This is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by Grooverider. Using jigsaw-mixes, quick cuts and "VIP" dubs, this is trademark Grooverider; melody, soul, and heavy, heavy future funk. Through 70 minutes, he showcases a strong scene, a commited collective and a number of talented producers that have each found a sound.

Known as one of the premier DJ's throughout the world, Grooverider had been spinning his brand of drum-and-bass for more than twelve years by the release of this album. With influences from hip-hop, soul, funk and techno, MYSTERIES OF FUNK is a journey into different styles. From the hard-core rush of "Where Is Jack The Ripper" to the floating vocal magic of "Rainbows Of Colour," the common thread in all of Grooverider's songs is funk. Some of the other tracks that standout are the jazzy "Rivers Of Congo," the thick big-beat/industrial sound of "Cybernetic Jazz" and the haunting, vocal-oriented "Fly With Me." As drum-and-bass gains ground in the mainstream, Grooverider pushes the envelope further with MYSTERIES ...

Track Listing of songs: Where's Jack The Ripper?; Where's Jack The Ripper?; Where's Jack The Ripper?;