“This isn’t an interview, brother, this is an outerview!” Congo Natty declares. He draws on his spliff, holding DJ Mag’s gaze with intensity. Even through...
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On his upcoming 25-track opus ‘Ancestorz’ — which he describes as his life's work — long-serving jungle soldier Congo Natty unites many voices from across the diaspora, joining dots through the history of Black music and celebrating the new jungle generation. In a series of in-depth interviews for DJ Mag, he talks to Dave Jenkins about love, revolution, unity, and reclaiming his place in the history books
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DJ Mag’s latest monthly mix series puts the focus on the seminal labels we love; outlets that stay at the top of the game, breaking...
Mr Bongo is a rarity in independent music, having managed to remain at the forefront of its scene for almost 30 years.
The now Brighton-based...
A true jungle soldier
Congo Natty has a rich history of involvement in the music scene for the last 25 years. Formerly known as the Rebel MC, he had chart hits such as 'Just Keep Rockin'' and 'Street Tuff' in the late '80s with the Double Trouble production kru before hankering down into — and helping to pioneer — the early jungle scene.
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Australian DJ and producer Francis Inferno Orchestra will feature on Paramida's upcoming Love On The Rocks compilation, entitled 'Supergau'. Listen to the swirling percussion and...
Berlin-based label Love On The Rocks will release a four-disc compilation to celebrate its fifth anniversary next month.
Releasing music from the likes of BUNKR...
Calling all junglists!
The second wave of acts for Croatia's Outlook Festival has been announced, with original badboy Congo Natty topping the bill.
Also joining the line-up is...
And teams up with leading producers
The legendary front man of “Blur” and “The Gorillaz” Damon Albarn is leading a collection of producers into the Democratic Republic of Congo. The...
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The book traces the duo's story from their formation through to their split last year
Location revealed!
Organisers of Boomtown Fair, the bass, dub and rockabilly heavy festival, whose location had remained secret for quiet sometime have announced that it will be...
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In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Nkisi spotlights ritualistic acid rhythms, “electronic voodoo music”, Belgian new beat, EBM and more
Hervé tells us his ultimate bass tracks to destroy the dancefloor.
Bass enthusiast and respected DJ, Hervé, is back with a brand new EP on Love & Other. To celebrate the release, Hervé stopped by...
Book Club line up DJ Format to play Mardi Gras New Year’s Eve party
New Year’s Eve; a time to celebrate, reflect and take stock of the future… so what better way to ring it in than with...
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Accompanied by a video featuring dancing from Congo to Malawi
Off the back of being announced to play Printworks in spring next year, Rudimental have dropped their remix of 'Ndi Konkuno' by Faith Mussa...
Mbongwana Star's post-punk disco beat, direct from The Congo...
We get a lot of music sent to DJ Mag Towers. Like, tons. We like quite a lot of it, and try to cover it...
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Mr Bongo taps Harvey Sutherland and Masters At Work to remix tracks from Melbourne jazz and funk troupe Surprise Chef
Brighton label Mr Bongo has enlisted Harvey Sutherland and Masters At Work to remix tracks from Melbourne jazz and funk outfit Surprise Chef.
Surprise Chef...
With Miller Genuine Draft
This month, Miller Genuine Draft are inviting you to remix Hardwell’s ‘Mad World’. Hardwell is no stranger to remixing himself - in fact his big...