Jack Dat & Jammz

When a set features 30 MCs, the DJ’s role becomes one of a foundation builder, and Jack Dat’s backing for Jammz on this Keep Hush Live session is a clinic in UK garage and grime mechanics. The vibe is pure, unadulterated forward energy, a workshop where bars are traded over skipping rhythms. Operating at a steady 143 BPM, the set is rooted in the swing of UKG, with the 12A key providing a stable harmonic platform for the MCs to flow. The energy balance is evenly split between low and mid, ensuring the bassline bumps but the vocals cut through with crystal clarity.

Mixing is quick and functional, cutting between tracks to keep the pace frantic and the MCs engaged. The track selection is built for reloads: Sir Spyro’s ‘Topper Top’ is a legendary grime posse cut and a perfect opener. Skepta & R2R Moe’s ‘Miss Independent’ brings a contemporary drill edge, while Tanti’s ‘El Soundsystem Ska’ is a wild, genre-bending flip. The centerpiece is the crew’s own ‘FM Allstar Riddim’, a chaotic and proud moment of live creation.

The journey is a linear burst of energy, kicking off with ‘Topper Top’, peaking with the crew’s own anthem, and finally cooling out with the classic dancehall sample of DJ D. Love’s ‘Murderer’, giving Barrington Levy the final word.