Oram Mayday EP
Having made a name for himself in the land of 170BPM+ breaks and basslines since his debut release in 2021, Oram has continued to supply selectors with tools to tear up the dancefloor. His latest release is set to provide even more ammunition for any DJ looking to draw for high-energy jungle or drum and bass.
Opening with jungly wobbler Like Dis, Oram makes his intentions clear from the outset. A conversation between two staple jungle 808 basslines underpinned by the iconic Helicopter break and tied together with ragga vocals and dubbed-out bleeps creates a heavy tune as fresh as it is informed by the original sounds of jungle.
Dubplate continues to draw from foundational jungle sounds. Driven by the Think break (with additional injections of Amen flavours), dub sirens and 808s galore as smooth patois vocals and MC samples taken from obscure tape packs cut through the mix.
Rising drum and bass star Jenks joins Oram on Golly. Two-step drums, vocal chops, and the sweet sound of a reload sample perfectly complement a melée of distorted basslines sure to take heads off in the dance.
Mayday revives the oldschool jungle flavours with a contemporary twist. After 8 bars of breaks and another 8 of rolling kicks, the shuffling drums are met with a thunderous bassline and distinctive ragga vocal samples.
