Jungle is a high-energy electronic music genre that emerged in the United Kingdom during the early 1990s, evolving from the hardcore rave scene by combining fast, chopped-up breakbeats with deep reggae and dub-inspired basslines, dancehall vocals, hip hop influences, and soulful samples. Typically ranging from 160 to 175 BPM, jungle is known for its complex drum programming, powerful sub-bass, and raw, underground sound. Pioneered by artists such as Goldie, Shy FX, LTJ Bukem, and Congo Natty, the genre became a defining soundtrack of the UK's rave culture throughout the mid-1990s. While it later evolved into the broader drum & bass movement, jungle remains a distinct style celebrated for its breakbeat-driven rhythms, reggae roots, and enduring influence on modern electronic and bass music.