A clip from a recent episode of BBC 2 quiz show University Challenge has become popular on social media and transformed into a jungle track. During the episode, host Amol Rajan asked a dance music-related question to a group of University of Aberdeen students. The question asked what name is given to the genre of dance music that developed in the UK in the early 1990s, out of the rave scene and reggae sound system culture associated with acts such as A Guy Called Gerald and Goldie. The Aberdeen students responded with “Drum ‘n’ bass,” but Rajan corrected them by saying “We need jungle, I’m afraid.”
Social media users have praised Rajan’s blunt yet precise response, calling it “perfect.” Nathan Filer, a Twitter user, called for someone to sample the exchange, which led to many producers doing just that and creating jungle tracks with the sample. Rajan has praised meme creators for making the clip viral and said his dream scenario would involve a mix featuring The Ragga Twins or tracks by Probe and Sylo, or Marcus Intalex’s “Temperance.”
The recent episode of University Challenge has prompted a resurgence of interest in jungle music, and many producers have used the clip to generate new jungle tracks. Bren, a Twitter user, shared a track called “Dillinja – Grimey (University Challenge Aberdeen Remix ft. Amol Rajan),” which featured the clip, while Wordcolour shared a humorous “We need jungle, I’m afraid” remix on their Twitter account.
The University Challenge clip featuring Rajan has gone viral on social media, drawing numerous producers and jungle enthusiasts to create their own jungle tracks out of the sample. This has rekindled the popularity of jungle music as more people become interested in the genre. Rajan has expressed his appreciation for the memes and expressed his desire to hear a mix featuring The Ragga Twins, or tracks like Probe and Sylo, or Marcus Intalex’s “Temperance.” The sample has allowed producers to unleash their creativity and has sparked interest in junglists and producers alike
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