The Dark Soldier
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Hailing from Colchester in Essex, Ray Keith is a pioneering force in the jungle and drum'n'bass scene. Launching his career as a DJ in local clubs and raves in the late 1980s, he developed a signature style steeped in funk, soul, and underground vibesâculminating in a move to Londonâs vibrant dance music circuit. By 1994, he established Dread Recordings, his own label through which he shaped the genreâs direction, releasing seminal tracks like "The Chopper" and the aliasâdefining anthem by Renegade, "Terrorist". Under the alias The Dark Soldier, Ray Keith released tracks that became staples of drum'n'bass loreâcharacterised by punishing basslines, ominous atmospheres, and genre-defining energy. His âDark Soldierâ track gained enduring status, spawning remixes by key artists like Bladerunner and Benny L, and marking itself as a highâwater mark in jungle history. In 2001, he released the multiâvinyl album Ray Keith Presents The Dark Soldier â Sinister on Dread Recordings, featuring a suite of dark junglist cutsâincluding âSinister (Bad Boy, Pt.1)â, âDark Soldier (VIP mix)â, âUFOâ, and many othersâcementing his legacy in physical media and underground culture. He has continued to put out releases sporadically over the years as The Dark Soldier, including 2025 vinyl 12" "Ghost".
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