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IN MEMORIAM: DJ Randall: The Godfather of Drum 'n' Bass and Jungle

It’s a sad time for the world of electronic music as we say goodbye to DJ Randall, one of the true pioneers of drum 'n' bass and jungle. Randall was more than just a DJ; he was a legend who helped shape the sound that so many of us love today. He passed away at the age of 54, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered forever. DJ Randall was often called the godfather of breakbeat because of his incredible influence on the genre. He wasn’t just spinning records; he was crafting an entirely new sound that would revolutionize the music scene. Alongside other legends like Fabio and Grooverider, Randall’s innovative techniques pushed jungle music into the spotlight during the 90s. His love for music started when he was just a teenager. He was obsessed with vinyls and turntables, always looking for that perfect beat. His first big break came at the Notting Hill Carnival in 1987, where he performed at an acid house party. From there, he went on to create his unique hardcore-brea...

Croatia: Drum 'n' bass scene in Croatia - D'n'B United

 A new edition of the biggest gathering of the drum 'n' bass scene in Croatia - D'n'B United - is being prepared This fall, on October 5 to be exact, the second edition of D'n'B United , the biggest gathering of the drum 'n' bass scene in Croatia , will take place in the Depo club in Zagreb . After last year's premiere episode, in which over 70 performers participated, this year the organizers are expanding the offer, so in addition to the music program, they are also preparing numerous workshops. This year's D'n'B United offers three workshops: – a music production workshop led by Minimalist, an award-winning producer and DJ from the Osijek collective Koturaljka – DJ workshop led by BonToni, a turntablist from Zagreb's Groove Playaz collective – event organization workshop led by Zmayo , the organizer of Pistoler , one of the longest-running parties in Croatia * All workshop participants will also receive a limited D'n'B...