NiceUp Mix Series 2019

The first 3 years of Good Looking were a big bang for what became atmospheric jungle and dnb. Originally an outlet for LTJ Bukem's tracks, the label eventually included other artists who shared his vision. These early tracks are rooted in hardcore rave - rough, unpredictable, idealistic - while turning away from the darkside elements pervading the scene. While these tracks sound great by themselves, IMO they really come alive in the mix. Track list is below. Enjoy!

************
TRACK LIST
************

00:00 LTJ Bukem on buying his first pair of decks
00:21 LTJ Bukem - Demon's Theme (1992)
09:11 LTJ Bukem - Atlantis (I Need You) (1993)
11:06 LTJ Bukem - A Couple of Beats (1992)
13:13 Parallel World - Tear Into It (1994)
18:42 LTJ Bukem & Peshay - 19.5 (1994)
22:29 LTJ Bukem - Enchanted (1993)
25:12 Aquarius - Aquatic (1994)
28:45 The Invisible Man - The Tone Tune (1994)
31:54 The Invisible Man - The Bell Tune (1994)
35:26 D.O.P.E. - Travelling Pt. 2 (1994)
39:09 Parallel World - Contagious (1994)
41:57 Aquarius - Dolphin Tune (1994)
47:13 LTJ Bukem & Peshay - 19.5 (Reprisal) (1994)
50:31 D.O.P.E. - Travelling (Slow Train to Philly Mix) (1994)
53:30 Peshay - Vocal Tune (1994)
56:24 Peshay - Piano Tune (1994)
1:03:25 LTJ Bukem - Music (1993)

************

Good Looking Mix - Atmospheric jungle dnb, vol. 1 (Early Years 1992 - 1994)

Signal 019

US: Every Other Wed 8-9pm EST
UK: Every Other Thurs 1-2am GMT

Celestial transmissions - Signal 019 | AfterDarkRadio.org 08.06.25

This mix presents a more chilled side of Dillinja. These are mostly tunes from '94 to '96, when he was a studio hermit putting in his 10,000 hours and finding his sound. The tough beats and chest crushing bass are present, but these earlier tracks have a breathy ambience that nicely balance the heaviness. IMO 30 years on they still smoke 99% of today's jungle revival tracks. Track list is below. Enjoy!

00:00 Dillinja - Sovereign Melody (Deadly Vinyl, 1994)
03:36 Dillinja - Breathe (Deep Jungle, 2018)
07:25 Dillinja - Another Dimension (Deep Jungle, 2017)
10:19 Basic Influence - Still Waters (Run Deep Mix) (Hardleaders, 1997)
13:31 Björk - Cover Me (Dillinja Mix) (One Little Indian, 1996)
17:13 Dillinja - Deadly Deep Subs (Remix) (Razors Edge, 1996)
21:37 Dillinja - Brutal Bass (Metalheadz, 1995)
24:49 Dillinga - Follow Me (Kickin, 1995)
26:31 Dillinja & Bryan Gee - Bad Man (Amen Mix) (V, 2015)
29:37 Capone - Mysteries Of The Deep (Hardleaders, 1996)
33:13 Dillinja - Promise (Metalheadz, 1997)
38:48 Dillinja - Threshold (Prototype, 1996)
40:50 Dillinja - Ja Know Ya Big (Metalheadz, 1995)
45:02 Trinity - Chapter 19 (V, 1994)
47:08 Dillinja - Deadly Deep Subs (Deadly Vinyl, 1994)
50:02 Alex Reece - Basic Principles (Dillinja 'Step 1') (Metalheadz, 1995)
53:14 Basic Influence - Rainforest (Hardleaders, 1996)
58:32 Dillinja - You (Dom & Roland Productions, 2018)
1:00:50 Dillinja - Deep (Deep Jungle, 2020)
1:03:26 Dillinja - The Angels Fell (Metalheadz, 1995)

Artwork by RQ

@dillinja

The deep side of Dillinja (Jungle dnb mix)

For Augusts Producer In Focus we turn our attention to The O.G Techstep Don and creator of some of the biggest and baddest Techstep/Jungle/Drum & Bass tunes to grace the scene - DJ Trace.
This episode with cover a selection of his body of work between '93 & '96 with solo releases, remixes and collaborations with both Ed Rush and the many he did with No U Turn main man Nico Sykes including releases under the aliases of Rollers Instinct & Skyscraper.
Labels featured include Lucky Spin, No U Turn, Sour, Emotif & Dee Jay Recordings.


Tracklist:

DJ Trace - Miles High 
DJ Trace - By Any Means Necessary (Unreleased VIP) 
DJ Trace - After Hours
DJ Trace - Coffee (Full Of Flavor Mix) 
DJ Trace - Final Chapta (Rollers Mix) 
Ed Rush, DJ Trace - Don Bad Man 
DJ Trace - Lost Entity (London Side) 
Splash - Babylon (DJ Trace Mix Part II) 
DJ Tamsin & The Monk - A Better Place (DJ Trace mix) 
T- Power  - Mutant Jazz (Rollers Instinct Remix)
DJ Trace - Mid Town Method (Level II) 
Skyscraper (Trace & Nico) - The Difference 
DJ Trace, Nico - Area 51 
Ed Rush, Nico, DJ Trace - Mad Different Methods 
DJ Trace, Nico - Squadron 
DJ Trace - Amtrak 
Ed Rush, Nico, DJ Trace - Droid 
B.L.I.M. - Jeamland (DJ Trace Remix)
Skyscraper (Trace & Nico) - Liberty 1 
DJ Trace - Mutant Revisited 
Skyscraper (Trace & Nico) - Mach II 
Rollers Instinct (Trace & Nico) - Haze 
DJ Trace - Definition of Living 
Jon The Dentist - France (DJ Trace & Ed Rush Remix) 
DJ Trace, Nico - Monkeys


If you enjoyed this mix check out these...

NO U TURN :
https://on.soundcloud.com/GKRXQ9biuuDGaGdu5

VIRUS ('98 -'00)
https://on.soundcloud.com/SqMZz2pbXkHoIdOnC0



@dsci4

DJ TRACE ('93-'96)-Drum & Bass Show Ep187(Producer In Focus Series)

Spirit tribute show - X Nation on Upfront Dance FM 27th Aug 2025

The Official DNB Show Hosted By Madcap
on Mi-Soul Radio 05-09-25 (Edited with NO ADS)

1995 Special Part 2

Track list:

1. The Chameleon – Links – Good Looking Records
2. Alex Reece – Basic Principles (Alex Reece Reprieve) – Metalheadz
3. Cloud 9 – Jazzmin – Moving Shadow
4. Aquarius & Tayla – Bringing Me Down – Good Looking Records
5. Nookie – A Drum, A Bass & A Piano (Origin Unknown Remix) – Reinforced Records
6. PFM – The Western – Good Looking Records
7. DJ Trace – By Any Means Necessary – Dee Jay Recordings
8. Fallen Angels – Frequency (Tango Remix) – Creative Wax
9. Origin Unknown – Truly One – Ram Records
10. Koda – Crisis – Intalektive Records
11. Sounds Of Life – Currents (S.O.L Remix) – Certificate 18
12. Omni Trio – Together (VIP) – Moving Shadow
13. Harmony – Let Me In (Adam F Remix) – Moving Shadow
14. Pulse & Tango – Feeling Real – Moving Shadow
15. Soundman & Don With Elisabeth Troy – Greater Love – Sour
16. Krust – Set Speed – V Recordings
17. Jodeci – Feenin’ (LTJ Bukem Remix) – MCA
18. LTJ Bukem – Rainfall – Looking Good Records
19. Studio Pressure – Water Margin – Photek
20. DJ SS – Rollidge (Bonus Track) – Formation Records
21. DJ Biggs – Hunter – Back 2 Basics Recordings
22. Undercover Agent – Oh Gosh – Juice Records
23. H.M.P – Runin’s – Frontline Records
24. Oblivion – Night Windows – Street Beats
25. Photek – Consciousness – Metalheadz
26. Splash – Babylon (Ray Keith Remix) – Dee Jay Recordings
27. Baraka – I’ll Be There – Boogie Beat Records
28. Fokuz – On Line – Dee Jay Recordings

Madcap on rotation with Jumping Jack Frost & Donovan Bad Boy Smith Fridays / 9pm-11pm www.mi-soul.com

Next show: 19/09/25

The Official DNB Show Hosted By Madcap _ Mi-Soul Radio _ 1995 Special Pt. 2 _ 05-09-25 (No ADS)

Part 2 here --> https://soundcloud.com/x0m81e/kool-keith-mixtape-2

Big Willie Smith/Sinister 6000/Rhythm X/John Claybourne/Tashan Dorsett/etc!

Dropping lyrical bombs since 1985 and still going strong in 2025.

Art by Sean Von Gorman, used respectfully without permission :)
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/seamus-ryan-kool-kool-keith-krossover-into-the/1092926-01

https://koolkeith.bandcamp.com/music
https://officialkoolkeith.bandcamp.com/music
https://totalorgasm.bandcamp.com/music
https://mmg-koolkeith.bandcamp.com/music

[0:00:00]  KOOL KEITH - Concert Intro [TVT Recs, 2001]
[0:00:45]  ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Poppa Large (East Coast Mix)  [Mercury, 1992]
[0:03:56]  DR. OCTAGON - I'm Destructive  [Bulk Recs, 1996]
[0:06:05]  ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Feelin' It  [Next Plateau, 1988]
[0:07:56]  KOOL KEITH - Maxi Curls  [Ruffhouse Recs, 1999]
[0:10:36]  KOOL KEITH x REAL BAD MAN - The Great Marlowe  [RRC Music Co.,  2023]
[0:13:12]  KOOL KEITH - You Can't Go Outside  [DMAFT Recs, 2003]
[0:15:10]  THE CENUBITES - Rhymes I Sniff  [Fondle 'Em Recs, 1995]
[0:19:11]  ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Kool Keith Model Android 406  [Next Plateau, 1997]
[0:21:30]  ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Funky  [Next Plateau, 1987]
[0:23:55]  KOOL KEITH & OG NATAL - Crime Don't Pay  [Threshold Recs, 2020]
[0:27:10]  KOOL KEITH & KUTMASTA KURT - The Legendary  [DMAFT Recs, 2004]
[0:29:10]  KOOL KEITH - Prepare  [Threshold Recs, 2007]
[0:31:47]  PROJECT POLAROID - The Overviewer  [Threshold Recs, 2006]
[0:33:54]  ULTRA - The Industry Is Wack  [Our Turn Recs, 1996]
[0:37:31]  THE CENUBITES - Mommy  [Fondle 'Em Recs, 1995]
[0:40:10]  DR. DOOOM - Surgery (feat. Motion Man)  [Threshold Recs, 2008]
[0:42:34]  KOOL KEITH & KUTMASTA KURT - Black Sheriff  [Threshold Recs, 2016]
[0:45:02]  DR. DOOOM - Neighbours Next Door  [Copasetik Recs, 1999]
[0:46:54]  KOOL KEITH - Droppin' Seeds  [Threshold Recs, 2007]
[0:49:05]  KOOL KEITH - Pissing  [Post Up Music, 2025]
[0:51:13]  KOOL KEITH - Your Mom Is My Wife  [Threshold Recs, 2016]
[0:53:58]  ANALOG BROTHERS - Analog Intro  [Ground Control Recs, 2000]
[0:56:50]  DR. OCTAGON - Blue Flowers  [Bulk Recs, 1996]
[0:59:37]  DR. DOOOM - I Run Rap  [Copasetik Recs, 1999]
[1:02:48]  DR. DOOOM - Side Line  [Copasetik Recs, 1999]
[1:05:04]  DR. OCTAGON - Real Raw  [Bulk Recs, 1997]
[1:07:49]  ULTRA - Visit To The Zoo / Bizarre  [Our Turn Recs, 1996]
[1:11:05]  PROJECT POLAROID - Diamond District  [Threshold Recs, 2006]

Mixed @ Mission Control II // August 2025

Kool Keith Mixtape #1

Sunday nights show - Kicking off with an epic 10 min tune from No U-Turn Nico & entourage operating as TMF (The Machine Fighter). 

Large ups to the Soundcloud crew!

01 TMF – 5 Miles High 1996
02 Dj Krust - Ideal World 97
03 Boymerang - Still 96
04 Regulate - Bergamont 96
05 Dj Die & Suv - War & Peace 97
06 Capone - Guess Who 96
07 Ed Rush - Force Is Electric 96
08 Kosmos - Liquid Beats 96
09 Dillinja - Tear Down Da Whole Place 96
10 Lemon D - In My Life 96
11 DJ Die – On Time 97
12 Basic Influence - Still Waters 96
13 Concept 2 - Unlock The Secrets 96
14 Swift & Pascal - It's Over 96
15 Jon The Dentist - France Trace Vs Ed Rush Mix 96
16 Liftin Spirits - Make It Happen 96
17 Decoder – In My Dreams 96
18 Desired State - Mind Games 96
19 Nasty Habits - Shadow Boxing 96
20 Violent Killa - 12.01 96
21 Dead Calm - Identity (Dom & Roland remix) 1996

Mafs - After Dark Radio 52 - 1996 - Sunday 14th September 2025

One of the best jungle / drum n' bass labels of the last decade has been Hertfordshire's @repertoiresound. I love how fearlessly label bosses @drumtrip and Ben Repertoire have curated the label's sound, putting out everything from murky halfstep to powerful rollers to lush atmospherics to full-scale face-ripping tearouts. Something for all the family! This mix is my tribute to their great work, pulling together 30 different tracks from across their catalog. So many good tunes! 

Check out their Bandcamp here: https://repertoire.bandcamp.com/

Read more about this mix here: https://sonicrampage.org/blog/2025/09/pearsall-presents-repertoire-records-2015-2024-21st-century-music-003/

More drum n' bass mixes: https://soundcloud.com/sonicrampage/sets/drum-n-bass-jungle-mixes

Mixed in Berlin, April 2025
100% Vinyl
(102:31, 235 MB, 320 kbps mp3)

Tracklisting:

01. Necrotype - Priam's Treasure [Repertoire]
02. Eusebeia - Spiral [Repertoire]
03. Concealed Identity - Faultline [Repertoire]
04. Concealed Identity - Embers Fade [Repertoire]
05. Modal - Thieves (Double O Remix) [Repertoire]
06. Overlook - Motif [Repertoire]
07. Artilect - Lost [Repertoire]
08. Mani Festo - Next 2 U [Repertoire]
09. Law & Wheeler - Early Reflections [Repertoire]
10. Ricky Force - Everything [Repertoire]
11. Law - Untitled Destiny [Repertoire]
12. Blu Mar Ten - Titans (Law & Wheeler Remix) [Repertoire]
13. Law & Wheeler - Absolute Proof [R-Whites]
14. Law - Half Life [Repertoire]
15. Tim Reaper - Sunrise [Repertoire]
16. Ricky Force - Get On Up [Repertoire]
17. Double-O - The Centre [Repertoire]
18. Law - Emptiness is Form (Outer Heaven Remix) [Repertoire]
19. Senses - The Rumbling [Repertoire]
20. Ricky Force - Make It Right [Repertoire]
21. Law, Ben Repertoire & RUNDR - 36 Views [R-Whites]
22. Law - 1 4 Me [R-Whites]
23. DJ Trax - For the Soul [Repertoire]
24. DJ Levi - Majestic Intelligence (Law & Wheeler Remix) [Repertoire]
25. Law & DJ Sofa - More Bells [R-Whites]
26. Law & Wheeler - Natural Resource [Repertoire]
27. Law & Kola Nut - Cleanest Gun [R-Whites]
28. Tim Reaper - Second Chance (Sonar's Ghost Remix) [Repertoire]
29. Cycle-One - Divination [Repertoire]
30. Tim Reaper - Lanterns [Repertoire]

Blog

Repertoire Records 2015-2024 [21st Century Music 003]

Welcome to episode 660 of the Everyday Junglist Podcast!

Episode 660 brings us a mix from the talented duo, Raggo Ranger & Tron, who run the label, Drum Unit Recordings!

Before we get to the mix, I'm going to highlight 5 of my favorite Drum Unit Recordings tunes with links for purchase: Tron- Don't Go Out There, Raggo Ranger- Future Concept, Tron & Raggo Ranger- Don't Be Afraid, Tron- Kingdom, and Master- Open Your Mind!

Shadow's move in the Dark E.P | Tron // Raggo ranger // Bakkus // Jack Rapture Feat. Stu | DRUM UNIT RECORDINGS
▶︎ Bedtime Story E.p | DRUM UNIT RECORDINGS
▶︎ There's Something About You E.p | Tron // Decend // Mr Krotos // Master 4 | DRUM UNIT RECORDINGS

Raggo Ranger's and Tron mix, which is 30 minutes at the beginning from Raggo and then Tron takes over for the last 30 minutes is heavy! Tons of Drum Unit Recordings tunes and some from these two themselves in the mix! Amen pressure and upfront tracks! Mix brings the heavyweight heat!

For more music Raggo Ranger & Tron, Drum Unit Recordings, to purchase Drum Unit Recordings tunes, and to check out their next Infrared.fm show on October 31st from 8pm-10pm, UK time, please visit the links below:

https://drumunitrecordings.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/drum_unit_recordings/
https://www.infrared.fm/
Facebook
https://soundcloud.com/djraggoranger
Stream dj tron 2 hot productionz music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

Enjoy the sounds of Drum Unit Recordings! Everyday Junglist Podcast!

Track list:

Open your Mind - Master 4
- Drum 003
Mental Patient - Area 39   -  Bearnecessities
The Depths - Jack Rapture feat. Stu - - Drum 004
Raging Bull - Response & Pliskin
- Skeleton Recordings
Sapiens - Resound
- subb
B-boy Shuffle - Oozat
- Drum 002
Dont be Afraid - Tron/Raggo Ranger
- Drum 001
Bedtime Story - Tron
- Drum 001
Dark Reference - DJinn
- Foundation X
Code Name Trinity - High Altitude Sickness - Mr Krotos Remix
- Drum 003
Unknown - White Label no info
Stem Cell - Decend
- Drum 003
Don't Go Out There - Tron
- Drum 004
Red Sky - Y2 & Mac-v
- Danger Chamber Dubs
Butcher - Bakkus
- Drum 004

Drum Unit Recordings - Everyday Junglist Podcast - Episode 660

A heavyweight music collector, record dealer, promoter, tour manager and DJ, Gwaan Gal has been a part of the New Zealand, Australian and Canadian music industry for over a decade. In New Zealand, she founded the pioneering dancehall club night 'Buss It Up' and has played on top radio stations and festivals.  She runs Simmer Down Productions in Melbourne.

From dancehall, jungle, hip hop to house and disco sets, her eclectic rhythm driven sounds are destined to keep the dancefloor full. Having produced music for Jamaican artists and performed alongside global acts, she is a staple in providing good vibes.

Gwaan Gal says, 'Thank you to NiceUp for the opportunity to kick off 2019 with a mix that reflects what I have been listening to lately.  Tunes that have helped me get through the hot hot hot Australian summer.  Lots of reggae with a smattering of hip hop.  Best listened to while relaxing in the sun at the beach.'

More info: www.simmerdownproductions.com

Gwaan Gal Mix for NiceUp

DJ Vadim in the mix for NiceUp before he returns to New Zealand and Australia this March for the Dubcatcher 3 Tour – Flames Up!

A prolific artist for over 20 years, Vadim is an evolutionist in sound, constantly pushing boundaries and creating cutting edge beats across hip hop, reggae, dub, bass, soul, funk and grime.

Grounded in the foundation, creating beats of the future.

More info:
www.djvadim.com

DJ Vadim Mix For NiceUp

Ali T began running sound systems in Scotland over 10 years ago. Always focused on reggae and bass music, he was a regular at the Mungo's Hi Fi 'Walk and Skank’ night in Glasgow and on the festival circuit.
 
Ali then moved to New Zealand and built Wakamana Sound System alongside musical collaborator, Cai. In the last few years he has been pushing Wakamana forward, running sessions across the South Island, hosting a bi-weekly radio show on Drop FM and playing various venues and festivals as DJ Wakamana.

Ali says, “I wanted this mix to represent sound system culture in New Zealand, so I decided to roll straight dubplates. I want to big up all artists that contributed and NiceUp for the opportunity. Run it!"

More info:
@wakamana
www.facebook.com/wakamananz/

Wakamana Sound System Mix for NiceUp

Livity’s obsession with reggae music began when he moved to Dunedin to begin a Fine Arts degree. He started attending reggae dancehall nights at Bath Street, saying ‘I was that annoying kid asking the DJs for track names’.

Soon after this his vinyl addiction began. He was invited by General Dread from Renegade Sound System to present a show on Radio One. Not long after he started playing at Bath Street’s weekly reggae nights.

In 2006 Livity supported Luciano and met Messenjah from Reality Chant Productions backstage, the day before moving back to Christchurch. This lead to joining Messenjah and Nazarite on the Dubwize show on a regular basis and doing gigs as a crew. He has now been running the show solo for 6 years.

He is a regular fixture on Bass Factory and Chief Remedy Sound Systems, has supported many internationals and played countless festivals and local gigs.

Livity loves all reggae from militant Rasta roots to the slackest dancehall.

He says, 'I wanted to create a mix that reflects the diversity of reggae music that I love. I find mixtapes hard as there are so many songs I want to squeeze in, so I used tunes that I've played in recent DJ sets and tried to create something with flow while ripping through some different styles. Respect to all crew nationwide pushing the sound in their own ways, I hope you enjoy the mix'.

More info:
www.facebook.com/dubwizeshowrdu/

                              

Livity Mix for NiceUp

"In 1972 I was 16 years old, and although I was still at school I had two paper rounds and a Saturday job which provided money for going out, clothes, and most importantly, records.

While all but a couple of friends had unceremoniously ditched reggae as their music of choice I had already made the step up from buying UK releases on Trojan and Pama’s labels to buying ‘pre-release’, 7” 45 rpm records that were freshly imported from Jamaica. The latest sounds with wildly exotic label designs or mysterious, rubber stamped white labels.

Sometimes these tunes would take months to be released over here, and now and again there would be a record which didn’t get released at all, adding to the value – and the exclusivity – of the copy I was lucky enough to own.

We all have our own ideas about ‘the best year for reggae’, and of course it’s very subjective, but I’ve always looked back and seen 1972 as a very special year, not just because it was an important part of my youth, but also for the sheer quality of the music. Reggae was changing, the deejays were becoming even more prominent, the lyrics were getting more socially conscious and exhilarating dub mixes were starting to take over from the rather plain B-side ‘versions’. This was the sound of the future!"

More info:
www.dubvendor.co.uk
www.facebook.com/FashionRecords/

Chris Lane Vintage Vinyl Selection - ‘72 Special

NiceUp promotes reggae and bass culture in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We run the crucial Kiwi reggae portal NiceUp.org.nz and promote loads of gigs and events.

Gwaan Gal Mix for NiceUp

NiceUp Crew

Recent comments

max fitzgerald

Dubcat Nine

Related tracks