Jorun Bombay - Wild Style Megamix Parts 1 & 2 *Pre-Order

In celebration of Arrow Films' new 4K restoration of the seminal hip hop film
Wild Style, Azorean-Canadian producer and DJ Jorun Bombay steps up with a
specially commissioned megamix cut across two sides of a 7"
Featuring recently discovered unreleased material, cut up with sections of the
remastered soundtrack, expert turntablism, and added live instrumentation, Jorun
shines a new light on this pioneering piece of hip hop history.
Having released music since the mid-'80s on labels such as Soundweight, Diggers
With Gratitude, and JBOR Records, Jorun also produces and scores music for film and
television in the USA. He's been hosting his influential DJ podcast 'Funkbox Reload' for
over a decade, regularly showcasing his DJ and remixing skills, which have landed
him several key production jobs, including for the documentary 'Mixtape' directed by
Omar Acosta on Paramount Plus. It's through 'Funkbox Reload' that Arrow Films
became aware of Jorun's talents. They reached out and suggested Jorun put together
a megamix, giving him access to the masters and unreleased material. Given the
opportunity to remix such an iconic slice of hip hop's heritage, Jorun has treated the
project with the care and respect it warranted. As he states, "Seeing Wild Style in the
1980s was a life changer simply for the fact that it introduced the world to an art form
that most people outside of New York didn't know existed or could exist. This culture
was called 'hip hop', and it was the first time a form of music was made out of
everything surrounding it and turned into a collage. Wild Style was the first of its kind,
probably in the history of American music."
The film served as a gateway to hip hop culture and the elements it was made up of,
be it rapping, DJing, breakdancing, or graffiti writing, and watching it, whether at the
cinema, on rental VHS, or a bootleg copy from a friend, was a truly inspirational
moment for many. One of the most important scenes for future DJs, as outlined by
Jorun and DJs including the UK's Mr Thing, is the kitchen scene and DJ routine
featuring Grandmaster Flash. As Jorun mentions, "the scene with Grandmaster Flash
in the kitchen was the epitome of what the culture stood for and where it was about to
go from 1983 onward - home studios. It made the goal achievable thanks to that
scene influencing so many kids at the time."
More than a simple DJ megamix, Jorun hasn't limited himself to the use of just two
turntables. Instead, he has added live instrumentation, such as bass, Rhodes, and
conga hits to the 'basketball rap', "to give it more of a blaxploitation 'rumble in the
street' mood", alongside using the unreleased material to masterful effect. "I don't like
to be strictly tied to just turntablism. There are no rules when making music", he
reflects. Using the same ethos of freedom and individual musical expression of the
time, Jorun has delivered a respectful, authentic, and inspired homage to the legacy of
the film and its soundtrack.
A specially commissioned Wild Style megamix from Azorean-Canadian producer
and DJ Jorun Bombay, cut across two sides of a 7".
Featuring recently discovered unreleased material, cut up with sections of the
remastered soundtrack, expert turntablism, and added live instrumentation.

Tracks: Wild Style Megamix Part 1 / Wild Style Megamix Part 2