Following the release of their recent D&B anthem Selecta which has now been added to the BBC Radio 1 daytime playlist, Danny Byrd and D Double E continue the momentum with their ‘Selecta’ video via Ministry Of Sound.
Two legends of their respective scenes, Danny Byrd and D Double E reignited the 1996-1998 D&B and jungle scene for the official ‘Selecta’ video. The shoot features a live audience where 120 lucky fans grabbed free tickets to come and see an electric one-off jungle set from Danny with Double on the mic, along with a live horn section re-enacting the signature 90s horn samples in the release.
With support across the board from BBC Radio 1’s Arielle Free, Claro Amfo, Danny Howard, Greg James, DJ Target and more as well as ongoing support across 1Xtra, Kiss FM, Kiss Fresh and BBC Radio 1 Dance, the release has truly skyrocketed as the legendary jungle genre lands firmly back on the map for 2021.
With Danny Byrd breaking through on the scene with old school D&B and jungle over 20 years ago, and D Double E originally cutting his teeth as an MC across jungle beats and pirate radio, the pair demonstrated the perfect link up which has seen them revisit their roots and bring the culture back to the forefront with a modern twist.
A D&B icon, Danny signed to Hospital 20 years ago, leading to no.1’s on the Dance Singles Chart, UK Top 40 entries, numerous BBC R1 plays, a BBC R1 Essential Mix and more. His previous collabs include the likes of General Levy, MC GQ and Netsky with his versatile sound receiving support from the likes of Sub Focus, High Contrast, Rudimental, DJ Marky, Metrik, Friction, S.P.Y, Brookes Brothers and many others.
Meanwhile, D Double E needs little introduction. Before catapulting to wider acclaim with his tongue and cheek verses for IKEA on Fresh N Clean, the esteemed grime artist was initially one of the first rappers to nurture the genre of the back off D&B, jungle and garage. Most recently, his latest album Double Or Nothing arose to critical acclaim whilst featuring fellow a-list talent including Kano, Giggs, Ms Banks, Ghetts, JME and Triggs.
Demonstrating a genre crossing hit at it’s very best, Danny Byrd and D Double E’s ‘Selecta’ video visualises two impressive worlds colliding for an undeniable crowd pleaser.
Danny Byrd & D Double E – ‘Selecta’ (Video) is out now via Ministry Of Sound.
