I should really ditch jungle & drum'n bass really. Grime is where the kids are at, only old ravers buy jungle these days. I think they should just convert the downstairs part of Black Market Records into a playpen, so nippers can fart around in the sandpit whilst their parents reminisce about old Reinforced 12"'s. Plus the fact that I've never been to a decent jungle night....ever.

Stranjah & Da Gremlinz: Breach / Diapor Rash (Architecture) - 12"
Super-technical, plug-in heavy jungle that could only have eminated from modern portable software. The end results are as soulless as the process....but they don't half pack a punch. 'Diapor rash' relies on a rhythm more affiliated to breaks than jungle and therefore loses out on hardness points, despite the shuddering repeat-fire bassline. Target the needle on 'Breach' and view the art of collapsable beats fighting it out over rave klaxons and a breakdown that catches you off-guard every time.

Baron: A Modern Way / Hit Squad (Baron inc.) - 12"
Whilst 2-step/grime/eski/dubstep has stolen basically all of drum'n bass urban thunder, there are still some amazing records being issued on a weekly basis. You just have to look that little bit harder. I just make it easier for myself and ask the lovely staff at Soho's Black Market records (nod to Nicky) for a selection of the week's goodies. And this week included this stunning release. Two cuts of hyper hyper rhythm rhythm, (steam) rolling b-lines that warp / morph / twist as it sees fit and layered sci-fi effects. Both the A and B side battle it out for the hardest, Both are tough but it's the A-side that edges ahead. Essential digital breakbeat mayhem.

Venetian Snares: Infolepsy EP (Coredump) - 12"
I did the artwork for this, so its bound to be fucking ace. Buy it, you lacksadasical cunts.

Serious Intent / Certain Criteria: Split 12" (Formula) - 12"
By the numbers icy cold digital breakbeat. compressed breaks, trashcan beats and urgent snares make up the frenetic and superior palette of 'Detune'. The sound of distant raves speeding by at high velocity. Despite the title 'Raas Clart' doesn't have a trace of ragga in it, but is instead a rather weak companion to all that's gone on before.

Equinox: Stagger (Intabeats) - 12"
Soho, Tuesday, pissing it down....the turntable laden counter at Black Market bereft of spotty students and wannabe grime superstars. Allowing yours truly to not feel so out of place and therefore take my time spinning the latest yoof music at my own leisurely pace. Piling through the rapid fire selection offered to me by Nicky, I eventually plumped for this. Amen edits of the most frenetic variety. If you see this, then buy it.