Local music scenes in big cities like Miami are dynamic. New talent emerges and stalwarts leave for new cities. That makes it difficult to capture its full breadth. A tight-knit trio of Miami-based DJs/producers, Topher The Alien, DB Cooper, and DJ Tamsom, share an archival snapshot of Miami’s current underground music scene in their inaugural compilation, Rumble in the Jungle Vol. 1. Known collectively as the Rumble in the Jungle crew, they give credit where it’s long overdue.
The compilation, featuring 30 tracks from primarily Miami-based producers, is a testament to the crew’s dedication to bass music and passion for Miami’s creative community. New Times caught up with all three founding members on the heels of its official release, which included a release party at the Boombox.
“Releasing a compilation is a big deal for us,” Topher says. “We’re really proud of what we’ve been able to put together.” Since the collective started in 2023, they’ve carved out huge inroads. After finding themselves in each other’s orbit, their collaborative effort made perfect sense…