This selection is what I personally consider the pinnacle of DnB music. If your track is not listed here it doesn't necessarily mean it is not good. The problem is, there's too much awesome DnB music out there and I had to make choices. In the back of my mind, I also wanted lesser known artists and labels to be recognized. Also check out my other DnB (Reference/Master Class)playlists. Chances are high that your track is listed in one of those ;) Side note: I wouldn't be exaggerating if I would say I have scanned through aprox. 10.000 DnB tracks just to come up with these 8 Reference Class playlists ! I hope you will enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed making them :) Keep on smiling and keep on moving always !

DnB Reference Class Pt 8 aka The Lost Tapes

20 Years Of Critical @ Printworks (tickets): https://bit.ly/criticalsoundgs
Critical Sound XX - 20 Years Of Underground Sonics
Printworks - London - 19th March 2022

All that has gone before has been leading to this point

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Free Download

Enei - illest MF (FREE TRACK)

Buy - https://bit.ly/31aScom

Bredren return to Demand Records with their new single 'Abyss'.

↪ https://soundcloud.com/bredrenbe
https://www.facebook.com/bredrenbe
https://www.instagram.com/bredrenbe

↪ https://soundcloud.com/demandrecords
https://www.facebook.com/demandrecords
https://www.instagram.com/demandrecords

Abyss / The Sewers Remix

Bredren - Abyss

Out Now: https://fanlink.to/_Voodoo

Voodoo (featuring Jakes) is the second lead single taken from the forthcoming 'Remote Transmissions' mini album by Enei & Kasra

Pre-Order (2x12" ltd edition vinyl) // Pre-Save: https://fanlink.to/Remote_Transmissions

Kasra online:
SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2IDTJpQ
APPLE MUSIC: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/kasra/338227390
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kasracritical/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kasracritical/ 
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/kasra-critical
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kasracritical

Enei online:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/eneiofficial
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eneimusic
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/eneimusique/
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/enei
SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2PPfbdZ
APPLE MUSIC https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/enei/299616033

JAKES ONLINE:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iamthejakes/
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/iamthejakes
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamthajakes/
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tEg1Ert1kIHmm55ayDUy7

Remote Transmissions Album Sampler

Voodoo

Buy / Stream

Enei & Kasra - Voodoo (feat. Jakes)

BENJI RBM - CAN'T GET ENOUGH FT. EVACLOSIER (DUBRUVVAS REMIX)

STELLAR AUDIO - THE BLACK HOLE SERIES REMIXED LP

FREE DOWNLOAD

This is our most exciting and ambitious project to date - as a remix LP there are so many moving parts when organising this but we feel this is the labels strongest collection yet - showcasing big names in the scene but also strong newcomers which I’m sure will blow your mind. This is the final edition to ‘The Black Hole’ series and all 5 EP’s/LP’s are available on all platforms and here on Soundcloud for FREE DOWNLOAD!
Check out our previous EP’s, on our Soundcloud now!

Thanks to everyone who got involved in this milestone of a project!

ORIGINAL ARTISTS:
	PUZZLE - https://soundcloud.com/puzzle_wav
	MASSIVE ZEBRA - https://soundcloud.com/massivezebra
	PAARSEC - https://soundcloud.com/paarsecuk
	NIALLO - https://soundcloud.com/niallodnb
	SHED - https://soundcloud.com/she_d
	TEE - https://soundcloud.com/tee_uk
	BENJI RBM - https://soundcloud.com/benjirbm
	PATTERN - https://soundcloud.com/patterndnb
	TRIBAL - https://soundcloud.com/officialtribaluk
	ATYPICAL - https://soundcloud.com/atypicaldnb

REMIXERS:
	VORTEX - https://soundcloud.com/subconscious_dnb
	DANEY - https://soundcloud.com/daney_dnb_sameroots
	PUZZLE - https://soundcloud.com/puzzle_wav
	XAETIS - https://soundcloud.com/xaetis
	ADHD - https://soundcloud.com/adhdnb
	BENJI RBM - https://soundcloud.com/benjirbm
	GAIJIN - https://soundcloud.com/gaijindnb
	DUBRUVVAS - https://soundcloud.com/dubruvvas
	BUCKLEY - https://soundcloud.com/buckleyuk
	NARNA - https://soundcloud.com/narnaboi
	ATYPICAL - https://soundcloud.com/atypicaldnb
	BIJUUGEN - https://soundcloud.com/bijuugen

Enjoy this collection of our best work yet.

Next up - THE SOL SERIES…

FREE DOWNLOAD

BENJI RBM - CAN'T GET ENOUGH FT. EVACLOSIER (DUBRUVVAS REMIX) (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Longstanding anthem producers Nelver and Nic ZigZag make their collaborative debut release on onesevenfour. 'Ember Lights' combines the energy of funky, classic Drum & Bass with the beautiful, driving melodies, all wrapped up in a musical journey you won't forget.

174034 / Nelver & Nic ZigZag - Ember Lights
Out now - 174.fanlink.to/ember-lights

Nelver:
Instagram → instagram.com/nelvermusic
Facebook → facebook.com/nelverdnb
Soundcloud → @nelver
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/3qbau1M2XoOfFPjCFMPndX

Nic ZigZag:
Instagram → instagram.com/nic_zigzag
Facebook → facebook.com/niczigzag
Soundcloud → @nic_zigzag
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/2x2u1xZzZ9NupOALF60uSs

Nelver & Nic ZigZag - Ember Lights

Two legendary producers combine for a stunning release out this Friday on Future Retro Recs!
https://spoti.fi/31XsfJC / https://spearheadrecords.bandcamp.com/

¬Pyxis
https://www.facebook.com/pyxisdnb
https://www.facebook.com/SUNNYMOVESRECORDS
https://www.instagram.com/pyxisdnb
https://soundcloud.com/pyxisdnb

¬Philosophy
https://www.facebook.com/dnbphilosophy/
 https://soundcloud.com/dnbphilosophy

¬ Future Retro
https://spearheadrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SpearheadRecords/

// Liquiddnbftw
Spotify Playlist : http://spoti.fi/2wU2Hvt
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/liquiddnbftws
Discord - https://discord.gg/kjfCtYfM

Pyxis &  Phil:osophy - Existence

Formed in February 2019, Immersed Recordings is a US-based label team that focuses on melodic and progressive house. Immersed has garnered nearly 10 million streams and support of some of the biggest DJs and radio stations such as KissFM UK, SlamFM NL, SiriusXM, Above & Beyond, Nora En Pure, and Lane 8.

In June 2022, Immersed Recordings formed the Immersed Group in order to present the brand new sister label, Suspended Sounds. After the success of GLXY’s remix of ‘Titanica’ on Immersed, the team felt it was a natural idea to expand into the drum ’n’ bass genre. The new label Suspended Sounds will focus on the DNB subgeneres of liquid and melodic dancefloor. The label will start on June 24th, 2022 with a remix of a great Immersed vocal tune by none other than Soulvent Records’ Askel & Elere.

Never Look Back (Askel & Elere Remix)

Download + Stream

Gil Zambrano & Into The Ether - Never Look Back (feat. Gambitt) [Askel & Elere Remix]

Diabolical production from Amoss - out now via Flexout Audio. Get it here: https://fanlink.to/blessy

Amoss:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AmossMusic/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/amoss
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amoss___/

Flexout Audio:
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Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flexoutaudio/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/flexoutaudio

Drum&BassArena:
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YouTube → www.youtube.com/user/officialdnbtv
Instagram → www.instagram.com/officialdnba/
Mixcloud → www.mixcloud.com/drumandbassarena/
Facebook → www.facebook.com/officialdnba
Twitter → www.twitter.com/OfficialDnBA
Music news → www.breakbeat.co.uk/
Send us a demo: demos@breakbeat.co.uk

Amoss - Front Left

Boombox Cartel - Máquina (FrostTop Remix)

join the boombox cartel discord: https://discord.com/invite/zCSYjhWuSa

subscribe for new music + videos: 
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follow the 'MONTA MONDAYS' playlist: http://sptfy.com/1WJ9

merchandise: http://cartelmerchandise.com

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twitter: https://twitter.com/boomboxcartel
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/boomboxcartel
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomboxcartel/
website: https://boomboxcartel.com/

follow frosttop
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facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frosttopofficial
twitter: https://twitter.com/frosttopmusic
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/frosttop
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frosttopmusic/

#BOOMBOXCARTEL

Cartel II (Remixes)

Máquina (FrostTop Remix)

BUY/STREAM

Boombox Cartel - Máquina (FrostTop Remix)

☀️
Out as part of Soulfeeling Recordings' 18-track 'Various Artists 1' compilation!
Buy: https://bit.ly/3P1oTs2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ankbpI

✦ Noppo
https://soundcloud.com/noppouk

✦ Soulfeeling Recordings
https://soundcloud.com/soul-feeling-189968910
https://www.facebook.com/soulfeelingrecordings

Various Artists 1

Noppo - Promises

Available store wide to DL / stream via:
• Bandcamp - https://bit.ly/XBTVol1BC
• Website - https://bit.ly/XBTVol1W 
• All other stores - https://fanlink.to/DISXBT001

MC Fokus and Medic MC continue their exciting new project, X Bar Theory. The next chapter in this ever-developing series is their debut EP. This new collaborative alias fully represents their love for the art form of MCing. Their distinct and uniquely different styles contrast and perfectly complement each other. 

Forming a complete group with a hand-picked unit of DJs and producers, they aim to preserve and respect the culture with a passion for putting lyricism at the forefront of the music. Each track illustrates their journey through music, particularly as lyricists. 

'Style & Substance' is aimed directly at the dancefloor - the Trex produced original and club mix, showcase their varied styles, flows and rhyming patterns. 

'Double Life' details the challeges of managing working life whilst building music careers - late nights, no sleep and lots of driving. Splitting the tune into two distinct parts, Subtle Element reflects the change in pre and post-rave story as the beat patterns switch. 

'Animated Verses' brings the lyrics to life, lighting up pages with words and fully representing their love of the half-time beats supplied by AM94 (previously known as Test Switch). 

'No Empty Words' takes their half-time journey deeper whilst detailing their creative process, one for the real fans of lyricism. Working in harmony with Fearetical and championing fresh production talent.

Dispatch Recordings socials:
Bandcamp → https://bit.ly/DispatchBC
[Follow us on Bandcamp] → http://bit.ly/FollowOnBC
Facebook → https://bit.ly/DispatchRecsFB
Instagram → https://bit.ly/DispatchInsta
Soundcloud → https://bit.ly/DispatchSC
Spotify → https://bit.ly/DispatchSP
TikTok → http://www.tiktok.com/@dispatch_recordings
Twitter → https://bit.ly/DispatchTW
Website → https://bit.ly/DispatchW
YouTube → https://bit.ly/DispatchYT

Artist(s) available Soundcloud page(s):
MC Fokus (X-Bar Theory) → https://soundcloud.com/mc-fokus
Medic MC (X-Bar Theory) → https://soundcloud.com/the-medic-mc
Trex → https://soundcloud.com/djtrex
Subtle Element → https://soundcloud.com/subtleelementdnb
AM94 → https://soundcloud.com/am94official
Fearetical → https://soundcloud.com/djfearetical

X-Bar Theory Volume 1

Available here

X-Bar Theory - Style & Substance (ft. Trex) (Original mix) - DISXBT001 - OUT NOW

Trust Audio bossman Trex teams up with Philth for a 2-tracker.

♕ Free Download: C-DU - Steps:
hypeddit.com/leks-jumper

♫ Buy now:
https://www.beatport.com/release/shadow-dwellers/3880743

► Trex:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/trexdnb
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trexdnb
Soundcloud -  https://soundcloud.com/djtrex

► Philth:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/philthdj
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/philthdj_
Soundcloud -  https://soundcloud.com/philth

► Trust Audio:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/trustaudiodnb
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trustaudiodnb
Soundcloud -  https://soundcloud.com/trustaudiodnb

► Forbidden Frequencies:
Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/forbiddenfrequenciesdnb
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/forbiddenfrequenciesdnb
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/forbiddenfrequenciesdnb
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forbiddenfrequenciesdnb
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/forbiddenfrequenciesdnb
Email - forbiddenfrequenciesdnb@gmail.com

♫ Submit your music: 
https://forms.gle/tJH8C1g7CrEv12JC7

✔ Donate Via PayPal
https://shorturl.at/gCGY0

Trex & Philth - Shadow Dwellers [Premiere]

DLR unleashes another heavyweight offering from his Money Till I Got None LP via Sofa Sound. Get it here: https://fanlink.to/SS010

DLR:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/dirtyleroi/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/j_dlr
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dlr_sofasoundbristol/

Sofa Sound:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sofasoundbristol/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/sofasoundbristol
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sofasoundbristol/

Drum&BassArena:
Join the family → www.family.breakbeat.co.uk/
Spotify → www.open.spotify.com/user/officialdnba
YouTube → www.youtube.com/user/officialdnbtv
Instagram → www.instagram.com/officialdnba/
Mixcloud → www.mixcloud.com/drumandbassarena/
Facebook → www.facebook.com/officialdnba
Twitter → www.twitter.com/OfficialDnBA
Music news → www.breakbeat.co.uk/
Send us a demo: demos@breakbeat.co.uk

Tryna Get This Money (Got None VIP)

DLR - Tryna Get This Money (Got None VIP)

4ura (feat. Kuso)

This is Alix Perez's Behind Time which is out now: https://lnk.to/DarkDaysSD

Dark Days EP

Alix Perez - Behind Time

Locked and loaded: DLR & Break deliver yet another heavyweight collaboration with lethal precision - out tomorrow on Sofa Sound. Get it here: https://bit.ly/SS006_DLR_Break

DLR:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/dirtyleroi/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/j_dlr
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dlr_sofasoundbristol/

Break / Symmetry Recordings:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SymmetryRecordings/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/symmetry-recordings
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/symmetryrecordings/
Twitter → https://twitter.com/SymmetryHQ

Sofa Sound:
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sofasoundbristol/
SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/sofasoundbristol
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sofasoundbristol/

Drum&BassArena:
Join the family → www.family.breakbeat.co.uk/
Spotify → www.open.spotify.com/user/officialdnba
YouTube → www.youtube.com/user/officialdnbtv
Instagram → www.instagram.com/officialdnba/
Mixcloud → www.mixcloud.com/drumandbassarena/
Facebook → www.facebook.com/officialdnba
Twitter → www.twitter.com/OfficialDnBA
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DLR & Break - Hit The Target

BEFORE EDM THERE WAS EBM 😉

I am breathing electronic music since late 70s and that's over 45 years now. From Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Yazoo, Alphaville, Men without Hats, Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps, Front 242, Anne Clark, Camouflage, Gary Numan, OMD, Apopytygma Berzerk and even the Commodore 64 demo & break dance scene to more contemporary Electronic music artists, I witnessed the evolution of Electronic music, which basically means I am an old fart and consider myself an authority in this music genre 😵 Currently I listen DnB almost exclusively. But I do not like to restrict myself at all, enjoying flavors like Electronica, Trance, Psytrance, Tech House, Dubstep, Deep House, Future Pop, Trap, Techno, UK Bass and of course EBM/Industrial as well.

What you will find in my likes and playlists is the top of the crop in Electronic Music, I will  absolutely not list any bullshit. A track I have not listed might be just that: Bullshit, just mediocre or an artistic gem which I haven't discovered yet.

Ant TC1 along with Hidden Agenda founded Dispatch Recordings back in 2001, Ant originally helped out with the management side of the label before finding his feet within the realms of production; which was a natural progression for him having DJ’d on pirate radio and in clubs from the age of 14 (since 1992).  His first release alongside frequent production partner Stress Level appeared on Dispatch after almost 3 years of hard work getting their collective sound where they felt it needed to be before even thinking about turning on a DAT recorder.  After their first release hit the stores they quickly picked up a wealth of DJ support across their early material and went on to release for a who’s who list of established Drum & Bass record labels including the likes of Renegade, CIA, Advanced, Critical Records Integral, Liquid V, Commercial Suicide, Good Looking Records, Bingo Beats and Samurai Music.

By demand remix work started to feature heavily within their output and the duo went on to remix for the likes of Hidden Agenda, Chris SU, Artificial Intelligence, Kabuki, Total Science, Optical & Ryme Time (Jagged Edge), Atlantic Connection, Tactile & DJ Marky.  Branching out and working with other producers such as Survival, DLR & Philth has only furthered experience Ant’s skills at the controls over the years, Ant has also released his own solo material more recently on top of remixing for the likes of Lomax on Integral Records.  In 2014 Ant realised a lifetime ambition, securing his first ever release for the legendary Metalheadz label “Hungry For Atmosphere” alongside Mako, DLR & Villem with further releases for the label and counting going into 2024.

Ant’s production output has featured on a mass of compilations and mix CD’s compiled by the likes of Shy FX, LTJ Bukem, Total Science, AI, Spectrasoul, Klute and Brian G.  Additionally his work has featured very heavily within the radio shows of Friction, Grooverider, Fabio, Goldie, Bailey & Rene LaVice on their respective BBC Radio 1 slots over the years as well as BBC 1Xtra where Ant once hosted his own one-off 4 hour show, he has since additionally made 2 guest DJ appearances for DJ Friction on his Radio 1 show.  His DJ’ing work has seen him play all over the globe from Adelaide to Los Angeles, from Hong Kong to Sarajevo, Vancouver to Bangkok and last but by no means least regularly UK and EU wide. Additionally for the most part of the decade beyond 2010 Ant also worked as the Artist Manager for both Outlook and Dimensions Festival in Croatia, leading up the booking process, budgets and travel aspects for the festival.

Fast forward through to 2024; Ant is now responsible for the lead label management roles of both Metalheadz & Dispatch Recordings and is based in Thailand, with a purpose built studio room recently finished the plan (alongside managing a mass of planned record label releases) is to get back to focusing on writing music more consistently than he ever has previously.

X-Bar Theory - Style & Substance (ft. Trex) (Original mix) - DISXBT001 - OUT NOW

Dispatch Recs | Ant TC1

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