Kush Jones

When the Juke Bounce Werk crew takes over, you brace for footwork's frantic, rhythmic science, and Kush Jones delivers a masterclass in controlled chaos from the jump. The room is already kinetic, a space where 160 BPM feels like a resting heart rate. Jones locks into a high-octane 156 BPM average, with key centers like 7A providing a hypnotic, looping tension. The energy is low-dominant but deceptively so, as the intricate, skittering percussion and sliced vocals in the mid-range create a relentless, forward momentum that’s physically irresistible.

This is mixing as athleticism, with quick cuts and double-time feels that never sacrifice the groove. The tracklist is a deep dive into the genre's pioneers and new school: opening with 'DJ Rashad - Work 07' is a statement of intent, paying homage to a foundational giant. 'Bonka, Acina & THNDERZ - Mambo No. 5' is a brilliantly absurd, high-BPM flip of a pop staple, while 'DJ Paul - Floating Around In Xtc' offers a more atmospheric, head-nodding interlude.

'Mello Buckzz - Move' is a pure club weapon, and 'The Marx Brothers - Hello I Must Be Going' at over eleven minutes is a marathon of evolving, complex rhythm. The set begins with Rashad's iconic 'Work 07', hits a manic peak with the relentless edits, and cools down only slightly with the spacious synths of 'Denis Dekay - Eon'.