{"title":"AKO Beatz | Focus","description":"\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eA journey through jungle drum \u0026amp; bass. It started with... An endless passion for music,\u003cbr\u003efor discovery, for people, for life...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9cfd66f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9cfd66f\" data-element_type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-911cbfa\" data-id=\"911cbfa\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-020a2d4 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-framed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeInUp\" data-id=\"020a2d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='{\"drop_cap\":\"yes\",\"_animation\":\"fadeInUp\"}' data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-drop-cap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-drop-cap-letter\"\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ee AKO brand started in 1995 under the name A-KO recordings. The label was set up to release music Stretch had on dubplate by himself and other producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label was set up to put out music for the dance floor as Stretch was known as the vibes man. A-KO Recordings went on to have 7 release’s with one of them being the jungle classic Hungry Tiger. In 1998 Stretch decided to stop the label as he got very busy and was starting to do other things, and unfortunately wasn’t able to give the label 100% of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2014 Stretch decided to relaunch the AKO brand and get the ball rolling again, with a new look updated design and some fresh music. The AKO brand runs five successful labels AKO Beatz, AKO150, AKO10, Warna Bruddah, and AKOMD. All labels focus on that jungle\/DnB sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAKO Beatz with new age Jungle\/DnB sound but staying true to its roots with releases from Goldie, Marc Mac, Mantra, Skitty, Tim Reaper, Double O \u0026amp; Ricky Force to name but a few on the label and AKO150 which focuses on some of the unreleased gems from the golden era and new retrospective jungle with that oldskool feel.The label has so far had Stretch, Tek 9, Tom \u0026amp; Jerry, Skitty and Demented Soul feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a69075\" data-id=\"4a69075\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-032f6bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeInUp\" data-id=\"032f6bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='{\"_animation\":\"fadeInUp\",\"_animation_delay\":300}' data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label has really taken off with some great releases and special edition vinyl projects along with merchandise for men and women. AKO will be doing a series of labels night up and down the country also taking the brand aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-ronin-waterproof-entertainer-vip-12-inch-jungle-vinyl","title":"THE LAST RONIN - Waterproof \/ Entertainer VIP","description":"This AKO Beatz 12-inch press pairs a devastatingly murky VIP cut of breakbeat science with a soul-drenched jungle roller that captures the raw energy of a classic London warehouse session.","brand":"AKO Beatz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56567272964427,"sku":"AKO150028 \/ JUNGLE \/ D\u0026B","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/7571\/7963\/files\/CS1131897-01A-BIG.jpg?v=1776521211"},{"product_id":"tek-9-stretch-tom-jerry-be-good-to-me-12-inch-vinyl","title":"STRETCH \u0026 TEK 9 - Be Good To Me \/ Chalice (EP)","description":"This limited 12-inch picture disc from AKO Beatz delivers pure jungle pressure, pairing the atmospheric roll of Tek 9 and Stretch with the legendary breakbeat science of Tom \u0026amp; Jerry on the flip.","brand":"AKO Beatz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56567280992587,"sku":"AKO150RERUN2003 \/ JUNGLE \/ D\u0026B","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/7571\/7963\/files\/CS652276-01A-BIG.jpg?v=1776521213"},{"product_id":"equinox-dreaming-of-better-days-teal-10-inch-vinyl-jungle-record","title":"EQUINOX - 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