Influenced by multiple genres (including reggae, dub, rock & roll breaks, funk, soul, hip-hop, blues, jazz and house music) – and born from out of the rave / hardcore scene, Drum & Bass (formally known as Jungle Techno / Jungle) has become a global genre that we have all come to love.
Typically made between 160 – 180 BPM (with occasional tracks falling between the 130 – 165 BPM mark), Roland’s TR-808 staple kick drum sample, the “Reese” bassline (taken from Reese – “Just Another Chance”) and the Amen Break drum sample have been key components in making this genre as big as it’s become today.
With the importance of Drum & Bass being centred around its chosen basslines and the underlying magic of those sounds waiting to be transformed into an magical state throughout sound systems that can handle low-range frequencies constantly, Drum & Bass still remains at the top of its imaginative gain and fruitful efforts.
Fuelled by consistent visionary output and relentless record label support – luminaries such as: LTJ Bukem, DJ Zinc, Evol Intent, Limewax, DJ Hype, Goldie, Roni Size, Andy C, J Majik, The Panacea, Fabio, Grooverider, Shy FX, Alex Reece, Ed Rush & Optical, DJ Marky, Moving Shadow, Hospital Records, V Recordings, Metalheadz, Good Looking Records, Playaz Recordings and many, many more.. have all paved the way for many of current stars that invigorate our speakers today.
Our mere, little Drum & Bass special is just a mere drop in the ocean amongst a torrential storm of ingenious talent.
PART ONE:
BES & MIDITACIA – Sylvanas Crying
CULTURE SHOCK – I Remember (Original Mix)
HIGH CONTRAST feat. SELAH CORBIN – Wish You Were Here (S.P.Y Remix)
PART TWO:
JAYDAN feat. MIA SYLVESTER – Back Here
JOHN B feat. SHAZ SPARKS – Red Sky (Subsonik Opener Remix)
KNIFE PARTY – Centipede (Memtrix Remix)
KRAFTY KUTS & FEATURECAST – Monkey Dance (Ed Solo Jungle Mix)
MAJISTRATE feat. ALICIA KING – Losing Control
PART THREE:
MONSTRA – Holdin’ On (Skrillex & Nero Remix)
NEONLIGHT & RECEPTOR – 800 Pound Gorilla
NOISIA & THE UPBEATS – Dustup (Original Mix)
OCTANE & DLR feat. MARION – Let Me Go (Break Remix)
RAMESES B feat. VEELA – Drift Away (Original Mix)
PART FOUR:
REFLEKT – Need To Feel Loved (Keeno Remix)
TOTAL SCIENCE & S.P.Y. feat. KEVIN KING – Past Lives (Lenzman Remix)