Roni Size & Reprazent

The Profile

Bristol-based drum and bass collective led by Roni Size; emerged from Bristol's club and underground scene, collaborating with Onallee, MC Dynamite, Krust and DJ Die. Their 1997 debut album New Forms won the Mercury Prize.

Origin: Bristol, England; New Forms (1997) won the Mercury Prize; associated label: Full Cycle; collaborators and collective members mentioned in reviews include Krust, DJ Die, Suv, Onallee, MC Dynamite; notable guest: Bahamadia.

The provided review praises New Forms as a landmark 1997 drum'n'bass album that helped define the genre. It highlights standout tracks such as "Brown Paper Bag" and "Heroes" and notes vocal contributions from Onallee and guests like Bahamadia. The review places Roni Size & Reprazent within Bristol's vibrant scene and credits the Full Cycle label for early influence.