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- Posted: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:01:04 +0000
"One of the most influential tracks in drum and bass history was "Amen Brother" by The Winstons which contains a drum solo that has since become known as the "Amen break", which after being extensively used in early hip hop music, went on to become the basis for the rhythms used in drum and bass."
Well, it looks like the old thread is dead...
Post your all your DnB and DnB subgenre finds here!
Discuss new and old producers and DJs.
Smaller scenes within the drum and bass community have developed and the scene as a whole has become much more fractured into specific sub-genres, including:
Drumstep is half time drum and bass, heavily influenced by dubstep. Since around 2009 to 2010 drumstep has rapidly grown in popularity with the rise of many popular artists and record labels such as Knife Party and Never Say Die Records.
https://soundcloud.com/noisia/noisia-diplodocus-kill-the
Darkstep is characterized by fast drums and a general dark mood, drawing influences from dark ambient, industrial and hardcore music. Prominent artists include The Panacea, Limewax, Antichristus and Current Value.
https://soundcloud.com/noisia/noisia-soul-purge-ft-foreign
Hardstep is a harder style which uses gritty basslines and heavy yet simple electronic melodies. Notable artists include DJ Zinc(early work), Evol Intent, Ewun, Dieselboy and his label Human Imprint.
https://soundcloud.com/lftdmusic/ewun-screw-up-lifted-music
Techstep or Tech drum 'n' bass is characterized by sci-fi soundscapes and samples from science fiction culture. Pioneered by artists such as Ed Rush, Trace, Fierce and Nico.
Neurofunk or Neuro is the progression from techstep incorporating more elements from jazz and funk. Prominent artists include Ed Rush & Optical, Spor, Noisia and Black Sun Empire.
https://soundcloud.com/theupbeats/the-upbeats-beyond-reality
Jump-Up employs heavy and energetic drum and bass, characterized by the typical "robot-like" bass sounds. Notable artists include DJ Hazard, Generation Dub (Original Sin & Taxman), Konichi, Macky Gee, DJ Hype and his label Playaz Recordings.
Atmospheric drum & bass or Intelligent jungle is a smoother style, influenced by ambient music, chillout and soul music. It was pioneered by such artists as Photek, Jack Smooth (Basement Records), Blame, LTJ Bukem and his label Good Looking Records.
Drumfunk or Choppage is atmospheric drum and bass with a heavy emphasis on complex drum patterns, often with sections of the track where the drums are unaccompanied. Prominent artists include Breakage (early work), Seba and Paradox.
Jazzstep or Jazzy jungle demonstrates heavy influence by jazz. It uses typical jazz scales, rhythms and instrumentation. Notable artists include Morgan Sullyvan, Makoto, Peshay, Alex Reece and labels like Moving Shadow.
Liquid funk (or simply Liquid) draws heavily on harmonic and melodic grooves, and samples from funk, jazz, soul, R&B, disco, house and breakbeat, while intelligent drum and bass or atmospheric drum and bass creates a calmer yet more synthetic sound. It was pioneered by Brookes Brothers, London Elektricity, Fabio, High Contrast, Logistics, Cyantific and labels such as Hospital Records.
https://soundcloud.com/command_strange/command-strange-u-cant-touch-this-soulbooster-lp-cd
Sambass (or Brazilian drum and bass) incorporates elements from samba, bossa nova and other Latin music styles. Pioneered by artists such as DJ Marky, XRS, DJ Patife and Bryan Gee's label V Recordings.
Ragga drum & bass was inspired by the original ragga jungle style, with influences from reggae and dancehall music. Notable artists include Shy FX & T Power and vocalists such as David Boomah.
https://soundcloud.com/link-uk/free-to-download-chuck-fender
Drill 'n' bass (also known as Fungle and Spunk jazz) incorporates double-time drum 'n' bass with undanceable rhythms, low-brow humor, and ambient vibes. The subgenre was developed by Squarepusher, whose rapid and irregularly syncopated basslines discouraged dancing.
Electrostep (also known[dubious – discuss] as Trancestep and Italostep) is characterized by thick drums, wall-of-sound synths and heavy compression. Draws elements from synthpop, Italo disco, electro house, trance and dubstep. Notable acts include John B, Camo & Krooked, Fred V & Grafix, DJ Fresh, Netsky, Sub Focus, Danny Byrd and Dirtyphonics.
https://soundcloud.com/flux-pavilion/daydreamer-danny-byrd-remix
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