Kool FM is London’s longest running Jungle Drum and Bass and multi award winning radio station.  

“Setting the standard for others to follow”

“The Information Centre”

Kool FM first broadcast on 28th November 1991 on the frequency of 94.5FM with its signal powering over the airwaves across London and the surrounding counties.  Started by Eastman and Smurf they pioneered the Jungle Drum and Bass sound and played a crucial role in the development of jungle, drum and bass music. 

Playing cat and mouse with the DTI they stayed one step ahead and consistently remained on air since 1991.  

In 1996 Kool FM launched a Midlands branch showcasing artists from the Midlands and broadcasted on 105.6FM / 92.4FM until 2002.

In August 2010 Kool FM rebranded as Kool London, an internet radio station and remained as the No.1 station. Being internet based they created the infamous Chatroom, with hundreds logged in chatting in real time with the DJs and MCs. 

After 31 years, Eastman and Suzy G stepped down, and the station was acquired by Rinse FM in 2023, who branded it back as Kool FM.  

Shout to all the people I have met over the years, especially Kelly from Harlow who became my wife.

Over the years Kool has been a who’s who of the scene featuring artists like, Brockie & Det, Ron & SL, Pressure X, Younghead, Trace, Bryan G, Nicky Blackmarket & Stevie Hyper D, Ash, Tonic, Flirt, Marly Marl, Trace & Rhymetyme, Dextrous & Rudeboy Keith, Crazy Legs, Probe, Pugwash, Magic & A-One, Phaze 3, Easy D, Ice, Feel Free, Kutlas, Baby Face Ragga, Rebel B, Devious D, DJ Kid, Nicky Slim Ting, Jinx, Footloose, Protocol, Friction, Wildchild, Dark Angel, Frenzic, Sub, Red Five, Papa G & Go-Getters, Rodney T, Modified Motion, Ian D, Ital, Cool Hand Flex, Uncle Dugs, Chef & Bud, Rieo Sky, Mampi Swift, Ruffstuff, Profile, Pleasure & Origin, Buz, Trend, Logan D, Crissy Criss, Remarc, Krucial, Pacso, Wagner, Tantrum Desire, Liondub (NYC), Kane, I-Candy, Elegance, Verb, Jack-Knife, Virus, Future Thinkin, Dezert Rat, Rusher & Fox, Staf, Outlaw, Diamond, Chase, Jamie G, Smokesta, Spice, Jungle Ambassadors, Uno & Mello-D, Law, Thunda Banton, Uniques, Hoodlum, Ego Trippin, Congo Natty. 

MCs like Skibadee, Det, Foxy, Fun, Bluesy G, Eksman, Herbzie, Riddla, Evil B, Shabba, Shockin, Stormin, Harry Shotta, Shaydee, Teka, Rema-Dee, Co-Gee, Ragga Twins, Goldchain, Stingray, Piper, Times Two, Moose, Strings, Freddie Supreme, Navigator, Five O, PSG, IC3, Fearless, Fatman D, Maxwell D, Dreps, Krazy-B, TT Ace, Blacka, Illmatika, Cowboy, Mekar, Phantom, Yush

(Sorry who I missed, there are literally hundreds)

To many guest shows to remember, notable ones are Rap, Andy C, TC Izlam (NYC), Cleveland Watkiss, Dizzie Rascal, Ellis Dee, Shy FX, Zinc, Shinsano (Japan), Remedy (Canada), Juiceman, Nutcracker, Bassman, Marky (Brazil), Storm & Rage, Patife & Fats, Kenny Ken, Daddy Freddy, Top Cat, Tenor Fly, Demolition Man, Doc Scott, SPMC

RIP to Kool’s fallen soldiers; Baby Face Ragga, MC Sterling, Stevie Hyper, Dark Angel, Skibadee, Stormin, Trend, Fats, Ian D, Tenor Fly, Lady Diamond, Yush and listeners Wolves, Lana, Daddy Dread

Enjoy the shows, Trevor 7oaks

1997-11-01 Profile, Trend, IC3, Piper, Shockin, Teka, Skibadee & MC Gee - Part 2 - Kool FM 94.6

I found pirate radio when I was 14 in 1988. I used to listen to Fantasy, Chillin and Pulse, then in 1992 I discovered Kool FM.  Kool first broadcast on 28th November 1991 on the frequency of 94.5FM, from Hackney London. 

There was something about Kool that seemed different, it was more organised, more professional. This explains why they remained at the top of jungle drum n bass pirate radio for all these years.

I quickly became addicted to recording the shows, they were happening live there and then and I just knew I needed to record. Back then I didn’t know how big Kool would become or how many thousands of recordings I would end up with.

Big up to Eastman, Smurf, Suzi, all the DJs, MCs and support team, too many names to mention.

Email me at originalkoolarchives@gmail.com if there is a specific set you are after.

1997-11-01 Profile, Trend, IC3, Piper, Shockin, Teka, Skibadee & MC Gee - Part 2 - Kool FM 94.6

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