RAM 100 - The Greatest Ram Tracks Of All Time

With 19 years at the forefront of drum & bass, RAM RECORDS have attained an untouchable back catalogue. RAM 100 is the peak of 2 decades of innovation and success in drum & bass production, with 100 releases under the belt of this definitive dance music label.

One of the most influential and successful record labels ever to run in the drum & bass scene let alone dance music as a whole, Ram has been at the cutting edge of development in production, going on to enrich the culture by hosting one of the most seminal nights ever when their label night took over London’s The End for 11 years till its closure. From there Ram raised the bar again with the mighty Matter shows and now hosts one of, if not the busiest nights at London super-club Fabric.

To mark the centennial release of this maximum impact crew, Drum&BassArena is here with our own lowdown of the Ram imprint, with 10 of the most influential and important releases ever to come out of this landmark label.

Origin Unknown – Valley of the shadows 1993/6 RAMM004

Originally released in ‘93 and re-released 3 years later, Andy C and Ant Miles called themselves Origin Unknown to put out this game-changing track, which seems like a fitting alias considering they were producing jungle before terms like drum & bass were ever even dreamed up by muso journalists. Valley of the Shadows is nothing but a landmark track in the history of jungle and drum & bass.

Andy C & Shimon – Quest / Night Flight 1996 RAMM17

3 years later and Andy’s work with Ram Trilogy partner Shimon sees their production achieve legendary status on this release of two of the greatest rollers in a definitive age for the genre.

Moving Fusion – The Beginning EP 1999 RAMM25

After everything Moving Fusion contributed to the scene with the goliath that is ‘Turbulence’ this EP was a momentous occasion for many Ram fans. The raw edge of tracks such as ‘The Beginning’ paved the way for heavier bass and and darker soundscapes.

Ram Trilogy Titan EP 2000 RAMM 28

Coming soon after their stunning Molten Beats album, this EP from Andy C, Shimon and Ant Miles as the one and only Ram Trilogy provided the complex rolling delights of Incarnate, Reflection and Incoming, plus the intense Titan.

Shimon & Andy C – Body rock 2001 RAMM34

One of the most recognisable rollers of all time and the start of big things for drum & bass, climbing to 28 in the official UK charts, with many signalling this as a positive turning point for D&B in the early 2000s.

Fresh – Signal / Big Love 2003 RAMM46

As one of the most widely admired producers around for his solo efforts as well as a part of Bad Company, Fresh knows how to write a tune destined to become a classic. Signal’s cinematic pads and tough drops make this track one of the all time greats.

Subfocus – X Ray 2005 RAMM 54

The addition of Sub Focus saw Ram’s star rise only higher, with the dancefloor chaos unleashed by X Ray seeing the single top the UK Dance Chart and reach 60 in the UK Singles Chart.

Noisia – Façade 2006 RAMM59

The complexities of Noisia’s production have always been one step ahead of the curve, but their skill was brought into full focus on the deep and timeless twists of Façade.

Loadstar – Link To The Past 2010 RAMM86

Xample and Lomax fused to become the production powerhouse that is Loadstar, and in the process providing Ram with one of its strongest new signings. Link To The Past is a shuddering, dancefloor-destined track that draws many comparisons but no equals.

Chase & Status ft Liam Bailey – Blind Faith – 20011 RAMM93

Chase & Status without a doubt changed the mainstream perception of drum & bass forever, and their dramatic and soulful collaboration with Liam Bailey smashed the Radio 1 A-List, climbing to 5th place in the UK Single Chart.