Our All Crews International interview series is back for 2025 and first up we’re looking east. Russian Jungle Drum & Bass producers, DJs and crews have been in effect for over two decades now, so we check in with a few for the lowdown on Russian bass.
A.Fruit
Tell us about your sample pack Fruit Bass Volume 1…
I’m a sound designer, and I love synthesizing sounds for my own music. Last year, I started a YouTube channel to share my workflow and help others learn how to create unique sounds. Through platforms like Patreon and Bandcamp, I’ve been sharing the presets and sounds I design with my most dedicated fans. My first sample pack, Fruit Bass Volume 1, is a collection of bass samples crafted in Phase Plant—one of my favorite VST synthesizers.
You have played all over. What are your top two moments playing out and why?
The most memorable moments have always been about meeting people who became lifelong friends. It’s incredible how music connects you with others in ways that transcend words, and that connection is definitely my top highlight. Another unforgettable aspect is seeing the world through music—exploring different cultures and realising that even when you speak different languages, you share so much through the love of music. That feeling of connection is priceless, and I never take it for granted.
What do you love about producing Jungle & Drum and Bass compared to other genres?
Jungle Drum and Bass have been some of my favorite genres since I was a teenager. I actually think of my music as hybrid—it blends influences from Footwork, Jungle, IDM, Breakcore, UK Dubstep, and even my childhood love of alternative rock. I love how versatile and emotional music can be when you don’t box yourself into strict genre definitions. By keeping an open mind, you can tell much more interesting and personal stories through sound.
Find A.Fruit on Instagram, Soundcloud, Youtube, Bandcamp
Asymmetric/Limit
Tell us about your label, Dissymmetrical Music…
The concept of publishing my music came to me back in 2012. Then the idea of a logo with a knife cutting a drum break came to my mind. The idea was that any electronic music, especially jungle and drum and bass, consists of cutting and montaging samples. In 2016 I published the first release, and in 2017 I published the first vinyl. Musically, Dissymmetrical is usually atmospheric and soulful sounds, with complicated drum rhythms. Sometimes it’s avant-garde drum & bass with elements of concrete music , sci-fi and dark moods.
You produce as both Limit and Asymmetric, how does your producton process differ between the two monikers?
At first, I only used the nickname Limit, but then I came up with an alter-ego. Limit is something atmospheric and soulful, something lighter in my view. Asymmetric is dark and avant-garde sounds, sophisticated drum programming with effects. If a track is signed with a dual nickname, I combine both sounds and ideas.
As well as mixing and producing you’re into photography as well, what inspires you to take great photos?
I love nature and classical landscape painting and photos. When I see good art works of painters, video game environment artists and photographers, I want to go to that place, in that moment, and I feel something calm and warm, deep inside. When I walk and take photos, I try to convey the same moods and emotions to other people.
Find Asymetric on Bandcamp, Instagram, Youtube, Soundcloud, Telegram
S.KID
Which two releases of yours are you the most proud of and why?
Honestly, I can’t point out any specific releases, I’m proud of all the releases I’ve managed to release! Both on digital platforms and on vinyl! I have so much respect for all the labels and promo teams that have invited me to collaborate.
What are your top 3 all-time favourite Jungle tracks?
The MTS-Baad Boy Soundtrack had a huge influence on me. I heard it in 1998. It was some kind of jungle track compilation on cassette, recorded from the radio. It was very important to me, I got into jungle music thanks to this track, it’s number 1!
Number 2 is DJ rap – Digable Bass (Heaven Remix), these amen breaks made me want to do something similar!! I love her music, especially this track!!
Number 3 is General Malice – Hands Up! Having heard this track in the early 2000s, I realized that you can mix ragga sound clashes, diva vocals, and fast tempos and it will be no worse than classic jungle! General Malice was the starting point, thanks to his work I finally took up creating music!
What can listeners expect to hear from you in 2025?
In 2025, I hope that Infrared Records will finally release my remix of J Magik’s track 🙂 I also have a couple of Dubplates for Amenology!! I really hope that this label will stay alive! This is my favourite label!
Find S.Kid on Instagram, Soundcloud
Rustee
Tell us all about your podcast, Vykhod Sily:
Apart from the podcast itself, which was started back in 2013, VS now is an international project with its global community, digital label, blogs on social media etc. The vision encompasses the spectrum of styles in electronic music. I have been focused on Jungle Drum & Bass mainly, but the podcast is not restricted to 170 BPM.
How can DJ’s submit mixes to you to be featured on your podcast?
It can be done directly on Instagram or in private messages on Facebook. Sending me an email is also fine: vykhodsily@gmail.com. Open to hearing the cross-genre mixes in my podcast as well.
You’ve featured a lot of great guest mixes throughout the years, give us a few DJ’s/producers that you’d love to have on the podcast…
Still hoping that Gremlinz will record one for VS some day. He’s a Don. Hearing somebody else from UVB-76 crew mixing for VS would be also cool. Would like to have Kid Drama as a guest. His musical influence on me in terms of autonomic is huge.
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