Markee Ledge, a true pioneer in the Bristol drum and bass scene, has made a lasting impact on the city’s musical evolution. He founded the legendary club night Ruffneck Ting, a cornerstone of the DnB community that championed boundary-pushing artists and sound system culture. As founder of Breakbeat Culture, he helped launch key names like DJ Fresh and D*Minds, while his collaborations with Decoder as Decoder & Substance graced many of the scene’s top labels. As the core writer and producer behind the internationally acclaimed act Kosheen, Markee brought his deep songwriting and production skills to a global audience. His 2024 album Laws of Emotion was a critically acclaimed work of emotional depth and praise for its powerful narrative and sonic scope. As his brilliant new collaborative ‘Soul EP’ with Megatron MC lands on Zonal Recordings, DMCWorld goes Back To Mine with Markee Ledge.
The Orb – Little Fluffy Clouds
The soundtrack vibe was pure early-90s widescreen, the soundscapes are perfect for setting the vibe.
Jonny L – Hurt You So
This is the track to get the kitchen floor moving again, pure late-night energy with soul.
Liquid – Sweet Harmony
A classic rave moment to wonder at, that unity and harmony was emotional and euphoric.
Sonz Of A Loop Da Loop Era – Far Out
Future-thinking chopped up madness a blueprint for everything that came after.
Rhythim Is Rhythim (Derrick May) – Strings Of Life
This is perfect for the afters. Original euphoric flavours.
4hero – Journey From The Light (4hero Remix)
The origins of Jungle Breakbeat , with a spiritual elevation , 4hero were designing the path for others to tread.
Goldie / Rufige Kru – Terminator
The tune that opened your ears to other worldly possibilities. Time-stretched, darkness for the future, Metalheadz code.
N-Joi – Anthem
Pure hands-in-the-air eccentricity, British kids grabbing Detroit samples and creating a UK scene in the process.
2 Bad Mice – Bombscare
Controlled chaos. Those drum edits and that riff trying to escape the speakers.
Saint Etienne – Only Love Can Break Your Heart
Where indie and breakbeat collided with such a hypnotic vocal, blueprint moment.
The Source ft Candi Staton – You Got The Love
A reminder that rave was always about unity , and blending element can create something new and unique.
Markee Ledge & Megatron MC ‘Soul EP’ is out now on Zonal Recordings.
