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DJ RANDALL, the pioneering drum & bass DJ often called “the godfather of breakbeat,” has died aged 54.
The tragic news were confirmed by one of his representatives as tributes pour in for the late star.
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Randall, along with Fabio and Grooverider, transformed jungle in the 1990s with his unique skills.
As a vinyl-obsessed youngster and amateur record scratcher, he first experienced acid house during Notting Hill Carnival in 1987, before establishing his own distinct style of breakbeat hardcore.
He was a frequent on pirate radio stations such as Rave FM and Rinse FM before joining Centreforce in 1989.
Randall and Cool Hand Flex cofounded Mac2 Recordings in 1996, motivated by the closing of prominent trading shop De-Underground Records.
Randall also frequently worked the decks at The Blue Note Club, with musicians like as Goldie and DJ Storm.
He has been regarded as a major inspiration by innumerable luminaries in the drum and bass field, including Andy C and Nia Archives.
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