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Project, distribution, and communications manager

• I collaborated on a 45 minute documentary celebrating 25 years of foundational UK Jungle label, AKO Beatz.

• Worked with label owner DJ Stretch and video editor Esther Wanyama to feature legends like Goldie, Marc Mac, Mantra and Double O

• The documentary was featured on Mixmag, DJ Mag and it’s gained over 16K views since premiering in 2021.

• Learn more in my writeup here!

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From 2019-2021 I wrote bi-weekly for:

2019 Reflections with Coco Bryce

I caught up with new-gen Junglist Yoël Bego AKA Coco Bryce to get his reflections on an important year for himself as an artist, and on the evolution of jungle aesthetics.

DJ Chef: What is the future of D&B Radio?

DJ Chef has been a veteran in London pirate radio for 25 years. I caught up with him to get his insight on today's climate for dnb radio, what it will take to move with the times, and how to engage a very new generation of listeners…

‘Sundance’ EP: liquid gold to heal your soul

SOFi MARi and Septabeat’s Jazzy D&B grooves, soulful vocals and rejuvenating vibrations will transport you back to those sun-drenched, bass-heavy beach festival dance floors we all adore so much.

Humanoid: 6 ways to combine dnb with Berlin techno

Humanoid are a Berlin DJ, producer, sculpture and promoter collective known for combining the dark, rolling UK dnb vibe with stomping industrial German techno. This is what we can learn from them.

Jungle War dubs

Stateside producer ed808 has adapted the medium of the soundclash to bring you DARK: a Jungle War dub compilation representing darker times and spiritual unity within the global jungle community.

the black junglist alliance

Inperspective label boss Chris Walton recently went viral for calling out Hospital Records and the whitewashing of DNB. Presenting the mighty solution: The Black Junglist Alliance.

Womxn in DNB: Apply for the EQ50 mentorship scheme

The EQ50 collective are offering 5 womxn in DNB 12 months of 1-1 mentorship with the most prestigious names in the scene. Read on to learn more about this life changing opportunity.

why womxn collectives are essential

Discrimination hasn’t gone away, so let’s celebrate the activists fighting it. I caught up with female collectives striving for balanced representation in the music industry.

12 ways to Build Your Jungle/D&B Brand

I spoke to two of the most legendary and well loved DJs in the London jungle/D&B scene: DJ Sweetpea and Stretch. They shared how to build your personal brand online and offline: while staying true to yourself and true to the people.

decibella: the rupture ako junglist

From Kmag intern at age 15, to sending over her demos to DJ. Mantra at an EQ50 producers workshop, DECIBELLA has exploded onto the London scene.⁣ Read on to get to know the story of this absolute selecta and babe.

Explore Peruvian DnB with local Machu Picchu guide

This Machu Picchu guide is a fan of Rupture, AKO, Good Looking and more. I asked how these sounds are enjoyed in the ancient mountains, so we connected to learn more about the scene in Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Sheba Q’s productivty hacks

Pandemic or no pandemic – Sheba Q (Margaret Rwegasira) is smashing it in the scene. She shared her unique ways to stay relevant, connected and mindful of productivity pressures under lockdown.

Dexta: 10 Years of Diffrent Music

Diffrent Music has been going against the grain of UK bass for 10 years strong. To celebrate the label’s anniversary, I picked the creative brain of legendary co-founder and record store co-owner (Chris) Dexta.

Reform Music is the Footwork Jungle label to watch

The creative powerhouse: Mota (left, Reform Music and Inform Records label boss and former rave promoter) and Bluescreen (right, Reform A&R manager and producer).

yazzus on footwork jungle

Yazzus is part of the 6 Figure Gang: one of the most inspiring collectives in UK bass. What makes their sound distinctive is footwork jungle. We explored its 2019 comeback!

Jungle Aesthetics with Luke Skyz & Mark Lighta

Meet Luke Skyz Cullen (Skydesignz) and Mark Lighta McGuinness (Custom Art Dezines): two of the sickest digital artists and selectas in D&B. Check out their artwork and learn about the influence of jungle aesthetics in rave culture.

4 Beautiful ways promoters reacted to COVID-19

I shone a light on some of the touching ways rave promoters have handled the effects of the 2020 pandemic, featuring Distant Planet, Innersoul, Moondance, Rebel Music, S2K, SINE and Stay at Home Festival.

Unorthodox: the UK’s first ever LGBTQ+ D&B event

Following an epic launch at Venue MOT, Founder Nathan X and the Unorthodox ravers share why LGBTQ+ D&B spaces are more vital now than ever. Special thanks to Venue MOT & the artists who helped make the night a success.

french footwork

If you consider yourself a junglist or a hip hop head, chances are you’ll love footwork too. Here’s a prime example with BNDT72, whose latest EP “Lost” has been signed by TEKLIFE head honcho DJ Spinn.

dj Amy B: reigniting your motivation

Whether it’s DJing, producing or even skateboarding: soak up DJ Amy B’s tips and tricks on how to bite the bullet, get over your limiting beliefs and put yourself out there. Even in lockdown!

Dirty Freud: ‘The unruly Prince of Electronica’

Get to know Dirty Freud: the live performer and producer, whose explosive blend of 2step UKG, electronica, dub, techno and bass line is as intoxicating as a bottle of hard liquor.