Last Friday 1 November, we were spoiled with a 36 track various artists (VA) release which has been curated by OS:MAN, head of Motive Hunter Audio, with an important mission to raise money for Warchild’s Gaza Emergency Appeal. Counting on support from the likes of Tim Reaper, DJ Hybrid, Fez The Kid, Bruk, and Vxrgo, whilst also relying on releases from close friends of the label including Fendi-K, Arkyn, Blake, Agility, and insectcrusha, this project is the epitome of a forward-thinking underground concept that gives a true representation of the flavoursome sonics that create our culture. A coming together of the established with the new is exactly why this VA will mark itself as one of the standout electronic grassroots projects of the year. Varying from their bread-and-butter jungle sounds, to more techno and bass numbers with forays in such through Dusty Dan, smokey.t, and Joycey – all corners of the underground are covered. With such a breakthrough year as a result of a multitude of jungle releases that have been widely celebrated over the course of the last 11 months, it was only right we bring this multifaceted project to the attention of the wider electronic dance family.
What’s the deal with the VA then, it’s been a while since you’ve released anything right?
So after our brief hiatus from releasing this year following our jam-packed start including the likes of Nectax and Dwarde, Fendi-K and myself, and Tim Reaper, Worsleyy and Cheetah, plus the Bristol lot Fez The Kid, Bruk and Toby Ross. I wanted to come back with a bang. This release is my polite reminder to everyone that we’re still about, more than ever, whilst also giving back to people who really do need support via the VA profit contributions to War Child’s Emergency Gaza Appeal. It’s a wicked thing to be able to have this many artists contributing their work to a bigger thing in the name of doing something beneficial, just glad I created the opportunity to orchestrate it.
Why 36 tracks?
Great question, had this a lot unsurprisingly! The angel number 36 symbolises achieving a balanced life, shifting your focus to what matters most, and using your creative powers to help others. Which is precisely what this VA represents.
What’s next for Motive Hunter? Vinyl, finally! I’m so proud to say that finally, and definitely long-overdue, we’re releasing EP’s now on wax. First up we’ve got Arkyn ‘The Pressure’. A wicked four-tracker with collaborations from DJ B & Syntax. Absolute jungle-tekno heaters. We’re actually doing a launch party at Tola for it on the 30th November, headlined by the legends Krome & Time, plus Distant Planet’sHughesee and Louise Plus One. Set to be one for the books.
