Junglist
Encyclopedia
Junglist is a slang term first referring to a person living in an area of West Kingston, Jamaica
, called Jungle. Then after as a term referring to a dedicated listener of jungle
and/or drum and bass
. Tracks from this genre often contain calls and references to the "original junglists" and "jungle soldiers". Junglists usually gravitate towards Oldschool
and Ragga Jungle
.
and jungle
).
During the time of Junglists, they were some times referred to as "rude bwoii" a slang term originally used by Jamaica
ns (as rude boy
), meaning "gangsta" or "badbwoy" ("bad boy"). The term refers to an inner city area of West Kingston, Jamaica, called Jungle (the subject of the Bob Marley
song "Concrete Jungle", from the Wailers album Catch a Fire
).
'Junglist' developed into a slang term to refer to all tough outlaws - the kind one would find in a 'Jungle
'. Certain tracks made references to the "original rudebwoys" or "original gangstas" as denoting particularly respected junglists. Most members of this sub-culture took great pride in the music created by jungle producers.
Unlike some urban styles of music, drug-dealing is rarely mentioned in drum and bass tracks, but several aster of Ceremonioice of music. Though predominately UK based, some American jungle artists and American Junglists alike have a large association with "Gangsta" fashions. Also the uprising of an underground scene in Eastern Europe have fashions of mid 90's UK fashion.
Ali G
in collaboration with Shane Handley could be seen as a parody Junglist (e.g. dressing in camouflage and listening to loud drum and bass music in his car; M-Beat and General Levy's
"Incredible" was played in the Ali G feature film and appearing on its soundtrack. Though he can also be treated as a parody of a hip-hop listener.
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island...
, called Jungle. Then after as a term referring to a dedicated listener of jungle
Oldschool jungle
Jungle is a genre of electronic music that incorporates influences from genres including breakbeat hardcore, and reggae/dub/dancehall. There is debate as to whether jungle is a separate genre from drum and bass as many use the terms interchangeably...
and/or drum and bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
. Tracks from this genre often contain calls and references to the "original junglists" and "jungle soldiers". Junglists usually gravitate towards Oldschool
Oldschool jungle
Jungle is a genre of electronic music that incorporates influences from genres including breakbeat hardcore, and reggae/dub/dancehall. There is debate as to whether jungle is a separate genre from drum and bass as many use the terms interchangeably...
and Ragga Jungle
Ragga jungle
Ragga jungle is a genre of music that emerged circa 1989-1990 and was initially heavily based on production of Michael West...
.
History
The term itself is connected with the origin of the name jungle (see articles on history of drum and bassHistory of drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic dance music also known as jungle...
and jungle
Oldschool jungle
Jungle is a genre of electronic music that incorporates influences from genres including breakbeat hardcore, and reggae/dub/dancehall. There is debate as to whether jungle is a separate genre from drum and bass as many use the terms interchangeably...
).
During the time of Junglists, they were some times referred to as "rude bwoii" a slang term originally used by Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
ns (as rude boy
Rude boy
Rude boy, rudeboy, rudie, rudi or rudy are common terms used in Jamaica. In the 1960s it was also used for juvenile delinquents and criminals in Jamaica, and has since been used in other contexts...
), meaning "gangsta" or "badbwoy" ("bad boy"). The term refers to an inner city area of West Kingston, Jamaica, called Jungle (the subject of the Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...
song "Concrete Jungle", from the Wailers album Catch a Fire
Catch a Fire
Catch a Fire is the major-label-debut album for Jamaican reggae band The Wailers, released on Island Records on 13 April 1973. The album established the band as international superstars. Leader Bob Marley in particular became world-famous...
).
'Junglist' developed into a slang term to refer to all tough outlaws - the kind one would find in a 'Jungle
Jungle
A Jungle is an area of land in the tropics overgrown with dense vegetation.The word jungle originates from the Sanskrit word jangala which referred to uncultivated land. Although the Sanskrit word refers to "dry land", it has been suggested that an Anglo-Indian interpretation led to its...
'. Certain tracks made references to the "original rudebwoys" or "original gangstas" as denoting particularly respected junglists. Most members of this sub-culture took great pride in the music created by jungle producers.
Unlike some urban styles of music, drug-dealing is rarely mentioned in drum and bass tracks, but several aster of Ceremonioice of music. Though predominately UK based, some American jungle artists and American Junglists alike have a large association with "Gangsta" fashions. Also the uprising of an underground scene in Eastern Europe have fashions of mid 90's UK fashion.
Ali G
Ali G
Ali G is a satirical fictional character invented and performed by English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Originally appearing on Channel 4's Eleven O'Clock show, Ali G is the title character of Channel 4's Da Ali G Show, original episodes of which aired in 2000 and on HBO in 2003–2004, and is the...
in collaboration with Shane Handley could be seen as a parody Junglist (e.g. dressing in camouflage and listening to loud drum and bass music in his car; M-Beat and General Levy's
General Levy
General Levy is a London born ragga vocalist, regularly employed on studio tracks by drum and bass DJs. He is best known for the track "Incredible" which he recorded with M-Beat.-Biography:...
"Incredible" was played in the Ali G feature film and appearing on its soundtrack. Though he can also be treated as a parody of a hip-hop listener.