Empathy Recordings in association with Bassdrop.co.nz are pleased to announce the release of Rumble in the Jungle the CD, mixed by 2008 Rumble champion DJ Import. Part of Import’s prize pack was the opportunity to record his mix of the finest selection of Drum and Bass & Dubstep tracks from top local and international producers.

Christchurch lad DJ Import (aka John Chea) has honed his mixing talents over many years through his passion for all things drum n bass. First place position in the 2008 Rumble in the Jungle battle was something of a natural progression for him.

The 2008 final proved to be an exciting show of slick mixing from many competitors resulting in a tough decision for the judges. In the end, Import’s experience, skill, track selection and ability to keep cool under pressure saw him take the championship in style.

Recorded and mastered by the empathy team the ‘Rumble in the Jungle / Import Mix’ is the premium live set from NZ’s best. Featuring stunning tracks by State of Mind, Concord Dawn, Agent Alvin, Trei, Dose, The Upbeats, Optimas Gryme, Phace, Mayhem and many more.

A snapshot of NZ’s vibrant breakbeat scene at the moment, we are confident you will rate this mix now and for years to come.

Tracklist

Consequence - Someone to Watch [Empathy]
Faction - You Sick Bastard
HSD - Ion Storm
Import - Creep
Johnny Hooves - Eye of the Beholder [Empathy]
Trei - Morning Glory
Subtone (feat.Stabba) - Desmond [Empathy]
Cern - Salvador [Empathy]
Dose & Trei - Hotfoot [Critical]
Black Planet - Enough Talk
Agent Alvin - Wickedman [Viper]
Concord Dawn - Chloroform [Uprising]
Urban Notion - Insomnia [Ruse]
Charlie B - Lucid
State of Mind - Zion Island
The Upbeats & Evol Intent & Ewun - Smash - [Non Vogue]
Mayhem & Phace - Lightyears Apart - [Shadow Law]
Bulletproof (feat Mindscape & Tiki Taane) - Dark Times [Cyanide]
Nasty Genius - Lifestream
Benny Tones - Nevermind (Hooves & JPS Remix) [OMW]
Flirt with Dirt - Palmorosa [Influenza Media]
Trisector - Love Stays
Optimas Gryme - A Billy
P-Vans - Black Sheep [Bassweight]
Undertow - Forgive & Forget
Double Negative - Vegas [Empathy]