Dillinja, (born Karl Francis, 1974, Clapham, South London, England) is an English drum and bass DJ, record producer and entrepreneur.
History
Arguably the most prolific producer within the drum and bass scene (with over 500 releases produced since 1991), Francis subsequently set up Valve Recordings in partnership with long-term collaborator Lemon D (Kevin King), with whom he also designed and built the Valve Sound System. As well as the record label and sound system, Francis and King have also opened a specialist mastering and vinyl cutting studio, Ear2ground.
Albums include My Sound (1993–2004), Cybotron, as well as Big Bad Bass and The Killa-Hertz with Lemon D.
The spelling of Dillinja has changed since he started releasing vinyl, found on some older vinyl as either 'Dillinger' or 'Dillinjah'. The origin of his name is unknown but it is likely that it came from one of reggae's earliest MCs, who called himself Dillinger (real name Lester Bullocks) after the famous American gangster John Dillinger. Two of Dillinja's other aliases are also linked to Bullocks' contemporaries: Capone to Dennis Alcapone (born Dennis Smith) and Trinity to Junior Brammer (born Wade Brammer), both reggae deejays and producers.
Huge drum & bass anthem from Dillinja!
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published: 20 Mar 2011
Dillinja Boiler Room BUDx New Delhi DJ Set
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published: 13 Dec 2017
Dillinja & Lemon D - That Amen Track
Old Skool Jungle.
published: 05 Jul 2010
Dillinja - Hard Noize (Break Remix)
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published: 15 Apr 2020
Dillinja - Grimey [V Recordings]
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Back in 1993, when all of this was jungle, V Recordings was born. Almost immediately, the label established a fearsome reputation, breaking exciting new talent such as now-legendary artists Roni Size, Krust, Die, and Suv. Now, over twenty-five years later, Bryan Gee and Jumpin Jack Frost's brand has remained a benchmark for quality control and innovation in drum and bass.
In this, the first of a two-part album project, Bryan Gee has delved deep into the catalogue and selected fifty tracks from 1993 to the present day, to deliver a true representation of the essence of the V sound. This is 'Foundation'.
Of course, the Bristolian contingent are well-represented in several of their many guises. Standing alongside are other all-time greats like Dillinja, Ed R...
published: 25 Oct 2019
Hype & Dillinja W/ Eksman - DnB Allstars at Printworks Halloween 2021 - Live From London (DJ Set)
Valve sound system | Dillinja | Mc GQ | Electric Brixton | Friday 9th May 2024
Been hard to keep this quiet… Excited to announce that the Valve Sound System will be returning home to Brixton next year for a residency at a venue that holds a lot of history in my musical journey, Electric Brixton!
Date One → Friday 10th May
Date Two → Saturday 11th May
After the complete sell-out of E1 for the debut return show, I’m proper excited to get to work on some brand new tunes to test out on the system. I’ll be joined by two bespoke, hand-curated line-ups.
LINE-UP
DILLINJA & GQ
VOLTAGE
JUMPIN JACK FROST
LEMON D
ENTA
FRENETIC
published: 11 May 2024
Law - All Dillinja Mix Part I
Part 1 of my All Dillinja mix series.
Download the full series at: http://drumtrip.co.uk/mixes/history-of-dillinja-mixes-by-the-law/
Tracklist:
1.) Dillinja -- The Angels Fell -- Metalheadz [1995]
2.) Dillinja -- Deadly Deep Subs -- Deadly Vinyl [1994]
3.) Soul II Soul -- Genius (Dillinja Remix) -- Jet Star [1995]
4.) Dillinja -- Perfect Match -- Deadly Vinyl [1994]
5.) Dillinja -- Sky -- Philly Blunt [1995]
6.) Dillinja -- Brutal Bass -- Metalheadz [1995]
7.) Dillinja -- Deadly Deep Subs (VIP Mix) -- Razors Edge [1995]
8.) 808 State -- Azura (Dillinja Remix) -- ZTT [1996]
9.) Dillinja -- Silver Blade -- Prototype [1997]
10.) Cybotron feat. Cybotron -- Threshold -- Prototype [1996]
11.) Dillinja -- Warp Drive -- Test [2001]
12.) Shy FX -- Bambaata (Dillinja Remix) -- Ebony [1998]
13.) Di...
published: 07 Feb 2014
Dillinja & Mystery - Deep Love
Dillinja & Mystery - Deep Love
Sublime 1994 Jungle track from Dillinja & Mystery and a big track played often on the London Pirates back in the day (Kool Fm etc).
Huge drum & bass anthem from Dillinja!
No copyright infringement intended...if you want this video removed drop me a message and I'll take it off straight aw...
Huge drum & bass anthem from Dillinja!
No copyright infringement intended...if you want this video removed drop me a message and I'll take it off straight away
Huge drum & bass anthem from Dillinja!
No copyright infringement intended...if you want this video removed drop me a message and I'll take it off straight away
Buy: http://bit.ly/go-plv100dd1
Back in 1993, when all of this was jungle, V Recordings was born. Almost immediately, the label established a fearsome reputati...
Buy: http://bit.ly/go-plv100dd1
Back in 1993, when all of this was jungle, V Recordings was born. Almost immediately, the label established a fearsome reputation, breaking exciting new talent such as now-legendary artists Roni Size, Krust, Die, and Suv. Now, over twenty-five years later, Bryan Gee and Jumpin Jack Frost's brand has remained a benchmark for quality control and innovation in drum and bass.
In this, the first of a two-part album project, Bryan Gee has delved deep into the catalogue and selected fifty tracks from 1993 to the present day, to deliver a true representation of the essence of the V sound. This is 'Foundation'.
Of course, the Bristolian contingent are well-represented in several of their many guises. Standing alongside are other all-time greats like Dillinja, Ed Rush & Optical, Ray Keith, Calibre, MC Fats, and DJ Marky. Even just those few names tells a story of the huge array of styles and flavours that the V Recordings sound has encompassed over the years.
There are the genre-twisters like T.R.A.C., the contemporary superstars like Serum, the current leading lights of the label Alibi, Command Strange, L-Side and Paul T & Edward Oberon and there is even the intriguingly anonymous in the shape of Nazca Linez. Jazz and funk sounds rub shoulders with dark and deadly technical roll-outs, while uniquely Brazilian beats sit alongside reggae and hip-hop influences.
So, this is the foundation of the V Recordings style laid bare. Over these fifty tracks, Bryan Gee's selection proves that, at the very heart of the V sound, there are two indispensable elements: vibe and soul. These twin pillars have supported a quarter of a century of gold standard D&B, and will doubtlessly do so for a long time yet. The V Recordings legend continues.
Connect with V Recordings:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrecordings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planet_v_
Twitter: https://twitter.com/v_recordings
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/planetvtv
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/vrecordings
Buy: http://bit.ly/go-plv100dd1
Back in 1993, when all of this was jungle, V Recordings was born. Almost immediately, the label established a fearsome reputation, breaking exciting new talent such as now-legendary artists Roni Size, Krust, Die, and Suv. Now, over twenty-five years later, Bryan Gee and Jumpin Jack Frost's brand has remained a benchmark for quality control and innovation in drum and bass.
In this, the first of a two-part album project, Bryan Gee has delved deep into the catalogue and selected fifty tracks from 1993 to the present day, to deliver a true representation of the essence of the V sound. This is 'Foundation'.
Of course, the Bristolian contingent are well-represented in several of their many guises. Standing alongside are other all-time greats like Dillinja, Ed Rush & Optical, Ray Keith, Calibre, MC Fats, and DJ Marky. Even just those few names tells a story of the huge array of styles and flavours that the V Recordings sound has encompassed over the years.
There are the genre-twisters like T.R.A.C., the contemporary superstars like Serum, the current leading lights of the label Alibi, Command Strange, L-Side and Paul T & Edward Oberon and there is even the intriguingly anonymous in the shape of Nazca Linez. Jazz and funk sounds rub shoulders with dark and deadly technical roll-outs, while uniquely Brazilian beats sit alongside reggae and hip-hop influences.
So, this is the foundation of the V Recordings style laid bare. Over these fifty tracks, Bryan Gee's selection proves that, at the very heart of the V sound, there are two indispensable elements: vibe and soul. These twin pillars have supported a quarter of a century of gold standard D&B, and will doubtlessly do so for a long time yet. The V Recordings legend continues.
Connect with V Recordings:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrecordings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planet_v_
Twitter: https://twitter.com/v_recordings
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/planetvtv
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/vrecordings
Been hard to keep this quiet… Excited to announce that the Valve Sound System will be returning home to Brixton next year for a residency at a venue that holds ...
Been hard to keep this quiet… Excited to announce that the Valve Sound System will be returning home to Brixton next year for a residency at a venue that holds a lot of history in my musical journey, Electric Brixton!
Date One → Friday 10th May
Date Two → Saturday 11th May
After the complete sell-out of E1 for the debut return show, I’m proper excited to get to work on some brand new tunes to test out on the system. I’ll be joined by two bespoke, hand-curated line-ups.
LINE-UP
DILLINJA & GQ
VOLTAGE
JUMPIN JACK FROST
LEMON D
ENTA
FRENETIC
Been hard to keep this quiet… Excited to announce that the Valve Sound System will be returning home to Brixton next year for a residency at a venue that holds a lot of history in my musical journey, Electric Brixton!
Date One → Friday 10th May
Date Two → Saturday 11th May
After the complete sell-out of E1 for the debut return show, I’m proper excited to get to work on some brand new tunes to test out on the system. I’ll be joined by two bespoke, hand-curated line-ups.
LINE-UP
DILLINJA & GQ
VOLTAGE
JUMPIN JACK FROST
LEMON D
ENTA
FRENETIC
Part 1 of my All Dillinja mix series.
Download the full series at: http://drumtrip.co.uk/mixes/history-of-dillinja-mixes-by-the-law/
Tracklist:
1.) Dillinja -...
Part 1 of my All Dillinja mix series.
Download the full series at: http://drumtrip.co.uk/mixes/history-of-dillinja-mixes-by-the-law/
Tracklist:
1.) Dillinja -- The Angels Fell -- Metalheadz [1995]
2.) Dillinja -- Deadly Deep Subs -- Deadly Vinyl [1994]
3.) Soul II Soul -- Genius (Dillinja Remix) -- Jet Star [1995]
4.) Dillinja -- Perfect Match -- Deadly Vinyl [1994]
5.) Dillinja -- Sky -- Philly Blunt [1995]
6.) Dillinja -- Brutal Bass -- Metalheadz [1995]
7.) Dillinja -- Deadly Deep Subs (VIP Mix) -- Razors Edge [1995]
8.) 808 State -- Azura (Dillinja Remix) -- ZTT [1996]
9.) Dillinja -- Silver Blade -- Prototype [1997]
10.) Cybotron feat. Cybotron -- Threshold -- Prototype [1996]
11.) Dillinja -- Warp Drive -- Test [2001]
12.) Shy FX -- Bambaata (Dillinja Remix) -- Ebony [1998]
13.) Dillinja -- Fluid -- Test [1998]
14.) Capone -- D-Type -- Valve [2001]
15.) Dillinja -- All Aboard -- FFRR / Valve [2001]
Dillinja & Mystery - Deep Love
Sublime 1994 Jungle track from Dillinja & Mystery and a big track played often on the London Pirates back in the day (Kool Fm et...
Dillinja & Mystery - Deep Love
Sublime 1994 Jungle track from Dillinja & Mystery and a big track played often on the London Pirates back in the day (Kool Fm etc).
Dillinja & Mystery - Deep Love
Sublime 1994 Jungle track from Dillinja & Mystery and a big track played often on the London Pirates back in the day (Kool Fm etc).
Huge drum & bass anthem from Dillinja!
No copyright infringement intended...if you want this video removed drop me a message and I'll take it off straight away
Buy: http://bit.ly/go-plv100dd1
Back in 1993, when all of this was jungle, V Recordings was born. Almost immediately, the label established a fearsome reputation, breaking exciting new talent such as now-legendary artists Roni Size, Krust, Die, and Suv. Now, over twenty-five years later, Bryan Gee and Jumpin Jack Frost's brand has remained a benchmark for quality control and innovation in drum and bass.
In this, the first of a two-part album project, Bryan Gee has delved deep into the catalogue and selected fifty tracks from 1993 to the present day, to deliver a true representation of the essence of the V sound. This is 'Foundation'.
Of course, the Bristolian contingent are well-represented in several of their many guises. Standing alongside are other all-time greats like Dillinja, Ed Rush & Optical, Ray Keith, Calibre, MC Fats, and DJ Marky. Even just those few names tells a story of the huge array of styles and flavours that the V Recordings sound has encompassed over the years.
There are the genre-twisters like T.R.A.C., the contemporary superstars like Serum, the current leading lights of the label Alibi, Command Strange, L-Side and Paul T & Edward Oberon and there is even the intriguingly anonymous in the shape of Nazca Linez. Jazz and funk sounds rub shoulders with dark and deadly technical roll-outs, while uniquely Brazilian beats sit alongside reggae and hip-hop influences.
So, this is the foundation of the V Recordings style laid bare. Over these fifty tracks, Bryan Gee's selection proves that, at the very heart of the V sound, there are two indispensable elements: vibe and soul. These twin pillars have supported a quarter of a century of gold standard D&B, and will doubtlessly do so for a long time yet. The V Recordings legend continues.
Connect with V Recordings:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrecordings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planet_v_
Twitter: https://twitter.com/v_recordings
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/planetvtv
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/vrecordings
Been hard to keep this quiet… Excited to announce that the Valve Sound System will be returning home to Brixton next year for a residency at a venue that holds a lot of history in my musical journey, Electric Brixton!
Date One → Friday 10th May
Date Two → Saturday 11th May
After the complete sell-out of E1 for the debut return show, I’m proper excited to get to work on some brand new tunes to test out on the system. I’ll be joined by two bespoke, hand-curated line-ups.
LINE-UP
DILLINJA & GQ
VOLTAGE
JUMPIN JACK FROST
LEMON D
ENTA
FRENETIC
Dillinja & Mystery - Deep Love
Sublime 1994 Jungle track from Dillinja & Mystery and a big track played often on the London Pirates back in the day (Kool Fm etc).
Dillinja, (born Karl Francis, 1974, Clapham, South London, England) is an English drum and bass DJ, record producer and entrepreneur.
History
Arguably the most prolific producer within the drum and bass scene (with over 500 releases produced since 1991), Francis subsequently set up Valve Recordings in partnership with long-term collaborator Lemon D (Kevin King), with whom he also designed and built the Valve Sound System. As well as the record label and sound system, Francis and King have also opened a specialist mastering and vinyl cutting studio, Ear2ground.
Albums include My Sound (1993–2004), Cybotron, as well as Big Bad Bass and The Killa-Hertz with Lemon D.
The spelling of Dillinja has changed since he started releasing vinyl, found on some older vinyl as either 'Dillinger' or 'Dillinjah'. The origin of his name is unknown but it is likely that it came from one of reggae's earliest MCs, who called himself Dillinger (real name Lester Bullocks) after the famous American gangster John Dillinger. Two of Dillinja's other aliases are also linked to Bullocks' contemporaries: Capone to Dennis Alcapone (born Dennis Smith) and Trinity to Junior Brammer (born Wade Brammer), both reggae deejays and producers.