Bong-Ra's trademark 'jungle rock' style has been moulded over the past 7 to 8 years to become a recognizable and addictive sound. Although his compostions and tracks may vary there's always an adrenaline rush of some sort buzzing around. Mostly recognized for his part in the 'Yardcore' or 'Raggacore' sub genre, his tracks differ significantly and crossover ranges of styles which have played a part in his musical development, be it Metal, Gabba, Jazz, Rave or Jungle…and so on. Most important is the energy and mood of each track produced, and the vibe surrounding it.
Since the Bong-Ra birth in 1997 there's been list of releases on various different labels such as; Djax (NL), Death$ucker (UK), Russian Roulette (D), Supertracks (NL), Hydrophonic (IT), Soothsayer (USA), Ad Noiseam (D), Vynalogica (NL). Releasing two full length CD's in 1998 (New Millennium Dreadz) and 2003 (Bikini Bandits, Kill! Kill! Kill!).
Alongside producing and performing as Bong-Ra, both Clash Records and Kriss Records are run and owned by Bong-Ra. Clash was formed in 2001, and focusses on mainly hardocore ragga-orientated jungle. Kriss Records has a more political and/or metal edge to its sound. Releases so far have been from Parasite, KGB Kid, FFF, Aaron Spectre and Jahba…
When it comes to the performances it's either a DJ set or an Audio/Visual set. Bong-Ra's first 'tour' with Scud and Soundmurderer in the UK proved to be a succes. Holland's biggest festivals (Lowlands, Eurosonic and Metropolis) we're conquered in 2003, and A/V performances at Impakt Festival, Sonic Acts and Rotterdam Film Festival and the exposition at the Museum for Modern Arts in Arnhem show the Arty Farty side to Bong-Ra.
Mezz, Breda
Nighttown, Rotterdam
Mezz, Breda
Mezz, Breda
Mezz, Breda
Mezz, Breda
Nighttown, Rotterdam
Tivoli de Helling, Utrecht
Tivoli de Helling, Utrecht
Tivoli, Utrecht
Waterfront, Rotterdam
Tivoli, Utrecht