Oldskool Rave , Hardcore,  House, Breakbeat, Jungle, Drum & Bass

The Oldskool Jungle Shakalaka Selection is in this list
https://soundcloud.com/fudgie-bem/sets/oldskool-jungle

Oldskool Hardcore & Jungle Breakbeat Rave Anthems – The Ultimate 90s Rave Playlist

Step into the golden era of rave culture with this monster playlist dedicated to the sound of UK hardcore, breakbeat, jungle, and piano-driven euphoria that defined the early 90s underground.

If you remember sweaty warehouse raves, illegal fields packed with strobes and lasers, white-label vinyl spinning on Technics 1210s, and the rush of breakbeats at 4 AM… this playlist will take you straight back to the dancefloor. And if you weren’t there the first time around, this is your chance to experience the raw energy, emotion, and chaos of the scene that started it all.

What’s Inside

This playlist is stacked with legendary artists and rare gems from the oldskool hardcore and jungle continuum. Expect:

Breakbeat Hardcore Anthems from the likes of SL2, The Prodigy, The House Crew, Nookie, Acen, Krome & Time, Manix, Baby D, and A Guy Called Gerald.

Jungle Pioneers like Foul Play, Lennie De Ice, Sonz of a Loop Da Loop Era, Criminal Minds, and 2 Bad Mice, bringing rolling Amens and basslines that shook the foundations of UK club culture.

Piano-Driven Euphoria — the uplifting side of hardcore with soaring chords and hands-in-the-air melodies (Let Me Be Your Fantasy, Sweet Harmony, Euphoria).

Darkside Bangers with moody pads, pitched breaks, and sub-bass pressure that paved the way for drum & bass.

Rare Vinyl Rips and White Label Classics — underground treasures you won’t find on mainstream platforms.

Why This Playlist Matters

This isn’t just a collection of tracks — it’s a time capsule of rave culture. Every tune here tells part of the story of how hardcore and jungle exploded out of the UK underground between 1991–1994, mutating from acid house and techno into breakbeat hardcore, happy hardcore, darkside jungle, and eventually drum & bass.

From the piano breakdowns that sent entire warehouses into a state of ecstasy, to the Amen breaks that became the heartbeat of jungle, this is the sound of pirate radio, cassette packs, and ravers dancing under motorway bridges until sunrise.

For Fans Of:

Oldskool Hardcore & Jungle

Rave Anthems & Breakbeat Classics

Early Drum & Bass Foundations

90s Warehouse & Free Party Vibes

Piano Hardcore & Euphoria Anthems

Perfect For:

Reliving the early 90s rave scene

DJs looking for classic breakbeat hardcore ammo

Hardcore junglists wanting a history lesson in BPM

Gym sessions, road trips, or anytime you need pure energy

Featured Legends Include:

A Guy Called Gerald, The House Crew, Krome & Time, SL2, Baby D, Acen, Manix, Nookie, The Criminal Minds, Sonz Of A Loop Da Loop Era, 2 Bad Mice, Lennie De Ice, Foul Play, The Prodigy, Ratpack, and many more…

This playlist is updated with fresh vinyl rips, rare remixes, and classic cuts to keep the spirit of rave alive.

🎧 Hit play, turn it up, and feel the rush — hardcore will never die!


The Prodigy – Your Love
2 Bad Mice – Bombscare
Acen – Trip II the Moon (Part 1)
Lennie De Ice – We Are I.E.
Bizarre Inc – Playing With Knives (Quadrant Mix)
Human Resource – Dominator
SL2 – DJs Take Control
Genaside II – Narra Mine
Urban Shakedown – Some Justice
Bug Kann & The Plastic Jam – Made In Two Minutes
Altern-8 – E-Vapor-8
Prodigy – No Good (Start The Dance)
Utah Saints – Something Good
Kicks Like A Mule – The Bouncer
The Shamen – Move Any Mountain
Acen – Trip II the Moon (Part 2 / Part 3)
Baby D – Let Me Be Your Fantasy
Awesome 3 – Don’t Go
Liquid – Sweet Harmony
N.R.G. – I Need Your Love (Like the Sunshine)
Ratpack – Searchin’ For My Rizla
Sonz of a Loop Da Loop Era – Far Out
Sonz of a Loop Da Loop Era – Peace & Loveism (4 Hero Remix)
4am Kru – Pianos Raining Down
Final Cut / True Faith – Take Me Away (Remix)
Foul Play – The Finest
The House Crew – Euphoria (Nino’s Dream)
Blame – Music Takes You (2 Bad Mice Remix)
Manix – Oblivion (Head in the Clouds)

Oldskool Breakbeat Hardcore 1991-1994, 90s  Rave Anthems – Piano Hardcore & Breakcore

Copy of Oldskool Breakbeat Hardcore 1991-1994, 90s  Rave Anthems – Piano Hardcore & Breakcore

True Faith - Take Me Away (Kym B's Pin-Up Re - Vamp)

Found this old mix i did back in 95/96 ish as a school kid. On my belt drive Soundlab decks. Proper fast bouncy happy hardcore. From the faded markings i think i can make out it was for a Magazine competiton where you sent a tape in! Eternity magazine maybe ?

1995/96 Happy Hardcore mix by me - Vintage recording found on cassette tape

For the first time since it began in 1991, the pioneering rave, drum & bass & jungle label, started by Danny Donnelly, Suburban Base has digitally re-mastered its entire back catalog and is making them available to download via iTunes.

Up until now, releases from the label, which shut its doors in 1997, only existed in vinyl format, but from February 23rd its back catalog has been re-mastered & can be bought from iTunes and extended to other digital music stores from March. This includes sought after releases from artist such as Son'z Of A Loop Da Loop Era, M&M, Rachel Wallace, Krome & Time, QBass, Jonny Jungle, DJ Hype, Cutty Ranks, Marvellous Cain, Remarc, Boogie Times Tribe & Mampi Swift.

In addition to the back catalog an album called Suburban Base Records - The History Of Hardcore, Jungle, Drum & Bass: 1991-1997 will be released on March 3rd. The compilation presents a snapshot of the original underground rave scene that ultimately crossed over into the charts and is ready to be rediscovered by the original ravers and uncovered by a new generation of fans.

Over three mixes it will take you on a chronological journey starting with Hardcore presenting rave classics Rachel Wallace - Tell Me Why (M&M Full Vocal), Krome & Time - This Sound Is For The Underground and cheeky Smart E's - Sesame's Treet (Vocal Mix). Mix two then moves on to the
Jungle era with gems from Phuture Assassins - Roots N Future (Make Dem Know Mix); QBass –Deepa and Hype tracks Dawn of the Fever, The Chopper and Dream. The final mix treats us to some legendary Drum and Bass tracks including Run Tings - Ruff Revival, Marvellous Cain - Dub Plate Style, Cutty Ranks – Limb By Limb (DJ SS Remix), D'Cruze – Lonely and
Mampi Swift - On The Beat.

The album is available as both as a DJ mixed cd release and also digitally. It will use the original graffiti artwork from Suburban Base’s in-house designer Dave Nodz.

Krome & Time - The Slammer

Homage to a inspirational track in my lifetime, using  vocals from Southside Hustlers -Right Before My Eyes.

Buy the original SL2 track here 

https://www.beatport.com/track/djs-take-control/6889664

SL2 vs Southside Hustlers DJ's Take Control (NEPTUN3 Bootleg)

Ozomatli's Return, Pt. 2

Euphoria (2022 Remaster)

DJ%20Ron%20&%20E.Q.P%20-%20Crackman%20The%20Return.mp3

Hyper Go Go - Never Let Go (piano Mix)

Slipmatt - Hear Me

JX - There's Nothing I Won't Do [Original]

LISA STANSFIELD VS HYPER GO GO- PEOPLE HOLD ON HIGH (ESCOSSE BOOTY)

Digital Domain ‎– I Need Relief. Released in 1992
One of my favourite Tunez, Absolute Corcker

Digital Domain       I Need Relief

The House Crew /  Euphoria (Nino's Dream) / 1993

The House Crew - Euphoria (Nino's Dream)

Uploaded full version here as it was not on soundclid enjoy :)

DJ Jedi - Close Your Eyes

Drum & Bass / Jungle DJBased in Cairns, Australia and Host of Rhythm FM's weekly Drum & Bass Show.
Check out my weekly mixes on here which include a monthly Label in Focus & Producer In Focus Episode 🔥🔥

Originally from Mansfield UK

Supported Bryan Gee, Paul T & Ed Oberon, Benny Page, Mampi Swift & Conrad Subs.
Played at NYX Festival, Subtropics Festival, 30 Years of V Recordings Tour (Brisbane), Orin Aya Festival