A new book will be published looking at the history of drum and bass music.

‘Who Say Reload’ by Paul Terzulli will be published by Velocity Press in March.

The book will feature interviews with legendary figures in the scene such as Goldie, Andy C and Roni Size, focusing on the early musical influences of the genre.

It will also feature never seen before images from photographer Eddie Otchere.

It will follow some incredible bodies of work that have documented the genre’s formative years, told through tales from its larger than life characters. Here are six of the best that have come before that shone a light at the music and culture of the biggest movement since the punk revolution.

State of Bass by Martin James- Originally published in 1997, State of Bass explores the scene’s roots through its social, cultural and musical impact on the UK. Highlighting the rise of British dance culture against the backdrop of economic and political instability that the country found itself in following the end of Thatcherite rule, James’ book was the first extensive telling of jungle’s early movement. Featuring interviews from some of the genre’s early pioneers such as Goldie, Fabio, Roni Size and Shy FX, the new edition extends to cover the scene in the months following Size’s Mercury Awards win. The book is a perfect introduction to the early drum and bass years and the obstacles the scene had to battle against, both internally and externally.

Bass, Mids, Tops by Joe Muggs- This book documents the history of British sound system culture, from its origins following the arrival of the Windrush generation to the present day. Muggs, a highly-respected journalist who has covered underground music for over a quarter of a century, states that the sound system had the biggest impact on the UK music scene since rock and roll. Containing interviews from the likes of Norman Jay MBE, Adrian Sherwood, Sarah Lockhart and Skream, the book looks at the culture’s relationship with a host of genres including reggae, dub, jungle, drum and bass, dubstep and grime. A period often overlooked by historians when discussing the shaping of youth culture, Muggs’ book transcend several generations and helps compares the importance of the system to movements such as BritPop and Punk.

Big, Bad & Heavy by Jumpin’ Jack Frost- Raised on the streets of Brixton, Nigel Thompson aka JJ Frost escaped the potential of a life of crime and punishment by embedding himself in the developments of the UK underground music scenes. From playing an instrumental role at the forefront of the rave revolution, firstly with acid house and later with the sounds of jungle and drum and bass, all while battling the possibilities of being pulled back into the criminal underworld he worked so hard to avoid, Frost’s bruising journey is a fascinating tale. Written alongside Andrew Woods, the book gives some brilliant insights into the development of the seminal V Recordings label, that Frost founded with Bryan Gee. Described as ‘sex, drugs and drum and bass,’ this is a no nonsense account of one of the hardest working DJs in dance music.

Rave Diaries and Tower Block Tales by Uncle Dugs- Born and raised around London’s tower block metropolis, this is a brilliant account of Uncle Dugs’ involvement in pirate radio culture in the capital. A figurehead of the illegal airwaves and a champion of underground sonics, Dugs is recognised as one of the most important names in the continued development of rave music. The book follows his journey from the time when he first cut his teeth with the jungle sounds to when he fortified Rinse FM as the UK’s champion of grime, dubstep and garage, before continuing his journey on as part of Kool FM. Featuring exclusive interviews from Chase and Status, Zinc, Billy Daniel Bunter and Nicky Blackmarket, this is an incredible glimpse into the world of pirate radio.

Intelligent Woman by DJ Rap- This no-holds-barred tale follows the journey of the undisputed ‘queen of the turntables,’ DJ Rap. A true pioneer of the old school jungle sound, she helped break down the macho-barriers of the early rave scene. Her groundbreaking debut album saw her become the first female to record and release an album on her own label, and opened doors for her headlining shows across the world, scoring film soundtracks and expanding out into tech house. From her original work as part of the pirate radio movements, to her move to Los Angeles where she helped establish jungle as a formidable force, her incredible story is one of glittering musical highs and dark personal lows.

All Crews by Brian Belle-Fortune- Originally published in 1999, this is a colourful and vibrant story of the formation of drum and bass, told through ten years of stories from the artists, promoters and punters who made the early years so special. The author comes from rich jungle blood, having produced the first jungle programme heard on BBC Radio 1, worked across television networks showcasing the genre of the masses, as well as heading up DJ Ron’s Some ‘Ting Records. As well as providing insights into the passions of the music, it also presents the politics of the genre, and how it interacted with racial issues throughout the nineties. Delving deeper than anything that had come before, this is a fascinating, exhilarating portrayal of one of Britain’s most iconic youth cultures.