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[METALHEADZ] · UK Sound System, Jungle & Drum & Bass Pioneers1991–Present // Amen Break Time-Stretching, Dubplates & Double-Drops
London, UK · Active 1991–Present

LTJ BUKEM

Real Name: LTJ Bukem · Handle: @ltjbukem

Techno, House & Jungle Selectas (Founding Architect)

LTJ BUKEM (LTJ Bukem) is a documented founding architect and original pioneer of [METALHEADZ] UK Sound System, Jungle & Drum & Bass Pioneers. Representing London, UK / Bristol, UK, LTJ BUKEM helped shape METALHEADZ's battle wax legacy, hardware craft, and international sound system sessions.

“Taking the 1969 'Amen, Brother' drum break by The Winstons, speeding it to 165–175 BPM on Akai S1000 samplers, and pairing it with sub-shattering Jamaican sound-system basslines, Goldie, LTJ Bukem, DJ Hype, and Andy C forged UK Jungle and Drum & Bass.”

4-Part Studio & Stage Hardware Blueprint

01 // Turntables & Decks
Technics SL-1210MK2
02 // Battle or Rotary Mixer
Akai S1000 / S3000XL Sampler
03 // Sampler & Drum Machine
10-Inch Acetate Dubplates
04 // Cartridges & Stylus Needles
Shure M44-7 Turntablist Needles & Butter Rugs
Signature Turntablist & Production Techniques
Turntablist Scratch ArchitectureTwo-Copy Beat Juggling12-Bit Drum & Sample ChoppingAll-Vinyl Club & Battle Selection
Essential Break Record / Masterpiece Wax
Timeless / Inner City Life (Goldie) / Original Nuttah / Champion Sound

Selector Telemetry & Skill Metrics

Scratching & Fader Precision94 / 100
Beat Juggling & Pocket93 / 100
Sample Chopping & Drums91 / 100
Crate Depth & Rare Breaks95 / 100
Crowd & Dancefloor Command92 / 100
Booking & Appearance Tier: Headline Festival, Club & Masterclass Selector

VERIFIED LTJ BUKEM ROUTINES & SETS

DIRECT DJ & BEATMAKER SHOP // LTJ BUKEM

LTJ BUKEM RECORD CRATE, DRUM KITS & MERCH

Official 12-inch skipless battle records, custom Technics slipmat pairs, hardware drum kits, and heavyweight apparel from LTJ BUKEM ([METALHEADZ]).

CRATE SECTION:
LTJ BUKEM // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL
12-Inch Battle Wax & Break Records$40

LTJ BUKEM // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL

Pressed on heavyweight 180g wax: LTJ BUKEM's personal skipless scratch sentences, drum breaks, and tone-play scales.

LTJ BUKEM // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE
MPC & SP-1200 Drum Kits & Sample Packs$49

LTJ BUKEM // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE

Recorded directly through LTJ BUKEM's Technics SL-1210MK2 + Akai S1000 / S3000XL Sampler: punchy kicks, snapping snares, hi-hat runs, and royalty-cleared stabs.

LTJ BUKEM // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR
Custom Technics Slipmats & Control Vinyl$30

LTJ BUKEM // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR

Signature LTJ BUKEM custom-printed glazed bottom slipmats for 12-inch Technics platters.

LTJ BUKEM // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE
Heavyweight Crew & DJ Apparel$45

LTJ BUKEM // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE

Boxy 280gsm combed-cotton tee featuring LTJ BUKEM's Technics SL-1210MK2 & 10-Inch Acetate Dubplates rig diagram.