FLINTY BADMAN (RAGGA TWINS) with Dj Ron | London Something Podcast
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- Опубликовано: 23 сен 2023
- 🔥 Dive into another thrilling episode of the London Something Podcast with DJ Ron and the iconic Flinty Badman , the other electrifying half of the enduring duo The Ragga Twins .
Originating from Hackney, The Ragga Twins stormed the UK soundscape through London's Unity Sound System, earning a reputable stature early in their journey, which eventually became a hallmark in the music domain.
This episode is a melody of emotions, adorned with jovial moments, reflective talks, and inspiring instances, inviting you into the remarkable world of sound system culture, the inception of ragga vocals in the Jungle arena, and the highs and lows accompanying major record deals.
Uncover the stories behind the verses as Flinty Badman opens up about his past, his steadfast passion for music, and the extraordinary voyage that engraved his name in the chronicles of musical brilliance. 🎥🎵
Gear up for an awe-inspiring adventure! 🌠
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Having watched both interviews the brothers do come across as a pair of thoroughly nice lovely blokes.
There really are. 💯
I have gone through about 8 interviews on DJ Ron's platform here. this is perhaps the most important as it relates to building the chronology of the genesis of Jungle. I am 45yrs old and a committed Junglist still, I wanted to share what we were doing as kids in relation to all this in circa 1989/1990. We were dancing (running man of course lol) non-stop to Rebel MC's Street Tuff and Just Keep Rockin, these tunes have all the elements of what becomes Jungle - hip-hop breakbeats, reggae/ragga samples and riddims. Even Street Tuff starts with the Jamaican / patois style sample 'tell mi suttink, you cyant play bass!!', and that's probably the section of the tune we liked the most. Our dress was wallaby shoes, Africa leather medallions, baggy chinos or jeans, naf-naf jacket: basically as pre-teen yoots we were already living the Jungle culture before it was Jungle in a sense. Then when Ragga Twins/Shut Up And Dance came out with their first hits, and the other Acid Rave/Ragga hits, it was just a seamless progression from Rebel MC. By 1992 in high school the tapes are being passed around with Liquid is Liquid and all the other bangers at the time. It was also by this time making the charts. 'Hardcore Jungle' is an interested phrase for an array of tunes in this time circa 1992 going into early 1993, by the end of 1993 into 1994 Jungle proper has clearly formed. The over-arching point and mass experience of us yoorts I am sharing here is that the emerging Jungle culture was just THE youth culture of ours. Of course we would massively admire and love the Reggae and Ragga elements through the 1980s, we then loved the Hip-Hop that was coming over from the usa, so to combine it was just a natural or dare i say logical progression (lovin the pun! lol). Endless love to the Junglist pioneers, esp those that are loyal in a deep way to the community cultural resistance and joys that were the sound systems, and the 1980 film Babylon (feat Jah Shaka inna dance, RIP) speaks to this really well, and Go Forward Youth and Pressure by the recently passed-on Horace Ove is very relevant here and an accessible way into these deep histories. Jungle will never die and will always be reborn again and again cos its so deeply rooted at the Black/Caribbean-led grassroots in this country which speaks to our conditions and environment, the whole 'rose from concrete' concept of the most beautiful things being borne out of oppression.
‘92 Toronto massive 🇨🇦 this podcast takes me way back. Fascinating to hear from such an icon. Thank you DJ Ron, for creating THE definitive history of our collective culture. These interviews are so important to have for the ages❤
Thanks for listening and support
I am glad you interviewed each of the Ragga Twins separately and gave kudos to them individually. Flinty is a humble and respectful guy who acknowledges his elders and is a role model to the next generation of MCs. I hope some of the new breed take a leaf out his and Deman's book. The Ragga Twins are pioneers and national treasures. RTC 4 Life!
They are National treasure and yes should be recognised in that way on a wider scale ⭐️⭐️
@@LondonSomething1994 Indeed! Their contribution to music and culture has been immense.
yes my bredda. totally agree. really rich interviews respectively, and still so much more to explore. I think these interviews are an AMAZING forward step in people being able to research and appreciate the histories, but the social aspect is largely absent in the chats, and it was the social conditions that produce everything and also needs to be deeply understood to appreciate the whole ting in a holistic and all-round manner. That's the work we have to keep encouraging and doing. Love to Ron, Flinty, Navi, Daemon, PJ, Smiley, Paul, Rebel/Congo and all the leaders and pioneers who along with us yoots at the time made this amazing movement called Junglist.
Bless up@@sukantchandan7255
Been following these dudes since the early 90s. Legendary status
Huge shout to the Ragga Twins, big up Dj Ron, these podcasts are so important to record the history.
Thanks for being there 🙏🏾
@@LondonSomething1994 I don't miss an episode, my favourite thing on the web, huge love Ron 🙏❤️
The generation that had their parents talk to them. Unlike the lot of today, and made a path for man like myself and others who carry this street music business. Bless up
Great to hear from both Ragga Twins independently. Thank you for the history lessons, Ron. I'm guessing you're focusing mainly on people known as DJs and MCs but since you mention the pre-jungle breakbeat ragga hardcore window between 1990 and 1994, it would be marvellous to see Bizzy B, Bay B Kane, Lennie De Ice, Potential Badboy and the ground breaking producers at that time too. Also, people further out like DJ SS who were pushing the London sound in the Midlands with Formation Records as for some of us it was the darkside style which got us hooked on this music. Much respect.
All of those you listed are 100% on the list as are some new talent you guys with thought provoking stories. Thanks for sharing the list of names 🙏🏾
@@LondonSomething1994 Silly of me not to also mention Ratty when talking about the Midlands, only I'm told he's not a fan of interviews but his legacy is so important, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that he might consider it for this crucial web series! It was Ratty, Ellis Dee and LTJ Bukem who used to do the parties round my way a lot and were on heavy rotation in my Walkman on the school bus! Sorry for the lengthy wishlist, Santa! 😂🙏
I would love to see loftgroover on here my first ever rave in 91 at tasco's warehouse he stood out and made me take note of djing and his style is like no other he would go hard from start to finish
Good comment, Dan. You writing about this anywhere? We need to encourage Junglist historians and the work :)
Always loved to hear Flinty back in the day all over Hackney dance have fi Cork last saw him and Demon at my cousin Navigator 60 birtnite party Unity sound fan I miss the Aces days
Glad you interviewed both brothers! I look forward to the future interviews. Bizzy B would be a good one to get
Yes!
Legend
Flinty & Demon are 2 of the nicest men u could ever meet, full of positive vibes and energy. Great podcasts once again Ron, please keep these going, so enjoyable, be great to see Roni Size or some of the Full Cycle gang in the future.
One of the first vinyls I ever bought was Shut up and Dance. Used to go to Bargin Booze all the time. Never put two and two together until Hype was on this pod last year or whenever it was. True Pioneer Business.
Ragga Twins proper OG's inna the UK Hardcore / Jungle scene been a fan since I heard they're first album at the age of 12 back in 91 there was NOTHING ELSE like it was original 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and a massive infulence to me!!! big up Ragga Twins every time seen!!!
Love these Ron keep em coming. So enjoyable. Thank you Sir !!!
More to come! Thanks for the support 💯
OMG!! Flinty Badman!! Well Done, Ron 👏🏾
Wicked Ron, from watching the original documentary years back I been wondering when you would have the twins on here & brilliant to see them individually they are both corners stones of jungle drum and bass and clearly come from good stock. Respect to you all & keep up the good work Ron this is essential to the history of the scene & educational to the younguns out there.
Would be great to see Navi & Moose on here. Respect Ron - A LONDON SUM TING DIS & U NO DAT 🚀🧨
Need to get MOOSE on, maybe the hardest working Dnb artist ever....big up! Wicked interview Ron, going through undocumented HISTORY of this ting, BLESS!!#Weighin dem up like Schumacher#off with his head)))
Big up Ron for getting a true legend like flinty bad man on the show . When I Ist saw the ragga twins I told my spa Nah that’s Demon Rockers and Flinty from Unity 😂. Dem man and Paul Ibiza were definitely pioneers of the scene . Dj young head my good friend was their DJ from long time . Big up !!
Great interview. Big up my long time friend Flinty. Proud of you Proud to know you 👊🏽
Truly could listen to these stories for days 💓
Thanks for the support 💯
Massive Respect!!!.. I've been fortunate over the years to share the stage with the Ragga Twins. Because there's always that saying - 'you shouldn't meet your idols' which has been true sometimes, but these guys were always humble and supportive...wkd interview RON!!!! and big up Flinty Badman & Demon Rockers AKA 'The Ragga Twins' Bless ❤👊
It's been cool to listen to both of the brothers thank you Ron I remember the dance energy programme with the Ragga Twins ,Rebal mc (Conga) and I also remember slip matt being on the programme back in the early days Big up Ron and all that make these podcasts available
Big up Flinty top man, Another top interview Ron ❤
@flinty badman - RESPECT👊💚✌
Another wicked interview!! Love this channel.....and big up my bros Flinty & Deman 🌋🌋🌋
The birth of ragga jungle ❤ yes yes they have some history them boys
This episode for me is definitely the most educational yet really filled in a few gaps and learned loads about the early days being born in 91 I missed it when it was current but you lot are all propa big man on the scene and shaped a musical revolution I've said this before but I'm so grateful for these pod casts as Ron you know we're I'm watching this from big up Ron big up flinty wicked episode
BIG interview!!!!
Great interview Ron. You continue to meet up with the peope who are instrumental in making the scene what it is today. And that includes Flinty and Deman. I loved hearing about Flintys teacher who had his back. What a difference it can make to have a teacher who does the bit extra to support and motivate a child who they see something in them. Even though Flintys path went the music path, thank the gods of music, what that must have done for his self esteem is immeasurable. Heard the Twins down at XOYO for Randall's residency. They were MCing the Micky Finn. What a combo. They still firing shells. Totally relevant. Still progressing. That's how you do things! Big up Ron!
Thanks for another special interview with another foundation junglist legend.
Quality Podcast. As always Jungle History Right there' back in the day driving to Coventry when motorway had no lights !!! 😂 Respect Ron 🙏
Thanks for listening
yeah was that man ha ha 90 to infinity
The birth of jungle 💯
Another great interview Ron big up, hearing Flinty talk his journey was good, he is a well respected mic man from back in the day, and has earned his Stripes for sure!! Flinty and Deman are legends, but so was Flinty and Sean 🙏❤ who i used to love listening to when they chatted on Marcus and Tippatone et Al. I have a wicked tape from about 1984/85 with them both chatting on Tippatone with man like super Ranks Roddy, Sister Shorty and Deman does a short cameo on the tape , Super Dan is mixing, but can i find the Tape??? Flinty had some front to take on "Levi" them times as he was killing everything up and down the Country at the time., Mind you him and Sean did give Champion little trouble one time too!!!Anyway, Big up Flinty we have meet a few times and vibes always nice, stay Humble and Keep up the works. Big up Super Dan.Me breddrin.
Ras K.C 🔴⚫🟢
Ragga Twins deh bout! Still remember buying Reggae Owes Me Money from a market stall in Hackney. Jungle Foundation right here. Salute 🙏🏼
Big up!
@TakeMeBackPirateRadio yes bro was wondering wagwaan? Where's my man!!! Rispek every time my brother ❤
@@Baber1 Family life has got man tied up! So many things on hold but hopefully get more stuff uploaded! Bless my brother! ❤
There are levels then there is Flinty 👊🏾
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Big up Ron❤ would be great if you could interview your man like Trace and Ryme time...amazing channel keep up the good work ❤
Maybe one day
Big up Ron's partner for the insight to have individual interviews 👍🏽 both Flinty & Deman start culture" Ragga Twins deh bout" 🫶🏽🫶🏽😊
She plays a huge role in this podcast. Helping set up and strike the set, camera assistant and the main editor and grader…plus good advice and all while being the mother of our son…thanks for recognising, she’ll appreciate that 🙏🏾
Big up dj Ron you are a legend getting all these great people off the scene telling their stories and helping us see things through their eyes all these great artists you have got on here are legends
Yes Ron, I love this interview with flinty and the last one with deman. You man gimme joke about reload tune, or wheeling lol. True I went Homerton and grew up In Lower Clapton im peoper dialed in to this interview. When flinty said how people say he switch to devil music, then see them skanking in the rave is hilariously bang on. One minute we was listening to TDK sound tapes, next ting were at Wallis Road aving it. The only tunes that had any hint of reggea was deffo Wickedst Sound Rebel MC, there was a tune released by Andy Swallows label Labello Blanko and Geneside 2. Apart from them, Ragga Twins were the first to bring the real ting.
Hackney has a lot to answer for regarding the early days of Jungle.
Heard the boys at the Astorias pre valentines Roast party in ‘94. I’m certain you played at that dance too Ron. It was a wicked night. I’ve been looking for the recordings from that night but they don’t seem to exist. Other Roast valentines recordings exist on the www but not those particular ones however, I have the memories.
If you want to continue completing and filling in the time line of the birth of this thing then yeah you need to speak to Paul Ibiza and you also need Michael West, cool hand flex, potential boy, a guy called Gerald, Mark manix and Dego, Dan donelly, Rob Playford and 2 bad mice
I know.
Another quality podcast big up Ron
Thank you and supporting the channel 🙏🏾
Ron, this is 100% just a suggestion and not a criticism as I have been massively enjoying every one of these podcasts... but the new addition of an intro with the music and preview snippets of the interview is unnecessary and a bit of a cliche, in my opinion. The content is so good that I don't think you need to do that, and I've been skipping past the new intros as I don't want to spoil what is coming up in the episode 👍
is it possible to post that cassette dance with flinty badman and papa Levi- unity vs saxon
👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
Just finished listening to this fantastic chat, many thanks Ron and Flinty. Wanted to raise the issue of double time MC culture in Jungle. It is argued here that Det started that off, however whatever about the very fast chats by people like Demon Boyz, Killerman Archer on Narra Mines (Genaside II), Silver Bullet from 1989 and many many more. The fast-paced MCing that directly feeds into or arguably WAS already Junglist is there from before 1993, no?
Big Up Flinty Badman aka Ragga Twins Dj Ron aka The Sarsaparilla Kid. The linage that you was talking about was the illegal rave era Thoroughly enjoyed these podcast series its been like a trip back into time I'm fortunate to have been there from the very beginning so I clearly overstand what you were both talking about the good old days the birth of rave and jungle music 👊🙂
Amazing Podcast, big up and thank you!!! 💚
Special request for MC Bassman, the midlands connect
@dj Ron - man ain't forgotten you fam (last time we spoke was on Roof!!! Lol '94) A.K.A DJ Sunspot - nuf respect 👊🏾❤💛💚🖤✌🏿
Yes yes 👍
I was at the Plymouth gig
🥳🍾
That event was phenomenal
@@OfficialRaggaTwins you know that
you need potential on here next man
Thanks for the suggestion. Appreciate that. 🙏🏾
RON PLEEAASSEEEEE GET DJ GROOVERIDER ON I BEG YOU 🙏
Rider has been interviewed so many times by other people, surely there are more interesting verterens that haven't had their say yet, out there than.
Zapoteks - would love to know what the tune Rider was playing they jumped on...
01:06 mark. It is a small window - where does Demon Boyz fit?
Gotta get mad p on here
Please through out a vinyl album . 1❤🙏☝️
Great 👍 reasoning but try and let flinty or your guess who you have let them talk king you kinda interrupt when flinty is talking but gd reasoning still but just let the guest do the talking king , keep up the great works 💪
Thanks for the comment. We out here trying so all good to get feedback. Thanks bro.
@LondonSomething1994
I'm not slating you my bro because I was told I do the similar thing 😂
But keep doing what you're doing because you're good 👍 @ what you want to Achieve
was it roast crazy's larry's ?
Not sure 🤔
Ron I think you are wrong about jungle being around in 91 it was more like jungle techno , real jungle was 93-94
It was. Lenny De Ice 'We are E' is widely acknowledged as being one of the first jungle tunes. The term 'jungle' just wasn't a label back in 91. But it has all the characteristics of jungle music. The bassline, the breakbeat and the vocal samples. That's the foundations right there. Music producers were producing Jungle long before it became a distinct genre.
The reason being is because these Micky mouse degrees are just abit of paper.. the degree has no job to go with it