‘We Are I.E.’ jungle pioneer Lennie De Ice, dies aged 54

nme.com:

Gree was influenced by early hip hop, electro, rare groove, and acid house tracks, which led him to create his own unique sound using drum machines, synths, and the famous amen break.In 1991, Green released his single ‘We Are I.E.’ which has been cited as the earliest – if not, the first – UK jungle track to be made.

It was featured in an EP from Reel 2 Reel Productions.‘We Are I.E.’ was created from various samples including the Amen break, 808 State’s ‘Fire Cracker’, Algerian raï song ‘N’Sel Fik’, Spaghetti Western gunshots, backspins and the “let me hear you scream” vocal from ‘The Bugger Groove’.The track became a staple in sets by DJ Randall, a fellow jungle pioneer and the co-owner of De Underground.

Speaking to Spinzcycle about the track back in 2012, Randall shared: “Before we knew it, jungle and drum & bass were forming.

It was a real moment.”In the 90s, Green would go on to release music under the names Body Snatcher and Lick Down Crew. He also collaborated with various collectives such as CIS Production and Madd-Ice.