{"title":"Congo Natty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongo Natty, also known as Rebel MC, is a highly respected artist with a career dating back to his early hit \"Street Tuff\" with Double Trouble. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Jungle music, which can be considered the first uniquely UK-born bass music genre. In the mid-90s, Michael West embraced Rastafarianism and later changed his name to Mikail Tafari in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his musical journey, Congo Natty has made significant contributions to the evolution of bass music. His innovative sound and influential role in shaping Jungle have earned him immense respect within the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist who constantly pushes boundaries and explores new sonic territories, Congo Natty's impact on the music scene continues to resonate today. His artistic vision and dedication have paved the way for future generations of musicians and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jungle-revolution-10th-anniversary-edition","title":"Jungle Revolution - 10th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e10th Anniversary Edition. The reissue is 2LP yellow and green vinyl cased in a reflective gold sleeve with the same artwork as the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJungle Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e is by one of the UK's true musical pioneers, the mighty \u003cstrong\u003eCongo Natty\u003c\/strong\u003e aka Rebel MC. Mixed with On-U legend Adrian Sherwood and featuring the whole Congo Natty crew, the record is a powerful demonstration of Congo Natty's belief in Jungle as a re-boot of roots reggae for a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is brimming with blood and fire, the sternum-buzz of sub-bass, rapid-fire drum breaks, sweet hooks, righteous anger, and professions of religious fervour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Dada","offers":[{"title":"Yellow LP","offer_id":50384450879819,"sku":"2172617","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a1362742487_10_53df25ce_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726299304"},{"product_id":"ancestorz-rootz-of-jungle","title":"Ancestorz - Rootz of Jungle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter releasing his acclaimed 31 track album last October on digital platforms, he comes with a  9 track double LP featuring the more uptempo tracks \u0026amp; Mixed Double CD Mixtape.  He created the tracks with his  'Resistance Band', featuring a rich talent of the established \u0026amp; new global artists from Brazil, Japan, Jamaica via Deptford \u0026amp; Tottenham. It crosses genres of Drum \u0026amp; Bass, Reggae, Jazz \u0026amp; shows the Rootz of Jungle. The Resistance Band include The cream of reggae: Courtney Melody, Reggie Stepper, Junior Delgado, Daddy Freddie \u0026amp; Carroll Thompson. The new school of uk vocal talent: Maverick Sabre, Eva Lazarus, Akala, Klashnekoff \u0026amp; Logic \u0026amp; the new jazz school : Shabaka Hutchins, Nubya Garcia on sax \u0026amp; Amrit Kaur on sarangi. Plus international artists:  from Brazil - Monkey Jhayam, Japan : Junglists Youths,  Fikir Amlak \u0026amp; Krar Collective from Ethiopia, but all have their rootz in Jungle.   Set to represent the global diaspora and giving a voice to the people on the upcoming album, Congo tells the most important story jungle music can tell whilst documenting the uprising and reflecting on where mankind, culture and the journey is at in 2023.  With a five decade deep discography spanning seminal and timeless releases like Street Tuff, Tribal Bass \u0026amp; Wickedest Sound (as Rebel MC),  Junglist, Get Ready, Code Red,  Under Mi Sensei, Get Wild, Kunta Kinte and more, Congo has played a founding and hugely influential role in one of the most phenomenal, boundary breaking music movements the UK has ever known.   Remaining on the front line of the musical rebellion to this day, Mikail understands jungle's power to unite and break barriers. Weaving positive affirmations of his spiritual life as a Rastafarian into his song writing, he has been an consistent protagonist in the jungle uprising since the early 90s. Forever humble, he seeks to spread more positivity and encourage unity, whilst focusing on the new generation who will carry his torch into the next five decades.  Continuing to spread the Congo Natty message as a performer, musician, label owner, pioneer, revolutionary, humanitarian and father, Ancestorz (Rootz Of Jungle) is set to be his most personal, ambitious, timeless and expert album to date and his finest chapter yet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New State Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50470270828875,"sku":"2019607","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_f310eda2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727375098"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_881b4b70_thumbnail_4096_a44ff6d9-c949-4cd9-9247-526c062fc228.jpg?v=1726299285","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/congo-natty.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}