Kenny Ken - Formations Records Black History Month Special - D&BTV

The legendary Kenny Ken hits us with a history lesson as he pays respects to our music's roots and launches us straight into the future on our Formation Records Black History Month special on D&BTV.
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[@themindfuldj320]

What I love most about this is when he’s dropping a killer jungle stinker and he’s grinning to himself. Still smashing up the dance 30 years on and still killin it! Kenny kenny kenny Ken bwoy!

[@GH-nj1xm]

Yes! I was watching a Mampi Swift mix not long ago…..you just knew there was filth on its way looking at him grinning at his mixer. Amplifies the vibe knowing they’re feeling every drop and running alongside every bassline 🙌🏻🤙🏻

[@ShahidKhan-rx2ry]

Ner-Omarilloign _ Bakama Odb _ FiX singh liNqUIt - platte usuallie secondtim garage ; just ever simple listen BRbet andx

[@ShahidKhan-rx2ry]

deeklin Bicnyt Speaninshvw'R

[@louisilic666]

^^he knows

[@christinadoyle5273]

Love it too He's feeling it Like we are lol

[@jjc0007-d1d]

There was no one who could touch this man back in the 90's - Big up Kenny!

[@dend323]

You know it

[@kedrenwatts6818]

Remember Stevie hyper d? They were legends together

[@chopwet]

They still can't touch the master!

[@Roni-yu9sr]

Come on man.. Djs was killin back in the days... Especially rider mickey finn. Jack frost. Fabio the list goes on top trump.. Goldie.. It's never ending back in the 90s dj ss baseline Smith... I could be here all night

[@petebuckoke5141]

Randall is the don

[@adamparker4339]

Absolute legend. Nearly 50 and still kickin the back of my head!!!

[@m1k3ydan]

OMG I hear you

[@davidperratt1879]

53 this week & still rinsing out the beats forever awol

[@leostreat3573]

I was gonna say he must be older than 50 I was loving his mix tapes when I was 15 and I was born in 78 so ....

[@jaycostewart8]

The real jungle don, big kenny ken... from the 90s been listening and raving to this man. I'm glad I'm old enough to have experience the golden era of junglist. Those old enough knows. 💯👊🏾

[@leewiseman8715]

I'll second that...enough said.

[@arealbobbydazzler2520]

True bad boy arsonist a Pioneer

[@slavplaysgames]

well i was 9 years late to the paty but being from Croatia ive got to experience all my fav producers and dj's thanks to Outlook festival .. if not for outlook festival i would have to travel to other countries if i wanna attend a soundsystem music related festival or party !

[@davidperratt1879]

Yep legend of the scene 🔉🔉🙌🙌🕺🏼🕺🏼

[@toxteth01]

Jungle isn’t jungle anymore

[@BobBobOnYouTube]

Kenny Ken and Stevie Hyper D at Hysteria 10 is my all time favourite set. Rinse it, Kenny! RIP Stevie Hyper D.

[@darrellthayden]

Another legend alongside Randall and groove rider and Fabio and all the rest of the Crew Long live all jungliest in the place

[@MADMANARMY]

👍

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Big up bruva you know the score!!!!

[@tomekknop8947]

Make my smile jungle is massive

[@adenaas9108]

Soundz of the Kenny Kenny Ken been listening to this Don since a tape from Amnesia House with Bassman on the mic the year was 1993 and it changed my life and my musical ear ...the guy never misses pure Legend 👑💯💣🔊🎶🎧

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

You know the score!!!

[@alansharples1621]

Guys a ledgend . All the way through from 90s to modern day. Crack on Kenny banging it out 😎

[@johnragg2170]

My favourite dj at Astoria crazy club 90-91... breakbeat hardcore

[@simonhryhoruk1233]

Remember 93 he played at quest Wolverhampton, I got the tape pack. Highlight was mc lenni going bezerk when kenny dropped a dirty ragga tune (as we called em back then) "Ehhhhh rewind! NO! no no no no!!!! Ey! kenny rewind that bloodclaart choon!!". Dunno what was going on backstage but there was lots of erm, enthusiasm 😆 lol

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

@@simonhryhoruk1233 Big up 1993 ravers!!

[@antbarn5210]

probably the best pure mixer on the scene , makes it seem so easy . Been listenin to him since 91 . Massive massive respect ken

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

He's a legend and so many other legends from 91, Pilgrim, SS, Top Buzz and Bad (_Y_) Mickey Finn are just a few ❤️

[@antbarn5210]

@@staffordshirebullterrierli7411 too many to mention mate too many ❤

[@earluriahstewart6699]

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[@raymondbamford7061]

@@staffordshirebullterrierli7411 and dj ratty,doc scott,ltj bukem and dj randall

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

@@raymondbamford7061 Mmmm suit you sir :). Back in old skool days, so many talented DJs! The early 90s were the pinnacle of drum n bass/ dance/ hardcore music as we know it! They said rave would die! 32 years later we still here :)

[@gustavg3555]

Few things in life make me as happy as seeing and hearing this man still completely tear shit up. ❤

[@austintrussell8892]

This man never let's me down!

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Certified don!!!

[@danjones7738]

My love for Kenny is mad used to listen to tapes of him in awol dreamscape etc then he came over to Wales and played sets in Cardiff and Swansea and one of the only djs that I saw that would have a massive grin as the crowd erupted he took personal enjoyment that his tunes were doing the business I am mid forties and all I can say is salute and big up Kenny you always have a place in my heart pure fire

[@Preeno]

41 here mate and I'm with you on this one! I've seen sets of the crowd pretty dead when he's playing and kinda wish they'd get the f*ck moving because I know it'd make Kenny's night! I'm pretty sure Kenny wishes he was back in the 90's playing to proper ravers! lol ..Big up the mix n blend Kenny Ken!

[@leewiseman8715]

Yeah,not only his mixing skills but his infectious grin & his pure enjoyment. Made the crowd feed off him & Kenny feed off the crowds vibes,on & on through his set. Always went off when Kenny stepped up & dropped his 1st tune,some of my most memorable from back in the day was when he'd drop Superman as his 1st tune epic.

[@boryblue]

Whoever gave gave this mix a thumbs down, they're not real junglist!!!!!! Big dubplates mix. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

💯

[@leewiseman8715]

TRUE that, they should have there thumbs surgically removed

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

@@leewiseman8715 Kenny Ken should have you line quoted on a war dub hahaha trust me.

[@andrewbailey4771]

Killer set, 49 now but listening now takes me back to the good old days. Astoria, Rocket, Camden Palace, Laserdome, Brixton Academy, Bagleys, etc. Boy what a time to be alive. Junglist till I die.👍👍👍👍👍

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

Back in da day, Kenny, Pilgrim, Finn and SS used to control the night!!! ❤️

[@migatron1]

Don't forget Hype, Brockie, Grooverider and Shy FX

[@geoffreysalmon4461]

They all smash it back in the day's. Good Times 😁😁😁👊👍

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

@@migatron1 Yeah forgive me man, Hype and Grooverider i absolutely adored and Shy was also a massive part of the scene, I used to love the dark early jungle man Top buzz and mad P, fucking sick jungle music back in thouse days! I have to say though I never heard of Brockie :O. Ive said this to my mates before though, so many classic djs of the 90s, i could count up about 30-50 absolute legends of the scene if i could be bothered :P lol

[@johns783]

Darren Jay givin you the stinkeye

[@db-ol5dl]

@@migatron1 shy fx never smashed one of my nights in 10 years raving.. He did produce though

[@poundofbananas9640]

I hope people like Kenny made enough cash. Gave so many people joy!

[@ev1lp1nk]

🤩 nothing compares to the vibes DNB brings into my life. love & light Kenny!

[@TranceHistorian]

For real! Junglist for life 💚

[@TrueRhythm]

Jungle Drum'n Bass From the 416 to the 905 - 90s thru 2000s (seen King Kenny Ken many times - loved every drop and bassline)

[@Rai_S82]

One of the nicest guys in the game and an absolute legend. Big up Kenny ❤

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Indeed!! He brought through a lot talent!!!

[@Globalplayersmattertoo]

The Mans a legend,, their since day dot..still smashing it... massive respect.. never done a bad mix,, true selectah! Rip hyper d,, him and kenny at that toronto rave.. still get goosebumps... .

[@Jay-N-Night]

Toronto man, those were the days. Big up!!

[@supahfly_uk]

Hyper D was lit miss him

[@ShaunDrutar]

Every time I listen!

[@markphillips6784]

Instead of a.. "WHO WANTS A REWIIINND.." "WHO WANTS A TRACK LIIIIIST!!" 🥳😎

[@geoffreysalmon4461]

I would love to have a track list please 🙏😊

[@jasonhardy142]

More of Kenny Ken on the ones and twos please! A master of his craft. 🔥 🔥

[@planetdustbowl4825]

one twos threes and fours in kenny's case :D

[@lornawillockify]

In a dirty sweaty room on lower ford street in Coventry in 1991 I was introduced to kenny. Still the man 👍

[@absent7146]

Me too, what a club, remember going in, never remembered coming out. Happy days

[@audiomashup]

Eclipse in them days?

[@lornawillockify]

@@audiomashup yes mate

[@MegaCozzy]

@@audiomashup yes it was I was there aswell every dam week . And sounds like you wasn’t

[@audiomashup]

@@MegaCozzy you hero

[@ultralogikltdallthingshaul2115]

Raving crew Bow Down ... Kenny Ken KILL DEM DED 💪🤯national treasure, deserves an OBE 🎧 👑

[@MrDoctorproctor]

Yes Mate, Sir Kennith.

[@christinadoyle5273]

A year since my last comment still blasting it On JAMO D 365 S Got em Sorted Rattling my doors and windows Sick Thank you Kenny ❤

[@EV4RY]

What a monumental set by the Legend!

[@davidbrown9038]

Massive in the jungle and dnb scene for many years! Big up Kenny ken massive respect 👊🙏👌💥

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

True Junglist heavyweight!!!

[@michaelseruwagi7807]

A true jungle legend no doubt about kenny Ken inna de mix n blend boooooooyah !!!😁

[@thesleepstate]

@@michaelseruwagi7807 Watch tha righhhttttt...

[@iansendall9368]

Shadow boxing by nasty habits was a big fave back in the day.

[@trevormadden4301]

Still is man. That remix is proper but the original is still best

[@davesaves8986]

Man what a set started my days in 80s been from electro to ragga to house to jungle and hardcore ,shadow boxing such a legendary tune big up the 89 to 96 crew🙂

[@profyle766]

Straight back at ya bro!! 😎👊🏾

[@dickjohnsonsixtynine]

Aren’t we the lucky ones, what a journey we’ve had eh? Hardcore will never die Big up all Junglists Amen

[@jackyoung5950]

Yes yes sounds of the Kenny Ken

[@alisonbunting]

What an absolute amazing set. I shall be bookmarking and listening in my ear cans a lot during work hours. Junglist massif.

[@SteveForteGMR]

HOLYFUCKME!!!!!!!!! WE R IE remix just smashed in my front door like a DTI raid. DIRTYYYYYYYYY!!!!

[@RDub55]

Man like da KENNY KEN..u dun know....Royalist in dis game proper VIP in da industry

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

What an intro!! Then Shadow Boxing straight in the mix!!! Danger!!!! Bad boy Kenny Ken from way back when. Big up all the Club Labrynth man dem!!! Dalston crew maximum!!!!

[@fusion01wp]

Haha, loved that place dalston Lane ‘93, ‘94 - heavy!!!!

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

@@fusion01wp Such good times raving!! Who know I may have been raving with a lot people in this comment section. You can't beat that era and I am glad people still appreciate now. Big up Andrew and all my Club Labrynth ravers!!

[@TeamElemeno]

Do you know what the intro tune id is

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

@@TeamElemeno It sounds like a Potential Bad Boy production but I am not sure. What I know is it's definitely an unreleased dub plate exclusive for Kenny Ken.

[@Dev_Entity]

kenny ken superstar!

[@stereosaur]

The Desmond Dekker rmx is absolutely beautiful. Wicked selection!

[@darrensnell9489]

Kenny Ken, what a true D n B icon!!! I watched him wipe the floor @ The Jungle Sound Clash 94' @ The Roller Express. Also watched him play loads of times @ World Dance @ Lydd Airport ( Kent ) he's always smiling, always happy, a true gent.

[@faridmiah77]

mate i was at Lydd many times, he tore the place to pieces every time!

[@MrR1kstar]

SOMEBODY TRACKLIST THIS SET PLEASE!!!

[@Rooney_the_grey_bird]

@Vic Vega I want to buy some old skool jungle classic, and more d&b, all DJ friendly, where do I look fella's 😉🙏🏻

[@Rooney_the_grey_bird]

@@BangersnMashDNB I'm looking for MP3's fella 🙏🏻

[@darthollie]

@Vic Vega iT IS NOT

[@darthollie]

@Vic Vega the tracklist, I've searched everywhere

[@coreymanders1206]

Id for the the first 2 tunes before shadow boxing love this mix never gets old and the the dj ss one with bassline Smith, heavy heavy heavy 🖕🏿🖕🏿🖕🏿

[@Preeno]

All about the mix n blend, Kenny Ken! This set on repeat trust!…. Double K, not creating a fuss…The D&B legend is here, turn it up and damage your ear…

[@dend323]

Back to life for Sir kenny

[@AutomotiveAddiction]

Big up the Jungle family, KennyKen is probably 20% of the black history that I know! Respect to all the Drum and Bass community who have always stood against racism and discrimination, you my bois. XXX

[@814Beav]

Ok, This needs WAYYYY more than 600 likes!!! Kenny Ken is a legend, and this mix is Excellent!

[@slowmodeproductions]

"Kenny Ken's asking me if I'm ready, I was born ready"

[@section23]

For those that know ❤️

[@Gutsy1992]

RIP Stevie Hyper D ❤️

[@jay-hv6mc]

KENNY SUPER HERO KENNN!!!! yes stevie hyoer d !!!

[@stevevl400]

Lord have Mercy!

[@ronpurdy4779]

For those that were stuffed into the club in Brampton that night!🔥🔥

[@markross2426]

Great to see Kenny Ken going strong in 2020 ❤️

[@southsideslondon]

A true godfather to the scene, "Salute"

[@jasonhardy142]

This is an honour to hear this legend! His mixes always had that certain Kenny Ken vibe and when I hear this! Had a few C.Ds and tapes of Kenny Ken back in the early 90's.

[@ruudheadz7095]

The legendary Kenny Ken - RESPECT!!!

[@tycoonfish9472]

This man is a legend and always wil be big respect.......

[@TranceHistorian]

Actual legend! 🌀✨🏆✨🌀

[@claytonjackson8610]

This mix is so fresh, Kenny Ken always proper sounds.

[@richardclarke9966]

First saw this absolute legend in '93 and been listening to his beautiful mixes ever since. True hero of the genre KK 💙

[@mjeevans2104]

Thank you sir .. you made my youth so much better ..

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Club Labrynth crew!!! Big up!!

[@whitneyyvettedross8918]

There is only one Kenny ken .. Absolutely top top class ..😏☺🔈🔉🔊🎧

[@rowanwoodward2533]

Why does this make me wanna cry?

[@dickjohnsonsixtynine]

@@meskgiggs8616 dnb never left? Hardcore will never die Big up all Junglists Amen

[@WasabiDreams]

Because the set is beautiful??

[@bradleyczajkowski9020]

Love that he’s repping a Last Planet cap too 🇨🇦 shoutout Toronto crew

[@MrBumrah123]

Kenny Ken demonstrating he's still king of the Dance! Big up!!

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Undisputed King!!!

[@katherinecampbell3049]

Can't wait to see this Legend In my Home Town of Margate The Lido Me n My Bessie b there enjoying the sounds of the Kenny Ken Yes Yes ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tracypointon123]

I can't stop rinsing this! BIG UPS KENNY KEN! All the way from hardcore to jungle, he always kills it! Seamless, the mix and blend. Gotta love him ha ha

[@knightrider4624]

Just like a fine wine , the older he gets the better 👌🏽

[@davidperratt1879]

Yep since about 91 & 93 for me 🔉🔉🔉👌👌

[@greybatm4]

YES YES Kenny Ken! Bad boy selector

[@TRIBECHIEFTAIN]

Big up to the man like KennyKen 👏🏾👊🏾👁🎥

[@hsdsaunders]

Some proper underplayed classics in here. Big set. Wicked Kenny Ken.

[@christinadoyle5273]

I got to say This is my favourite mix Always brings me up when I'm sad Be it at bus stops I dance ha ha Sat on my bed I get up and turn up the bass Siccccccckkk The memories from back in the day been there many times top times Thank you Kenny your a star 😊

[@MrDBassett]

Big up yaself!! Badness a potential ting….

[@krisp2tyliddell152]

This set is perfection .. massive respect to the one and only Kenny Ken 🙂

[@gsimms9710]

Big Bwoy Riddems yes Kenny Ken Wheel and come again my selecta ta ta ta ta 💣💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@leehenderson2671]

Saw Kenny Ken in Manchester a couple of years ago and he played a savage dark set and told us after we love It dark up North best rave of my lfe!!

[@vanessaredhead7121]

Omg..big up Mr Kenny Ken!..brings me back every time..grt memories ..Roller Express & many more events..early 90's me an my girl Jojo..Norm..an my man at the time Lorres, ..were in our 50's now tho & but in still feeling it for sure..away frm the scene living in Ireland long time .. but its in my blood..never leaves ya..few Gins & I can still give it loads lol..peace to all Jan 2021 X

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Big up the Roller Express ravers oi oi!!! Lea Valleyyyyy crewwwww!!! Maximum grill!!

[@mikeg6748]

... listening to this, i'm remembering something Kenny Ken said in the Jungle documentary that was on the telly in the early/mid-90's (its here on KZbin still, i hope) - he said something to the effect that "Jungle would be there for him" - and so it is. Black musical roots from the past , present and..... 'into the future'!

[@dannythomas6631]

This is da baddest set iv ever put mi ear to warrrgwarrn 😁❤💛💚💯Kenny ken

[@ahmedsyed5629]

Kenny Ken still killing it, this mix so dope. Love the Raga tunes as they always are up lifting with good vibes to shake up the place. Big ups jah bless Kenny ken

[@jukeboxer6187]

True foundation with the Formation. Kenny ken wit the Mix n' Blend. Always true to his roots - 'Run Tings, Back Again!'

[@joemiller7709]

One of the best sets I’ve heard for a while love it kenny bro. That tune at the start hard my guy

[@mikebryan7060]

Hands down my favourite mix of lockdown

[@timmitchell670]

I remember every time I saw Kenny Ken spin at parties he would always kill it every time. My favorite d&b dj

[@darrenjay4334]

Kenny always brings the 🔥 jungle Don from day one ❤💛💚

[@sterlingdatsAkaMr.P]

Time for Footstumping Ridims to get you back the floor.😎

[@ManiRios]

Listening to Kenny Ken mixes in 1996 inspired me to starting mixing records. Great set! 🔊🎶👊🙏👌

[@anthonylocke3366]

respect to da KOOL FM crew,mainly during the 90's respect 👍🥃

[@EpifanesEuergetes]

I listened to the original stream but had to come back. Ken's just that damn good.

[@6868david]

I am 42 Now , Love Kenny ken since the beginning, cant forget the raves at Forst, Oberhausen and Mannheim area big Up Kenny ken strictly raw Beats to the Heart nice set nice plates love your style ur sense 4 music just dope as hell ... Maybe one day u Return to the 68ers again...Peace ✌🏿

[@ladyhyper3056]

Wicked dj Kenny ken Big up 🔊🔊🔊💯👑👑🎵

[@fernandoxtremearaujo37]

Yyess🎧💿💿🎼🎶🔥🔥

[@hi-fl8nw]

KENNY KEN IS A LEGEND 🙌 THANK YOU FOR SENDING ON SIR 🙏👍👏👏👏

[@tracypointon123]

🔥🔥🔥 This set is so well thought out. Quality always. Long time All time! Levelz

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

You know this!! Kenny is one of the best DJs. Honestly his selection and mixing has always been top draw!!

[@calcite84]

BIG UP KENNY KEN ORIGINAL JUNGLIST 🔊🔊🔊🔊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@markakablairranglyoshandol3452]

Loving black history month on drum and bass arena!- also love how happy Kenny Ken is mixing true jungalist

[@michaelrichey4569]

For real they are killing it!

[@Toohumanoid]

Don't ever stop you absolute legend! Love the mix too, been loving you since 91'! Kenny Ken, Grooverider, Fabio...! 😎👌

[@tonyess4296]

Yes Kenny...Original don fe years!!!!

[@jaywallace4395]

Me and my dad listen to this 90% of our day

[@dmitrydmitry716]

ur lucky to have a dad with such musical taste

[@Spectrum2004]

Desmond Dekker 007 is a massive banger

[@ericcius1498]

The mix n blend, sounds of the Kenny, Kenny, Kenny Ken. Seeing Kenny and Stevie hyper d at Renegades in Toronto was a moment in time I will never forget.

[@Globalplayersmattertoo]

Lol the hand sanitizer cracked me up,, gwarn kenny !!!!

[@roostaraver]

Kenny ken one of the true DNB Don's legend !

[@satan666one9]

With this mix Kenny is now one of my favorites in the world. 2020 top mix. 💯 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

Absolutely loved the early 90s early jungle! Used to be able to get half a carrier bag of organic mushrooms for 3 quid! Used to park car up the woods and trip out for many hour's with my mates!!!! Many colours man :)

[@barryhercules9661]

Wicked mix Kenny Ken. You, Sir Aries and the Born on road crew are a match made in heaven!!

[@PaulAllen.66]

Respect big K is still killing it.

[@tonysmith5141]

Still a banging DJ kenny Ken , 🔥🔥🔥🔊🔊🔊👊👌💯

[@lowket]

Kenny Ken: Living Legend!! Nothing but love and respect.

[@Code4_DnB]

Yes Kenny Ken 💥

[@rasssmon]

Clinical set... Kenny Ken kill it as always.. bad maaan 💥 Kenny Ken Randall & Mampi Swift are in a different league (maybe even a different planet..) 👊🏽😎👊🏽

[@crispy7945]

Sounds of da Kenny Ken tell a friend :)

[@BudgieFan101]

Coolest Looking DJ. Fire-est Tunes. Love Kenny Ken.

[@errolgeorge6517]

Wicked set Kenny Ken