Welcome to my drum 'n' bass collection! Circa 1997 - 2007

This is something I've wanted to do for years - compile a detailed listing and story for my drum 'n' bass / jungle record collection.  As a drum 'n' bass dj in the late 90s and early 2000s I compiled a satisfactory record collection that I thought would be interesting to share with a broader audience, beyond the narrow scope of even my old fans - I believe that our music is timeless and that it has always invoked thought and emotion beyond the club and dance floor.  Years later my music collection has increased and while I still keep current on the latest offerings of the genre I think it's important to look back at some of our music's history.  It's just a taste of the immense d'n'b discography, obviously.

I was exposed to drum 'n' bass as early as 1996 but didn't become a fan until 1997.  By 1998 I was convinced to buy a set of Numark belt driven turn tables and my love of all things d'n'b was cemented.  My collection reflects this time period up until about 2006 and just a bit into 2007 when I finally made the switch to a fully digital dj routine. I continue to listen to drum 'n' bass music in 2014 and it still inspires me the most of any musical genre, and I think it is very important to look back at just a glimpse of the history and the tunes, labels and producers that shaped me and many others into passionate junglists and djs.

The format is simple.  I'll do my best to post one tune at least once a week.  I'll do my best to credit the producer(s) and labels and hope not to get sued.  I'll provide a you tube link if the song is already there or add it if necessary.  I hope to engage in conversation about the song, the memories it brings us, and at least a little back story about how and why it made it into my collection. Thanks for reading and please share with others who share our passion for music!

breaks, bass, pads and synths,

Ian B