The Jungle Drummer is a unique live performer with ten years of experience playing with the biggest live acts in turntablism, hip-hop, electronica and drum and bass.
An integral part of the drum and bass scene’s groundbreaking live act London Elektricity, he provided the beats for over three years for one of the most influential live acts in dance music history, selling out venues across the globe with their critically acclaimed, award winning (BBC 1xtra Best Live Act etc.) live shows.
When the band ended in 2005 Jungle Drummer set out to make his own mark on the scene with his own project with then unknown DJ Fu. Drawing from previous experience working with numerous DJs, Jungle created a unique live project incorporating multiple styles and genres. From its humble beginnings, the show evolved to new heights of live performance, combining the best assets of both artists for a totally unique musical experience. It wasn’t long before the show generated a buzz on the underground circuit from Europe to the US through word of mouth alone.
He’s performed with numerous other live artists and DJs including hip-hop dons Rodney P and Killa-Kela (Hip-Hop), breakbeat pioneers Coldcut, the Top 20 charting D&B projects Raw Hill Cru with DJ Fresh and Shy FX‘s ‘Shake Ur Body‘, acid house and early jungle hero A Guy Called Gerald, beat boxers Beardyman and Faith SFX and turntablism wizards DJ Craze and Scratch Perverts. His stamina-laden, all-out-180bpm performances have dazzled audiences at festivals like Glastonbury, Global Gathering, DMC World DJ championships, Montreux Jazz Festival, The Big Chill, PukkelPop, North Sea Jazz festival, Audio River, NASS Skate Fest and Gatecrasher to name but a few, as well as club events DMC World DJ Championships, Battle Jam, Warehouse Project, Warning, Ape, One Nation, Tuesday Club, Chibuku, Metropolis, Ministry of Sound, Random Concept and the Drum and Bass Arena events.
Also an esteemed writer for ’Drummer’ magazine, Jungle Drummer has performed at premier drum industry nights and events such as Drummer Live at the Docklands XL Arena (the biggest drum event in the world) and recorded video tutorials on the subject. He is also the first drummer in the Loopmasters sample series to have his own full DVD release, which features 55 minutes of drum breaks, loops and hits.
Most recently at work in the studio with the mighty DJ Vapour, Jungle drummed on two tracks on Vapour’s current ‘Legacy’ album, including one (‘A Taste of Things to Come’) built exclusively around his rhythms and beats. Their studio collaboration has also taken to the road in the form of DJ Vapour Live – The Legacy Album Tour.
Vapour’s 36 hertz label is also releasing Jungle’s first solo album project, set to feature numerous guest artist collaborations and backed by a full live show including vocalists, musicians, producers, DJs and beatboxers. Coming from a traditionally live music background, Jungle Drummer’s unique approach to musical composition and production and performance of electronic music looks set to create a musical one-off. Working together with artists in the studio and overseeing the composition and live project will enable him to showcase his musical style and drumming ability as never before.
The Drummer vs. the DJ show format also promises to reach new heights with JFB taking to the helm behind the decks for mind-blowing drum and scratch battles and genre-mashing live remixing of exclusive new tracks and classics from a variety of styles including dubstep, D&B, jungle, hip-hop, rock and more. Always on the lookout for new musical talent, Jungle Drummer has also recently teamed up with current British Beatbox champion Reeps One and up and coming DJ B-ill, scratching across three decks.
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