Year
2026
Client
DOUBLE 99
Category
ALBUMN RELEASE
PROJECT DURATION
6 WEEKS
Double 99 were a UK garage duo from London made up of Tim Deluxe and Omar Adim. They became well known in the late 1990s during the rise of UK garage. Their most famous track, RipGroove, was first released in 1997 and became very popular in clubs and on pirate radio stations. The track is known for its heavy bass, fast garage drums and simple repeating vocal, which helped define the sound of speed garage at the time. Because of its popularity in the underground music scene, the song was re-released in 1998 and reached number 14 in the UK charts. Even though Double 99 did not release a lot of music, their track had a big influence on the development of UK garage and inspired many other producers in the genre. After the group, Tim Deluxe continued producing music and later released the successful house track It Just Won’t Do in 2002.
Code Collective collaborated with Double 99 as part of our aim to revive and support the underground UK garage scene. As a label focused on bringing energy back to garage culture, working with an influential group like Double 99 allowed us to connect the roots of the genre with a new generation of listeners and artists. They are widely respected within the scene, and partnering with them helped highlight the importance of the early garage sound while showing how it can still evolve today. The collaboration focused on creating an album release that celebrated the genre and brought together different artists who have contributed to the underground movement.
The project involved working closely with Double 99 to curate an album that reflected both their original influence and the direction the garage scene is moving in today. Alongside their work, we invited several well-known names from the underground garage community to contribute to the release. This created a collaborative project where multiple artists could share their sound on one platform, helping to strengthen the sense of community within the genre. By featuring respected producers and DJs, the album gained credibility and attracted attention from listeners who already follow the underground scene, while also introducing new audiences to the music.
Through Code Collective’s platform, promotion, and creative direction, we helped boost visibility around Double 99’s work and the album itself. The release was supported through events, DJ sets, and promotion across our network, which helped generate excitement around the project and bring people together through the shared culture of garage music. This approach reflects Code Collective’s wider goal of rebuilding the garage scene by supporting both established artists and emerging talent. The collaboration with Double 99 not only celebrated their legacy but also helped push the genre forward, reinforcing Code Collective’s role as a label that connects the past, present, and future of underground UK garage.
