Jungle

Jungle is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in England in the early 1990s. Characterized by rapid breakbeats, heavy basslines, and often incorporating elements of ragga, dancehall, and hip hop, it is a complex and energetic style.

Jungle emerged from the UK rave scene in the early 1990s as a development of breakbeat hardcore. Early jungle producers experimented with speeding up hip hop and hardcore breaks, adding reggae and dancehall samples, and emphasizing the bassline. As the genre evolved, it diverged from its hardcore roots, becoming more complex and diverse. The mid-1990s saw jungle's peak in popularity before splintering into subgenres like drum and bass.