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Recent Highlights
'Let Me Be Your Fantasy'
No.2 in main Beatport Chart - became Beatport's biggest selling Drum & Bass tune over a 12-month period
'Together' Album with Moondance
Released 2022 - No.1 bestseller across Beatport, Juno and iTunes Dance featuring Ray Keith, Slipmatt, Nookie and Bladerunner
Glastonbury 2024 & 2025
2024: Nowhere Stage for Shangri-La alongside Fatboy Slim, Kurupt FM, and Katy B. 2025: Temple Stage for a Dope Ammo Takeover alongside Queen of Jungle DJ RAP and The Uncommon Records crew
Ellisabeth Troy Collaboration
2025 releases 'You Had it' & 'Happiness' smashed across Radio 1 & Kiss FM with performances at Glastonbury 2025, Boomtown, Notting Hill Carnival, and DJ AG's Kings Cross live show
The Journey
The Drunken Masters Era
Started as club promoters in the mid-90s
Production Begins
Switched to production, working with Micky Finn & Aphrodite
Breaking Through
Remixed "Bad Ass", signed to Urban Agency
Dope Ammo Born
Group split, Coco continues solo as Dope Ammo
Sony Music Calls
Recruited for Alan Walker's "Faded" remix - major turning point
'Let Me Be Your Fantasy'
No.2 Beatport main chart, biggest-selling D&B tune over 12 months
'Together' Album Success
No.1 on Beatport, Juno, iTunes Dance. International chart success
Glastonbury Festival
Performed at the Nowhere Stage for Shangri-La alongside Fatboy Slim, Kurupt FM, and Katy B
Glastonbury Temple Stage & Elisabeth Troy Collaboration
Performed on the Temple Stage for a Dope Ammo Takeover alongside Queen of Jungle DJ RAP and The Uncommon Records crew. Released 'You Had it' & 'Happiness' with major Radio 1 & Kiss FM support. Festival circuit including Boomtown, Notting Hill Carnival, and DJ AG's Kings Cross live show
The Story
The Origins: From Drunken Masters to Dope Ammo (Mid-90s - 2008)
Starting as London club promoters in the mid-90s under The Drunken Masters name, the collective switched to drum and bass production in 1998, working with UK jungle legends Micky Finn and Aphrodite. After remixing their underground classic 'Bad Ass' in 2002 and signing to Urban Agency, they released successful anthems including 'Kill Bill' and 'Roots & Culture'. In 2008, founding member Coco went solo as Dope Ammo, releasing the Mixmag album of the month 'Roots & Future' and building a global fanbase through tours across Bangkok, Vienna, Berlin, Barcelona, Las Vegas, and New York.
Breakthrough Era (2016-2020)
In 2016, Sony Music recruited Dope Ammo to remix Alan Walker's 'Faded', marking a major turning point. High-profile collaborations followed with jungle legends Serial Killaz and Benny Page, plus remixes for A.M Sniper, Dynamite MC, Tenor Fly, Bigga Ranx, and Curren$y. Work extended to the gaming industry with PlayStation, Activision, and CodeMasters, producing video game music with Sigma, alongside production packs for Loopmasters and a full production course via BassGorilla.
Chart Success & Global Recognition (2020-Present)
Dope Ammo's remix of Baby D's rave classic "Let Me Be Your Fantasy" reached No.2 in the main Beatport Chart in 2020 and became Beatport's biggest selling Drum & Bass tune over a 12-month period, with support from Carl Cox, High Contrast, and Radio 1. In 2022, the Moondance collaboration began, producing the 'Together' album which hit No.1 across Beatport, Juno, and iTunes Dance, featuring Ray Keith, Slipmatt, Nookie, and Bladerunner.
In a career spanning two decades, Dope Ammo has released music on top tier labels and toured across 20 countries. In 2024, Dope Ammo performed at Glastonbury Festival's Nowhere Stage for Shangri-La alongside Fatboy Slim, Kurupt FM, and Katy B. In 2025, Dope Ammo returned to Glastonbury performing on the Temple Stage for a Dope Ammo Takeover alongside Queen of Jungle DJ RAP and The Uncommon Records crew. The same year saw a collaboration with UK vocalist Ellisabeth Troy producing 'You Had it' & 'Happiness', both tracks receiving major support across Radio 1 & Kiss FM with live performances at Boomtown, Notting Hill Carnival, and an appearance on DJ AG's Kings Cross live London show.
Dope Ammo Records - The Label
Established 1998 | Based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
Fusion of Reggae, Jump Up & Jungle - Dance-Floor Energy Since '98
Dope Ammo Records is more than just a record label – it's a movement that has been shaping the UK drum & bass scene for over 25 years. Founded in 1998 by Anil Shah (Coco), the label was established as an outlet for their own produced music and has since become a powerhouse in the jungle and drum & bass world.
Based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, Dope Ammo Records specializes in a unique fusion of reggae vibes, jump up energy, and classic jungle sounds. With a relentless focus on high-energy, dance-floor-ready music, the label has dominated festivals and clubs worldwide for over 15 years, delivering tracks that make crowds move and DJs reach for the replay button.
From the legendary 'Let Me Be Your Fantasy' remix that hit No.2 in the Beatport main chart to the chart-topping 'Together' album collaboration with Moondance, Dope Ammo Records continues to push boundaries and set standards in the D&B scene.
Tour Dates & Events
Catch Dope Ammo live at upcoming UK drum and bass festivals and club shows worldwide. Check out the latest tour dates and events:
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Management: tracey@power.co.uk
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