2 RUFF, Vol. 1

2 RUFF, Vol. 1 represents a significant moment in Chase & Status's third decade, marking a return to the gritty, sample-heavy roots of drum and bass while integrating the contemporary dominance of dancehall and drill-influenced flows. Released in late 2023, the album capitalized on the massive viral success of the single 'Baddadan,' which became a definitive anthem of the year's festival season. Unlike their more experimental or cinematic projects, this volume is a focused 'all-killer-no-filler' collection designed specifically for club and festival utility. The project features a heavy roster of collaborators from the UK and Caribbean scenes, including Flowdan, IRah, and Takura, bridging the gap between traditional DnB and modern sound system music. Critically, it was seen as a masterclass in 'jump-up' and jungle revivalism, proving the duo's ability to stay at the forefront of the genre's evolution by embracing a rawer, more aggressive sonic palette than their mid-career stadium-pop crossover era.