SIREN Says: We Need Jungle

University Challenge presenter Amol Rajan accidentally cemented himself as an icon on the UK rave scene last week. In a clip that has since gone viral, Amol corrects an answer from Aberdeen University with a phrase that will go now down in dance music history: ‘I can’t accept drum n bass, we need Jungle I’m afraid’. The clip has since been sampled in countless Jungle jams across social media. 

This surprisingly isn’t the first time a TV presenter has inadvertently kick started their music career; Louis Theroux famously went viral in 2022 with ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ after reciting lyrics on Chicken Shop Date. But Amol’s Jungle moment has truly bought the genre front and centre in the UK music scene, and SIREN’s resident Jungle expert, Chris Christoforou, thinks it’s about damn time. Here are Chris’ top Jungle tunes. 

1. Chase & Status, IRAH – Program

Huge tune, perfect at any rave.

2. UK Apache, SHY FX – Original Nuttah 25 

Beyond a classic.

3. Watch This Ride, NIA Archives – Mash Up The Dance 

A vocal that will get the whole venue singing

4. M-Beat, General Levy – Incredible 

Do I even need to say anything about this one?!

5. Leviticus – The Burial 

A great roller. 

6. Top Cat – Roughest Gunark DJ Rap Remix 

Full of energy and everything a jungle tune needs.

7. Mozey, Shady Novelle – I Can Be Your Future

 A modern take with some DNB influence.

8. DJ Marky, XRS, Stamina MC – LK (Carole Carolina Bela) 

A feel good jungle banger. 

9. Y U QT – Y'all Ready For Dis –

A great jungle flip of 2 Unlimited - Get Ready For This 

10. Congo Natty, Peter Bouncer – Junglist 

Another certified classic.

11. Fixate, Double 99 –Ripgroove 

Iconic sample