Various Artists

Who Say Reload Volume Two (Original 90s Jungle and Drum & Bass)

Velocity Press

VELOCITY002

Various Artists

Who Say Reload Volume Two (Original 90s Jungle and Drum & Bass)

Velocity Press

VELOCITY002

VELOCITY002 - MOCKUP
ARTIST
Various Artists
TITLE
Who Say Reload Volume Two (Original 90s Jungle and Drum & Bass)
LABEL
Velocity Press
CAT NO.
VELOCITY002
FORMAT
2 x 12"
RELEASE DATE
  • 24/03/2023 [INITIAL RELEASE]
  • 30/06/2023 [REPRESS]
TERRITORY
Worldwide
BARCODE
5060944579838
GENRE
Drum & Bass Jungle
FEATURING
Amazon II Dope Skillz Jonny L Nookie Omni Trio Optical Prisoners Of Technology Roni Size Various Artists Wax Doctor
MISC.
Includes Printed Sleeve and Printed Insert

TRACK LISTING

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  1. A1. Omni Trio - Soul Promenade (Nookie Remix)  ▾
  2. A2. Prisoners Of Technology - Trick Of Technology  ▾
  3. B1. Dope Skillz - 6 Million Ways  ▾
  4. B2. Amazon II - King Of The Beats  ▾
  5. C1. Wax Doctor - Heat  ▾
  6. C2. Roni Size / Reprazent - Watching Windows (DJ Die Gnarly Instrumental Mix)  ▾
  7. D1. Jonny L - Wish U Had Something  ▾
  8. D2. Optical - Bounce  ▾

SALES NOTES

In 2021 Velocity Press published Who Say Reload: The Stories Behind the Classic Drum & Bass Records of the 90s, an oral history of the records that defined jungle/drum & bass straight from the original sources. The deluxe coffee table book has since sold thousands of copies and prompted many to comment that it should have an accompanying soundtrack.

Now author Paul Terzulli has compiled a Who Say Reload album. However, where the book focused solely on classics and anthems, the compilation takes a different route and offers up a selection of top-quality tunes from some of the scene’s most respected artists and labels.

Like the book, the album covers the genre’s nineties golden era, and the many styles of D&B are represented. Pioneering producers and crowd-pleasing favourites sit alongside a few sought-after obscurities by the unsung heroes of the scene. Most importantly, there are some absolute bangers!

The 16 tracks are spread over two volumes of 2 x 12"s, and there is also a 13-track digital version, taking you on a journey through music forged from raw breakbeats and basslines that soundtracked a culture of all-night raves, specialist record shops and pirate radio stations.

Jungle/drum & bass is approaching its 30th anniversary. Its sonic and cultural legacy is still being felt today. There’s still plenty of old music that might be “new” to some, and these tunes still pack as much of a punch as they did back in the day. That unique energy generated by a combination of breakbeats, bass and creativity never gets old.

Produced in conjunction with Above Board distribution. All tracks mastered from original sources and fully licensed. Mastering by Beau Thomas @ Ten Eight Seven Mastering. Liner notes from Who Say Reload author Paul Terzulli. Photography by Eddie Otchere. Artwork and design by Protean Productions.

Published: 27th January 2023

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