DJ DLUX, PERSIAN PRINCE — Lost Dats 91-95 Vol.6

DJ Dlux & Persian Prince – Lost Dats 91-95 vol.6 opens a window onto a hidden archive of early-90s drum-and-bass, issued by EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE as catalogue ER023 on 12-inch vinyl. The release gathers two cuts that have circulated on dubplate since 1993, presenting a snapshot of the genre’s formative years with a focus on the raw, break-driven energy that defined the era. Within the EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE catalogue the record follows a string of Persian-centric outings. The label’s later releases include Persian&Ever Vivid’s “Ramo” (ER026, 2026) and Persian’s “Summer Breeze / Worries In The Dance” (BLANK001, 2026), while “Revolution” (ER025, 2025) arrives after this EP. Positioned between those future statements, Lost Dats 91-95 vol.6 serves as a retrospective anchor, reminding listeners of the label’s long-standing engagement with the jungle and drum-and-bass underground. Side A opens with “Science”, a track that retains the urgency of its dubplate origins. Its title suggests a clinical precision, yet the groove leans into the ragged breakbeats and bass-heavy swing that were hallmarks of the early jungle scene. The arrangement builds tension through looping drum loops, making it a useful tool for DJs looking to bridge a warm-up set into a more kinetic peak. On the flip side, “Sweet Potatoe” offers a contrasting mood. The name evokes a grounded, earthy feel, and the track delivers a rolling rhythm that settles into a hypnotic loop, perfect for sustaining momentum on the dancefloor or for layering into a late-night mix. For Persian Prince, this EP arrives after a series of recent 12-inch releases on other imprints: “Dynamic Flux / Put Away The Gun ft Sevi G” on Meditator Music (PERSIANMEDZ2, 2024), the self-titled “Persian Prince” (PERSIANMEDZ1, 2023) and “Shaolin Temple / Desertism” on Nagmeh Records (PP02, 2023). While those records explored a broader palette of atmospheric and melodic elements, Lost Dats 91-95 vol.6 returns to the raw, break-focused aesthetic that underpinned Persian Prince’s early output, reinforcing the artist’s versatility across different label contexts. In the broader context of contemporary underground electronic music, the EP functions as a time capsule that re-introduces the kinetic intensity of early jungle to a new generation of collectors and DJs. Its inclusion of material that has survived only on dubplate underscores the rarity of such sounds in today’s digital-first landscape, offering a tactile reference point for producers seeking inspiration from the genre’s formative techniques. From a DJ’s perspective, the two tracks are deliberately concise, allowing seamless mixing into both classic jungle sets and more modern bass-heavy programming. “Science” can be dropped as a high-energy opener or as a bridge between heavier tracks, while “Sweet Potatoe” provides a smoother, groove-oriented option for maintaining flow without sacrificing the genre’s signature swing. Collectors will appreciate the historical provenance and the fact that the cuts have been preserved in analog form for decades. The record arrives as a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching the format expectations of the label and the drum-and-bass community. Its physical presentation aligns with the straightforward aesthetic of EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE, focusing on the music rather than ancillary packaging gimmicks. DJ Dlux & Persian Prince – Lost Dats 91-95 vol.6, EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE, catalogue ER023, 12-inch vinyl, two tracks. Tracklist: A1. DJ Dlux & Persian Prince – Science B1. DJ Dlux & Persian Prince – Sweet Potatoe