When we talk about contemporary jungle and hardcore, it's likely Coco Bryce's name will pop up. Yes, he might be a fresher name on the scene but the Breda-based producer, real name Yoël Bego, first cut his teeth over two decades ago around his home town in the Southern area of The Netherlands.

After buying his first pair of turntables back in '95 and learning to mix, he began playing Breakbeat and gabber parties before turning his attention to production in the late 90s.

His debut vinyl release came out in the millennium but it wasn't until around 2009 that he put his foot on the gas and started churning out stellar release after stellar release. Now boasting over 100 albums and EPs in his discography, Coco Bryce shows absolutely no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

His releases have come via the likes Lobster Theremin, Critical Music, Rupture and Fresh 86, to name but a few, as well as his growing empire of labels, MYOR, MYOR Massiv, Faces Of Bass, Ill Behaviour and Diamond Life.

Next up he's joining forces with Breaka for a split EP on TWLVZ, the sister label of Dr Dubplate's ec2a imprint, which will land on 23rd September. In celebration of the release, titled Want U, we got Yoël on board for our flagship mix series. Featuring a ton off his own music, including a few unreleased nuggets, and tracks from friends and contemporaries, the mix is pacey and high-octane but laced with dreamy, melodic atmospheres from start to finish...

Coco Bryce: The 'Ransom Note' Mix

Live recording of @tim-reaper and @dwarde's massive b2b set at Parameter 2024 in San Francisco on May 11th.

"Mayhem", "Insanity", "Madness" - a few words we heard used to describe the loft when Tim and Dwarde put on an absolute clinic for 90 straight minutes. Tune after tune of pure, heavy jungle perfection.

Mastered by @mark-pistel

Tim Reaper b2b Dwarde at Parameter 2024, San Francisco

Yep, this one was as nuts as it sounds. Four staples of the modern jungle and 160+ scene took to the decks for a rip-roaring closing set on RA's SIREN stage at Waterworks 2024.

@tim-reaper
@sullyuk
@cocobrycebeats
@dwarde
@waterworksfestival

RA Live: Tim Reaper b2b Sully b2b Coco Bryce b2b Dwarde - Waterworks 2024, London

Sounds from the grass roots of jungle and drum & bass with London scene heroes Rupture - featuring selections from residents Mantra & Double O. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/rupture/episodes/rupture-4th-february-2025

RUPTURE W/ MANTRA: BRISTOL SPECIAL 040225

A breakbeat masterclass from @sullyuk, recorded live at Parameter & @vitamin1000 in San Francisco on November 23rd, 2024.

Huge thanks to Jack for letting us release this amazing set!

Mastered by @mark-pistel

Sully at Parameter & Vitamin1000, San Francisco 2024

"Some of my favourite tracks from the mostly 94-95 era. Lots of bass, loads of Dillinja, many female vocal samples" - Chinese Daughter 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/dj-persuasion/episodes/dj-persuasion-8th-may-2025

Drum Poetry w/ Chinese Daughter 080525

B2B with Tim when he played Boston. 2 For 2 starting with me

Devnull + Tim Reaper - BTTO Radio May 18th 2025

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