Goldie 'Inner City Life'

Goldie's Inner City Life is one of the most iconic Drum & Bass tracks ever made - and here we have the story behind the track. 30 years since it's release, it was the first single on his 'Timeless' album. The story involves Grooverider, Rob Playford, Pete Tong and many more - listen to the track here and see below for more details:

Written by Goldie, alongside Moving Shadow's Rob Playford, with vocals from Diane Charlemagne, 'Inner City Life' is often regarded as one of the most iconic drum & bass tracks ever made, and instrumental in the scene's mainstream breakthrough.

Here, Goldie reflects on his early days with Kemistry & Storm, Randall and Grooverider, whilst also sharing stories of how the track came to be signed, the iconic music video and revealing which remixes and cover version hold a special place in his heart.

Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world's favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them.

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