Ticker feat. JODIAN NATTY
Potential Badboy

London-based, legendary jungle pioneer, Potential Badboy (aka Chris Mcfarlane), makes his Tru Thoughts debut with new single “Ticker”, featuring Jamaican singer-songwriter JODIAN NATTY.

A heavyweight in UK rave culture since the early ‘90s, Potential Badboy has been a key architect of jungle, drum and bass, and garage, pushing the scene forward for over three decades.

On “Ticker”, Potential Badboy showcases his signature production style. He explains, “For me, the creative process begins with a strong foundation, but it truly comes to life when a vocalist delivers a vibe that brings a clear vision to the track—something I can build upon naturally.” JODIAN NATTY’s authentic, sound system clash style provided the driving force behind the production, allowing the track to develop naturally. “JODIAN brought undeniable energy – when the artist and producer are on the same wavelength, everything flows effortlessly. It’s always a seamless process when the synergy is right.”
Having previously worked with renowned Jamaican producers Good Good Productions and performed on Red Bull’s Notting Hill Carnival stage, JODIAN is no stranger to delivering dynamic, reggae-infused vocal performances. “Writing Ticker was a blast, especially with such a bouncy instrumental that sparked countless ideas. The melody came to me instantly, and everything just flowed from there into a track I’m really proud of.” – JODIAN NATTY

Potential Badboy’s influence can be traced across generations of producers and DJs. Shy FX has even credited him as a mentor and major inspiration, saying: “Not only is Chris (PBB) a great friend, he was an early mentor and a huge influence in how I make music to this day. I wouldn’t be doing this without his early input.”

Since Potential Badboy’s breakthrough with ‘Autoload’ in 1991, he has consistently shaped the sound of UK dance music. From underground classics like ‘Work The Box’ and ‘Greetings’ to pioneering jungle releases on SOUR Records alongside Shy FX & T.Power, his legacy is cemented in the foundations of the genre. When creative restrictions in the jungle scene led him to explore new sounds, he made waves in UK garage under the alias Chris Mack, crafting remixes for Shaggy, Mary J Blige, Nelly and more. Returning to jungle’s forefront in the 2000s, Potential Badboy linked with DJ Hype’s Playaz collective, delivering anthem after anthem—from ‘Play It Kik It’ to the seminal ‘You’re Mine’ and ‘Girlz’, along with remixes for Estelle.

Alongside his own productions, Potential Badboy is nurturing the next wave of talent through Hungry Hill, his independent label committed to pushing raw, authentic sounds