The American Junglist

AJS#94 Gigan

I can't really remember when I met this week's guest. He has kind of been a part of the fabric of American DNB for as long as I can remember..When I join a new dnb group online or talk to some junglists in some tiny pocket of the country, they already know Mike...better known as Gigan, he stands tall in the world of drum and bass, revered for his electrifying DJ performances and groundbreaking production work. He's not just a DJ; he's a visionary force behind Boomslang Recordings, pushing the boundaries of the genre. Gigan's impact is felt far beyond the DJ booth, with his insightful contributions to Knowledge Magazine, offering invaluable perspectives on the intricacies of drum and bass culture. His journey into electronic music began with an insatiable curiosity for sonic exploration, propelling him to the forefront of the drum and bass movement. His mixes for Nu Urban Music, especially "The History of Ragga Jungle Volumes 1 & 2," showcase his talent for blending raw energy with finesse, drawing inspiration from artists like Congo Natty and Suburban Base. Beyond his solo work, Gigan is a collaborator and mentor, shaped by luminaries like Joe Ford and Transforma. His dedication to community is evident in his involvement with Konkrete Jungle, where he not only participates but also spearheaded the opening of the Kansas City chapter. Gigan's commitment to pushing boundaries cements his legacy as a pioneer in drum and bass, ensuring his influence resonates for years to come.Please enjoy❤️Back next week-Thomas

AJS#93 Mark 8en Moss

He's one of the founding fathers of the Detroit D&B scene, was a member of Konkrete Jungle Detroit, has played alongside countless headliners, Co-Founder of Impulse Detroit and  hosting a regular dnb show on Undergroundbass.ukPlease welcome 8enTracklist belowPlease enjoy❤️Back next week -Thomas

AJS#92 Delamota

I started following this weeks guest on Soundcloud..10ish years ago? I have known of him or about him in some capacity via the internet for a long time now. Him and his crew have a fierce reputation for throwing some wicked parties. It's really sick to have him on. Just a few weeks ago, he was hosting an MIA joint and he put out an open invitation for someone to split his opening slot with him. I was humbled by his generosity. I'll bet whoever got that opportunity, will never forget it.  Please welcome DE LA MOTA 🔥🔥🔥Founder of the most organized dnb crew in America the "MIA" or "Murda in America". He got his start in the 90s rave scene, promoting events as large as 9k with his crew boogie tribe ( 98-2002). His music and mixes have earned him long term fans all over the globe due to his consistency and taste in music, he doesn't play what they want, he plays what they need. He has headlined or supported headliners in over 30 states representing his crew and city 1st. Growing up on Chicago's southwest side has influenced his unique style and flair, his mixing style is similar to OG Chicago house djs, from smooth melodic music to upfront grime flawlessly while taking the dance-floor on a mission through sound and bass just like the djs he grew up watching in warehouses throughout the 90s. Make sure to check his SoundCloud.com/alfonzdelamota for a sample of the vibes he puts forth into the universe and buy his originals at delamotadj.bandcamp.comPlease enjoy❤️Back next week-Thomas

Phantom45 Presents Crook County EP#4

Crook County Halloween Edition🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃👻👻👻👻👻Phantom45 takes us on a tour through the darker side of Chicago. Putting together a mix of dark funky rollers to commit crimes to💀Please enjoy❤️Back next week-Thomas

AJS#90 Stunna

Excited to share this one guys! This weeks guest is something of an American DNB Icon. His show, The Greenroom on bassdrive.com is a staple for a lot of heads. He has releases on Fokuz Recordings (One of my favorite secret weapon labels for many years), Lucky Devil, Influenza Media, Soul Deep...and sooooo many more.  Please welcome STUNNATracklist below🔥 Please enjoy❤️Back next week Thomas 
01. SHIBUMI - THE PERPETUAL02. BUNGLE - FUTURA03. SINE OVER SAW - BONES04. S.P.Y - FEVER05. KNOWMANS + CHORUX - HEAR THAT06. DJ MARNEL + FABIO MACHADO - SKANK GROOVE07. DAN GUIDANCE - GOOD 2B BAD08. MOTIV - UNDER A GROOVE09. SCATTERBRAIN - WAVES (SILENCE GROOVE REMIX)10. LO! - LQ611. BEN SOUNDSCAPE + COLLETTE WARREN - ANOTHER DAY12. VELOCITY - FOSSA MAGNA13. PHANTOM 45 - CRIMINAL ACTIVITY14. DJ HAM - MOST UPLIFTING ( BLADERUNNER REMIX )15. DECON - THREE RIVERS (MADCAP REMIX)16. CHEETAH + SAMURAI BREAKS - SHAKE IT UP17. SUN PEOPLE - AFTER THE END18. HARMONY - SADE19. HAJIMERU - MOMENTS OF OBLIVION20. FORTUNE, CHANCE, TRIDENT - SUNLIGHT21. DELTA - DREAMING FROM THE HIP22. HIGH CONTRAST - GLOBAL LOVE23. BUNGLE - BLACK WAVES24. SHIBUMI - ABOVE + BEYOND25. MAKO + MARCUS INTALEX - KEEP YOUR COOL26. SILENCE GROOVE - PATHS27. ZERE, ROSEBUD, JAYBEE, CHORUX - WANNA KNOW
*For more info on STUNNA visit:
linktr.ee/stunnachi@stunnastunnachi.bandcamp.comwww.facebook.com/stunnachiwww.instagram.com/stunnachi
*Catch STUNNA in ‘THE GREENROOM’ every Wednesday, 2-5pm Chicago/8-11pm London on www.Bassdrive.com
*Out Now Worldwide: STUNNA + RENAN present ‘THE IT EP’ on SHOOT RECORDINGS

AJS#89 Scotticus Finch

One of my favorite things about this show is the opportunity it's given me to meet other humans that are obsessed with dnb like me. My circle has grown exponentially and it's humbling. Thanks you guys! Speaking of meeting people through AJS, I'm excited to welcome Scotticus Finch. He got his start in the Seoul underground, playing with low-end heavy hitters like Bass Attack and DNBS. Never one to get complacent, he founded and ran the monthly Mixtape while juggling his various residencies and crew obligations around the city. Since leaving Korea, he’s played around the world, from clubs in Europe, Australia, and India to gigs all over the US. After years holding it down as a resident with Oakland's Dystopia, he's now based in Austin, spinning for the likes of Something Liquid, Lucid, and Catalyst; providing support for acts like Makoto, Jade, Grafix, Euphonique, and Ed Solo; and headlining shows from Seattle to Sydney to Amsterdam. Tracklist below. Please enjoy❤️Back next week-Thomas
Control (Original Mix) Skellytn, Honey-B-SweetF Minor Simulator (Original Mix) MuzzThird Eye (Original Mix) Sensus, Quoone, Quoone & SensusNo Good 4 Me (Original Mix) Ekko & SidetrackUnderground (Original Mix) Tall Order (UK)Purge (Original Mix) DC Breaks, ProlixDon't Need You Edit NCTYour Turn [Riot Records] Wil OCMatter (Glastonbury Special Mix) KleuHigher (Original Mix) Mandidextrous, TanukichiShout (Original Mix) State Of MindIf We Ever (Unglued Remix) High ContrastNEV3R (Original Mix) Blaine StrangerFoamer (Original Mix) JawnsExcalibur (Original Mix) RiotBomba (Original Mix) aLr, Jenks (UK)Get Free (Yellow Claw Get Free Money Remix) Major LazerGet Free (Andy C Remix) Major LazerStreet Fighter II Georgie Riot, GoukiWe Will (Original Mix) V O EPower Edit Urbandawn, NetskyJack Edit The PrototypesBiggie TangAll of Your Love (Original Mix) No EtiquetteHumble (Flowidus Bootleg) Kendrick Lamar x SkrillexAmboss allloneDance All Night [Riot Records] RunnixMystery Wobbler Dub SAMURAI BREAKSGas Settle Down & LovelySunburst (Original Mix) Technimatic

AJS#88 Danny The Wildchild

There are only a few American dnb dj's as influential as him. Pinching myself when I saw this one in the inbox. He's one of the most revered drum & bass DJ's in the country. His unique blends of jump up drum and bass, amazing scratching, and original production consistently rock heads. He's been at it for years. In the day I had my DJ Rectangle battle records  trying so hard to make it sound like he does..A whole generation of us did... a whole new generation of djs are trying to now. He has a uniquely American take on UK drum bass and it’s sick to death. I'm really excited to share this one especially. Please welcome Danny The Wildchild
Please enjoy❤️Back next week-Thomas

Phantom45 Presents Crook County Ep#3

I'm not sure what you guys were expecting 3 episodes into this project….Bringing you the freshest of the fresh🍌🍌🍌Ruffneck DrumnBass..No holds barred ..elegant dance floor business. Lets get down to it

AJS#86 ESKR

Really excited for this one guys! He's got releases on Ram, Boomslang, Abducted LTD, Dirtbox, And GTA...to name a few. He's got tunes signed and ready to roll with release dates well into 2025 already. Representing Albuquerque NM, please welcome ESKR. He gets straight down to business. 🔥🔥Tracklist below.Please enjoy❤️Back next week-Thomas
ESKR - American Junglist - Tracklist
01. Stonx - Cemetarium [VTO Records]02. Midnight CVLT & Screamarts - Anomaly [Eatbrain]03. Skrimor - The Rave Feeling [Evolution Chamber]04. Frannabik - Bounce [Expedite]05. Kevala - Creep [Neuroheadz]06. Mayel - Hypnofrog [Neuropunk Records]07. Jade - Man Eating Lizard Dragon (Skrimor Rmx) [Eatbrain]08. Cyntax - Overlord VIP [Kill Tomorrow]09. Traced - Paradox (Prdk Rmx) [VTO Records]10. Avile - Nitro [Stonx Music]11. Resurgence - Runaround (Bad Ace Rmx) [Dirtbox Recordings]12. Sindicate - Desert Menace VIP [Stonx Music]13. TITAN - Cthulhu [Expedite]14. H-MAN - Into The Light [Stonx Music]15. Anizo - Dolphin Unfriendly Tuna [Stonx Music]16. Grinder - Galactica [Neuropunk Records]17. Oakly - Dreams of Dread [Abducted LTD]18. TRCD - Phoenix VIP [Dirtbox Recordings]19. Aaron Smith Feat. Luvli - Dancin (Forum Bootleg)20. Denvee - Overcoming [Paperfunk Recordings]21. Stonx - Wikkid World [Neuroheadz]22. Screamarts - Coalesce (Audio Rmx) [BrainRave Music]23. Sindicate - Listen Up [Neuropunk Records]24. Esym - As We Fall [Neuroheadz]25. Agressor Bunx - Phantom [Hanzom Music]26. Tremr - Afterglow [Neuroheadz]27. Impex - Incoming [Dirtbox Recordings]28. Ed Rush - Float [Blackout Music NL]29. Agressor Bunx - Voyager [Hanzom Music]30. Malux - Nosedive [Evolution Chamber]31. Emperor - Thud & Blunder [Blackout Music NL]32. Human Made - SZVPP [Paperfunk Recordings]33. Scout 22 - Underground Damage (Joe Ford Rmx) [Eatbrain]34. Phase Beholder - Kepler-186 [Paperfunk Recordings]35. Zombie Cats - Psycho [Eatbrain]36. STEPLEXX - Again [Paperfunk Recordings]37. State Of Mind - Fall Forward [Eatbrain]38. IJENTA - No Mercy! [Paperfunk Recordings]39. Pythius & RIENK - Common Enemy [Blackout Music NL]40. Slwdwn - Like That [Eatbrain]41. Task Horizon - Legacy (Ekwols Rmx) [Evolution Chamber]
 
 
 
 

AJS#85 Hellman

I met this weeks guest at EDC Orlando in 2023. I’ve seen him play a few times here and there and I always love his style. In fact, the first party I went to after moving to Florida was an ANO dnb party. Good people. Great DJ’sRepresenting ANO dnb, Foundation dnb, and the Tampa Bay, please welcome Hellman. Tracklist below. Please enjoy❤️Back next week-Thomas
 
 
Seba & Paradox - Red Tears
Seba Ft. Blackeye - Thoughts Run Free
Seba - Horse Power
Seba - Balance Of Power
Creatures/Jestah - Roadside Etiquette 
dLo - It's On (Headwise Remix)
Zero T. Ft. MC DRS - Colour Of Blood
High Speed Dubbing/Macro - Forever Dub
Desmond Dekker/The Aces - 007(Shanty Town)(Ed Solo Remix)
The Vanguard Project - Nu Disco
Ulterior Motive - Sideway
Ulterior Motive - Tape Pack
Total Science/Digital Ft. Sofi Mari - Catch
Anthony Kasper/Altitude - Reason To Ride(Random Movement Remix)
Duophonix - What We could Be
DJ Trace/HLX - Parasite
The Skeptics/Polarized Ft. Phoebe Train - I'm Down
Simplification Ft. MC BLAK - Forever(Villem Remix)
Break - Freak
J:Kenzo - Intelek
Jaybee - Bad Guy
Dave Owen/Andred - IX