Prestige #7

PRESTIGE International ISSUE 7 VOL. 1 UK £1.95 US $3.00 Japan Y.2,000 UK U/G £1.50 UKF DANCERS JUNGLE MUSIC DR S. GACHET FRONTLINE (P-FUNK, RUNNIN', WARP 9 MR SULU) JUNGLE LEAPS TO THE FAR EAST PRIZNA OUT AT LAST MARKETING JUNGLE WHAT IS PRS? JUNGLE NEW RELEASES CLUB REVIEWS (AN LONDON SUMTING, TRIBAL DANCE) AND WHERE TO GO PLUS HOUSE & GARAGE COVERAGE

DEEP INSIDE JUNGLE MUSIC, GARAGE AND HOUSE TO CHILL... PRESTIGE International Magazine 4 JUNGLE REACHES OUT TO THE FAR EAST A report on the growth of Jungle in Japan 6 NEWS All the latest news on new releases, clubs etc. 8 FRONTLINE A look at progressive label Frontline 10 STAR TREK More Stars of the Future 12 JUNGLE FEVER Runnin' high at the place to be, Jungle Fever 15 ALPHA OMEGA Dance troop - From the Beginning to the End 16 NATURAL BORN THRILLERS A Profile of Academic 16 UHF DANCERS A look at those sexy Ultra High Frequenz Dancers 19 TRIBAL DANCE Profile on the club, Tribal Dance 20 FINANCIAL PAGES What is PRS? Explained plus Marketing Jungle 22 PRIZNA FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST! - FIRE! WILD CHILD Profile of the DJ, Wild Child 26 GACHET'S GOSSIP A chat with one of the scene's top DJs 28 AH LONDON SUMTING Another club gets the attention it deserves 29 PRESTIGE PEOPLE More prestigious snaps of who, when & where 30 SECTION 5 Come Alive, Come Alive - The Label thats more than a Label 32 MC's A profile on MC's 33 THE ULTIMATE STRETCH Stretch's Column 34 CLUBS and WHERE TO GO 35 GARAGE REVIEWS Top Garage reviews by the men in the know 36 UPHORIA Happy Families MANAGING EDITOR: Triple Dee ADVERTISING: Marie Holloway Enquiries: 0181-518 7585 CONTRIBUTORS: Caj, D-Lux, Carla Harp, Stretch (Garage DJ), Liz, Jason Double-V, Allie G, Sykes Fiction, Mahe La Digue, My Man B, Jason Wilson. TYPESETTING: Anna Holloway PRODUCTION & DESIGN: Ray at Insight Graphics PRINTING: Orchard Press Copyright 1995 GML Media Ltd., Bridge Court, 348 Lea Bridge Road, London E10 7LD. Colour transparencies submitted for publication are sent at owners risk, while every care is taken, GML accepts no liability for loss or damage. No part of this magazine reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the contributor and do not reflect the editorial policy of the magazine.

SCENE REPORT JUNGLE LEAPS TO THE FAR EAST COMPILED BY I.- titiko So far, we have to say that Jungle has only got a toe wet in the Japanese water, but we live in hope and desire that it will take root and grow steadily. Views from two people in Tokyo working (in Japan people have jobs!) in the underground music scene. DJ Kamba has been plying his trade for over ten years, and is highly respected by both under and overground alike, acting as a bridge, in his capacity as a DJ, writer, and regular reviewer in dance music magazines. Since he discovered jungle, he declared to the world "I am a junglist !!" His show called 'Booyaka' was the first Jungle event in Japan. He stands virtually alone in his one man crusade to promote Jungle. Currently he plays Jungle every week at a place called the Breakfast Club in Tokyo. (He would love to play out in London - any offers ???) Misao Kudoh has worked for various music Companies and writes magazine articles, she is a real club music lover ,well informed and knowledgeable about the scene as a whole, maybe she is Japans first true junglette ! REPORT by MISAO KUDOH COMPILED BY I.- titiko There are a few Acid Jazz DJ's in Japan who are now taking an interest in playing Jungle. In my own view there is a strong connection between the two music forms. For instance DJ Raphael Sebbag from UFO (United Future Organisation) plays Jungle regularly at a club called 'Blue' in Tokyo, as one of the resident DJ's. Three other DJ's at the club, Takehana, Nara and Yama (all members of the Jazz Brothers who released a track called "Beatitude" into the UK chart in 1993 and was highly reviewed by Straight No Chaser Magazine), recently created their own label called Fuzz and released their first 12" Jungle single "Age of Aquarius" (written and produced by Takehana). As a policy, this label only produces vinyl, encouraging artists and producers to do what they want, a freedom most only dream about .Their single is an original Latin groove turned into a Jungle mix, showing pioneering spirit into new fields of experimentation. I bemoan the fact that so far the great majority of Jungle released in Japan is in the form of CD compilations from the majors, and not enough new and fresh vinyl imports. So I am glad that labels are starting to produce vinyl over here. Page 4 PRESTIGE Magazine

REPORT by D.J. KAMBA TRANSLATED by I.- titiko Japan is the second biggest music market in the world. Since the Beatles came to Japan in 1966 young people have voraciously accepted the pop culture from the West. Today, like the West, people are into many different strands, domestic Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Latin, Reggae, Hip Hop, House, Techno, world music etc. Late in 1994 Jungle arrived from London as an underground street music culture, being the latest hybrid dance form, and the mass media here began to take a look. Soon major record labels showed interest. Avex as a new dance label with successes in domestic Pop, was the first in the race. They released the first Jungle compilation CD in December called "Jungle Hits Vol. I" which has sold over 40,000 copies. Avex have teamed up with SOUR. and Moving Shadow, and in the near future Metalheadz, in order to establish a bridgehead in the Japanese market. Earlier this year, a highly successful hit maker called Tetsuya Komuro (the likes of Pete Waterman) working with Avex, made a million selling a pop single with a so called Jungle beat. Whether we like it or not, this record has indelibly stamped the image of Jungle on the minds of the Japanese with a diluted commercial flavour. Following in hot pursuit, Sony's domestic dance section have joined hands with Renk, and are selling well albums such as "Wicked" (M-Beat) and "Roar Genesis" (Jungle compilation by Renk). Close behind, JVC, Warner, BMG, King (Japanese label) are scrambling to get on the wagon. There are probably over 10,000 Jungle music listeners in Japan, mainly Tokyo and Osaka, derived from Techno and Reggae enthusiasts. There is no rave and hardcore tradition in Japan as such, and so the music has sprung up from a different source. On the club scene, there are still only a trickle of people who come to Jungle nights compared to House, Techno and Acid Jazz. Including myself, there are a few DJs who want to play Jungle, but there's not a lot of good vinyl around for us to play. We still have to come to London to scoop up armfuls of plastic to hike back on the aeroplane! We haven't got the depth of material and dubplates to perform like UK DJs, but great efforts are made to make our own Jungle twoons on Japanese underground labels. A Jungle night called 'Booyaka' (presented by Concrete Jungle production) at the Club Yellow in Tokyo has presented M-Beat and the Renk Crew, Kenny Ken and MC GQ, offering people the true taste of Jungle. Three other small clubs, called Breakfast Club, Automatics, and 3-D, hold Jungle party nights. These cater for the rare serious junglists who have been to London and experienced the real thing. However, there still isn't that big Jungle audience in Japan. This August Avex invited SOUR and Moving Shadow to another club where Prodigy was also playing, and the audience were noticeably there for Prodigy rather than Jungle itself. This is one of the frustrations for promoters in Japan who cannot rely on a pure junglist audience to finance the costs. It's not easy yet to make a scene, its only some nine months old over here, and it will take time, but there are people like myself getting caught by the music, and its growing. Respects to all the Jungle innovators in the UK who are (and have been for years) making this great music scene.!! PRESTIGE Magazine Page 5

NEWS Get completely totalled...with TOTAL SCIENCE Total Science - a killer jungle compilation featuring a selection of the coolest cuts around, was released on Black Market/MCA Records on August 14th on all formats. Compiled by top jungle DJ Darren Jay, the album features well known artists such as Shade of Rhythm and Jodeci coupled with the cream of the jungle underground. Strictly no handbag! STOP PRESS! STOP PRESS! A.W.O.L London returns at the SW1 Club, 121 Victoria Street, London SW1. On Friday 29th September 1995 the all new SW1 Club hosted "The Launch Party" for what is sure to become, once again the Capitals hottest weekly happening. Starting every week from Saturday 7th October, A.W.O.L's residents will be shaking the newly refurbished SW1 courtesy of A.W.O.L's now Infamous Electrovoice Sound System installed by Eskimo Noise. 10pm til 6am £10 for members, £12 for non-members. Warning strictly over 19's/I.D required. Devious Dee and J Jay who made their debut appearance in Prestige Issue 3 Vol 1 have both returned from overseas working the International circuit. Devious was in Germany where he has been on two other occasions this year DJing. J Jay was MCing for Madness Promotions in Toronto, Canada. Since their appearance in Prestige the two having been working studio-wise to produce several tracks which are due for release before Christmas. "Mash Dem Down" will be released on the Jungle Sound Clash Recording label and "Jungle Soldier" on Dubwise Records. Two other tracks are due to be released on Vision Sound Records, the Gundy Album with two other tracks "Hit The Road Jack" and "Roll River Jordan" being released on the album Big Youth. On Awesome Records, Source, an artist on the label has just completed "A Gangsta's Tale" produced by J Jay. The 'B' side on this 12" will be the remix to "Slip + Slide" also by Source and remixed by Devious Dee. Highly recommended is a 12 track triple Pack Vinyl album with all exclusive remixes not as yet released. The album is on Formation Records, DJ SS has just returned from Toronto, Canada where he has been DJing and promoting the album. Watch this space...... Ultra High Frequency have formed a group called Charlies Angel's which consists of DJ Charlie and MC Angel plus dancers. They are a very talented group and play a selection of Jungle. The woman MC has vocals and lyrics which will make you rush. DJ Charlie is MC Angels brother and they have been working together to form this group. The Charlies Angel's are unique and talented and they have a different style of performance which will make them stand out. For more information or bookings call Cheree on 0378 740885 or Lesa on 0902 687807. Thursday 23rd September saw the launch of Tempo Agency at Diamonds, Homerton, East London. DJs include Ash-attack, Flirt, Nikki C, Prisoner, Sparks, Valpachino, Mark One, Clarkee, Vive Stein, T-Bone, Swift + Zinc and MCs include Duke, Jungless MC, Shabba, SLS, String and Rage. JUNGLE PRESSURE Think it's not happening out in the sticks...huh...let me tell ya.... I was fortunate to witness Jungle Pressure in Worthings Factory Club where Junglists from the surrounding areas got together to experience a double trouble rave. The first was back in July and was set by DJ Original Vibes and Pigbag alongside the Residents Rock One, Criminal Two and Quantum. On 11th August Ray Keith set the last session alongside the resident DJs. PANDEMONIUM The first major event is to be an all night dance event titled Andromeda X (Ten) at a secret venue in the Midlands in late November early December. With a wicked line up already secured. Watch this space for further information. SUPA SHARP SHOOTER After hearin' "Super Sharp Shooter", if you ain't heard this one then you ain't ravin' at the right places or listening to the right radio stations, I simply had to find out some details on this mother fu*ker of a twoon. I spoke to Zinc the creator of the track and asked him what influenced him? "Danny Breaks really", Zinc replied, "Danny made a twoon with Hip Hop which I loved and I thought I would like to do something using Hip Hop". How did the track develop? "Well, the first version I did I played to Hype who gave me some good advice in general and came up with a final version which seemed to work better". This twoon "Super Sharp Shooter" was released in September on Ganja Records. Look out for the follow up. REBELLIOUS RECORDS Rebellious Records made it's debut release at the end of September with a track called "Perceptions" with "I Told Ya" on the flipside. "Perception" is a Techno orientated Jungle track by Surreal and DH Core. With the flip side "I Told Ya" by Surreal. Test presses have been out with DJs GE Real, Hype, Brockie and DJ SS. This twoon killed off Bullet in Ipswich and more recently Jungle Splash also in Ipswich. DH Core and Surreal combine their effects on this 12" which reflects House and Techno influences. The two producers describe themselves as experimental, "basically we are looking for original ideas expressed musically". Thus they plan to make all types of music and to perform PA's and do more DJ work. Shouts to Matt G, MC Presha, SS, Lucy, Janette Burn B, Purex Cru, far too many names to mention. Page 6 PRESTIGE Magazine

TON PROMOTIONS DJ MANAGEMENT & BOOKING AGENCY Supplying a wide selection of London's top and up and coming artists. Playing the best in Drum & Bass, Jungle and Intelligent sounds. Plus underground House & Garage artists. DJs Represented JUNGLE Kenny Ken, DJ Ron, Dr. S. Gachet, Nicky Black Market, DJ Rap Devious D, DJ SL, Ellis Dee, Darren J, Swanne, Peshay, Stretch, Stingray, Younghead MCs Represented Fearless, Moose, GQ, MC MC, Steve Hyper DJs Represented House & Garage Laurance Bagnall, Tony Future, Hermit PROFILE Gavin King Gavin King as all Prestige astute readers will recognise was featured in our Issue 5 alongside Mickey Finn and Debo General as Urban Shakedown, the Jungle trio that created "Arsonist". Gavin has worked with many other artists and produced several tracks on his own labels. With Tony B as Amazon II the pair conjured smashes like "Deep Boo Ya", "Such A Feelin'" and "Deep In The Jungle". "Callin' All The People" which was a massive Jungle rave hit was another boombastic piece of plastic by Gavin, this time as A-Zone. Then again "We Enter" which transformed normal Junglists into 'wall bangin' Jungle monsters' at the sound of the time stretched "Weee EEnterrrr!. More recently "Mash Up Ya Know" which is featured on the A.W.O.L Album with the compliments of MC GQ's lyrical cover. Gavin has just released Core Classics the album. Alongside this is other releases on Aphrodite Records, the remix to "Deep In The Jungle" remixed by DJ Rap. Incidentally Gavin also created that monstrosity of a twoon "Bomer" which is featured on the Jungle Massive Album. PRESTIGE Magazine Page 7

PROFILE FRONTLINE photo's by Glenn Newsam Frontline is one of the innovative new labels kickin' up a storm in the Jungle with smash after smash. It's now approximately a year since the label was first formed with it's sensational debut release "Out In The Streets" by Rude Bwoy Monty. The label consists of three main producers Pascal, Hardware and Monty. Since "Out In The Streets" there has been eight other releases of equal impact on the scene. Before Frontline started, Hardware and Pascal were on the Face label with Sponge. Hardware's first release as a producer was "X Amount of Shot" on Face then "Nightshocker", both were hits in there and time and "X Amount Of Shot" is a Jungle classic without a doubt. Pascal first release "Fubar" EP in the early days then two more releases followed by the Jungle classic "Johnny Jungle" with Sponge. With prestigious track records like these it's only right we at Prestige bring 'em in for some serious 'taak'! The first question I had to clarify was how the cru described the music they make. "It's Jungle, but it's different styles we make for different times i.e." Monty "I make a lot of steppers twoons, runnin' tracks" Hardware "I like heavy bass line twoons" and Pascal "Plenty of Drum & Bass and mellow stuff that I can think deeper to". What producers do you respect for consistent excellence in musical production? Hardware said "Dillinja, Tom + Jerry, SS, Hype, Andy C and Ant Miles, Roni Size, Krust and Ray Keith". Pascal answered "Dillinja, Hype, Roni Size, Krust, Goldie, Nookie, 4 Hero, L-Double, Lemon D and Andy C". And Monty replied "SS, Ray Keith, Danny Breaks, Pascal, Alex Reece, Interleks, L-Double, Roni Size, Krust, Hype, Krome + Time for setting standards consistently". Do you think the time spent on twoons has anything to do with quality? "No". Can you give examples of how long certain twoons took? ""P-Funk" took an hour and a half, "Runnings" took two hours and Johnny took three quarters of an hour. Surprisingly the b-side to "P-Funk" called "Mindstresser" took a week to make, obviously some producers think at different rates". Apart from producing ruff 'n' classic tracks, what has helped you to be so successful? "Definitely gettin' the twoons to the right DJs and to mention a few Hype, Brockie, Randall, Mampi Swift and Andy C and everyone else that have played our twoons". What raves do you go to? "Jungle Fever (special respect), Voodoo Magic, Laserdrome, One Nation and Telepathy". What clothes do you like? We're Nike freaks, ya we luv sports labels". What advice would you give to young producers? "Not just to use A-Men looped up with ragga samples, to make music that comes natural, it's feelin' that you should follow. Be original, don't copy another man's twoon. Don't give up even if your mum or girlfriend is complaining about the noise level. Always drink a cup of Milo plus 3 Weetabix and remember to murder the Health and Environment officer with that bassline". What's to come? "Well, for before Christmas we have "Linerz Cru" EP which is goin' to be the first twoon by all of us. Also "IZMZ" featuring a new artist on the Frontline label called Dave Runnings. We will also be releasing "Still Smokin'" which is a joint project with Ganja Records. It will be a 12 track album featuring exclusive mixes and new tracks. "Warp 10" (Rocky) a remix to "Warp 9" by Andy C and a remix to "In The Mean Time" (we reviewed it in Issue 5) will be on this album. We have lots of music ideas that we ain't even gonna start until '96 so watch out". Currently "P-Funk" which was released a while back is still burstin' the speakers in many ah raves. This is the twoon that the Junglettes sings the ooh' 'n' ahh's and the mans chant "Give me the funk, give me the funk" (or the other f word). "Runnings" is the track where Hardware meets Pascal hence HMP which is killin' it 'nd appears on the D+B5 album. The intro is detrimental with the sample "We are gonna do a song, that you never heard before", then repeats the chorus and bang bang enter the Hardstep Jungle hurricane. Monty talks about this twoon with such emotion, "When I hear it it makes me wanna rip someone's eyeballs out, coz it's a blindin' twoon, ha ha!". Frontline merchandise will be out shortly. The Hawaiian twoon "Warp 9 Mr Zulu" is already out 'n' you na say dis twoon is just doin' X amount ah damage. Catch it! Shouts from Hardware to Brockie, Hype, Swift, Andy C, Sponge, Marvellous Cain, Tonic, Nicky, Donna, Sarah, Dave Runnings and all those who have helped me throughout time. Shouts from Pascal to Donna, Sarah, Hype, Randall, Brockie, Andy C, swift, Kool FM, Sally, SRD, Emma, Ron, Nicky Blackmarket, Ray Keith, AWOL. Shouts from Monty to All my family and friends, to the Creator, Mama, Papa, Sister, the love of my life my Daughter Jade and Worldwide Family. Corey, Mark, Trevor, Sheldon, Mark, Barry, Paul, Michael, Argus, Julian, Stanley, Gusnol, Errol, Robert, Earl, Alton, Saswick, Nuts,, Dave, Dom, Bob, Steady, Andy, Matty, David, Andrew, Richard and Lesley. Monty's Shouts to people in the industry:- Pascal, Hardware, Sponge, Cain, Hype, Brockie, Randall, Ron, Andy C, Swift, Dett, Five-0, Devious Dee, Clarkee, Lee, Rap, Tonic, Ash, Danny Breaks, Danny Dollars, Pugwash, Probe + Sonia, Justin + Sasha, Nick Blackmarket, Ray Keith, Emma at SRD, Roni Size, Krust, Dazee, Triple Dee, Lena G, K, All the Kool FM Massive, Vinyl, Ben, Cherry B, Barrington, Stylin Gee, Gadget, to certain girls, Debbie, Donna, Nicky, Julia, Angela, Lewis, Steph, Michelle, Anna, Bernedetta, Louis, Donna, Kim, List, Lauren and sorry to anyone who I forgot. (You must be jokin' wid dat list - Ed.) PAGE 8 PRESTIGE Magazine

Star Trek — EVERY MONTH PRESTIGE MAGAZINE BRINGS YOU THE STARS OF THE FUTURE — MC FIDLA & DJ KENDAL — Profile by Lena G. — "MC Fidla an up and coming microphone controller from the East End. Apart from his day job as a mechanic, he spends hours practising for the weekend. A rhythmical and lively sound bellows out when chatting with friend DJ Kendal. A resident on Chillin' FM from 6pm to 8pm on 97.6 FM every Saturday. Don't miss the biz Lena G. reports......." I was into the music when it was Acid House, I went to Raindance and Energy and used to clock the MCs on stage. I started messing about MCing to tunes then started to do house parties. When Bass Box in Edmonton was on I used to go there every Friday and Saturday, I got to know the Manager and started MCing there for a while. After the occasional rave I stopped MCing as the music changed, that was about three years ago. I started back up after a year, then was introduced to Underground FM by Anthony. I went on, my style had changed and basically it went from there. Now I'm on Chillin' FM. Now I would consider myself as a Jungle MC, but on a happy vibe, very lively, but not ragga. I would like to MC for Desire and Orange, as I've been going there for time. Also if more Intelligent Drum and Bass clubs opened, apart from Speed and The Blue Note Club, I'd like to MC there as well as Voodoo Magic. As an up and coming MC Irate Navigator, Stevie Hyper Dee and MC Rage, I think Flux and GQ are bad! The Djing styles that appeal to me are Randall, Grooverider, LTJ Bukem and Fabio, I would personally like to MC for these people. I also listen to all types of music, I like Garage, Swing and I love Hip Hop. My best experience when raving was Knights of the Underground. It was pretty packed and Hype was playing. I MC'ed for half an hour whilst Hype was on, I had a brilliant time and felt good as Hype mashed up the place. Now I would consider myself as a Jungle MC, but on a happy vibe, very lively, but not ragga. Page 10 PRESTIGE Magazine

Star Trek "Kendal MC Fidla's spar has been DJing for sometime and plays on Chillin' FM with Fidla. East End boy as well and eager to be a DJ with the rest of the men. Not far to go Kendal". I've been DJing for 4 years and started on Defection FM then to Underground FM, then I got asked to go on Weekend Rush but I wasn't interested for other reasons. Then I moved onto Chillin' FM and I'm there every Saturday. I've played at the Marquee Club, Stop Out and I played at the last Desire in the Intelligent Drum & Bass room, I may be on the next one. Also Jungle Soundclash down in Sittingbourne, Kent this is a favourite. I'm was at Labyrinth on 29th September at the Chillin' FM night. I play Drum & Bass, not too intelligent and I go out all over the place. I spend about £70 a week on records, not forgetting cutting dubs. I've produced a few things which I hope will come out on Juice or Frontline Records. Shouts from MC Fidla and DJ Kendal:- Chillin' FM, Desire - Mick and Phil, Bonnie - Jungle Soundclash, MC Rage, Loxy, Swift + Zinc, Kemistry + Storm, DJ Breeze, Chris of Music House, Production House, Juice Records, Asha Mike. "Remember every Saturday 6pm-8pm you'll hear us. Peace" PRESTIGE Magazine Page 11

CLUB REVIEW JUNGLE Forget it not, was the thought runnin' through my mind as the full lights came on in the main arena of the Sanctuary. With the music still pumpin' from Bryan Gee and Jumping Jack Frost's back to back set. As the main lights came on near the end of Bryan Gee's and J.J.Frost's back to back set, so too was my mind enlightened with the full realisation of the impact of the night on the multitudes of Junglists. For most outstaining the high dosage of 'Fever' which had been supplied constantly through the night, was hard but a most enjoyable feat. We casually asked several people what they thought of the night just to make sure we weren't on one. Big up Natalie, Carol and Elaine the GTI Junglette Cru from Streatham who remarked, "It's always hard to say which Fever is the best, 'n' to show you where we're coming from we never rave anywhere else but Fever!". Rude bwoy Darren from Colchester commented "Wicked night, Andy C killed it for me". Certainly when we first stepped into the main arena during Hype's set we felt the difference from any other rave we had been to for ages. It was ram jam but not to the extent of discomfort. The surrounding was filled with beautiful people relaxed, bubblin' and havin' fun. We were unfortunate to have missed Tonic's and MC Rema Dee and Nicky Blackmarket and Footloose's back to back set. Following Hype's set, Devious Dee and Andy C enthralled the Jungle Fever massive with Devious rinsing a mix 'n' blend of new beats and Jungle classics (Big Up). Andy C, god knows where he gets it from, dem vinyl's were 'abominable'. Walking around the massive arena as the professionals performed we noted the producers and other celebrities inside the place. Amongst some of the ones we recognised were Bikey and Co. from Prizna (the 'Fire' twoon), Hardware, Pascal and Rude Bwoy Monty from Frontline, Sponge from I.Q, Marvellous Cain, Everton and Kingsley and Wayne the Roast Massive, Mikey Dread, Rodney T - Stush/Kool FM and SL. Pure style and degree runnin' WILD. Meanwhile in the smaller arena, which was red, (double trouble bizniz..Ed) with an equally active crowd. Got to be said this is one of the first raves this year where we have attended 'n' both arenas 'pack out!'. Mind you though some of the DJs we heard in the second arena rocked it to pieces. We were fortunate to witness Spangula from Liverpool and Wild Child spinnin' some solid Jungle grooves. Back in the main arena just in time for Brockie, Kool FM's finest and DJ Ron (the Sasparala kid) the Original Jungle Don from way way way back. Brockie played his usual bombastic style complementing the hard innovative versatile beats of the proper dapper veteran Ron. Big up for that sensational back to back showcase. Respect to all working staff on the night. If anyone reading this who was there and thought it wasn't all that drop us a line and we will pay for your psychiatry bill. If you weren't there, be there next time. Definitely a larger venue is required for the next one...when is it? you may ask. Keep locked to the 'K', in addition we will be sure to let you know. Out wid it! Peace Triple Dee Page 12 PRESTIGE Magazine

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DANCE Alpha Omega From the beginning to the end... Written by Jason Double-U Can you dance to Jungle? Would you like to jam down in style on stage, or even in front of your friends? Well check this out, in the heat of Dalston lies the home of Alpha Omega a dance group with a twist...their also a Professional Dance Agency and workshop called 'Release'. To put you in the picture, the birth of Alpha Omega was the brainwave of Iecshiesa Tenyue and Michael Barnet (the crazy Junglist one!) they were formed back in '94 and came together from two other dance workshops one called Visual Contact which then split into another workshop called The Original Dance Corporation (ODC). Dancing mainly to Hardcore and Garage in those days with The ODC they got a good solid grounding dancing at Perception, Amnesia House and Rezerection in Scotland. Realising how relatively easy it was to set-up they both left The ODC with the sole intention of starting up their own workshop. "When The ODC split up we thought sod it and decided to do our own thing, we were always more into Jungle whereas they (ODC) were on more of a Hardcore tip, which was an imbalance anyway. We both can relate more to Jungle than Hardcore, Hardcore was something we kinda got used to but Jungle was more natural to us, it was just there, it just clicked". With the dance group formed they decided to open their own workshop and Dance Agency in a professional style and so after preparing a business plan (and spending some invaluable time with World Breakin Records) the workshop was formed in November of '94 with the agency swinging in by February of '95. We take on anybody who wants to learn to dance Jungle, we give them a 4 week trial period to see if they are enjoying what they are doing, if they do that they are put into a beginners class where they are coached step by step then once they are up to a certain standard we sign them over to the Alpha Omega workshop". With around 60 members and a regular hardcore of 25 attending the Release Dance Workshop every Monday, Michael and Iecshiesa definitely have their hands full. "The thing we've been doing this for so long and because now we have a Dance Workshop we want those people out there performing with us. You see it's all about experience and confidence and once the dancers have that and have been out there performing on stage they want to go again and again. We try to encourage the dancers to bring out their own style of dancing which is why we have a Freestyle session at the Workshop as well as showing them the set routines". The first Jungle rave they danced at was Jungle Book down at the Rocket in '93 (kickin' it in Combats!) with the second Fever in Curtain Road being the first as Alpha Omega. As well as regular work for Jungle Fever they have also danced for the Roast, Innersence, World Dance, Jungle Quake, Telepathy, New Jack City, Desire, Jungle Sting and Jungle Splash. Other work includes the Rat Pack, Andy C and Jack Frost. They have also been busy in the Television world dancing for Dance Energy and in the ad for the Jungle Hits Volume 1 compilation album. "We don't want to be stereotyped as just Jungle dancers, we know there are other avenues to explore. We will sup- ply dancers for anything from Swing and Hip Hop to modelling and Television P.A.'s. If it's dancers you want, dancers you get. We can dance proper choreographed routines as well as Freestyle very very well. You see at the end of the day you get what you pay for with Alpha Omega, we don't just jump around and shake out hair. We CAN dance". So the future for Alpha Omega looks very bright. We left the last word to Michael (who incidentally has every single Jungle Fever flyer on his wall!) "We have absolutely no regrets in setting up the Agency, there is no bigger buzz than getting paid to rave and when I rave I dance and when I dance, I DANCE, I just can't contain myself when the choons are being played. From the beginning to the end - Alpha Omega. 'The words of a True Junglist seen!'. For further details and bookings contact Iecshiesa on 0589 487163 or 0171-703 9078 Shouts; Big up Kool FM, Eastman, Roast and Fever crew for all your support, Captain, Pikki, Det, Big an large shout ta Timmi Magic and PSG, Navigator, Ragga Twins, and too many others to mention. Also the twins Nyle and Tian and Candy (big up rude girl!) Alpha Omega PRESTIGE Magazine Page 15

PRESTIGE PEOPLE MC GQ Nicky Blackmarket Rock and Vibes "Skin Out" Ray Keith ENERGY - L-R: GQ, Darren Jay, Sid (Energy Promoter/Basement Records, Southend), Andy C. and Mickey Finn.

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PROFILE UHF DANCERS Ultra High Frequenz dancers are Cheree, Lesa, Chloe, Sam, Jo and Vicky. And if you think you've seen them somewhere before...it could maybe have been at Dance Planet, One Nation, Dreamscape, Pandemonium or maybe Desire as this is where they have danced. This is a dance group that's danced all around the U.K including London, Stevenage, Birmingham, Milton Keynes to Skegness and Cambridge. Multi talented they have appeared on the ITV Chart Show and plenty of rave videos. Occasionally the group model for a range of companies, including Miss Selfridges. Among the groups favourite DJ to dance to are Mickey Finn, Brockie, Devious Dee, Dr.S Gachet, Slipmatt, Ellis Dee, Energy and Hype. Cheree and Chloe revealed UHF dancers currently love to move to Johnny Jungle's "Killer Sound" Remix, DJ Dexterous's "Top Gun" and "Hello Lover" the Hype Remix. These dancers are hot, sexy professionals that perform choreographed routines adaptable with House, Jungle and any other beats supplied. For further information contact Cheree on 0378 740885 or Lesa on 01902 687807 Page 18 PRESTIGE Magazine

FINANCIAL What is PRS? by Richard Sheperd Music is everywhere around us in modern life. In concert halls and at festivals, on the radio and television, in shopping malls and elevators, in pubs, clubs and discotheques. In fact it would be easier to list the places where music is not used. Music seems to be freely available but it is not free. Music is created and owned by somebody and that somebody, be it a DJ/producer, songwriter, lyricist or music publisher, has a right to ask for payment. Whenever copyright music is heard in public the people who own the copyright in the work are entitled by law to give permission and should get paid by the music user. However, the people who create and publish the music need help to give that permission (that is, to license their music) and to collect the fees due. So they give PRS the right to do both on their behalf. For most PRS members the money they receive for performance is a vital part of their income. It helps them to continue to create the music we enjoy. These are some questions you may have for PRS that we have taken the liberty to ask. Can a publisher take more than 50% of my royalties? No. PRS will not accept a contract that entitles the publisher to more than 50%. Do my works have to be published before I can receive royalties? No. Works can be notified as unpublished. If these works are recorded and there is no publisher involved, you should join MCPS in order to receive mechanical royalties. Does PRS pay an arranger of copyright material? No. Arrangements of copyright material cannot be undertaken with the copyright owners' permission. What happens if I write original lyrics to a non-copyright piece of music? Original lyrics are automatically credited with 100% of the interest in the work, subject to the participation of an arranger. How much are TV and Radio plays worth? Values of Radio/TV plays are listed in the information sheets with the statement. Should I notify you if I know of a broadcast of my music? No. Under the terms of our agreements with the broadcasters, they have to supply us with complete returns of all music they broadcast. However, if you do not receive royalties in the appropriate distribution, the more information you can supply the better. Are TV stations sampled too? All terrestrial TV stations (ITV stations, BBC, Channel 4 etc.) are fully analysed. Satellite and cable TV is subject to a sample - check the information sheets for details. Do commercials, idents and logo music get a royalty too? Yes. All music in whatever context receives a payment if logged and analysed. Does my music have to be of a certain length before receiving payment? No. If it is logged and analysed, then it is paid. Does registering a song with PRS protect it from infringement? No. When you register a title with us, you are simply informing us of the details relating to that work - it is not a form of copyright protection. How do I register my copyright? You do not have to register copyright. It automatically subsists as soon as an original work has been created, provided it is recorded, written down or fixed in some way. Can I copyright a band name/work title? No, but you can register a band name with the National Band Register. If two bands exist with the same name, it is usually the one with most to lose by changing it that will win the right to keep it. Where can I get a copy of the Copyright Act? The complete document is available from HMSO and is known fully as the Copyright Designs And Patents Act 1988.

What does Copyright Control mean? Essentially, it informs the buyer of that product that copyright subsists in that intellectual property. On a recording, usually it will mean that no publisher is involved, or publishing details are not finalised before the printing of the credits. How do I become a member? The current membership criteria is explained in our leaflet "What is PRS?" Contact our Membership Registration Area or a Membership Representative for more details. What levels of membership are there? You start as a provisional member, and when you earn-ing reach a certain point, you become an associate member, and finally a full member when you reach the top flight. Is there an annual fee? No, but there is an initial admin fee of £50 for a writer or £250 for a publisher. What happens if I have a pseudonym for my song-writing activities? You may register up to two pseudonyms as well as your own name without any extra cost. A third or more will be charged at £100 (+ VAT) per subsequent name. Marketing JUNGLE As we addressed in Issue 5 Vol 1 the problems of marketing within the Jungle music industry is one that is not understood by most. With the majors taking an active role in the album sensation, good marketing is essential. Most of the majors and media agencies do not understand how the scene functions or how the target market behaves. Certainly the behaviour is unique and only in-depth research gives these findings. The danger in the majors not understanding Jungle is that if it doesn't work through the methods they use then once again Jungle will be branded uneconomic. Clearly it's development that's needed in the scene because the music is still developing. Thus instead of exploiting the scene, majors like RCA and London Records have taken the initiative to invest in the music. Hopefully others will follow suit.. As far as marketing is con-cerned several media com-panies like Heavyweight Media have made the contacts in the underground to give them a good grounding to market Jungle products properly. I put forward a question to Anni the newly recruited Media Manager at Heavyweight Media. How would you advise on the development of marketing within the Jungle industry? In order to successfully promote any product, it is essential to understand the market to which that product is being offered. The same idea applies to Jungle. It is essential to understand the Jungle scene and what appeals to people who buy Jungle records. The marketing process begins at the very conception of the single or album, so this knowledge is essential for every aspect of marketing the music - from ensuring that the right mixes are on the releases, through to selecting suitable sleeve artwork and adverts. It is also important to understand the needs of the media; i.e. press, radio and television. For example, there is a definite demand for videos from TV companies which is currently outstripping the supply. This type of exposure is an invaluable part of the marketing mix, and for Jungle, as for any other type of music, a well produced video can carry a track a long way. Heavyweight have been encour-aging independent label to start marketing their Jungle records to the whole country. Currently, everyone targets the London Jungle scene, but to have a successful single or album, you have to ensure that it is reaching record buyers all over the country, particularly cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. Heavyweight have also been con-centrating on the crossover DJs who play Jungle as part of their set - they may be hip-hop, soul, ragga, jazz or even mainstream dance DJs who like to play a selection of the big Jungle tunes. A well-planned campaign is essential to the marketing of any type of music. If you get all the elements into the equation at the right time, you have a good chance of making your record work.

PROFILE PRIZNA OUT AT LAST All I have to do is mention the word 'FIRE' and people all around me break out in a chorus of singing an lighting up their lighters. That is a choon which has taken everywhere its been played by storm! Such standards of musical excellence have not been missed on the longggggggggg awaited album '10,000 Babylon', by Prizna. Dis is a trip into the new wave of Jungle. "We've tried to stick to a wider scope of music for dis one ere" Prizna said, but they sure haven't missed out on the dark side of tings either! With mixes by the great Grooverider (taking you higher), Darren Jay, Urban Shakedown, the VIP crew etc and others including a remix of Prizna's 'Fade Away' by Jumping Jack Frost in the pipeline. Without a doubt, this album covers a wide range of Jungle, including some wickked ragga selections, some storming Norman drum & bass, some sweet seductive soulful tips and so much Jungle that I was a-looking fe de lion dem dere! Also Ester Bennet from Eternal is on the Ray Keith re-mix of 'Can't Stay Away'. All in all, this album is a collection of dynamic dub-plates, which by rights, should be out on 12"s. baca yard an popping down dem soft tops on the convertibles an playing the music out loud & proud. Trust me when I say the music on this album is for everybody. Has 'My Man B' ever lied to ya? Nope. Prizna are Bikey & Desi, based in North London these are two mean hombres who are helping to steer Jungle in all the right directions. Bikey said "We want to make Jungle more accessible to the public and despite the put-downs some people have given Jungle, we will be keeping up the fight, coz ya kant give up music ya believe in and Jungle has such a positive side to it". "Jungle is getting too universal for people to stop, so all y'all Junglists & Junglettes out dere don't stop fighting ya hear!?" added Desi. Once again here is a group of musically talented people, deep in the Jungle scene who try to bring the unknowns with talent to the people dem. Why is it that all the people producing Jungle will always help an unknown into the limelight? Good stuff, an keep it up! With a release date of 25th September, My Man B couldn't resist getting a copy direct from DAT from Prizna (wicked one bwoyz) of '10,000 Babylon' an taking it away with me (it would've taken that many babylon ta try an take it off 'B'), and believe me dis one is a rinse out. I've heard it again an again but it just gets better an better each time I listen to it, I pick up things I missed the last time I heard it! So, in conclusion, for an aural treat, keep ya ears open for dis one. For the best album dis side of '95 '10,000 Babylon' is da one. Oh, and keep ya eyes open for the bad bwoy Prizna's latest dubs in ya shops now..... My Man 'B's track ov da album has got ta be 'Follow Me', smmmmmoooookkiiinnggg track. Big shout ta Prizna & Co., Kool FM, all the artists on the album (keep up the good work) an all the people sticking with the fight to free jungle, nice one. Dis is My Man 'B' signing off.....'Fire'.......(flick, flick goes da lighter again....). Page 22 PRESTIGE Magazine

Presents the long awaited album from... PRIZNA 10,000 BABYLON Special Guests • Demolition Man • Demon Rocker • Tena Fly • Groove Rider • Urban Shakedown • Darren Jay • Ray Keith • Annette Brown • Renault TRIPLE PACK DJ Friendly The Ruffest & Most Rinsing Jungle Album For The 90's Includes The URBAN SHAKEDOWN Remix Of "FIRE" Street Date September 25th 1995 Available On Triple Pack Vinyl • CD & Mix Cassette By Protocol

A TRIBUTE TO JUNGLETTES WILD CHILD Wild Child is a female Junglist DJ who is currently rising to the top faster than any other DJ this year through sheer hardwork. Like a wonder woman by day she has a full time occupation managing SRD's Jungle division and by night a DJ. She has a set on Fridays on the "King Kong" station and fills in for Brockie. Having heard six of her radio sets I can vouch she's a rinser in terms of mixings, selection and drawing style. Definitely one new talent to rise to the top by next summer and we don't say that about every talented DJ. Apart from hearing Wild Child on the radio we have had a chance to watch her live at Jungle Fever. Wild Child has also played at Telepathy (twice), Exposure Club One Nation and the feed back from witnesses has been as we had thought - tearin'! There are now ten female DJs in the scene some more established than others. These are Rap, Kemistry + Storm, DJ Tyra, Syrus, Nikki C, Fallout, Dazee and Wild Child herself. Most of these DJs are talented, but as most women will realise it's a hard man's world out there. However, the scene is changing to cater for more Junglettes DJing as there are more Junglettes working within the scene as a whole. We can only hope that more promoters will start to push new talent regardless of sex. Respect to Wild Child, sorry your interview got wiped by a virus! I couldn't remember your shouts so I guessed ...Ed Shouts to everyone at SRD, Kool FM, Prestige Magazine, Sting and Brett, Jungle Fever Massive, Terry Turbo and everyone else that knows me. Wild Child Page 24 PRESTIGE Magazine

PROFILE GACHETS GOSSIP By Lena Gobine Dr S Gachet, well known London and South Coast DJ. Inventor of Audio Maze i.e. beautiful artwork designed for merchandise. The versatile and direct DJ, links up with me, Lena G down at Prestige office's on a hot and sticky day... Talking of days, I asked "What would a day in the life of Dr S Gachet entail?" "Everyone thinks a DJs life is easy. They think we just wait until Friday, get out our records dust them off get the headphones and we're off. Do two or three gigs, that's it. The records get put away for the week. A DJs life is hectic, you've got to cut music down Music House, you have to run around getting D.A.T.'s. You're in the studio producing records, also I have my merchandise, so that's extra work. If you work 9 to 5, when it hits 5 o'clock you can forget about work until nine the next day. With most DJs it's 24 hours". Realising your a busy man, "How do you go about getting records or even getting yourself about, publicising?" I get records sent through the post, some good, some average. I go down to Vinyl Distribution in Reading and Black Market, all types of record shops, I buy Garage and Jungle which takes up a lot of money. Publicity as well as dedication to the job. To get your name recognised, you've got to put yourself about. If your name is not in the magazine, on the flyers or on records, your easily forgotten, your left in the backseat. That's why we always have to do interviews, make records, play out at clubs. Personally I'm not happy with the position I'm in. I should be more well known and respected. I haven't achieved all my goals in the industry. "In this hectic life do you have any other interests or any hidden talents?" I was the best 800 metre runner in England when I was 15 years old. I could have been a top athlete but my heart wasn't in it. I've always been into music and have no other interest besides that. All I've done is gone through different stages of music. I started going out when I was eleven from Dub Jazz, Funk, Rare Groove and Soul. I was associated with DJing in those areas, but it was always a hobby, now it's my life. Page 26 PRESTIGE Magazine

With each car I've had, I've always had a boombastic system. People say I'm crazy, I'll go deaf. They don't know if you love music, you've got to have that club environment in your car. I play Rare Grooves, Rap, or Garage, I don't really listen to Jungle during the week in the car. I find if you give your mind a break from the actual music you play, you'll come back to it and appreciate it more. People say how can you listen to that, they don't understand that I even listen to classical all depending what mood I'm in. I'm a versatile DJ. If your a DJ who's only into Jungle, in my opinion your not a proper professional DJ. You should be in the game for the love of the music as well as the money. You should never dis another type of music, if you do it's because you don't understand it. Those types would listen to Gabba, playing at about 200 odd b.p.m and say, no way! There's a market for it so there has got to be a reason. Just because you can't understand it doesn't mean it's sh*t. That's why people slag off the trancy intelligent DJs and producers, they think it's sh*t because they can't relate to it. They're used to listening to Ragga Jungle, Jungle or Hardstep Jungle, there's no time to be ignorant. "Whilst your having a little moan, could you tell me the difficulties you encounter whilst playing out?" It's always the travelling time. You have to make sure that you don't take on too many jobs. You have to get the gaps between each set right. If your with a good agency your lucky. You don't want them to book you with only half an hour driving distance, so you have to speed to the club and end up getting nicked on the way. Other difficulties are arriving at other clubs where the promoter hasn't a clue. All promoters should be ex-DJs because we know what is required. Some clubs don't have anything tuned up properly, the MC is MCed up through the monitor which makes a DJs life a lot harder. Sometimes they don't even think to put a monitor on the system. That's when the skill comes in. I've had to mix on some sh*t systems, some DJs are lost without a monitor. Professionals can mix without a monitor and I have respect for those. "So your not really impressed on how the business is sometimes run, could you elaborate on any changes you feel the Jungle scene needs?" I would like to see all types of music to be back under one roof. I can't see that happening somehow as it has split up so madly. All the people who used to rave, don't now. All the people coming into the raving scene now, don't know about '89 and '91 etc. To them this is the best thing that's happened to them, just like us. When Happy Hardcore, Drum and Bass Jungle, Ragga Jungle, Intelligent Jungle all under the same roof, it would be great - it looks like splitting again, this'll lesson our work because sometime or another you'll have to put yourself in some category. It's a case of which side your going to be on. We lose work because 'he only plays Hardstep Jungle, he can't play ....'. It's up to the DJs, promoters, and producers to dictate the whole scene, if we all got together something may be done. Too much politics and it can't get sorted out. If there was only one rave going on with three Jungle DJs, three Happy Hardcore, three Garage etc. you'd have to listen to the other types of music to listen to the one you liked. It's forcing people to get back together, then they've got no choice. Its also about money, promoters don't want to take a chance with employing up and coming DJs because we can't have a DJ Teabag or Ajax as they're not going to get the promoter a full house. So of course top DJs only get a look in and there's alot of up and coming's out there who deserve a break. Also there a certain little crew out there making it bad for everyone else. I'm speaking from experience first hand. People who love the music go to the raves where these other people go on a gangsta tip, it's very intimidating for a lot of people. They go out and have a bad experience and you've lost it. Each week there's another person or few people turning around and putting up their raving shoes or moving on to something else. The scene can be dark, but it's a minority making it dark. Those people should just fu*k off to the dark dancehall and come off with that sh*t at the ragga dancehall as its just shoot up in those places or go and meet up for a fight somewhere else not at raves. Voodoo Magic is an excellent rave but as usual a few people have to make it bad for everyone else and those people keep on coming back and stressing the raves. They're distressing the real people who care about the raving scene. Peace.

PROFILE Ah London Sumting The mid week extravaganza on Wednesday nights at Samanthas, Old Burlington Street, whilst the cronies are sleeping, London's burning with Jungle fire. Indeed this is the place for all dedicated Junglists and Junglettes to attend during the week, the mid week Jungle convention. The venue is quite pleasant with cheap bar prices. The security is hefty with no squeezes on 'Ganjaman' and although we understand the club's policy hasn't anyone heard "Legalise" coz true say we at Prestige have a license to smoke when at work. Coming back to the club which is always packed with a solid line up of DJs like Nicky Blackmarket who done show the massive on the night in review, Bryan Gee, Ron, SL, Darren Jay and Mickey Finn. Look out for the Producers Night returning in October with the likes of Roni Size, Krust, Andy C., S.S. etc. COMING SOON DJ Ron REMIXES "Crackman" "African Chant" OUT SEPT 95' LONDON SOME'TING records Distribution thru Vinyl Distribution & Upfront Vinyl. Info: 0973 174928 Fax: 0171 251 4793

PRESTIGE PEOPLE Rude Bwoy Monty flanked by not so Hawaiian Girls Bryan Gee Fabio at Exposure by Claire Covey Stevie Hyper Dee & Andy C at Voodoo Magic

PROFILE Section 5 Records Section 5 London by Lena G. A few months ago I was invited down to Section 5 Record Shop on the trendy Kings Road, to have a chat with Steve the co-owner. Being a customer I understand that running a shop isn't just playing tunes all day and the odd free one here and there. It looks like bloody hard work, as well as keeping a well known label alive, merchandising and promoting. Surrounded with high quality fashionable clothes, rave merchandise, tickets, information and not forgetting a grand selection of tunes, makes this shop unique - a good all-rounder. Steve explains all, how Section 5 was born, other projects they're involved in, record sales, pressing tunes and also scene information as a whole. Here's Steve's story.... I've known Rob Playford for about five or six years, I used to buy Moving Shadow promo's when I managed the shop Lucky Spin. I used to buy his records he used to sort me out and eventually we became friends. He used to tell me "I would really like to own a record shop, it's what I want to do", you see Rob was always on a mission. I had my differences with Lucky Spin then that shut down. When I heard about this I rang Rob and told him that the Common Market needed a new record shop now that Lucky Spin wasn't there. It was all spare of the moment at the time, so we took over the premises, lease and signed a partnership, then set up business. The name Section 5 was used many years ago, Moving Shadow is a part of Section 5. Some time before or between Moving Shadow, Rob had a label called Section5. A Foul Play tune was the most famous, however, that stopped and Moving Shadow built up instead. When we opened the shop we wanted a good name, most people heard of the Section 5 tunes in the early days so the name was appropriate. Also Rob always wanted a shop to be called Section 5. I didn't like the name, but over the years the name has been popular and has grown on me. After that, about three or four months later we re-launched the label. We are now as a Company, one working on Section 13 which will not be out for a while. We've also released Section 9 which is doing well. Section 5 means The Drug Act. If you are ever arrested for Drugs you'll be charged under Section 5 of The Drugs Act. When I get pulled by the Police in the car, I always hide my Section 5 bag. As for working with Moving Shadow it works both ways because we roll off each other. I can really push him as a record label in the shop. We've got up-front information, we know what's selling and what's not, we can also test tunes in the shop from response. Rob doesn't get involved in the shop as he's busy with what he's doing at the moment, but is always there if I need him. He does alot of work on the outside, like work on my record covers and flyers, I don't think you'll ever see Rob in the shop, even though he'd like to. Rob won't be around for a while as he's been busy touring with the 2 Bad Mice Tour, also another tour with the singer Bjork and again soon with Goldie. We want to get the music abroad to see what the reaction would be. Moving Shadow have there own stylised Women's wear, aswell as merchandise. Rob and I sponsored a racing car at the grand Prix in July, it was sprayed with the Section 5 and Moving Shadow logo. We've all spent loads on advertising, just building up both companies. At the end of the day it's not about money, I really do and mean it, I enjoy the job. I'd rather do this than anything else. I enjoy being in a good shop where a decent variety of tunes are available to buy. London needs it, the scene needs it. Working in the shop, the music is forever changing and you can see it forever changing as the records are produced. There hasn't been much Ragga Jungle about, not as much as there used to be, as there's not many people buying it. As a shop we don't order it as our customers don't want it. At the end of the day people seem to want good, hard Drum and Bass Jungle or nice Intelligent Jungle music, of course some people still like the Ragga and Hardstep. As for '95, what I think is going to be big, as I've watched it grow is 'Intelligent music', not saying that it would be big for the country, but really big for the shop. I don't think it will completely take over, Drum and Bass Jungle, a big seller though. I've seen it expand from ten different Intelligent Jungle tunes last year to eighty this year. I would never sell anything like that last year, so that style of Jungle music has leaped the most. Its experimenting music, people being different like Goldie and Bukem. The tunes they're producing wise, are the people pushing the music forward. All the music being made at the moment you can actually call it music. The music's changed so much, about three/four years ago when shoppers used to come to look at the clothes shop had to listen to all the old rave. They used to look at us as if we were mad. Now the music is a bit sophisticated, more intelligent even the Drum and Bass is cleaner and rolls better. The shopper don't look twice now, mentally they can relate to it in some sort of way as it's more melodic. Making a tune is complicated but as everything, the more times you do it, the easier and more contacts you get. First you'll have your tune on DAT. We would dub plate it because we wouldn't be ready to process the tune as it wouldn't be cut until the distant future. It would be worth it to process the tune just to get a few test plates circulating. However I personally feel test presses would be better quality to give out as it has been mastered, this means transferring a DAT onto a master plate which looks like a record but metal, you'll have to go to a cutting studio to do that. The plate then goes to the pressing plant and they would make a stamper of that plate. When that's done they take the stamper and makes test presses. The whole point of test presses are not just to give to the DJs, it is to hear the quality of the tune before your order 3000. You'd get ten to fifteen test presses to run through to see if the jump, if there loud enough, or a good mixed tune when mixed down. If they're fine then you give them out to the DJs. Then you'd place your order, wait about a month before it comes back from the pressers. after giving out the test presses we design the label and cover then print them up. They get delivered to the pressing plant, then order 200 to 400 promo's and do a mail out to all DJs and magazines. We give 200 to our distributors, who gives a couple to each shop. See how that goes and decide how many we want to press. Then order. All records get delivered to our distributor again and they'll release it. To me it's normal, it sounds like a lot of work but I'm lucky as it all happens in phonecalls as we've got everything properly set up. If someone rang me up and asked me where to get a record pressed or label made, I would tell them, remember it's not privilege information these companies do it for a living. Above all that there's just promoting the tune and advertising left. Shouts to The Crew at Moving Shadow, Adam F and Harmony, everybody in the scene doing their thing - Peace out! Page 30 PRESTIGE Magazine

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MC's Lyrics! Some of our monumental MCs have recently come under fire from an anonymous writer from Touch Magazine. Under the guise of Junglette (a word formulated by Five-O) the writer wrote The Touch Guide To MCs in the 50th issue. Any unfortunate conscious Junglist reading this article would have noted several flaws in the article, the most obvious being that it was written based on a personal level rather than the researched air the title assumed. By personal we mean the article did big up GQ and Det merely on the basis of good looks, nice smile and sexy voice i.e. becoz an MC has all that doesn't make him a good MC. The other flaws within this article included the attempted hammerin' down of several top MCs the likes of Moose and Five-O who happen to be some of the most experienced MCs on the circuit. Navigator was described as alright but can't touch the best and the Ragga Twins as some how recently got into Jungle! We at Prestige understand that the Jungle scene is made up of people from different music backgrounds. It's an obvious point with implications not so obvious. DJs and MCs have also come from different scenes.Those that come from a music that historically has never had MCs will generally not appreciate MCs. Those in the know will acknowledge that DJs appreciate certain MCs from others and visa a versa. Thus opinions are at play becoz no ten top DJs will agree on who is the best MC, neither could any group of ravers from different styles of Jungle agree on any one MC or DJ as being the best. If the truth be known there is no best MC or DJ. The reason why, you would have to think! What is the purpose of an MC. In essence to maximise the DJs music, his/her name, the producer's credentials and to hype up the crowd hyping up the crowds comes in several ways mainly through flingin' down lyrics which comes in different formats i.e. orientation from Rap, Ragga and Hardcore. The ability of an MC should thus not be based on his style but on the ability to sit tight on the rhythm of the DJs music. Because liking of style is variable whilst ability is constant or should be constant.In reality even for the best not everyday can be perfect; intent concentration is required at all times but many distractions are present in a rave and you won't know why the MCs run clash with the B-line. Its hard work. This is the same reason for DJ's, you hear a mix 'n' then you might hear a clang. Why assume it's the DJ when it could have been a Junglist wall banger bangin too near the decks or someone walking past the DJ causing him involuntary action resulting in a 'fuck up' of the mix. These are incidence among others which I have observed on several occasions which many would have passed off as a shit mix from the DJ. Think. Writers should only write about what they know, with evidence of authoritative statements clarified. Opinions should be written as such to avoid misleading the public. MCs like Five 0, Moose, Navigator, Ragga Twins, GQ, Fearless should be respected for the work contributed to the Jungle scene for the last four years. Indeed it is them that form the original top rank as is obvious from past Jungle flyers, radio research, current activities/bookings. Five-O has been jet settin' to the US and Germany, making television and video work and untold bookings. This is an aspect which the writer did not seem to know. Nor the fact that the Ragga Twins were involved in the scene from the very beginning. At the end of the day promoters have the last say 'n' if you want your say put up some money and have a rave without MCs or just your favourite ones. Good Luck. Respect to all Good MCs, Big Up Moose, GQ, Five-O, Fearless, Navigator , Demon Rocker/Flinty, Steve Hyper Dee, Shabba, Flux, Prince, Det, String, Gee, Takka, Rhyme Time, Trouble MC Just to answer some readers letters (sorry we can't print any until the X-Mas Issue) on common matters. Yes we will be publishing' X-Mas shouts from readers, X-Mas Issue will be on the streets last week of Nov 95.Yes we know Telepathy has moved 'n' have changed the club section.To Spiv an' Bondie in Slough, you can now get Prestige in newsagents not just in Slough but the whole of Berkshire,which is the first county to have it in the newsagents.We do interview up n' comin's but the que is gettin longer,don't forget Demo tape with up to date vinyl with letta. And the answer to Jungle babes from Pitsea in Essex is probably Kenny Ken whose played overseas the most. Kenny Ken has played in Canada (several times), Japan, Germany (six or more times this year alone), Austria, and god knows how many more times. Another exciting issue simply oozing with Jungle juice and as usual House an' Garage to chill. Check out our series of top star MC interviews in the Xmas Special. Big up the new star, Steve Hyper Dee and all the up'n'coming talent: Junior Dangerous, IC3, Sidewinder, Action and Whitelocks.

RESIDENT The Ultimate Stretch Hello everybody, and welcome to the new bits and pieces article where I hope to give you some exclusive interviews, upfront news, gossip and maybe in future issues some competitions and giveaways. I've been carefully selected and recruited by Prestige to give you an insight into what's hot and what's not on the highly competitive Garage circuit in London (any other areas in the country please get in touch if you feel London needs to be shown a thing or two!) Firstly, where to go for a regular sweaty night. Friday is quiet really there's Legends of course and Open All Hours at the Ministry is one to risk standing in the rain for. £10 is the fee for non-members. Don't miss this one, Mrs Regular Saturday Bumpers are 'Rulin' at the Ministry, Garage City at Bar Rumba and La Verita at the Powerhouse E15, although this party is more Hard House based it will still feature some of my favourite DJs such as Linden C and Kid Batchelor. Sundays, well it goes without saying really, Spread Love as the Gass Club is truly one of London's hottest nights with residents Hermit, Daryll B, Lawrence Bagnall and Dominic the Sex Machine, guests include just about everyone from the circuit. Including Matt Jam Lamont, Mickey Simms, Carl Brown and Richie Fingers. A star studded night that's ram by 2am, so get there early! Now, Monday's were usually unheard of for getting down, but the boys wouldn't hear of it, so, if you feel energetic or just feel plain crazy get down to the all new Diamonds night spot of Homerton High Street for Crazy Mondays, where anything goes! And finally for this issue (please send all information to use here for club listing and reviews) Horny at Legends,, the regular Thursday nighter. Residents are Scorpio and Double J and guests, well again, just about everyone! If you feel I've missed anything please let me know so I can include it in the next issue. Feel free to express yourselves and keep the Ganja burnin' ! Peace out...Stretch ENERGY Southends Palace Hotel was hosting a sizzlin' powerhouse of Jungle with the likes of Mickey Finn, Andy C, GQ, DJ Nev, MC Spangla Gee supplying the fuel for the night. This event which was attended by several celebrities including Danny Breaks, Shimmon and Darren Jay was the eighteenth in a series of wicked sessions by Basement Records. It was so nice to see happy people lovin' up the Jungle. The vibe was definitely sparkling. If you missed this event be sure not to miss the next one. The Palace Hotel is one of the many plush venues outside London and matched with the right music and crowd, kicked off "bubblers boom!!". Silver Knuckles DANCE '95 The massive Dance '93 at the Brighton Centre saw what we thought would be the last of the reputable parties on the south coast. Now, the same people who gave you that are back to give you what has been greatly missed - Dance '95, a monthly night of the purest Jungle drum and bass lines, to be held at the G Spot in Blandford, which started back on 15th September from 9pm - 3am. Promoters, Subsonic Productions, started out doing Sterns in 1991, as well as the now legendary Rage at Heaven, where the Jungle vibe began with Fabio and Grooverider. From there they went on to promote their own weekly club night between '91 and '93 at Remix in Bournemouth - it being the first ever Jungle night on the south coast with renowned residents Dream and Dance. Following this they were approached by the Pure organisation with whom they worked on Dance '93. Now for the first ever Dance '95, Subsonic Productions, under the name the Information Centre, have joined forces with World Dance to give you the A.W.O.L club tour. The tour is to promote the forthcoming album on the Ministry of Sound Label, which includes artists such as Kenny Ken, Dr S Gachet, Randall and Darren Jay. DJs on the first night were Mickey Finn, Dr S Gachet, Randall, Dream, Dance and Orbit with MCs Fearless and GQ. The G-Spot itself is a purpose built warehouse which has been transformed into a modern, technological nightclub with a capacity of 1450 people, just 20 minutes from Bournemouth. Tickets and coach info. are available from the usual outlets priced at £10. For more information contact 01202 290424 PRESTIGE Magazine Page 33

CLUBS/EVENTS & WHERE TO GO FOR CLUB LISTINGS OR EVENTS PLEASE CALL 0181-518 7585 CLUBS A.W.O.L. at SW1 Club 121 Victoria Street, London SW1 10pm - 6am £10 members £12 non Every Saturday starting on 7th October INFO:0171 613 4770 Club Jungle at EC1 Club 29-31 Farringdon Road London EC1 Thursday 5th October and every Thursday thereafter Strings of Life at Club Extreme Reva House, 24/26 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8AD 9pm - 2am Guest night 23rd September then every other Saturday £5 BA 10.30pm £6 after (Guest night) £4 BA 10.30pm £5 after Ladies £2 BA 10.30pm INFO:01202 292824 PANDEMONIUM at Mr B's Rosehill Willenhall Wolverhampton (1 mile from jct 10 on M6) Saturday 14th October 9pm - 2am £6 members £7 non members INFO:01902 631833/0374 272051 DJs include:Full Effect, Vibes, Brisk, DJ SS, Dougal, MC Magika, Ranski, Stixmann, TJ and on Saturday 21st October SIXTH BIRTHDAY PARTY 7pm - 2.30am Advance Tickets £9 more on the door DJs include:Reflex, Donavon Smith, Full Effect, Mickey Finn, Phive, Pilgrim, Nexus, Supreme, SY, Unknown and more. and on Saturday 28th October HALLOWEEN PARTY 8pm 2am £7 non members £6 members DJs include:Full Effect, Vinylgroover, Fallout, Dr S Gachet and more. and on Saturday 4th November BONFIRE WEEKEND 9pm-2am £7 non members £6 members DJs include:Nexus, Fat Controllers, DJ SS, Darren Jay, Brisk and more. FRIDAY SUBCULTURE The Warehouse, Pier 18, Stonehill Trading Estate, Harbet Road, Edmonton, N18. 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. £5 Girls Free B411 TELEPATHY Diamonds Nightspot, Homerton, East London. 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. £8 INFO: 0831 323099 RUDE Hanover Grand, 6 Hanover Street, London, W1. 10.30 p.m. - 5 a.m. £8 INFO: 0171-499 7977 EQUINOX Milwaukees (on the A6 between Rushden & Bedford). £12 9pm-6am Info: 01234 781610 WILDLIFE Berwick Manor Country Club, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham, Essex. £5 B4 11 £6 after £6 B4 11 £8 after (Guests) 9pm till late INFO: 01708 558899 RUFFNECK TING Malcolm X Centre, City Road, St Pauls, Bristol. 9.30 p.m. - 4 a.m. £6/£5 TRIBAL DANCE Paradise Club, Islington, London SATURDAY DARKNESS Simpsons Night Club, The Ring, Bracknell. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. £2 with flyer £3 without £4.50 after 10.30pm 17th June then every other week Info: 01344 427222 JACKS HOUSE Linford Film Studio, Linford Street, London SW5. 11pm-6am £10 INFO: 0181-668 2377 MUD CLUB Bagleys Film Studio (off York Way), Nr Kings Cross, N1. 10pm-6am £12 INFO: 0171-278 2777 MALIBU STACEY Hanover Grand, 6 Hanover Street, London, W1. 10.30 p.m. - 5 a.m. £12 on the door INFO: 0171-499 7977 LABRYNTH Club Labrynth, 12 Dalston Lane, London E8. £8 Members £10 Guests £5 NUS 11pm-6am INFO: 0171-247 0789 INNERSENSE Laserdrome, 267 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15. 11pm-7am £10 INFO: 0171-732 5047 VELVET UNDERGROUND Love 2 Do It, 143 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2. 11pm till late £12 Guests £10 Members CLUB U.K. Duckhold Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18. £15 Guest £12 Member £7 after 3am CLUB ONE NATION The Rhythm Station, Station Road, Aldershot,Hampshire. 9pm-6am £9 mem £10 non INFO: 0374 480374 DANCE PARADISE Tiffany's, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. £3 INFO: 01502 511913 ROAR Club Loco, Hepburn Road, Bristol. 9 p.m. - 2.30 a.m. £6/£5 NUS mem. QUEST Paloma's, 34-36 Broad Street, Wolverhampton. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. £8 Last Saturday of each month INFO: 01902 771619 SATELLITE CLUB The Colosseum, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall SW8. £12 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. INFO: 0171-720 3609 SUNDAY MID DAY SPLASH Pisces, 1-2 Marine Gdns, Margate Sea Front. 6.30 p.m. - 11 p.m. MONDAY CLUB ARRUBA Stepools Wine Bar, Ilford, Essex. TUESDAY JUNGLESHOCK 27 North Street, Romford Market, Essex. INFO: 0171-281 0147 WEDNESDAY 'AH LONDON SUMTING Samanthas, 2 New Burlington Street, London W1. £5 Girls Free B4 11pm. INFO: 0831 424254I FRESH 'N' FUNKY Hanover Grand, 6 Hanover Street, London, W1. 10.30 p.m. - 3 a.m. £3 B4 11 £5 after THE LOFT H.Q's, West Yard, Camden Lock. 9.30 p.m. - 3 a.m. £3 B4 10 £5 after THURSDAY THE NEXT BIG THING Hanover Grand, 6 Hanover Street, London W1. 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. £10 on the door INFO: 0171-499 7977 LOVE 2 DO IT Velvet Underground, 143 Charing Cross Road, London WC2. £6 10.30 p.m. - 3 a.m. THE MOVEMENT 'SPEED' , The Mars Bar, opp. Astoria, London. 10 p.m. - onwards OTHER LEISURE LOUNGE 121 Holborn, London EC1. £10 Member £12 Guest £8 after 4am 11 p.m. - onwards EVENTS A.W.O.L. "The Launch Party" at SW1 Club 121 Victoria Street, London SW1 Friday 29th September 10pm - 6am £10 members £12 non INFO:0171 613 4770 Page 34 PRESTIGE Magazine

The Sykes Fiction Release Corner A.W.O.L. - Live at the Ministry of Sound - DJ Friendly triple vinyl - C.D Mix - Cassette Mix Unfortunately for some, this happens to be the best 'Live mix' yet. People in the know call it the 'Official Lick'. This is not surprising since A.W.O.L is on a UK tour as you read these words. Darren J, Randall, Kenny Ken, Dr S Gachet and Mickey Finn are tearin' down the place with some of the most popular twoons known to A.W.O.L soldiers. There are no prisoners taken. On the actual night, if you was not at Ministry by a certain time, you were locked out. There are 5 VIP mix's not to mention nuff specials and of course the A.W.O.L twoon. GQ and Fearless deal with things neatly, the best mike check ever. Remember this was recorded on the main sound system in the UK. J.P, Mickey Finn and Harvey Eagle produced the final mix, and the rest is history. One for every connoisseurs collection - Big up the horns crew. Cantankerous - Da Heads Ringing - White Label This single contains 3 mixes of one twoon. When sold like this many punters feel they don't get their moneys worth. However, this is a decent production with a mix to suit everyone's taste i.e. dread bass hardstep, dark step drum and bass and a rugged little rollers mix. Vocal samples sound good and gives that new gangsta lean state side feel. DJ Joker - The Damaja - Outcry Records Now this is a nice twoon. Smooth and sophisticated drums with a heavy bass. Something for the people in the front and in the rear. It's an easyriders twoon where you can't miss a step because the drums are laid up front all the way. This is not the usual roll and crash twoons got class standard! "Leisure Jungle" as my mate Prince would say. DJ Trigger - Time an Time - Dub Plate A heatwave has been forecast. Top DJs tempers are rising. Which twoon is going to be the one with the chill factor. DJ Trigger is going to have to brace himself for when they hear this one. DJs have been biting their nails since before anyone could sat D.A.T. It's another one from them Rustlers down at Firm Handed Records again. The vocals will grab ya. Remember where you first got the S.P, I expect to review it again on it's release. Law and Order - Give me the Weed - White Label (Promo) As long as its still growing, twoons like this will keep coming. This is a piece of heavyweight boombastic plastic for the rollers dem. Held by the one Kenny Ken on dub exclusive. The inner circle makes an interesting read. Coming out on Sub Bleep Records - watch out. H.M.P - Runins - Frontline Records No skin up business, built by design for all Jungle designers. This interior Jungle not the for weak hearted. Actions speak louder than words. Listen to it and your head will tell ya. Big up all World Dance crew, the 5th August at Lydd was your night. Remember my shout - Jamacai 98. Yours Naturally Sykes P.S Roger, Vinyl Conflict, 307 The Broadway, Bexley Heath Silver Knuckles Jim Kutta - J Majik - Metalheadz On first hearing this twoon my opinion was it's too dark and Inta Natty not really my type of Jungle. But after actually sitting down and listening to the track (and getting an ear bashing from Triple D about the meaning of Inta Natty) you can really begin to appreciate J.Majik for the time and effort that went into making this track. When hearing and listening to this twoon you can picture an orchestra full of instruments, sounds and symphonies with a rugged B-line for contrast. This is definitely not your normal rave jumpy jumpy twoon. Mature and intelligent ravers will understand and truly appreciate this dub. Needle Point Majik - J.Majik - Metalheadz (flip side of Jim Kutta) This dub needed a separate review of it's own, for the simple reason it DARK. It attacks your brain cells with an arsenal of women shy, unnameable instruments and sounds that seem to be sampled from some movie and one killer rough and rugged tearing B-line, that will make your heart start pumping and your eyes light up. All this complied like a Big Mac Burger in typical Metalheadz style. This twoon will rip up any dancehall, listen out for this one, it's a lion of a twoon. Fire On Babylon - Sinead O'Conner - M-Beat This twoon is something completely different from the M-Beat stables. It starts with an Autumny bell and piano intro with some Sinead O'Connor vocals which is quickly blown away with a taste of things to come. Then after giving the listener 30 seconds to recover the twoon begins, with the merger of Fire On Babylon lyrics and some hard thumpin' drum and bass. This twoon is guaranteed to grow on the roughest of hardstep Jungle ravers. M-Beat must get bigged up for this one. Surreal - I Told Ya (Rebellious Records) "Please keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times". This is one roller coaster of a twoon you can't get bored of. It changes so many times you think your listening to a whole different twoon. The words "I told ya", some tearing beats and a number of heart ripping dark side B-lines, will help keep you shocking out all through the twoon. I Want You - Alex Reece - Metalheadz For a Metalheadz twoon this dub comes more on a mellow tip, but it's still accompanied by a B-line that will shake the sh*t out of any venue. The beginning of this twoon starts with the lyrics "I Want You" generously dished out over the first 25 seconds of the twoon before the appetizer is dipped into some hard jazzy B-line with horn accompaniments. Even before that has had some time to digest, a second course of heavy beats is served up. Your then given a 25 second break to wash it down, before a thundering third course of bass, beats and more "I Want You" lyrics are served. To complete this four course meal, your given a hot, sweet jazzy break and a glass of your favourite "I Want You" lyrics. Only then can you sit back and enjoy what you've been served with nothing short of a fat munch of beats (just shows the versatility of the Metalheadz label). Original Vibes - Skin Out - Active Records This twoon should be renamed 'Rinse' coz when dis one lick the rave scene the crowd going to be blowing for the rewinds. The intro came on a jazzy theme, which is stop dead by the words "Skin Out" before your sanity is assaulted by a barrage of rolling break beats, the words "Ganja smoking youth" and a killer warping B-line. A toast to rival di "Dead Dread" "Sensi smokin, Ganja smokin yout...skin out". Pulp Fiction - Alex Reece - Metalheadz Don't get this twoon mixed up with DJ Flashes version on the Urban Gorilla label, there is a major difference between the two and that's lyrics. This version (Metalheadz) comes at you lyric-less and on the mellow side of thins. It's all strung together with women shy, assortment of musical instruments from a trumpet to what sounds like an accordion, a nice simple drum beat and in true Metalheadz fashion on warping B-line. The mellow twoon every DJ craves. PRESTIGE Magazine Page 35

NEW RELEASES NEW RELEASES - JUNGLE - ARTIST | TWOON | RELEASE | LABEL J.MAGIK | Hidden Agenda | | Metalheads | Northern Connection | | Back 2 Basics DROPPING SCIENCE | Volume 6 | | TEAR DOWN | Babylon (RMX) | | Dee Jay SUBLIMINAL | Conquerer | | Dillinja | Flex | | | Beast (RMX) | | Mo Wax RONI SIZE | Daylight | | RONI SIZE | Fashion | | V Recordings DJ KRUST | Poison | | V Recordings MIKEY JAMES | Do You Dream | Out Now | Sub Base JOHNNY JUNGLE | Killa Sound (RMX) | Out Now | Suburban Base PURE | Anything Test | Out Now | Sub Base SKENG GEE | Connections | Out Now | Sub Base SOUND STATION | Sound Station | Out Now | Suburban Base SPLASH | Babylon (RMX) | Out Now | Dee Jay NORTHERN CONNEXION | Bounce | Out Now | Back 2 Basics REGULATORS | Top Gun | Out Now | Subversive DREAM TEAM | Ja | Out Now | Joker CLOUD 9 | Jazzmin (RMX) | Out Now | Moving Shadow DYNAMIC DUO | Shadow Revamp | Out Now | Intalektive TRACE | Lost Entry (RMX) | Out Now | Lucky Spin B.L.I.M | Jeamland | Out Now | SOUR FOUS | Vol 2 | Out Now | Lucky Spin CODA | Crisis | Out Now | Intalektive VARIOUS | Sub Plates Vol 4 | Out Now | Sub Base JMJ & RICHIE | Free La Funk | Out Now | Moving Shadow TRACE | Final Chapter | Out Now | Dee Jay ORIGINAL VIBES | Blow Your Mind | Out Now | Active EDDIE | Intelligent Drummer | Out Now | One Touch KID J | Soundboy | Out Now | IQ DJ MONK | Nico Pt 2 | Out Now | ULP H.M.P | Runin's | Out Now | Front 8 PULSE | Let You In | Out Now | Moving Shadow A GUY CALLED GERALD | Finleys Rainbow (RMX) | Out Now | Juice Box CUTTY RANKS & DJ SS | Limb by Limb | Early Aug | Sub Base D'CRUZE | Control LP | Mid Aug | Sub Base RAP | Intelligence | Out Now | Proper Talent MARVELLOUS CAIN | Gun Talk LP | End Aug | Sub Base VARIOUS ARTISTS | Drum & Bass 5 | End Aug | Sub Base THE GUYVER | Deep Cover | 7th Aug | Reinforced MANIX | Intelligent Hoopline EP | 7th Aug | Reinforced Page 36 PRESTIGE Magazine

NEW RELEASES continued ARTIST / TWOON / LABEL / RELEASE DATE DESIRED STATE - What Goes Around - RAM - Out Now ASEND - Can't Play Bass - Second Movement - Out Now TONIC - The Mac - DeeJay - Out Now DJ BIGGS - Sunrize - Back 2 Basics - Out Now RUDE & DEADLY - Give Me A Dub - No Smoking - Out Now FX - Hypocrites - Tone Deaf - Out Now AQUASHY - Dezires - Moving Shadow - Out Now TONIC - King Shit - Intalektive - 2nd Oct BAD BEHAVIOUR - Street Knoledge - Back 2 Basics - 2nd Oct PRIZNA - Carlitos Law - KUS - 2nd Oct LEMON D - Jam Love - Conqueror - 2nd Oct ED RUSH - Gun Check - No-U-Turn - 2nd Oct SPLASH - Babylon - DJ SS Remix - DeeJay - 9th Oct DREAM TEAM - Jazz Lick - Joker - 9th Oct DJ HARMONY - Hear Me Now - Moving Shadow - 9th Oct DILLINGER - Mother Fu**a - Philly Blunt - 16th Oct VIBES - Skin Out - Breakthrough - 16th Oct DJ MASSIVE - Dance May Massive RMX - Conqueror - 16th Oct TRACE - By Any Means Necessary - DeeJay - 23rd Oct J.MAJIK - Jim Kutta - Metalheadz - Out Now LEMON D - Urban Style Music - Metalheadz - 4th Oct DOC SCOTT - Drums '95' - Metalheadz - 23rd Oct SOURCE DIRECT - A Made Up Sound - Metalheadz - 23rd Oct HOUSE ARTIST / TWOON / LABEL / RELEASE DATE TRIGGER - Don't Stop My Beat - T.E.C - Out Now BI-SYI - How I Feel (Remix) - Sun Up - Out Now FIRST LIFE - The Feeling - Total - Out Now SHIMMON & WOOLFSON - Stack The Falli Pt 2 (Tony De Vit Remix) - Jamm - Out Now P.I.N - Big Yellow Taxi - Jamm - Out Now HARD MOTION - Music / The Vibe - Fruittree - Out Now SYNCHROJACK - EP - Ferox - Out Now DJ TONKA - Feel - Force Inc US - Out Now PAUL HAZEL - Go - Rotation - 2nd Oct PRESTIGE Magazine Page 37

CLUB REVIEW Uphoria - Happy Families By Mahe LaDigue Every Wednesday night from 10pm till 3am down at Grays Inn Bar, Grays Inn Road. The music you can hear is House/Garage and uplifting anthems. Mahe LaDigue checked it out. The Resident DJs are Tony Future - World Dance, Italy, Andy K - Ministry of Sound, Gass Club, with Guest DJs Nick Sonic - Kent region, Scott Savonne - SW1, Jimmy D - London, Marvin Conners - London. And Special Guest DJs Dr.S Gachet, DJ Rap and Kenny Ken (thank you for taking time out of Jungle and co-operating on this dance scene). It all started off as a party in one of the promoters (Scott) front room. Following with another party at a friend Emma's house. They had a fair sized crowd together and decided to throw a boat party which was a huge success. They continued for a while but felt that once a month wasn't enough so they looked for somewhere else, which had the same clean, sophisticated look, like the boat party had had. Then Grays Inn Bar came into focus, an easily accessible London venue. The crowd are a friendly, happy bunch. The music is uplifting and there are no bad attitudes. I spoke to the promoters Andy K, Gary H (Babyface), Scott F and Tony F they are looking to do more boat parties, making the name and followers stronger. They would like more club and weekend nights, aswell as introducing VIP Membership for all the people who have been clubbing with them since the start. They feel they have a good and positive crowd and Uphoria has been getting busier every week. There has never been any trouble and the crowd listens and seems to know their music passionately and the DJs know what the crowds want, hence 'Happy Families'. As promoters and punters they like to mingle in the crowd, ask people for their opinions and have a chat and a dance. They also feel that they have polite security which tops everything off. They have realised that promoting is hard. Starting from a once a week gathering to seven days a week which is full of organising and preparing. This adds little stress and it's worth it. Shouts to World Dance, Balarama for the back drops, Big Shout to out one big 'Happy Family' for supporting us all the way. Back Row (R to L): Gary M., Gary, Emma, Scott, DJ Andy Front Row: DJ Tony F., DJ Sonic Page 38 PRESTIGE Magazine

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