Bru-C, Luude, DJ Zinc - DJ Paula Frost’s Top Drum And Bass Recommendations 2024
Over the past few years, drum and bass has certainly come out from its corner swinging multiple times! There have been tons of notable tracks climbing the charts. The DJs and producers are soaring to new levels aside deep and reflective MCs penning some of the best lyrics I’ve heard yet for the genre. This article will give you an insight into my top tracks, artists and recommended DJ radio shows right now.
Top Drum And Bass Tracks For The Dancefloor
My top five tracks to spin on the dancefloor right now. These are my guaranteed floor fillers no matter who’s in the crowd.
Down Under (feat. Colin Hay) - Luude
Baddadan (feat. IRAH, Flowdan, Trigga & Takura) - Chase & Status
Who Knows (feat. Chronixx) - Protoje, SHY FX
I Need A Dollar - Ed Solo , Deekline
Used To This - Wilkinson, Issey Cross
New Drum and Bass For 2024
Let It Go (feat. Shapes) - Bru-C
London - DJ Zinc, Riko Dan
My Type - Emily Makis, Dux
Green & Gold (feat. Charlotte Plank & Riko Dan) - Rudimental, Skepsis
Pachamama - Luude, Elliphant
DRUM AND BASS ON KANE FM
As a former DJ for Kane FM, you know I have a huge soft spot for this station and all that they do in the community. Here are five highly recommended DJs spinning drum and bass on Kane FM each week. Set your calander and show them some love on the text line!
The DnB Files
Wednesday 11pm- 1 am
Catch The DNB Files with DJ Stress. He brings a bit of everything from across the drum and bass spectrum from brand new beats to old skool bass! With a library spanning over 25 years, Stress spins every genre from liquid to jungle, hard step to jump up. He keeps it rolling for every DnB fan out there. One for veteran DJs with a love for drum and bass.
Essence of Chi
Tuesday 9-11 pm
Tune in to Keira for ‘Essence Of Chi’ for a journey through the diverse realms of jungle, hardcore, and drum and bass on her weekly radio show. Keira is the founder of the long-running drum n bass event also titled Essence of Chi. She returns to the Kane FM airwaves delving deep into the past, present, and future of the genre. Keira regularly includes interviews with foundational figures of the scene. She also takes time to shine a spotlight on new and rising talent. Listen in for a blend of nostalgia and cutting-edge sounds that encapsulate the true ‘essence’ of drum and bass music.
Jungle Coming Like Jungle
Saturday 7-9 pm
Dr Penelope Wickson aka Tina Irie is a qualified teacher and published art historian. Her interest in the intersection of global cultures is mirrored by her love of music. Tina grew up in north England, and a passion for dance and rave music was sparked during her teenage years in the late ‘80s. Underground House, Hardcore and Techno were a key launching pad into a 30 year love affair with Jungle and Drum and Bass. In 1994, whilst studying History of Art and Italian at the University of Birmingham, she founded a newspaper column at the university to explore drum and bass. Immersed in labels such as Reinforced, V Recordings and Creative Source, her heart resides in the heady nights of Swerve, Quest and Metalheadz that defined the 1990s.
LOGIKL Progression
Wednesday 7-9pm
London based DJ Logikl presents Logikl Progression on Kane FM spinning a host of liquid drum and bass, deep, dancefloor and neurofunk, live in the mix.
No Mids For Kids
Saturday 9-11pm
Euphoric, Rolla J & Mata dropping the freshest drum and bass pressure. Deeper styles.
A Short History of Drum and Bass
Drum and bass, often shortened to DnB or D&B, emerged as an electrifying genre within the electronic dance music landscape, characterized by its rapid breakbeats, typically ranging from 165 to 185 beats per minute, complemented by deep basslines, intricate samples, and synthesizer melodies. Originating from the vibrant jungle scene of the United Kingdom during the 1990s, drum and bass quickly gained traction among enthusiasts of the rave culture.
Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of Jamaican dub and reggae, drum and bass inherited a bass-heavy sound that reverberated through its compositions. Notably, the genre showcased complex syncopation in its drum tracks, creating a distinctive rhythmic appeal. Over time, drum and bass diversified into various subgenres, including breakcore, ragga jungle, hardstep, darkstep, techstep, neurofunk, and more, each offering a unique sonic experience.
While initially overlooked by major international labels, drum and bass witnessed a turning point when BMG Rights Management acquired RAM in 2016, leading to increased exposure and recognition for the genre. Despite its roots in the UK, drum and bass resonated globally, captivating audiences across different continents.
The evolution of drum and bass was marked by experimentation and innovation, with producers constantly pushing boundaries and incorporating influences from diverse musical genres such as hip hop, dubstep, house, and jazz. As the genre evolved, it gave rise to subgenres like liquid funk, jump up, drumfunk, and sambass, each contributing to the genre's rich tapestry.
Over the years, drum and bass transitioned from underground clubs to mainstream acceptance, garnering widespread popularity and influencing subsequent genres like grime and dubstep. With artists like Chase & Status, Netsky, Metrik, and Pendulum making significant contributions, drum and bass continued to thrive, captivating audiences and earning its place in the annals of electronic music history.
In the 2020s, drum and bass experienced a resurgence, with a new generation of enthusiasts embracing its energetic rhythms and diverse sonic palette, signaling a continued affinity for the genre in contemporary music culture.
