1990-1993United Kingdom
Jungle / Drum’n’bass
Jungle and Drum’n’bass are characterized by fast breakbeats, typically between 160-180 BPM, with heavy bass and sub-bass lines, and often features complex sampled loops, synthesizers, and occasionally vocal elements.
Origins and context
United Kingdom
History
Jungle and Drum’n’bass emerged in the UK in the early 1990s. Jungle developed from the breakbeat hardcore scene, incorporating influences from reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop. As the genre evolved, it split into various subgenres, with Drum’n’bass becoming more polished and technically intricate, often focusing on the rhythmic complexity and basslines.
Essential listening
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