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More Fire Crew

“Oi, who’s that More Fire Crew?

More Fire Crew are made up of 3 East London icons repping Waltham Forest set Grime on fire back in 2002 with their anthem “Oi!” (featuring Platinum 45), blazing straight into the top ten of the UK Singles Chart.

But they ain’t just one-hit wonders. More Fire Crew’s been everywhere — Top of the Pops, Pepsi Chart, even Nickelodeon. And let’s not forget their 2002 MOBO Nomination, solidifying their status as Grime legends.

But these guys refuse to be boxed in. Neeko, Ozzie B & DJ Sean Bartana keep it fresh, blending Garage, Grime, Drill & Trap effortlessly. Neeko summed it up perfectly, ‘We vibe with the beat, not the genre. And that’s never changing.’

These dudes live and breathe music. From remixing Gabrielle’s “Dreams” to tearing it up on tour with The Streets, they’ve done it all.

Live, they’re on another level. DJ Sean Bartana’s infamous for bringing tracks back again and again, keeping the energy through the roof. ‘We want you feeling the same vibes we do,’ they say. And trust, they deliver, with shows that leave you buzzing for days.

From BBC Radio 1 Live to Garage Nation, Wireless Festival to GRM Daily Awards, they’re everywhere.

Now, it’s 2024, and guess what? More Fire Crew’s back with brand new music, cooking up that heat once again, ready to take the world by storm, they’re about to set the scene ablaze. Stay tuned!

Illmatika

Illmatika also aptly known as the ‘DnbSoulbrother’ is an accomplished host, recording artist and an overall well-rounded MC. A student of the Jungle pirate radio era, Illmatika developed his craft on stations such as Kool fm and Rinse fm, performing at such events as Boomtown Festival, V Recordings, Virus Recordings, One Nation, Jungle Fever, Renegade Hardware, Jungle Splash, Telepathy to name a few and has fast become a main feature in the legendary V Recordings camp.
Illmatika has been performing for years all over Europe and the UK reaching as far wide as Malaysia and a resident for Austrian promotion Morphed where he has hosted for the likes of Storm, Dbridge, Skeptical, Ed Rush and Optical.

A respected ‘MC’ on the scene known for his rap driven style that knows how to compliment the music with a methodical grace, thought provoking lyrics to with a skilful art of adapting across every style of drum n bass.

In recent years Illmatika has been making big waves on the soulful, musical side of Drum n Bass with releases on V Recordings, where he has delivered modern day quality classics in delivering the tunes ‘Her Name Is’ and ‘Already Know You ‘that currently has over a millions streams gaining commercial radio play creating his own lane with his soulful prowess and highly imaginative conceptual videos.
For the last two years, Illmatika has been working on a Live Project performing with a live 7 piece band that brings to life his drum n bass releases in an exciting show, 2023 saw this performed at Boomtown and Hootananny.
His ability to host, bring a soulful vibe to a set and whip up the crowd has seen Jungle, Liquid and neurofunk promotors on the circuit pencil him in on their line ups. Ascending and creating his own lane, illmatika is an ‘MC’ with substance and one to watch going forward.

Currently reaping the rewards of his hard work and earning his rep as one of the most respected & versatile artists in the scene, this was recently co-signed by the Godfathers of Jungle Drum n Bass when they invited him to work alongside them for their Christmas Radio Show.

GTA – Girls Take Action

GTA – Girls Take Action is one of the UK’s pioneering all-female Drum’n’Bass crews, dedicated to showcasing female talent in a predominantly male-dominated scene. Led by V Dubz, the crew consists of V Dubz herself, Enamie, and Iffy.

V Dubz’s journey to turn her dream into reality began in 2009, when she and Lady Blazer were among the few all-female acts in the Drum’n’Bass industry. Recognizing the uniqueness of their collaboration, V Dubz and Lady Blazer continued to perform together on the renowned radio station Rough Tempo. Their show, “Feminine Takeover,” became a platform to promote female talent in a scene that had long disregarded women’s voices.

However, their efforts were not without resistance. While not explicitly stated, it was clear to V Dubz that the male-dominated world of Drum’n’Bass viewed “Feminine Takeover” as a threat to their flourishing scene. Despite this, V Dubz patiently waited for the right moment to make her mark while also building her own successful career.

In 2014, V Dubz returned with renewed determination, this time joined by MC Enamie. Together with Lady Blazer, they once again took to the airwaves of Rough Tempo. This time, they made history by showcasing over 15 talented women from across the country, a world-exclusive in the Drum’n’Bass realm.

Not content with their achievements, V Dubz sought to give even more female artists a platform. In 2015, she invited several hidden talents from the drum and bass scene to participate in another all-female show on Rough Tempo. This idea gained popularity among ravers and supporters of the GTA brand, solidifying its position as a choice destination for discovering and supporting female talent.

The final addition to the crew was Iffy, the youngest and most promising MC of the group. With her inclusion, GTA – Girls Take Action underwent a rebranding and evolved into the esteemed Drum’n’Bass crew it is today, cherished by fans and enthusiasts alike.

Voice MC

Voice MC, aka Tom Robertson, is a highly-respected, consistent, and influential MC in the jungle & drum and bass scene, known for his distinctive flow, exciting performances, and clever lyricism – so much so, that he’s been Fabio’s preferred MC for over eight years running, and loved by both industry figureheads and fans alike for his ability to improvise, have fun, and hype up crowds.

Tom’s career started back in 1996, where he was a regular & coveted MC on Origin FM for 17 years and also played sets on all major underground stations and is now an approved MC on Kool FM.

Over the past twenty seven years, he has honed his craft, collaborated and worked with the best of the best including: Grooverider, Mampi Swift, Bryan Gee, Jumping Jack Frost, Nicky Blackmarket, Brockie, Dj Ink, Klute, Zero T, Loxy, Artificial Intelligence, Flight, Ron, Storm, Doc Scott +more with MCs GQ, Moose, Fun, Foxy, Shockin, Fokus, Fearless, and more, at festivals and events all over the UK and Europe.

Voice MC held residencies at many London D&B events including Tribe, Launch, Informal, Champion Sounds, UCOJ, London Something, and Technicality +others and had releases on Formation Records, Deception Recordings and his own imprint Voice of Venakula, proving his ability as a versatile, and seasoned artist & performer.

With many collaborations with top DnB artists underway, he is set to truly cement his legacy within Jungle Drum and Bass music.

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MC Enamie

Iffy

IFFY is an international dnb MC & Vocalist from Essex/London, she mixes bars and melodies for the ultimate 360 experience across all multi-genre dnb, leading to being nominated for Best Female Vocal/MC at The Jungle Awards.
Sharing features with T>I, DnB Allstars, Ironlung and Lady Vdubz, associated with Natty Dubs and GTA.

Performing across the UK and Europe at Epidemik, Let it Roll, Switch!, Innovation, Definition, Breakin Science, Jungle Mania, Inexplicated, Dreamland, Twise, Ruff Agenda and more.

Having been nominated for ‘Best Female MC’ and reaching a Top 3 position at The DNBAWARDS 2024, IFFY brings something dIFFerent with the balance of soulful melodies and fiery bars for the ultimate 360 rave experience, Kicking out a set with a captivating feminine power like no other.

Ragga Twins Crew (RTC)

RTC was formed as a large crew, consisting of six MC’s and one DJ. The MC’s were the Ragga Twins, Cogee, Pedro Slimer, Rudeboy Keith & Double J (RIP) and DJ Krucial. In 2010 RTC put out a mix CD entitled Tru 2 da Game, which featured guest MC’s. It was not like the other mix CDs that were doing the rounds at the time, they actually recorded the tracks in a studio then Krucial mixed it with interludes and skits. As time went on members of the group left, and in that time they recruited Blazemore as another DJ and in 2016 another mix CD was put out with full crew, but that was to be the last mix CD from RTC as we knew it as in 2017 the crew split on amicable terms. DJ Krucial and the Ragga Twins took the brand on to what it is today, and still have great links with the former members. RTC have been established now for 14 years, and with Krucial producing tracks with the Ragga Twins the brand is still growing stronger with the addition of DJ Inter in 2023, and plans to continue the trend for the foreseeable future…….

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