Jungle (Yin Lee song)

"Jungle" is the debut single by Kuboian television personality and singer Yin Lee. Written by Blade Holter and Brian Higgins, it was intended to be the lead single of an unnamed studio album scheduled for a 2004 release, though the album was scrapped due to Lee's lack of motivation. The single was released on 30th November, 2003 after receiving airplay on radio stations for a few weeks.

"Jungle" received little promotion upon release due to Yin Lee initially wanting to disassociate herself with her peers, though after having a change of heart and performing the song live on [TBA], it began to receive more attention. In January 2004, the song peaked on the Karuboia charts at number four.

Composition
"Jungle" is a drum and bass song with a dark electronic sound and recurring -inspired guitar. The song in written in the key of F minor and has a tempo of 160 beats per minute.

Live performances
Yin Lee performed the song live on Superbus on 31st March, 2004. She performed the song again at the Ericka Streets Tribute Concert on 11th November, 2020.

Critical reception
"Jungle" has received positive reviews from critics. A review provided by the BBC stated "whilst the rest of the Kuboian teens focus on making a gimmicky club hit, Yin has given us the vocals of a well-made, danceable masterpiece that is suitable for any occasion". An Open Eagle review awarded the song a 9 out of 10, praising the instrumental and vocals provided by Lee. Sterling Alfredson, upon watching Lee perform the song live, called it "the song of the year".

Music video
A music video for the song recorded on 23rd January, 2004 and premiered on Nick Go! on the 30th that month. The video features Yin Lee walking alone in the empty streets of Espanbute in the middle of the night, holding a torch in her hand and carrying a rucksack on her back.

The video was uploaded on the OyeaRecordsOfficial YouTube channel on 23rd January, 2009. As of 2021, the video has over 100 million views.

Kuboian cassette single

 * 1) "Jungle"
 * 2) "No Good For Me"

Kuboian CD single

 * 1) "Jungle"
 * 2) "No Good For Me"
 * 3) "Jungle" (instrumental)
 * 4) "No Good For Me" (instrumental)

UK CD single

 * 1) "Jungle"
 * 2) "No Good For Me"
 * 3) "Jungle" (Brad Carter Remix)