Miyuki
New member
Drum and bass for you all, I will be updating the thread from time to time so keep subscribed!
Thanks to 'Bathory' for the vinyls
Password for all is:
A thanks, rep, or 1 download as a free user would be very much appreciated as it took me hours to do this.
Enjoy and post feedback or PM me if there is any mistakes or links have gone down. Cheers.
Also, feel free to post any of my links elsewhere, it would be much appreciated (as long as they are coded!).
Now with a linklist (out of date) for the lot:
Code:
I found a guide for people new to DNB so decided to post it in here (all credit to "katana" from djforums.com)
Liquid funk:
Description:
This describes that light, summery side on dnb. Typically will be heavily influenced by jazz elements, hip hop elements, and perhaps infused with flavors from Jump Up and dub. Chances are if it makes you smile, or the vocals sound happy or upbeat, you'll find it here.
Labels:
Hospital
Soul:R
Liquid V
Good Looking
Signature
Artists:
High Contrast
London Elektricity
Calibre
Marcus Intalex
DJ Marky
Nu:Tone
Logistics
Key Tracks:
Calibre - Drop It Down
DJ Marky and XRS - LK
Marcus Intalex and High Contrast - 3am
Jump up:
Description:
Makes you want to throw your arms around or start raving. Can often include cheesy vocals that are filtered with effects to lead into a drop that helps those pill heads go higher. Common features include a wobbling bass line, extreme build up for the drop, and in some cases a short synth. Generally defined as blatantly dancefloor friendly.
Labels:
Aphrodite
Back 2 Basics
Ram Records
Breakbeat Kaos
Ganja
Full Cycle
Bingo
Artists:
Aphrodite
Pendulum
Sub Focus
Baron
Dillinja
Adam F
DJ SS
Key Tracks:
Sub Focus - Swamp Thing
Dillinja - Twist Em Out
Ray Keith - Chopper (Shy FX remix)
Hard Step / Dark / Evil:
Description:
Open the Floodgates and wait for the hounds of hell to take your soul.... Defined by the blazing amounts of drum edits with a low heavy bassline.... Often vocals and heavy, distorted effects. The all out evil side of drum and bass.
Labels:
Renegade Hardware
Barcode
Freak
Tech Itch (Technical Freaks LP )
Penetration
Obscene
Violence
Human Imprint
Producers:
Dylan
Tech Itch
Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch
Limewax
Raiden
Eye-D
Loxy + Ink
Keaton
Evol Intent
Hive
Unknown Error
Key Tracks:
Dylan & B-Key - Slave To Life
Tech Itch - Pressure Drop
Pish Posh - Corrupt Cops (Evol Intent remix)
Limewax - 1/2 lb
Neuro Funk / Future Beat:
Deep rolling basslines with a more minimal approach to the breaks & synths. Probably the most mature sound of drum n bass. A very refined style, usually featuring a dark or deep feeling to the music, but also with an edge of funk. Typically features heavy sampling and many layered drum hits. Very technical production.
Labels:
No U-Turn
Metalheadz
Dsci4
Subtitles
Violence
Shadow Law
Lifted Music
Artists:
Ed Rush & Optical
Ryme Tyme
Dom & Roland
Teebee
Fierce
Spor
Noisia
Gridlok
The Upbeats
Black Sun Empire
Concord Dawn
Key Tracks:
Ed Rush & Optical - Alien Girl
Dom & Roland - Can't Punish Me
The Upbeats - Ghobi Ghost
Break - The Uprising
Tech Step:
Description:
Techstep originated with producers like Ed Rush, Optical, Matrix, and Rymetyme. It is directly credited with the outbreak of the neuro funk style. Shares many similarities with neuro, though typically techstep is more raw sounding. The techstep terminology is pretty self explanatory, as it is generally described as an infusion of techno elements into drum n bass. It can have a funky vibe to it, just as some techno does, but its focus is on a darker sound without going into the realm of hardstep.
Labels:
Virus
Dsci4
Moving Shadow
Metalheadz
Renegade Hardware
Subtitles
Artists:
Ed Rush & Optical
Bad Company
Goldie
Konflict
Trace
Doc Scott
Cause4Concern
Teebee
Stakka
Skynet
Matrix
Fierce
Key Tracks:
Bad Company - The Nine
Ed Rush & Optical - Wormhole LP
Konflict - Messiah
Jungle:
Description:
The precursor to what we call drum n bass (and coincidentally a term often used interchangeable with "drum n bass"). Started in 1992, it is hard to pinpoint the exact beginnings of jungle... though DJ's Fabio and Grooverider pioneered what led to the mass of jungle production. Jungle reached its peak in 1995, when some of the more melodic styles such as Jump Up and Liquid began taking form and "drum n bass" was born. Jungle typically features heavy drum edits and erratick sequencing of drum patterns, often featuring ragga vocals and stylings or just straight up dark vibes. Atmospheric drum n bass also branched off from jungle.
Labels:
Metalheadz
Full Cycle
Back 2 Basics
Moving Shadow
Ganja
Big Cat
Congo Natty
N20
Artists:
Goldie
Dillinja
Roni Size
Adam F
Reprazent
General Malice
DJ Hype
Key Tracks:
Goldie - Inner City Life
Adam F - Circles
Shy Fx - Original Nuttah
Roni Size - Brown Paper Bag
Atmospheric/Intelligent:
Description:
Drum n bass that you can sit back and just listen to. It can be groovy enough to make you wanna move, but the focus is on listening and stimulation of the ears. Pioneered by LTJ Bukem and nearly defined by the assortment of tracks available on his Good Looking label. Shares many similarities with jungle and drumfunk. Sometimes has elements of liquid and jazz, though the feeling is usually more subtle. More fitting for headphones than a dancefloor in many cases.
Labels:
Good Looking
InPerspective
Fokuz
Artists:
LTJ Bukem
Photek
Alaska
Breakage
Equinox
Key Tracks:
LTJ Bukem - Atlantis
Klute - Hell Hath No Fury
High Contrast - Return of Forever
Drumfunk:
Description:
Drumfunk is a term coined by producer Paradox. Heavily focusing on the actual breakbeats in drum n bass, the key feature of drumfunk is on a blistering array of drum patterns as opposed to the synth or bass-driven focus of other styles. Drumfunk still retains a good amount of low end, but it borders on the edge of atmospheric and original jungle in that its focus is much more centralized on drum patterns and drum edits. Also referred to as "edits" and "choppage."
Labels:
Paradox Music
InPerspective
Bassbin
Offshore
Lightless Recordings
Producers:
Paradox / Alaska
Breakage
Seba
Fanu
Nucleus
Equinox
Chris InPerspective
Fracture and Neptune
Key Tracks:
Paradox - 96 Paragons
Equinox - Acid Rain (Breakage remix)
Thanks to 'Bathory' for the vinyls
Password for all is:
A thanks, rep, or 1 download as a free user would be very much appreciated as it took me hours to do this.
Enjoy and post feedback or PM me if there is any mistakes or links have gone down. Cheers.
Also, feel free to post any of my links elsewhere, it would be much appreciated (as long as they are coded!).
Now with a linklist (out of date) for the lot:
Code:
I found a guide for people new to DNB so decided to post it in here (all credit to "katana" from djforums.com)
Liquid funk:
Description:
This describes that light, summery side on dnb. Typically will be heavily influenced by jazz elements, hip hop elements, and perhaps infused with flavors from Jump Up and dub. Chances are if it makes you smile, or the vocals sound happy or upbeat, you'll find it here.
Labels:
Hospital
Soul:R
Liquid V
Good Looking
Signature
Artists:
High Contrast
London Elektricity
Calibre
Marcus Intalex
DJ Marky
Nu:Tone
Logistics
Key Tracks:
Calibre - Drop It Down
DJ Marky and XRS - LK
Marcus Intalex and High Contrast - 3am
Jump up:
Description:
Makes you want to throw your arms around or start raving. Can often include cheesy vocals that are filtered with effects to lead into a drop that helps those pill heads go higher. Common features include a wobbling bass line, extreme build up for the drop, and in some cases a short synth. Generally defined as blatantly dancefloor friendly.
Labels:
Aphrodite
Back 2 Basics
Ram Records
Breakbeat Kaos
Ganja
Full Cycle
Bingo
Artists:
Aphrodite
Pendulum
Sub Focus
Baron
Dillinja
Adam F
DJ SS
Key Tracks:
Sub Focus - Swamp Thing
Dillinja - Twist Em Out
Ray Keith - Chopper (Shy FX remix)
Hard Step / Dark / Evil:
Description:
Open the Floodgates and wait for the hounds of hell to take your soul.... Defined by the blazing amounts of drum edits with a low heavy bassline.... Often vocals and heavy, distorted effects. The all out evil side of drum and bass.
Labels:
Renegade Hardware
Barcode
Freak
Tech Itch (Technical Freaks LP )
Penetration
Obscene
Violence
Human Imprint
Producers:
Dylan
Tech Itch
Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch
Limewax
Raiden
Eye-D
Loxy + Ink
Keaton
Evol Intent
Hive
Unknown Error
Key Tracks:
Dylan & B-Key - Slave To Life
Tech Itch - Pressure Drop
Pish Posh - Corrupt Cops (Evol Intent remix)
Limewax - 1/2 lb
Neuro Funk / Future Beat:
Deep rolling basslines with a more minimal approach to the breaks & synths. Probably the most mature sound of drum n bass. A very refined style, usually featuring a dark or deep feeling to the music, but also with an edge of funk. Typically features heavy sampling and many layered drum hits. Very technical production.
Labels:
No U-Turn
Metalheadz
Dsci4
Subtitles
Violence
Shadow Law
Lifted Music
Artists:
Ed Rush & Optical
Ryme Tyme
Dom & Roland
Teebee
Fierce
Spor
Noisia
Gridlok
The Upbeats
Black Sun Empire
Concord Dawn
Key Tracks:
Ed Rush & Optical - Alien Girl
Dom & Roland - Can't Punish Me
The Upbeats - Ghobi Ghost
Break - The Uprising
Tech Step:
Description:
Techstep originated with producers like Ed Rush, Optical, Matrix, and Rymetyme. It is directly credited with the outbreak of the neuro funk style. Shares many similarities with neuro, though typically techstep is more raw sounding. The techstep terminology is pretty self explanatory, as it is generally described as an infusion of techno elements into drum n bass. It can have a funky vibe to it, just as some techno does, but its focus is on a darker sound without going into the realm of hardstep.
Labels:
Virus
Dsci4
Moving Shadow
Metalheadz
Renegade Hardware
Subtitles
Artists:
Ed Rush & Optical
Bad Company
Goldie
Konflict
Trace
Doc Scott
Cause4Concern
Teebee
Stakka
Skynet
Matrix
Fierce
Key Tracks:
Bad Company - The Nine
Ed Rush & Optical - Wormhole LP
Konflict - Messiah
Jungle:
Description:
The precursor to what we call drum n bass (and coincidentally a term often used interchangeable with "drum n bass"). Started in 1992, it is hard to pinpoint the exact beginnings of jungle... though DJ's Fabio and Grooverider pioneered what led to the mass of jungle production. Jungle reached its peak in 1995, when some of the more melodic styles such as Jump Up and Liquid began taking form and "drum n bass" was born. Jungle typically features heavy drum edits and erratick sequencing of drum patterns, often featuring ragga vocals and stylings or just straight up dark vibes. Atmospheric drum n bass also branched off from jungle.
Labels:
Metalheadz
Full Cycle
Back 2 Basics
Moving Shadow
Ganja
Big Cat
Congo Natty
N20
Artists:
Goldie
Dillinja
Roni Size
Adam F
Reprazent
General Malice
DJ Hype
Key Tracks:
Goldie - Inner City Life
Adam F - Circles
Shy Fx - Original Nuttah
Roni Size - Brown Paper Bag
Atmospheric/Intelligent:
Description:
Drum n bass that you can sit back and just listen to. It can be groovy enough to make you wanna move, but the focus is on listening and stimulation of the ears. Pioneered by LTJ Bukem and nearly defined by the assortment of tracks available on his Good Looking label. Shares many similarities with jungle and drumfunk. Sometimes has elements of liquid and jazz, though the feeling is usually more subtle. More fitting for headphones than a dancefloor in many cases.
Labels:
Good Looking
InPerspective
Fokuz
Artists:
LTJ Bukem
Photek
Alaska
Breakage
Equinox
Key Tracks:
LTJ Bukem - Atlantis
Klute - Hell Hath No Fury
High Contrast - Return of Forever
Drumfunk:
Description:
Drumfunk is a term coined by producer Paradox. Heavily focusing on the actual breakbeats in drum n bass, the key feature of drumfunk is on a blistering array of drum patterns as opposed to the synth or bass-driven focus of other styles. Drumfunk still retains a good amount of low end, but it borders on the edge of atmospheric and original jungle in that its focus is much more centralized on drum patterns and drum edits. Also referred to as "edits" and "choppage."
Labels:
Paradox Music
InPerspective
Bassbin
Offshore
Lightless Recordings
Producers:
Paradox / Alaska
Breakage
Seba
Fanu
Nucleus
Equinox
Chris InPerspective
Fracture and Neptune
Key Tracks:
Paradox - 96 Paragons
Equinox - Acid Rain (Breakage remix)
