' the twoons on his show with Brockie. Ellis Dee, Digital, all the DJs and producers, Lets get the music goin', Shout to Susan, Colin, Toby and Charlie brown, and all the Wired for Sound Cru." KUTE KUTZ 'Loverman' was the first release from this fresh label and a definite hit in 1994. Prestige spoke to Da Matryx, the talent behind it. 10 PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

MAKING MUSIC Cool Hand Flex The four track remix of "Melody Madness" is due to be released any day now and is rated to be a Body Broker. We spoke to the man himself. Flex's recent success with "Rude Boy" released last year on De Underground and later compiled on Drum & Bass Selection 3 was not a unique incident in time. But part of a series of plans based on taking time to perform studio work and playing out as a DJ. More recently "Melody Madness" has damaged major Jungle raves including Telepathy, Roast, Spirit of the Jungle and countless others that I don't know about. Cool Hand Flex is a man that goes back to the Raregroove, House days. In '89 he was on Centreforce with Randall and Kenny Ken. At this point in time House twoons were imported and there were various white labels. Gradually Flex started making twoons with Real to Real whilst playing at the Living Dream as an up and coming DJ. As time progressed Flex helped to produce "Game of Love" by Uncle 22. "Game of Love" was kickin' on Centreforce and raves around in those days. Around 1991-92 De Underground which is a record shop in Forest Gate was being set up by Flex, Randall, Mikey and Uncle 22. This was done in order to keep in touch with the music (and so a few years late the In Touch label was created). Cool Hand Flex's reputation was building up in these years with a London based playin' out portfolio, which included Orange at various venues including Hippodrome and at Rage, Euphoria, Cue Club, Quest, Sound Clash, A.W.O.L, Desert Storm, Jungle Fever and the Kool FM birthday party. As the years progressed Flex with MC Fats started working with Suburban Base. This era heard "You're Buzzin'" a remix to that and "Shot in the Dark". Flex who also worked with Hype and Bizzy B of Brain Records and even more recent DJ Nut Nut on De Underground and In Touch labels. 1993 was the quiet year where most of Flex's time was spent in the studio and record shop. "Must Feel" on De Underground is another hit by Cool Hand Flex. Don't forget you can catch Cool Hand Flex every two weeks on Kool FM with MC's either Rema Dee, Moose or Five-0. For '95 we can expect to hear some new sounds from Cool Hand Flex who told me "I wanna take the music in a different direction with new breaks, vocals a totally different sound with the raw element of Jungle". SHOUTS: A.W.O.L massive, 2000 AD, Jarvis, Eastman & Smurf (Kool FM), Sting, Brett, Rob, Euphoria, De Underground (Mike & Randall), Paul & Chris (Music House), Anne Marie & the kitchen posse, Caroline (Unique Artists), Starke Family, Moving Shadow, Sub Base massive, Ian, Reinforced Records, Bizzy B, Hopa 'n' Bones, GQ and Stevie Hyper Dee. ★★★ Cool Hand Flex is a man that goes back to the Raregroove, House days. In '89 he was on Centreforce with Randall and Kenny Ken. At this point in time House twoons were imported and there were various white labels. Gradually Flex started making twoons with Real to Real whilst playing at the Living Dream as an up and coming DJ ★★★ PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

VIEWPOINT UNITY IS STRENGTH Defy the Criminal (In) Justice Act ! By Rachel of the Waltham Forest Alliance Against the Criminal Justice Act. The Criminal Justice Act which became law in October '94 is an act of repression. It gives the police more political powers. The government has zero to offer working class people. Now they want ravers to be criminals. Let me explain; a rave is defined by the law as a gathering of more than 100 people on land in the open air with amplified music at night. If the police decide the rave will cause distress to local inhabitants and the organisers do not have an entertainment licence the police will turn up. Police can remove groups of 10 or more who they believe are waiting for a rave to happen or attending a rave which is in progress. Or if two or more people are preparing to hold a rave they will be moved on. If you then refuse to follow police directions to leave the land (or attempt to re-enter within 7 days) they can arrest you and put you in the slammer. They can seize your vehicles or sound equipment if you refuse to leave and you have to pay to get it back or they can destroy the vehicles and equipment and charge you costs. Plus they can set up road blocks within a 5 mile radius to turn people back so no-one can get near the place. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

VIEWPOINT So outdoor raves are effectively banned. Local councils are charging £1000's as a fee to apply for a licence so only the very rich promoter will be able to put on outdoor raves. If you're turned down for a licence, they keep the money. The banned raves have to be 'wholly or partially outdoors', so of course its open to wide interpretations by the Police - do broken windows constitute 'partially outdoors'? So what will happen this Summer? Big battles with the police again? Is that why 2000 riot police attacked the demonstration at Hyde Park when sound systems on lorries drove down Park Lane and thousands danced around - to show us how they mean to carry on? And there's more: If a Police Superintendent decides that a violent incident may occur in an area of up to 78 miles they can search everyone (and their vehicles) for no reason. The Police harassment we already face will INCREASE. From March ('95) if you refuse to talk when arrested it can be seen as an admission of guilt when you go to court. So if you get picked up for something that you did not do and don't say anything you'll be viewed as guilty for not answering Police questions. Many miscarriages of justice of recent years have been down to the police forcing false confessions out of people whilst in custody - you end up admitting you did something you didn't so the police will let you go. They put a gun in Paul Hills mouth (of the Guildford Four) and that was the 70's, this is 1995. The police already abuse their power as all ravers know - this law is police state stuff and their getting more and more tooled up. There's more in the Act as well - gatherings / demonstrations of more than 20 can be banned and trespass of private land has become criminal - so squatters and travellers are outlawed. But the news isn't all bad. People on the rave scene and many political and civil right groups are organising. Wherever people hear about the bill, they know it's bang out of order. The Advance Party brought together 50 groups of DJs and got organised. The Freedom Network did the same. Militant Labour is setting up alliances too around the country. The government and their pawns, the police hope to pick us off when we're in small groups, when we're weak so our message is:- Unity is Strength - Defy the Criminal Justice Act. The Chairman of the MET, Mike Bennett admits it is unenforceable. This is the same word Thatcher used about the Poll Tax in her final days. We have to defy the Act every step of the way - carry on raving, carry on protesting, if we do that and come together, we can make it unworkable. The police seem to be playing it cool, so far about 64 hunt saboteurs and 4 road protesters have been charged with aggravated trespass so they've gone for them first. They've had plenty more chances to use it and haven't, some outdoor raves gone ahead, a few times police have turned up but no-one has been charged yet. But we need to keep it up, the rave scene must come together on this whether your into Jungle, House, Garage, Techno, Gabba, Trance whatever, we must join with others affected by the Act, which really is everyone but especially demonstrators, strikers, travellers, squatters and victims of police frame-ups. Because remember 'It could be you' and I'm not talking about the lottery, I'm talking about the reality of the government trying to stop us live our life's the way we want! Rave on! Unity is strength! PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

PRESTIGE INTERVIEW "I 'ave not compromised my music and I 'ave been playin' it for a long time. Alot of people have started to hire me becoz the music I play has now acquired a larger following". Coming from Hardcore and Techno background DJ Lee is fast rising in the new generation of DJs. Lee started DJing in 1991. In 1992 he starting graftin' at Record Basement in Reading. Now 25 years of age and still working at Record Basement, a step further has been taken. Such being the case and after hearing his selection and mixing at Speed we interviewed him. DJ LEE Q. Are there any disadvantages to living outside London? A. For me it's not a problem, even though I'm from Oxford and work in Reading. I 'ave made my name in London and outside. I'm resident at Speed in London, Raging Rabbit, "Squeeze Your Lemon". Q. What type of music do you play? A. Intelligent Drum & Bass style, most of my plates are from Bukem, Doc Scott, Wax Doctor, Digital, Metal Heads and Basement Records. Q. How do you feel about the way the music has changed? A. I'm glad it's changed and progressed. Producers have gone back to their roots "Demon Theme", Bukem, Doc Scott, "Here Come the Drums", "Terminator", Goldie, all those tracks signify some major change in the music. Q. What kind of articles would you like to see in a music magazine like Prestige? A. A wide range of spectrum to expose Old Skool, up 'n' coming, what's doing it in the scene, and most of all promoting the intelligent stuff which a lot of magazines are not doing. Q. A lot of people speak of 'Unity' in the scene, do you feel that the scene can be united? A.I don't think it will be united like in the beginning because of the differences and the various styles of musical influences now around in the rave scene. Q. How hard is it in the DJing world? A. Very hard, I 'ave not compromised my music and I 'ave been playin' it for a long time. Alot of people have started to hire me becoz the music I play has now acquired a larger following. Q. So what do you hope to do in 1995? A. To play out more to work with Timeless Records (a label I help run). Also work is in the pipeline with Wax Doctor and Legend Records Crew. I also want to make some ambient style as well as continuing work at Record Basement. Q. Consider you're in a rave coming on set, what are the five twoons you would play? A. I would play Wax Doctor's new dubplate on Metalheads with Photec 5 on Photec Label, then Alex Rees' dubplate on Metalheads, "Rotten to the Core", Dillinja and "Link" on Good Looking Records. Q. Who would you say inspired you to start DJing? A. Fabio, Doc Scott and Grooverider. SHOUTS: to all the crew at Vinyl (Record Basement Crew), Wax Doctor, Rupert, Digital, Doc Scott, Bukem, all people that have helped me, Legend Records and Goldie. And a big shout to Sam and my Mum and Dad. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

RAVE ROOTS Suburban Base Records A brief look at the original Jungle Album King. Suburban Base Records is based in Romford with about 30 artists linked to the label. Some of these artists who have linked up with Sub Base since 1989 include Run Tings, Marvellous Cain, Liftin Spirits, the Johnny Jungle, Sponge & Pascal, Shy FX, Krome & Time, DJ Hype, Roni Size and others. Suburban Base started from a record shop called Boogie Times which was started up from a bank loan back in 1990. The shop used to sell exclusive white labels. Danny worked in the shop alone at first, then met up with Winston and later Danny Breaks. In the early days white labels were gold, and like gold, hard to get hold of. The shop started producing its own. In 1990 the label had it's first release with Krome & Time. In that same year the Sub Base logo was born. The philosophy that's kept Suburban Base alive 'n' kickin' is that of not holding back it's artists, "It's all based on mutual trust" Danny administers to keep flexibility for independent artists. The hard work input throughout shows by the reputation and solid track record which has been built via twoons like "Run Tings", "Back Again", "Shot in the Dark", "Timestretch", "Time Bass", "Future Assasins" and all the Johnny Jungle tracks (unforgettable). From producing tracks to compiling albums, Drum & Bass Selection One was a high seller at a time when albums were not selling. Since then the album series has become a saga to be reputed with other following suit. Today's business at Suburban Base is still conducted in the same manner and attitude of the underground greats! The label has never sold out control of any tracks even though offers have been made. It is hoped all independent underground companies will remain in control of Jungle music as it was in the early days. This is a view which has been expressed quite explicitly by a great many artists. Currently Sub Base has Jungle smashers like "The Crash" by Sponge, "Stamina" by Dream Team, "RIP" by Remark, "Come Easy" by Run Tings & Liftin' Spirits, and (yes, Johnny Jungle is still strong) "Killer Sound" by Johnny Jungle. Part Four of the Drum & Bass saga is out with a serious vengence. Suburban Base merchandise active at Club Jungle. Today's business at Suburban Base is still conducted in the same manner and attitude of the underground greats! The label has never sold out control of any tracks even though offers have been made. It is hoped all independent underground companies will remain in control of Jungle music as it was in the early days PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE UP-FRONT PROMOTION PRESENTS Noise Pollution After a year of some of the best under 18s events in the Country, let alone in Essex, staged by Up-Front Promotions (UK), and hearing that they are planning something different for '95, we just had to find out more... After tracking down the main man 'John', and speaking to him on the 0860 number, we decided it would be cheaper to invite him along to the office to tell us all about it. One of our first questions was why has Up-Front been dedicating all their time in putting on Under 18s events, when 4/5 years ago Up-Front was putting on some of the best over 18s events around. "Well we had a good time back then, pulling in the dollars, but what alot of people forget is to put on an event of that sort of magnitude, pulls it out of you and what with running our own promoting and distribution company for other promoters we just had to, don't get me wrong, we still put on big one off events, and in fact we are now planning on for August/September '95 with one of the other big promoters, but we enjoy the smaller ones, and realise how important the younger ravers are, because without them believe me, there wouldn't be a rave scene." With that we asked John to tell us more about his next event. "Well it's on Saturday 18th February at the only venue in Harlow that can take the 10K Sound System. We use the Kingsmoor Recreation Centre, it's dedicated for the 14s and over and should be quite good. We are using some of our own DJs like Merlin, Dominate, Fluid and MC Hyper as well as Vinyl Storm and MC Rankin from Rude FM. Apart from all the usual bits i.e. 10K Sound System, a brilliant light show, backdrops, mad visuals, 500 foot of Camo netting, merchandise and a refreshment bar. We will be setting up a DJ competition for the amateur DJs, the winner will win a spot at our next event on Saturday April 22nd, plus a complimentary ticket to the Life Utopia event, infact why don't you come down and judge the DJs with us?" he asked, so we did. We arrived at the Kingsmoor Recreation Centre just after 8pm, an hour after the doors had opened and the youngsters were still queuing up outside to get in! After getting our passes I decided to have a quick look around before we started to check out the DJ competition. It was clear to see that this was going to be a Jungle event the youngsters would not forget. I'd say lads, but the age group was from about 15 to 25. As we made our way through to the main arena the first thing we noticed was the 'Mad' and they were definitely mad backdrops, with a large parachute hanging from the roof which gave the effect of being inside a large marquee. The next thing we noticed was the lighting system, and sound system, they were brilliant , if you didn't know what a 10K sound system sounded like, you would have here. The lighting F.X's were so good, it looked like there was a three full colour laser on the go, and with the stage being covered with a very large combat net I didn't want to leave. The hall was already starting to fill up and with MC Hyper doing his thing alongside DJ Merlin the atmosphere was right. After finally making my way back to the DJ competition the first DJ up was DNA, the way he was playing I thought I was in the main arena, he was good, very good. Next up was DJ Fiddler, a local boy from Harlow who showed us some smooth mixes, and how to do it. Next was DJ Eliah from Northampton, who had traveled down just for the event and what a DJ, I couldn't believe my ears, pure quality. Next was Cross Cut who kept the standard going. DJ Danny B showed us that mixing is a skill, and he had it. DJ Slammin Dee from Waltham Abbey and DJ Lucky from Hackney were definitely going to leave their mark with some of the most unique mixing seen. But finally two DJs from Rude FM, Triple Bee and Lingo who really captured everyone's ears and showed us all how DJing should be done. With these being the last two DJs of the competition I knew I had my work cut out for me, but after a long discussion with Up-Front and Earthquake we decided the winner was to be DJ Eliah from Northampton who had all the qualities required to make it. In second place was DNA, well done, and in third place were both of the DJs from Rude FM, DJs Triple Bee and Lingo who as we know didn't need to go in for the competition ?? Keep them coming Reckless B. What more can I say, a brilliant night with some of the best unknown DJs. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

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PARTY TIME A.W.O.L. "A.W.O.L's best nights were the longest ones, the 1pm finish. I can remember leaving well after dawn all danced out and there would still be people turning up for a morning session either getting up early or coming from other clubs" Words and pictures by Shaun W-Smith. In 1992 a new club opened at the Paradise in Islington, it was called A.W.O.L 'Another Way of Life'. It offered Hardcore and House every Saturday and would attract a capacity crowd to jump around till the late hours of the morning. Back then the line up was Mickey Finn, Trevor Fung, Swan-E and Kenny Ken with MC GQ tearin' it up in the Hardcore room, while downstairs Richie Fingers, Frankie Bones, Al McKenzie, Tommy Cockles, Laurance Bagnal and Roy the Roach rocked the crowd to the housier sound of dance music. A.W.O.L's best nights were the longest ones, the 1pm finish. I can remember leaving well after dawn all danced out and there would still be people turning up for a morning session either getting up early or coming from other clubs, such was the attraction of a Saturday at A.W.O.L. Three new faces were brought to the line up for Saturday night, being Randall, Dr S Gachet and Darren Jay. A.W.O.L's reputation was spreading town as one of the best nights out in town. This was not the only venue for A.W.O.L as every Christmas they ran a party at the Ministry of Sound. Near the end of '94 licensing problems forced A.W.O.L to leave Paradise and look for another club and in their opinion the best Jungle line up in London deserved the best club and the Ministry was the obvious choice. A.W.O.L started monthly parties on Thursday nights at the Ministry from 10 til 4am, this is now their permanent venue with Roy the Roach, Richie Fingers and crew rockin' things on the House tip, while in the main room the five residence of Mickey Finn, Kenny Ken, Randall, Darren Jay and Dr S Gachet mix up the ruffest, newest twoons in country, and since Christmas the new resident MC, MC Fearless taking over from the infamous GQ and doing very well. And for the future A.W.O.L say they will be 'Pumpin' out the beats' in years to come with the same program of DJs and MC for the first Thursday of each month at the Ministry. Watch out for the live A.W.O.L album featuring resident DJs and MC Fearless. SHOUTS: Everyone who has worked with us and supported us and will continue to do so. A clear and vivid Way of Life, thrillin' excitin' and rockin', from the Hardcore era to the Jungle era. 20 PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

PRIZNA featuring THE DEMOLITION MAN FIRE Includes Mixes by Urban Shakedown • Rogue Unit • Nasty Jungle STREET DATE 13•3•95

RAVE REVIEW Club Telepathy Don't miss this one. PM brings you the latest floor smashers. This is one club not to be missed. We have been reviewing this club for the last two weeks 'n' each time we 'ave been whacked with serious DJs playin' damaging material. The residents include MC Shabba, Stevie Hyper Dee, Flirt, Stretch and Andy C with various other star DJs like Randall, Rap, Darren Jay, Younghead, Brockie, SL etc. On the last Friday that we was at Club Telepathy a filming was taking place for a cable T.V production about Jungle music. DJs that played on Friday 3rd March was Flirt flanked by MC Shabba. Flirt is a creative mixer and did not let the crowds down. His last five twoons in particular were killers. Next entered DJ Rap with her routined special selection. She tore down the place immediately without giving the Junglists time to recover from Flirt. Having heard DJ Rap mix at New Jack City late last year, and at Telepathy on New Years Day, we are convinced of her reputation, a definite floor smasher. At Club Telepathy she was supported by MC Shabba, Junior Dangerous and Sidewinder (what a lyrical show! Definitely bad boys fe sure! Big Up!). SL and Andy C came in back to back playin' different styles of Jungle. SL's set was a hard, fast, hearty dub style uniquely selected, the Club Telepathy massive loved it... salutes, whistles, horns 'n' lighters. Pure fire! Andy C's sets were drawn with the flare and flames complimenting SL's set. Andy C who I 'ave witnessed "rinse 'n' wash" many fully abled ravers is rated best new star DJ for 1994 by the average Prestige Magazine reader (for information the average P.M reader is intelligent, sophisticated, inta fashion, loves Jungle music (would die for it!) with a touch of Garage to chill!) Stevie Hyper Dee was covering SL and Andy C with lyrical fire outputtin' at full capacity. Reloads ...untold! All the way through Darren Jay and DJ Stretch's back to back sets. I could tell you more but you probably know all this already, yeah yeah & 8, 8 hours of Jungle madness and pure peace 'n' love fe all Club Telepathy rude boy and girl ravers. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

RAVE REVIEW Club Jungle Barrie from Prestige went to check out Club Jungle in Sittingbourne, Kent and these were his impressions... After waiting for a wicked jam on a par with Jungle Fever, we here at Prestige stumbled across Club Jungle. We arrived at about 11.30pm and to our amazement, no queue. Security was tight but very friendly. After gaining entry we found overselves in the bar, which for a change sold a wide range of drinks, including Champers (who told organisers ravers only drink water?). Hearing some slamming vinyl we headed to the dance floor and were met by 10K of bass (with more to come). We jammed on down for a while to the likes of local boyz, Kenny Ken, Darren Jay and UK Fresh to name but a few til about 3am. Then "it's time 4 sum aksion" as Devious Dee stepped up to his post. Bwoy the crowd started ta get excited an ting I tell ya! People were jumping and grooving everywhere. Devious played a slammin' set as usual. After a wild dancing spree (Devious always makes me jam down bad!) we headed for the bar for a drink and a chat with some of the regulars. There's a good crowd in tonight, and I'm told it's usually better, so with about 250 people that makes for a good atmosphere. I hear 'D' getting "bak 2 basix", so we head back to the floor.... When we finally find it there's smoke everywhere, but people are jamming down regardless. There is an incident but it's dealt with quickly and quietly and the dancers don't even lose their step. With resident DJs Kenny Ken, DJ Rap, Devious Dee, Darren Jay, Timmi Magic and UK Fresh, smoke, a wicked lighting system, tough twoons, some more smoke, bad assed DJs and a happy crowd, you can't fail to have a fully charged night. At £8 B4 12 and £10 after, til 8am and only the A102 to stop ya !!! After gaining entry we found overselves in the bar, which for a change sold a wide range of drinks, including Champers (who told organisers ravers only drink water?). Hearing some slamming vinyl we headed to the dance floor and were met by 10K of bass PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

CINEMA NEW MARKET PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS DONS of DONS A Musical production by RAY SHEPHERD (Lyrics by RUDE BOY KEITH) The names and characters in this production are fictional and any similarities to existing persons are merely coincidental. The story so far… DJ Stretch, MC Pluto and MC U235, the 21st Century's Jungle superstars, leave New Cross for Amazonia, the UK's top Jungle venue. Whilst waiting to come on set Stretch goes wandering around the rave and catches sight of a beautiful group of girls. One girl was irresistible. Stretch attempts to make his move but the Rude Boy MC Agony Man steps in and gets to the girl first… Dr. Dredd grey haired and frail moved slowly as he operated the time monitoring equipment in front of him. He was a Junglist Scientist, a Jungleman from another time. Born in 2040 at a time when Jungle music was the most popular in the World. As young Dredd had grown up, many things seemed to change un-noticeably with time. Big multinational corporations were borne to cater for new business ventures related to Jungle music. In 2055 the first Jungle rave was held on a base on the moon with 1,000 people present kickin' out to the Jungle vibes in zero gravity. At this time, Dredd having been an intelligent young scholar had graduated from university with honors in applied science. Young Dredd was also a keen Junglist and had started mixing as early as five years old. At sixteen the young Junglist had returned to university to begin his doctorate. After the doctorate Dr.Dredd then made his name through various ingenious inventions which made him money and a name. Amongst the most popular of his inventions was the SCDD 3000 (Single Controlled Dual Decks) which enabled one DJ to mix on two pairs of decks. It was many years later when Dr.Dredd was 40 that he realised the danger. He himself did not know where Jungle had come from. Because Dr.Dredd did not know this he had not noticed the change that had taken place since his birth. The world was too greedy and deceitful for 'money spinning Jungle' to pass through without corruption and dilution, commercialisation to the highest degree. Every type of retail outlet was selling at least three products to do with Jungle; from Jungle cereals to Jungle Film Star playing cards, to Jungle Models the list was endless. Money, money, money was rollin' thru until the whole world economy was being effected. Various powerful syndicates brawled in boardrooms whilst their pawns in the world parliaments struggled to get their masters political leverage. The result would be a third world war, which was now inevitable. It was at this point in time that Dr.Dredd realised the inevitable. There was nothing he could do for now. There was not enough time. TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF PRESTIGE MAGAZINE. © Copyright New Market Holdings PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 25

Smile Orange JungistDJ register now and recleve one new releases/promo. Selection.CAN Lead to CLUB,VENTURES RADIO DUBS -TAPES AND Select mailing list and more !!!. send us one demo tape 30 mins only with one self address enverlope, REG >tee 25.50 for full membership send to C/o 32 SMILE PLACES MORDEN HILL,LONDON SE13 7PU :Post/order ,cheques please don't send cash. cheques to H.GOLDWNG YOUR FAITHFULLY H.GOLDWNG STREET BUZZ DISTRIBUTION In 1994 we saw the launch of a number of new jungle label's, one lable that gained a large increased is firm handed records , And based in the SE london and managed by three EX sound Boy This lable gain a large interest with DJ like Kenny Ken, Mickey finn and dj Ash from kool f.m, with there raw rugged dancehall style.. ONLY good layes ahead for 95 , First drop by kenny ken on kiss f.m on dub in christmas 94 with its long roll beats and Introducing a syle called fast step. A well sorted track to look out for in late feb 95. A big respect to all massive that supported jungle in 94 TELE; 0181 986 6060/ 0956 399028 ALL NEW ACCOUNTS WELCOME JUNGLEHOUSE/GARAGE ALL TUNES WELCOME FIRM HANDED RECORDS UP-FRONT PROMOTIONS-UK EST 1988 WITH OVER 7 YEARS EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH THE FOLLOWING PROMOTERS : DREAMSCAPE & ELEVATION & LABRYNTH & RAINDANCE & LIFE-UTOPIA & PRODUCTION HOUSE & THUNDER & JOY & DESIRE & UNITED DANCE & WORLD DANCE & TEMPTATION & AND, NEW JACK CITY. WE KNOW WE CAN OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING SERVICES PROBLEM FREE. FLYER & TICKET DESIGN / POSTER DESIGN / SOUND & LIGHTING SYSTEMS / TRAINED SECURITY STAFF / TICKET & FLYER DISTRIBUTION / RECORDS & MERCHANDISE DISTRIBUTION / PRODUCTION HELP FULL , OR PART EVENT ORGANISING , AND NOT FORGETTING PROMOTING. WE ALSO HAVE OUR OWN DJ AGENCY , WITH SOME OF THE BEST UP & COMING DJs AND M.Cs , LIKE : DJs : DESI.G / BAD BOY D / AKY / MAD.AL / DOMINATE / MERLIN / FLUID / B.F.G. / VINYL STORM / T.N.T. / RECKLESS B. AND M.Cs : VOICE / RANKIN / HYPER / MATRIX / MAC 11. THE LIST IS ENDLESS... FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PHONE , OR WRITE TO : UP-FRONT PROMOTIONS (UK) P.O. BOX 2788, HARLOW, ESSEX. CM20 3BP. 0860-917203 0374-841892

SPOTLIGHT Winston "Run Tings" Three years on the go Winston "Run Tings" – the man that carved "Back Again" and other tracks like "Fire is Burnin'" – is still at Boogie Times, and we went down there to have a chat. With a dual career to run the record shop whilst at the same time making twoons and DJing. It's obviously not been easy, which I am sure he agrees it's probably taken a lot of hard work. The record shop situated in Romford offers merchandise and various types of dance music for everyone with Jungle being a specialist. Boogie Times is also a major ticket outlet and is the exclusive outlet for Prestige Magazine in Romford. Winston has fully managed the shop and works with DJ Ash and Danny Breaks. Winston now get's a bit more time to concentrate on other aspects of his career. Currently he has a back to back show with DJ Ash on Kool FM every month, he plays at Limelights, Energy in Southend and Telepathy. There's a track to come called "Come Easy" with Liftin Spirits, drum and bass fusion with ragga live vocals. More things are in store on a music tip for the rest of '95. Evidently competition is ripe 'n' going to get even more competitive. Winston acknowledges those unavoidable consequences of the way the music has developed and is geared to meet the race. The strategy is to move forward and work even harder in all aspects. From a man who believes in "maximum respect for all those making it happen and not getting caught up in the politics; Peace for 1995". Winston has also got plans to DJ in Florida and Jamaica. SHOUTS: to all AK 1200 'n' all the Jungless massive - you know who you are ! Big up DJ Hype, & Randall, to all the promoters 'n' people making the scene alive. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 27

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INTO THE MUSIC RECORD LABEL MAN James Anthony, born in London in 1967. This man has been there, seen it, done it. So what can he share with us? He runs three different record labels which have been running for the past three years;- Throb, High Voltage and Vinyl Records. He has his own club promotion under the name of Avanti and has discovered talented artists such as Bass Construction, Mind of Faith, Maradonna and Dire House. He has an excellent track record with co-management and productions, working with Tribe of One, Gem for Gem, Ricky Morrison, Ron Tillen and Kinky People to name a few. Q. So James, how did it start ? A. I started my career playing on Pirate Radio stations, such as LWR and Time, playing Soul and Dance, later I played on Girls FM. Q. Who inspired you ? A. The old school boys, Robbie Vincent, Frankie Knuckles and Paul 'Trouble' Anderson. Q. Where was your first gig? A. It was in Perivale in West London in a Community Centre with Darren Pearce. We used to have a mobile outfit to travel round and do gigs. Q. Who are your favourite artists? A. I would say Mark Kitchener, Roger Sanchez, Dave Morales from the House scene, and from the Jungle scene, Ray Keith and LTJ Bukem because I've got a lot of respect for the Jungle scene. Q. Have you made any tracks ? A. Yes, too many to mention. The ones which have done the best for me are the ones which entered the Top 40, Maradonna, Dire House, Bass Construction and Mind of Faith. Q. What do you predict for '95 ? A. I'd like to see more original music, with live vocals instead of samples. Q. What are your plans for the future ? A. To run Underground House label from the shop. For myself and Tony Normski to set a new Vinyl Mania label. Q. What would you be doing it you weren't a DJ? A. I'd be signing on, not because I'm lazy, it's just that I enjoy my work and I don't know what else I'd enjoy doing. Q. What the best rave you've played at? A. It's got to be 'World Dance' at Lydd Airport, it was such a buzz playing in front of so many people, (this is a man that has played in nearly every club in London). Q. If you had unlimited resources what extravaganza would you put on ? A. I'd have a rave in the NEC in Birmingham, or put a roof on Wembley and have a massive rave there. Q. Do you enjoy you work? Highs? Lows? A. Yes I do, love it. Working with so many different people from other countries and breaking talent, that's my best buzz, plus the Top 40 successes. The Lows have got to be tracks that flop. Q. What do you think the difference is between House and Garage music? A. House music is the whole dance music spectrum. I would say the Garage is for example the stuff from Roger S, Cathy Sledge, the House is the music Graham Gold plays which is the U.K. stuff. The Progressive stuff is more the Euro music. Working in a record shop alot of people don't know the difference. All I'll say is that it's all Dance music. As the music gets faster, more lively and turned insider out, people want to label it. I'll leave it down to the individuals. Q. What do you think is the attitude of today's raver and do you think it's changed since you've started DJing? A. Of course it has, attitudes have changed with the different generations in music. Plus the drugs that have helped and hindered the music scene, what can we do. There's drugs in every music scene nowadays. All I can say is keep the scene alive. I'm doing what I love best, finding new talent which will be able to reflect on the new ravers of tomorrow. Contact number 0181 840 2221 or 0589 443 867. James (right) at Vinyl Mania with shop manager Tony. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 31

CHARTS REVIEWS GARAGE Top 20 Chart Sellers Compiled by Scott Sawone 1. Alysha Warren - Double Pack Promo - I Pray (Wild Card Records) 2. Grant Nelson - UK 12" - Nice 'n' Ruff (Nice 'n' Ripe Records) 3. Happy Clappers - UK 12" - I Believe (Shindig Records) 4. Oscar G's Overtown - US 12" - Satisfaction (King Street Records) 5. Max & Macario - UK 12" - Your Love (Waveform Records) 6. Ruff Cutt - US 12" - Sweat and Groove (Strictly Rhythm) 7. Fat Rhythms - Vol 1 - UK Promo - E.P (New States Records) 8. Xen Mantra - UK Promo - Primecuts Vol 1 (Dansa Records) 9. Eddie Flashin Fowlkes - US 12" - Let us Pray (Bold Soul Records) 10. 2 Deep - UK 12" - To Adoro (Imperial Records) 11. Sweet Factory - UK 12" - Daybreak (Underground Network Records) 12. Love Happy - UK 12" - Message of Love (MCA Records) 13. Judy Cheeks - UK 12" - Respect (Positiva) 14. H2O - US 12" - Satisfied (Liquid Groove) 15. The Balls of London - US 12" - Go to Work (Cutting Frax) 16. The Deep Course - EPGerman 12" - Alive (Peppermint JamRecords) 17. Kama Sutra - Italian Double Pack - Censored (Wildflower Records) 18. Ooze - Euro 12" - To Get There (Work Records) 19. Cherie Lee - US 12" - Love me or Leave me (Music Station Records) 20. Banana Republic - UK 12" - You Can't go Wrong (Underground Vibe Records) UNITY JUNGLE Chart Courtesy of Unity Records & Clothing, 47 Beak Street, London W1 1. Mash them Down .............. Rude + Ready 2. Bass Baby.............. Noodles + Wonder (Dub Plate) 3. Chestnatty (Remix) .............. Drumdriver 4. Gansta .............. Philly Blunt 5. International .............. Lemon D. 6. Jungle Move .............. Ninjaman 7. Jump .............. Marvelous Cain 8. Just Jungle .............. Skyy 9. Grill Up .............. Vibes + Wishdokta 10. Gold EP .............. Trouble on Vinyl 11. Make Love 2 Me .............. Lewi + Choppa 12. Mind Blowin .............. The Source 13. Summer Madness .............. DJ Shadow 14. 77.55 .............. Roni Size + DJ Die 15. Sedzy .............. Propeller 16. Force is Electric .............. Ed Rush 17. Out in Da Streets (Remixes) .............. Rudeboy Monty 18. How Many Ways .............. Jill Francis 19. Game Over .............. DJ Kane PT1 + PT2 20. Inna Sound .............. Terrible Tings EP SERIOUS TWOONS Compiled by DJ D.Lux (in no particular order) 1. R.I.P (Rest in Peace) - Remark - White Label 2. Gangster - Dillinja - Philly Blunt 3. Workie (Jump Round) - Dream Team - Lucky Spin 4. Classic / Dub fe Dub Pt2 - Serious Sounds 5. Ganja Man (Remix) - Krome & Time - Tearin Vinyl 6. Arsonist - Urban Shakedown - White Label 7. The Bass too Dark - L Double - Flex Records 8. Promise Land - Darkus & Dickie - Dubtronic Records 9. Hot Flame - DJ Dextrous - Subversa Records 10. Ganja Plant - The Dread & The Bald Head - Slam Records SERIOUS REVIEW R.I.P (REST IN PEACE) - REMARK - WHITE LABEL Someone to look out for, Remark seems to be going from strength to strength. "R.I.P" is a must for Jungle DJs trying to move a crowd. With the 'dead blood clart' lyrics and heavy B-lines and beats to match ! CLASSIC (BIG TINGS AGWARN) - SERIOUS SOUNDS Without being to bias this twoon is going to be a 'classic'. CO-produced by yours truly, it has a rumbling B-line and hand crafted beats backed up by "Dub Fe Dub" part two on the B-side. It's one to look out for. PROMISE LAND E.P. - DUBTRONIC RECORDS This E.P. contains four mixes on the track "Promise Land", my favourite being the drum & bass version. This well carved up track has some darks strings at the beginning then in with the vocal riff (Promise Land). A great twoon for mixing it from start to finish. GANJA PLANT (Hardstep mix) - SLAM RECORDS Starts with some deep yard style rhythms that roll for about half a minute and then in comes the Hardstep beats that hits you like a Cantona kick. All I need to say is A-M-E-N and you get the picture. About half way through the track, in comes the Dennis Brown vocals and then it's back to tearin' beats. If you have a twoon you want to put forward for a review, contact the Serious Charts direct on:- 0836 237582 or 0181-221 1090. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 32

MORE OF THE SAME A frank look at ravers and raving by E. D. Ya been raving lately ? How often do we get asked this question only to reply with the same answer you gave the countless other times you were asked. Well... I went down Satellite, EC1, Bagleys, blah blah blah, yeah, it's alright in there ya know, yeah, have you heard about, yeah yeah. Countless names, venues, DJs and flyers seem to dictate to us how we spend our leisure time. 'Nuff time, energy and above all money is spent by us, the raving public, just to keep the club scene alive, continuing to pump out the same old attitudes. Young people, all over feel the need to go out time and time again, regardless. More money, clothes, names and faces, more, more, more. Are we all possessed? Rave crazed junkies? Or is there more to clubbing than just a scene which people can escape to from their everyday mundane, boring lives. To add to the hype, raving culture has a history which means club status is based on how long you've been on the scene. Going out is not only about the latest club or the most popular DJ, but whether you went to Sunrise, Energy, Biology .... '89, '88, back in the day, how far back do you go ? '87, '86 did you Shoom? It's all based on credibility, who's raved the most, the longest and the hardest. Countless conversations whilst out or just chillin' revolve around reminiscing about raves gone by. Do you remember the Summer of Love ? Ever since the introduction of House/Garage music to the club scene in the mid-eighties with the revival of acid music, youth culture has been dominated by little else. Even though we no longer get down in old warehouses or muddy fields this is there the '90's club scene legacy lies. House and Garage music were popularised by the underground warehouse scene only to become main stream, commercial and permanently resident in West End Clubland. Promoters have never looked back. A-class drugs, phatt beats, soulful lyrics and killer base lines are ultimately to be blamed for this mass hysteria and addictive delusion cause nothing but would drive us out, every weekend, spending our hard earned money. The A-classes talk for themselves, obviously your gonna want more, but for me and many others the answer to why we keep on raving lies in the music; deep, dark garage sounds and light uplifting Music releases energy you never thought you had so that you dance all night and all day if necessary. Dancing is not only good exercise but it also puts you in touch with yourself house. It is only when you let the music take you, when you reach that level, that you realise why you just can't get enough. Every year you're gonna stop going out , but every year you keep on going on. House music, but especially Garage, can take you higher and higher so that you think your soul is just gonna jump right out of your body. This is the magic of raving. Rhythm , base and vocals when mixed well, have the ability to make you move, to feel the sound in every muscle, to lose all sense of yourself other than your spirit. Music releases energy you never thought you had so that you dance all night and all day if necessary. Dancing is not only good exercise but it also puts you in touch with yourself and then you feel like a million dollars. Fu*king wicked mate. People and atmosphere can also take us there, buzzing. This is because inside a club is the only place where we get to fulfil one basic human instinct; communal self expression through dancing and social interaction. Participating makes us feel part of a group, enforcing both our cultural identity and our self identity with the shared experience of a good time. A nice spacious venue will set the right mood, a certain preferred crowd and smiling energetic people guarantee a good atmosphere. Atmosphere is what makes us feel happy. The energy that is generated by a club full of people boosts us all, regardless of the little extra help some people need. Our generation looks for quick gratification and this is what raving gives us be it Garage, Hardcore, Jungle, Soul, Swing or Rap. We get to buck up with our Continued on page 35 PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 33

INSIDE STORY n Saturday the 25th I received orders from Prestige Magazine's Intelligence Headquarters to infiltrate Blazing Glory's Battle of the Underdogs, which was taking place that night. My main objectives were to observe battle manoeuvres and Jungle combat skills and to report back to base with battle speed. At precisely 01:00hrs I was dropped 200 yards outside the battle zone by conv-troop carrier and made my way. On entering the battle zone (classified information from PMIHQ). I was challenged by male and female guards. Armed to the teeth with the latest in hi-tec weapons. I removed a copy of Prestige Magazine from my tactical swat bag. This secret weapon managed to elude the guards allowing me further penetration of the battle. I positioned myself in a tactical position. The battle had long began. Shots of 'plastics' had been fired and reloaded countless times. In general observation the proceedings were causing more than a rush of blood and sweat over the Jungle warriors charging. The battle between the underdogs DJ Synckro with MC Little-T, DJ Nevs with MC One-2-1, DJ Escher and MC Raw from Leigh on Sea, DJ Recall and MC Daddy Battle of the Underdogs Prestige Magazine sent a Secret Agent on an observation mission to 1 Abbot Street, Dalston E8. P. Spycatcher, GT, Jack Jones were Court Marshalling the event alongside veterans DJs SL, Ron, DJ Kriss, Five-0 and Flinty Badman. Only one team survived, DJ Nevs and MC One-2-1. DJ Nevs is 21yrs old and lives in Wembley, he loves Jungle and playin' it to people to the max. Tonight he played a selection from X-Project, Formation, Ganja, Moving Shadow 'n' Sub Base. His MC One-2-1 is a spontaneous MC that never runs the same lyrics twice. SHOUTS: From DJ Nevs who will be in the semi finals to MC One-2-1, MC Ram Jam, to all the Crew that supported me. Until next time deep in the Jungle, under cover of darkness... Top: Winners of the first heat of the DJ/MC competition, DJ Nevs and MC One-2-1. Left: Flinty Bad Man in action. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

VIEWPOINT Continued from page 33 mates, have a laugh, let off some steam and just let out inhibitions go, what more could you ask for? Back to the E's. Unfortunately, it cannot be denied that illegal substances enable most ravers to reach that buzz, but believe drugs are not the only way. As people we should be able to reach a natural high as all the ingredients are there; music, friends, the opposite sex, and atmosphere. Yet the temptation is always there, so raving culture is inevitably tied with drug culture. Both raving and drugs are used to escape, but escapism should not be what it's all about. They make the scene cheap and easy to exploit. As soon as drugs are controlling the popularity of clubbing, which they are, the prices go up and the music gets more and more formulated. Those who run things know say you're always gonna come back for more cause you're a club-victim addict with no control, without your own mind. Why spend loads of money putting on a good event when you can make loads of money off of a bunch of drug addicts, they ask. It doesn't have to be like this, clubbing can be such a wicked fu*king mind-blowing experience that a £25 ticket and an E are unnecessary. We all should be aware of the damage that excessive drug taking does, so sort you lives out people. Garage, dancing and a pucca atmosphere can be enjoyed by all on a natural high, just feel the love, feel the base and feel the vibe. Whatever the future holds it cannot be denied that clubbing has become more commercial, more fake and less original, why else do we always bang on about the good old days. Garage/House now gains pop chart status, the twoons we move to all night long can also be heard in the office as well as the playground. Everybody likes a good "Robin S" house track. The music, as well as the scene itself has become more homogenised, everything is similar and little is spectacular. I often wonder where is left for the house clubs to go, or whether people will just continue to do more of the same. The same old twoons being played out, four, five times a night driving the more commercial of housites crazy. But like everything else in life, money runs things. Raving in the 90's is such a money making industry that is has become impossible to escape from all the shit E's, popy tracks and expensive unimaginative promotions. Commerciality has ruined the house scene, however who can deny that a catchy twoon will always get your head nodding, your feet tapping and your body moving, so for now, rave on. PRESTIGE MAGAZINE WHERE TO GO "Night Owls & Insomniacs" By Triple D For dem that can't sleep during the night, even during the week (Vempires!). Rejoice coz there untold clubs lickin' the best in Jungle beats. Startin' with Monday nights and if you had been raving Sunday night you would have been at Thunder & Joy. But back to Monday there's Club Arruba in Ilford where you can catch the likes of Devious Dee, Nicky C with MCs Wicked 'n' Jahson, Rage and Asher Mic. If you feel like travelling you can reach Hot Jungle Rain down on Southend Sea Front. Tuesdays it's Jungle Shock down in Romford, that's if you can handle it. We will be reviewing this club very soon, but as we hear it, it's doing it for the Jungle faithful. Wednesday night you can rave til you drop at Ah London Sumting, I hear this club is firing with Ron, SL and others playing every week. Thursdays is double trouble night with Speed at the Mars Bar and Spirit of the Jungle at Club 79. Speed offers the likes of Bukem, Doc Scott, Fabio, Chemistry & Storm and MC Conrad. A few streets away Club 79 gives Ashattack, SL, Rodney T, MC Fearless and Stevie Hyper Dee amongst others. Then finally Friday night to start the end of the week with another double trouble night. As Moose would say 'Castrol GT business' with Club Jungle (reviewed on page 24) down in Kent, or Telepathy down at the Wax. Garage City – Valentines Special Down at The Site on Friday 10th February First thing I must say is what a nice venue 'The Site' is. Spacious and clean with a good layout it makes is a little more fun girls to put on your pretty frocks and guys dressing to impress. With the likes of Chrissy T on, he soon got the crowd rocking to the soulful sounds of the Garage and House. Then we all had a surprise, P.A's by Solar Funk, Shanelle, who did her big hit "One Man" which went down wicked with the crowd. And to finish off we had MCA, The Spirit to round off an altogether wicked P.A selection. Next up was Paul Trouble Anderson who had the whole crowd in a fever, for the time he was on the decks. Unfortunately we had a prior engagement and had to drag ourselves away at around 4.00am, leaving behind a good atmosphere, the crowd and a great DJ line-up. Big shout to all involved with putting on the quality Valentines bash. Makes it all worth while. HEY PEOPLE !!

CLUB GUIDE CLUBS & where to go AMNESIA HOUSE The Edge, Lower Ford Street, Coventry West Midlands, 8pm-8am ARCADIA The Crest, Main Road, Leysdown, Isle of Sheppy, Kent, 9pm-6am, £6 28th Jan then every other week Info: 01795 428752 THE BOX The Bridwell, Lowfield Street, Dartford, Kent 8.30pm-2am, £4 DANCE PARADISE Tiffany's, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 9pm-1am, £3 Every Saturday Info:01502 511913 THE FRUIT CLUB Brunel Rooms, Havelock Square, Swindon, Wilts, 9pm-3am, £5 Info:0181 746 3338 QUEST Paloma's, 34-36 Broad Street, Wolverhampton. 9pm-2am Info: 01902 711619 CLUB KINETIC The Leisure Bowl, Longton, Stoke. 8pm-2am, £10 Info: 0836 322901 PURE PLEASURE Riviera Lights, 18-20 St Peters Street, Bedford, Beds. 9pm-6am £8 Info: 01234 27037 THE JUNGLE SOUNDCLASH CLUBJUNGLE, 76-78 The High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, £8 B412 £10 after. 10pm-8am Info: 0181 529 8606 Every Friday INNA DA AREA MOUSE TRAP Jacis, Corner of Seven Sisters Road with Blackstock Road, London (Nr Finsbury Park) £3 Every Sunday YIKEZ Camilla's, 43a Gold Street, Northampton 8pm-11pm, Free JUNGLESHOCK 27 North Street, Romford Market, Essex Info:0171 281 0147 Every Tuesday CLUB ZEN 28 The Concourse, The Brunell Centre, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bucks. 9pm-2am, £5 MID DAY SPLASH Pisces, 1 - 2 Marine Gdns, Margate Sea Front 6.30pm - 11pm Every Sunday THE MOVEMENT 'SPEED' The Mars Bar Opp.Astoria, London 10pm-onwards . Every Thursday TELEPATHY The Wax Club, Temples Mills Lane, London E15 11pm-6am £8 Info: 0831 323099 Every Friday THUNDER & JOY Raw Club, Great Russell Street, London Every Sunday Info: 0171 700 5831 INNMERSENCE Laserdrome, 267 Rye Lane, Peckham, London SE15 11pm-7am £10 Every Saturday Info: 0171 732 5047 LABRYNTH Club Labrynth, 12 Dalston Lane, London E8 11pm-6am £8 members £10 guests £5 NUS Every Saturday Info: 0171 247 0789 SPIRIT OF THE JUNGLE Club 79, 79 Oxford Street, London W1 10pm-3.30am £3 B4 12 £5 after Info: 0181 767 8308 Every Thursday CLUB ARRUBA Stopouts Wine Bar, Ilford, Essex, Every Monday HOT JUNGLE RAIN Adlibe on Lucy Road, Southend Sea Front Every Monday LOVE 2 DO IT Velvet Underground 143 Charing Cross Road, London WC2 £6 10.30-3am. Every Thursday (Garage/House) SATELITE CLUB The Colosseum 1 Nine Elms Lane Vauxhall SW8 £12 10pm til 6am Every Saturday Info: 0171 720 3609 ORANGE REUNION Class of 88 - 92 1a Camden High Street London NW1 9pm til 4am £8 JACKS HOUSE Linford Film Studio Linford Street London SW5 11pm til 6am £10 Every Saturday Info: 0181 668 2377 AH' LONDON SUMTING at Samanthas 2 New Burlington Street London W1 £5 Girls Free B4 11pm Info: 0831 424254 MUD CLUB Bagleys Film Studio Off York Way London N1 10pm til 6am £12 Every Saturday Info: 0171 278 2777 LEISURE LOUNGE 121 Holborn London EC1 11pm til £12 non member £10 member £8 after 4am Info: 0171 242 1317 SPIRIT at SW1 Club 141 Victoria Street London SW1 £8 B4 11pm £10 after £5 after 3am 10pm til 6am HANOVER GRAND 6 Hanover Street London W1 10.30pm til 5am £5 Info: 0171 499 7977 CLUB U.K. Duckhold Road Wandsworth SW18 10pm til 9am £15 guest £12 member £7 after 3am Every Saturday Info: 0181 877 0110 VELVET UNDERGROUND Love 2 Do it 143 Charing Cross Road, London WC2 11pm til late £12 guests £10 member Every Saturday WILDLIFE Berwick Manor Country Club Berwick Pond Road Rainham Essex £5 B4 11pm £6 after £6 B4 11pm £8 after Guests 9pm til late Every Friday Info: 01708 558899 TRU JUNGLIST at The Manor Club 316 Green Lanes London N4 £5 9.30pm til 3.30am Every Friday Info: 0585 219330 PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

UPCOMING TWOONS NEW RELEASES The ultimate guide for vinyl purchase ARTIST TWOON RELEASE LABEL JUNGLE DOPE Burning Out now Rugged Vinyl DRED BASS Babytears Out now Second Movement 2 DREDS IN DUB Chronicles in Dub Out now Tone Def DJ DOP ESLI The Clash Out now I.Q POINT BLANK The Style Out now O.T.R DREAMTEAM Stamina Out now Suburban Base PRIZNA Fire (RMX) Out now Labello Blanco DREAM TEAM Sweetie Out now Joker HARDWARE Dreaming Out now Frontline MARVELLOUS CAIN Hit Man (RMX) Out now I.Q REMARK R.I.P Out now Surburban Base FOUL PLAY Total Control Out now Moving Shadow CLOUD 9 "Promo" Out now Moving Shadow BACK 2 BASICS Boo (RMX) March Section 5 DJ KRUST Enchanted (RMX) March Section 5 RUNTING & LIFTIN SPIRITS Come Easy Late March Surburban Base JOHNNY JUNGLE Killa Sound Late March Surburban Base BLAME "Promo" April Moving Shadow DJ HARMONY "Promo" April Moving Shadow FLYTRONICS "Promo" April Moving Shadow ADAM F Burning April Section 5 ORIGIN UNKNOWN Criminal Active(RMX) April Section 5 MA2 Rollers Music Out now Formation WAXDOCTOR Return of Shaft Out now Metalheads SEDZY All My Love Out now Flex OMNI TRIO Feel Good '95 Lick Out now Moving Shadow DJ MASSIVE Final Conflict Out now Lickin PASCAL Hyperthermic Out now Frontline FLEX Melody Madness Out now In Touch NUCRU Run Come Out now Labello Blanco DJ DEXTEROUS & Salute the King Out now King of the Jungle RUDE BOY KEITH T.H.C Sunshine Out now SOUND OF THE FX Chapter II (RMX) Out now Tone Def COWBOY RANGER Gangsta Jungle Out now Greensleeves REOROSE Jungle Tempo Out now Greensleeves DJ ASEND Kop Killa Out now Second Movement SOURCE Horns of the Ghetto (RMX) Out now Awesome MARVELLOUS CAIN Dub Plate Style Out now Suburban Base PRESTIGE MAGAZINE 37

UPCOMING TWOONS NEW RELEASES The ultimate guide for vinyl purchase ARTIST TWOON RELEASE LABEL JUNGLE cont... SPLASH Babylon DeeJay OMNI TRIO Feel Good '95 (RMX) Out now Moving Shadow OMNI TRIO Alsom Out now Moving Shadow DJ PULSE Remix Out now Moving Shadow ADAM F Criminal Active Out now Section 5 BACK 2 BASICS Bod (RMX) Out now Section 5 ORIGIN UNKNOWN Criminal Active (RMX) Out now Section 5 SPONGE The Crash Out now Suburban Base SDR + SUBSONIC Noise Gate Out Now Future Vinyl ORIGINAL VIBES + HELLRAISER Future beats (Grill Up) Out Now Breakthrough Records DUB HUSTLERS LA5722 Dub Hustlers LENNY D ICE + ROYSTON (12) Understanding Armshouse HOUSE (* Imports) PUNCHUNELLA* San Transisco Out now Urban Flow KINKY RIBA Check it Out/I am the DJ Out now Son-Up DJ FABRICE* Thats my Man Out now Undercontrol EDDIE LOCK Don't Disturbe the DJ Out now Plastic Surgery SHUT UP & DANCE Save til the Morning Out now Pulse 8 WILLIAMS & CLAYDEN The Crow Out now Rainforest HUMBACK Sandust Caesar Out now X Gate HYPERSPACE Arabian Knights Out now TEC SOLA NOV Visit to the Planetarium Out now Dream In T.B.M.P I am the One Out now 4 Liberty ROUND TWO New Day Out now Mainstreet U.S MAMBO This Groove Out now Nu Rec TASS In my Life Out now Peach FARLEY JACKMASTER FUNK Pray for Me (RMX) Out now 4 Liberty JACKTRONIC Windy City Out now Peaceprol MASH Lets Spend the Night Together Out now Plama/React CARDE DEM Music Takes You Out now Plastic Surgery MARSHAL JEFFERSON Catch a Groove Out now 4 Liberty Troublesome Records Location: Central Kingston, Surrey with 3 floors of rave music. Including Jungle, Hardcore and Hardstep on the ground floor. Hard House, Techno, Acid and Gabba on the second floor, and House, Garage and Hip Hop on the top floor. 38 PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

JUNGLE SOUNDCLASH PRODUCTIONS VENUE Club Jungle 76-78, The High Street, Sittingbourne Kent Information Line: 071 609 6700 Fax line 071 609 6729 THE JUNGLE SOUNDCLASH presents Club Jungle Every Friday Club Jungle will bring you the very best in drum and bass, with a selection of DJs that the country has to offer. As always the production is of the highest standard. The security are tight but very polite which makes for an attitude free vibe. Jungle Soundclash Productions present Club Jungle 10pm-8am Entrance Fee £8.00 before midnight £10.00 thereafter. Over 18's ID may be required. Bad attitudes will not be tolerated. For Club Jungle Merchandising enquiries and further information on Club Jungle phone 071 609 6700 Friday 17th April Selector Timmi Darren Jay Nicky Blackmarket Kenny Ken Rap UK Fresh plus guest DJs MCs PSG, DA, LYRIX Friday 14th April Lethal UK Fresh Timmi Ron Nicky Blackmarket Rap Ray Keith plus guest DJs MCs PSG, DA, LYRIX Friday 21st April Gold Blend UK Fresh Darren Jay Kenny Ken Rap Timmi Nicky Blackmarket plus guest DJs MCs PSG, DA, LYRIX Friday 28th April Charlie Recall Timmi Rap Kenny Ken Darren Jay Nicky Blackmarket UK Fresh plus guest DJs MCs PSG, DA, LYRIX Leave your preconceptions behind... Call 0181 883 7747 to discover how our design service can make your business really take off. RECORD COVERS • FLYERS • PRINT LOGOS • COPY WRITING • MAGAZINES ... invisible ink DIGITAL DESIGN Out of this world AND INTO THE NEXT

DRUM & BASS SELECTION 20 of Jungle's most rinsing rydims Remarc • Droppin Science • Undercover Agent • Rude Bwoy Monty • Northern Connexion • Roni Size Dream Team • Dillinja Asend & Ultravibe • Ganja Kru • Babylon 5 • Shy FX • Vibes & Hellrazor Marvellous Cain • Hardware • DJ Dextrous & T Bone • Hopa & Bones • Sponge • Tom & Jerry • Bizzy B & TDK Reload - Part 4 - Running it red available on: double CD double LP and Mixtape The only Album that guarantees no fillers that you've never heard of before - it's just packed with Jungle Anthems available on: double CD double LP and Mixtape bd breakdown records The Jungle Album for the original Junglists