Sampler 2 from NC-17's forthcoming Dispatch Recordings LP continues to showcase the refined, low-slung aesthetic running throughout the project, this time leaning into hypnotic tribal rhythms and relentless groove-focused energy. 'Bongo Inc' is a masterclass in controlled momentum - tightly wound percussion, rolling subs and intricate drum work combine to create a track that feels both understated and devastatingly effective on a sound system. With its stripped-back framework and infectious pulse, the track embodies the album's core ethos: precision, space and weight over unnecessary complexity. Already tested heavily by key selectors including Ant TC1, Goldie and The Sauce, 'Bongo Inc' has quickly become one of the standout DJ tools from the forthcoming LP, delivering deep dancefloor impact while pushing NC-17's sound into fresh territory.

The first in a planned series of Various Artist Long Players where we celebrate and showcase 25 years of our time as a record label. This first edition features a fair few recently put together and unreleased VIPs of current label favourites alongside some more recent classics from the past couple of years. 25 years, 25 tunes.