Jungle Cakes - Ed Solo - Deekline - Benny Page - Mc Navigator - Solo Banton

Ed Solo Firing up the bassbins and hitting you hard with a dose of raggamuffin junglist energy is what Ed Solo is all about. From Glastonbury to Canada's Shambhala, from dirty Brixton back rooms to Spanish arenas, Ed has travelled the globe throwing down his unique brand of ruffneck bassline bravado for more than a decade. Ed's knack for the rudest of hooks is equalled only by his sublime studio skills. He cut his teeth in the mid '90s engineering at the notorious SOUR Records studios, going on to lay down a series of groundbreaking collaborations with jungle kingpin DJ Brockie. In 2007 Ed released ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ alongside Skool of Thought, featuring ‘When I Was A Yout’ and ‘We Play The Music’ among others. A 10th anniversary remix package drops in 2017. Ed’s partnership with Jungle Cakes partner in crime Deekline has thrown up some of the most memorable tunes of the decade. The pair recently mixed the chart-topping 5th edition of their Welcome to the Jungle series. Deekline Since his debut release ‘I Don’t Smoke’, which became a UK Garage anthem, and a UK Chart hit in 1999, London DJ and producer Deekline has had an illustrious career, working with some of the biggest names in dance music across the globe. Today, reigning in a new era, Deekline delivers yet another belter, a re-work of the Mary J Blige classic ‘Be Happy’. Taking Blige’s sublime and optimistic lyrics, Deekline injects fresh energy, turning up the house and rave vibes, transforming ‘Be Happy’ into a dance floor ready future classic. Making his mark on the global electronic landscape early on in his career, Deekline has collaborated with some of the biggest names in electronic music, including DJ Fresh, Wiley, Jack Beats, and Krafty Kuts and remixing tracks for the likes of Armand Van Helden, Old Dirty Bastard and Drumsound & Bassline Smith. With his debut ‘I Don’t Smoke’ soaring to #11 on the UK singles chart, he has been credited as a the godfather of breakstep, and further paving the way for both Dubstep, and Grime scenes in London. Marking the first of many new records coming from this talented producer, ‘Be Happy’ is the perfect re-introduction for Deekline. Managing to effortlessly balance his production with its vibey, upbeat re-styling, whilst maintaining all the original swag from Queen MJB. ‘Be Happy’ is out now on 3Beat. Benny Page Music has always been a big part of Benny's life, but it really started making an impact on him when he discovered hip-hop at the age of 11; artists such as DJ Premier, Mobb Deep, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog and Nas influenced Benny in a big way. Benny's growing passion for music lead him to his school band in which he played the drums and learned the guitar. He discovered Jungle at the age of 14 and being in his band did not seem enough for him musically, jungle music triggered an awakening in him and a growing thirst to make his own music. Tunes such as The House crew's Super Hero, A-Zone's Calling All the People and Worries in the Dance on London Someting Records were seminal tunes. Before long Benny was learning to use a sequencer on his dad's PC. At the age of 16 Benny began a 2 year music technology course, for him, making music become an addiction, phoning in sick all the time to his part time job so he could live and breath beats. Realizing that this was far more than a hobby, Benny soon realized the only way to put his all into this and progress was if he invested in some quality equipment, so, Benny began working full time.His first break came from the South London based label, Cutterz Choice bringing his first tune, Chainsaws, to wax. This was followed by the succes of Addictive which was rinsed by the likes of Nicky Blackmarket, Brockie and Ash Attack. Mc Navigator Biography NAVIGATOR 2019 With over thirty years of musical experience, Navigator is a one man whirlwind of onstage energy that can command even the biggest crowds with his trademark brand of conscious raggamuffin lyrics, showing his mastery of street language, tone, projection and delivery with a compelling discipline and a combination of enthusiastic energy, wisdom and friendly warmth that keeps the dancehall under heavy manners. The man that wrote the definitive chapter entitled 'The Evolution of the MC' for Brian Belle Fortune's bestselling 'All Crews' Jungle music history book, also offers daily doses of outspoken opinion, knowledge and motivation through social media that awakens and provokes thought into life. His dynamic message of positivity inspiring personal progression and empowerment clearly resonates with friends, readers and followers alike. He is a father figure to a generation of Junglists and ravers worldwide with the authority that only comes from years of stage experience and living the musical dream of clubs, raves, festivals, shows, studios, collaborations, link ups and international travel. Navigator is a key member of the Jungle Cakes and Jungle Cakes Takeover crews. As a veteran of the global Jungle movement his journey connects its roots to the past, present and future of UK soundsystem culture, from Fatman Hifi, Unity Hi Power and Kool FM to Roast, Jungle Fever, Meditation & Jungle Warriors (Germany), Stush, AWOL, Jungle Mania, One In The Jungle on Radio 1, also starring in the historic documentary 'A London Some'ting Dis' and working with bands like D*Note, Asian Dub Foundation, Freestylers, Rawhill Cru, Visionary Underground and Qemists, up to the current party project Bass Bullies with Alaska MC, set to bring more heat to the streets worldwide for 2015. Releasing anthems over the years like Inequity Worker, Criminal Justice, Culture Move, Ruffneck, Warning, Get Down Massive, Mo' Fire, Urban Uproar, Got One Life, Fire Bun, Bar Knuckles and Bad Minds to name a few, is a clear indication of his undisputed dedication to real underground culture, beats, bass and urban music, but he's no stranger to mainstream success... From headlining the Jazz Stage at Glastonbury in front of 20,000 with the Freestylers with whom he also won Muzik Mag's Best Band award, touring across America with Lenny Kravitz, collecting a platinum disc for Ruffneck, breaking the Top 40 with Mo Fire, to hitting the No.1 spot on Germany's Urban Chart with Azad and Godzilla and also topping the iTunes chart in Japan with Spankers. Navigator is not afraid to experiment and innovate, adding his voice and identity to a variety of genres from producers around the globe, the mic master with the midas touch, from Manchester to Mannheim, Birmingham to Berlin, round the world and back again. Navi's latest releases include the Code Red remixes of 'Kingston 11' feat. Bass Nacho and 'Inequity Worker' on LionDub International/OnDisTingMuzik, also the forthcoming single 'Let Loose', a huge collaboration with longtime partner Alaska MC. This high-energy party joint is guaranteed to set it off in style and launch the merging of their labels ODTMuzik and FunLifeMusic with a bang for 2015. The dynamic duo are dedicating their new project Bass Bullies to dancehall, tropical and carnival sounds, so get ready for serious vibes, sizzling hot girls and sunshine coming through your speakers... Navi's message: “Achievement doesn't come for free, you have to RELENTLESSLY put the work in, and when you have achieved your goal it just opens up new desire; therefore the work is never done!” True to his word as an innovator, entertainer and musical artist his work rate is second to none, always staying on the grind and On Dis Ting! Solo Banton SOLO THE SINGER – Solo started MCing at the age of 11 as a younger MC on his brother’s sound system King Shamma International. Experimenting with rap/hip hop for a while in his teens he finally joined Majestic Sound and was the soul selecta with Shadey aswell as the MC with Daddy MG. After forming a great friendship with Kris Kemist from Reality Shock Records Solo voiced a heap of hit tunes, with no end in sight. Currently working on an album the vibes are far from over. SOLO THE SOUNDMAN – Already starting as a youth Solo played out on Majestic Sound and various radio stations. Later on he joined Classic Wonder in Reading as amic man, finally becoming the selector and playing the sound for many years. Now the sound is playing out at leat once a week with Solo in a mangerial role. Supported by the cream of Devons djs Rejuven8 Tuskan Sidiculous Version Girl Lazy shaun Vibration lab