We created this page to showcase a sentimental chapter of Jungle and DNB history honouring an artifact's journey. Special shout-out to koolfm family, Eastman for his lasting influence and to DJ Ital for his important contributions.
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Kool FM MA1 jacket, 1994
Austin Haynes
This custom MA1 jacket features the logo of Hackney-based pirate radio station, Kool FM and Ital’s personalisation.
Founded in 1991 by DJs Eastman and Smurf, Kool FM specialised in jungle and drum & bass.
Their on-air talent included an array of DJs and emcees, including
DJ Brockie, DJ Ron and award-winning double-time rapper Skibadee and DJ Wildchild. Nationwide, land-based pirate radio stations like PCRL, Soul Nation, Kiss FM and BAD supported Black music sidelined by mainstream media. Rinse FM, a pirate station until 2010, acquired Kool FM in 2023.
Brixton, London Leather
Kool FM jacket is Courtesy of Martin Oscar aka DJ Ital (@dj.ital)
