Jonny L

The Profile

British electronic music producer active since the early 1990s. Known for the rave classic Hurt You So and for influential drum and bass releases including the albums Sawtooth and Magnetic; later involved in UK garage via True Steppers.

British electronic producer; broke through with Hurt You So (1992); key drum and bass albums: Sawtooth (1997) and Magnetic (1998); notable singles include Piper and Back to Your Roots; involved with UK garage outfit True Steppers in 2000.

The single review highlights Magnetic as a distinct late-’90s statement from Jonny L, fusing drum and bass urgency with ambient keys and industrial edges. It notes effective rap integration and evocative female vocals, and contrasts it with then-fashionable jungle trends. Overall tone is appreciative and reflective.