ragga jungle
what it is
Ragga jungle a sub-genre of jungle/drum and bass derived from ragga music, usually vocally-focused. The genre emerged circa 1989-1990, its main forerunners being Michael West (Rebel MC, Congo Natty Label), as well as Leenie De Ice, the Ragga Twins, etc. This style is credited with engaging the black community within the jungle scene, and contributed to the 'rude boy' subculture within the UK.
✦ start here: albums
![[BASS:009] RAGGA RUFFNESS by Echo Pusher](https://lastfm-img.freetls.fastly.net/i/u/300x300/72a494e8c5374dd9cdb1e94dfe3cae2f.png)
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is ragga jungle?
Ragga jungle a sub-genre of jungle/drum and bass derived from ragga music, usually vocally-focused. The genre emerged circa 1989-1990, its main forerunners being Michael West (Rebel MC, Congo Natty Label), as well as Leenie De Ice, the Ragga Twins, etc. This style is credited with engaging the black community within the jungle scene, and contributed to the 'rude boy' subculture within the UK.
What are good ragga jungle albums to start with?
Try Jungle Hits, Vol. 1 by Various Artists, Code Red by Conquering Lion, Jungle Hits, Vol. 1 by Shy FX, and Knowledge by M-Beat.
Who are some women making ragga jungle?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/ragga-jungle/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making ragga jungle, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19