Review: Old-school jungle lives on through Minos, a UK producer channelling the rough-edged drive of 90s pirate radio on his latest for Jungle Slapperz. Punchy breaks and grimy low-end define these four stripped-down weapons, with enough swing and bite to work across new-gen and heritage sets alike. The raucous snap of 'Mr.clash' sets the tone, all rude edits and turbocharged momentum, while 'Love Tune' injects a splash of warmth with its filtered pads and romantic vocal licks. 'You&I' keeps things tightly coiled, its tension built from flickering amen fragments and a subtly teased bassline. 'Watch The Ride' closes the set with a knowing nod to era-defining mixtapes, trading in tension, swagger and grit. Nostalgic but not pastiche, Minos proves that jungle's golden DNA still has new futures to offer.
… Read more