Atmospheric jungle and liquid drum and bass that balances frantic breakbeats with soulful, jazzy textures. Perfect for late-night urban exploration.
Cloud 9 is a primary alias for Gavin Cheung, better known as Nookie, a pivotal figure in the evolution of UK breakbeat hardcore and jungle. Operating largely through the influential Moving Shadow and Reinforced Records circles, Cloud 9 helped define the 'Atmospheric Jungle' subgenre.
The sound identity is characterized by the use of the Akai sampler to create intricate breakbeat edits, paired with 'intelligent' melodic structures influenced by jazz-fusion and soul. Cheung's work under this moniker bridged the gap between the frantic energy of the early 90s rave scene and the more polished, listener-oriented liquid drum and bass of the late 90s. Critical consensus views Cloud 9 as a sophisticated architect of the breakbeat sound, often cited alongside peers like Omni Trio and Foul Play for elevating the genre's musicality. The project's influence is seen in the modern revival of jungle and the ongoing popularity of '90s-style atmospheric DnB. Recent reissues and archival releases on labels like Kniteforce and Over/Shadow confirm the enduring relevance of the Cloud 9 catalog among collectors and new listeners alike.
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