#15 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

The new skool junglist duo Rua Tui have been making their presence felt scene-wide, so it was clearly about time they scored a Jungle Cakes release and propelled themselves to even greater heights. Calling on the skills of their frequent collaborator - the singer, emcee and all-round vocal don Kathika - Lighters Up is an uncompromising slice of party-hyping, singalong, Reese-twisting, break-rolling jungle drum n bass music thats destined for anthem status. This is the sound of 2025 junglism in full effect. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

Kathika, Rua Tui

#42 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

Making their debut appearance on Jungle Cakes are King of the Steppers T>I and new skool junglist champion Kontakt. For many of you jungle and DnB faithful, thats all the info youll need to immediately cop this for your setlists and playlists. And the rest of you wont be far behind. The deep ragga tones of prolific vocalist Mad Sam lay the foundations, bringing that eponymous Rude Boi Style to bear while T>I and Kontakt lay down a stripped-back two-step riddim with all the bassline groove that a raver could require. This is some serious skank-out business that selectors and listeners alike need in their collection. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

Kontakt, T>I, Mad Sam

#91 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

This is your early warning. DJ Hybrids instalment of the Welcome to the Jungle series is coming. Everyone who considers themselves a junglist knows all about these albums; Jungle Cakes regular compilations showcasing the best of the current scene. And, this time round, DJ Hybrid - one of modern jungles most prolific exponents - is in control. On this sampler for the album, were treated to five DJ Hybrid original productions which weave together threads from the old skool tradition - like the euphoric pianos on Going Back and those stabs on Downbeat - with 2025 break manipulation and production techniques. Clearly, this sampler - and the album to come - is precision-tooled to connect with multiple generations of ravers simultaneously. So, dont sleep on this. This is state-of-the-art jungle. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

DJ Hybrid

#95 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

Jungle Cakes is excited to announce the release of the winning remix of Run Di Area, the popular track by Zapya and Mad Sam. The remix, created by the talented producer Maedm, stood out from a highly competitive remix competition and will be available on all major streaming platforms. The original track Run Di Area became an instant favorite, combining vibrant jungle rhythms with dancehall influences and dynamic basslines. After receiving hundreds of incredible entries, the winning remix by Maedm takes the track to new heights with a unique twist that blends old-school jungle energy with a fresh, modern sound. The result is a remix that both honors the original and brings an exciting new dimension to the track. For licensing & label enquiries, please contact Martin Flex: martin@hotcakesmusic.com

Mad Sam, Zapya