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

As a big "Thank you" to all the people who showed support for the last years, and also for reaching 1k on soundcloud, I`m giving away this Tune for Free !

Mastered by Jakob Vollath 
Artwork & Design Lukas Diemling

Free Download

Ignorance & Bliss (MASTER)

Cheeky hyped up remix of this catchy Rezz tune!

Free download via this link:
https://hypeddit.com/26pexh

Rezz - Taste Of You (Vypes Bootleg) FREE DOWNLOAD

Detect Theory - Flight Path

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Artist(s): Heymac
Track: Imber
Album: Rocky Mountains
Record Label: 170+ Recordings
Catalog#: 170PLUS 07
Release Date: --- Available 20/05/2022 ---
Buy Here: https://170recordings.lsnto.me/heymacrockymountainsep

--- Visit ---

@heymacmusic:
https://www.facebook.com/heymacmusic

@170-plus-recordings:
www.facebook.com/170plusrecordings

Drumad:
www.facebook.com/officialdrumad
www.twitter.com/drumadofficial
www.instagram.com/drumadofficial
www.drumad.bandcamp.com
www.mixcloud.com/Drumad

PREMIERE: Heymac - Imber [170+ Recordings]

Buy or stream 'Blast Out' here: grafix.ffm.to/halflife.OYD

Hospital Records proudly present the debut solo album from drum & bass icon Grafix. ‘Half Life’ is an introspective glimpse into the influences and sonic development of the Bristol-based producer, who over the years has established himself as a pinnacle of the dance music world. Grafix’s first ever studio longplayer as a solo artist consists of 14 hotly-anticipated pulse pounding anthems, featuring killer collaborations from the likes of Metrik, Lauren L’aimant, Reiki Ruawai and Chrissie Huntley in his hit singles ‘Somewhere’, ‘Feel Alive’ and ‘Skyline’.

High-octane dancefloor energiser ‘Skyline’ sees drum & bass titans Grafix and Metrik collide for a third time on this futuristic drum & bass cut infused with pure uplifting soundscapes. Enter a world of powerhouse synthesis, relentless basslines and Metrik’s very own vocal performance. This is just the follow up you needed from the mammoth success with the duo’s previous collaborations ‘Overdrive’ and ‘Parallel’.

Grafix draws upon his love for rave culture on the acid heavy ‘Blast Out’ - a no-holds-barred drum & bass system shocker. Skittery vocal chops, shredding bass hits and minimal-funk drums show the side of Grafix well known for tearing up the dance - never afraid to drop a wild card.

From the hypnotic and distorted energies on the likes of ‘CTRL’ and album title track ‘Half Life’, to the forward-facing vibes on LP numbers such as ‘Accelerate’ and ‘The Chance’, the versatile flavours supplied by Grafix throughout are a testament to his years of experience in the studio.

Other album highlights include two tracks with the immensely talented Lauren L’aimant who boasts previous releases on staple dance imprints including Anjunadeep, Colorize and Protocol Recordings. ‘Watch The Sky’ is an anthemic stepper home to Lauren’s spine-tingling vocals and Grafix’s catchy synth hooks. ‘Feel Alive’ captures the pair’s undeniable ability to strike up a euphorically cutting-edge dance music banger.

The ‘Half Life’ LP also features the previously released tracks ‘Radiance’ as well as radio hit ‘Somewhere’ featuring New Zealand’s very own Reiki Ruawai. Both tracks of which are no stranger to worldwide drum & bass listeners.

Grafix’s debut album marks a signature milestone within his musical journey as a solo artist and his achievements so far only scratch the surface. The first single ‘Somewhere (feat. Reiki Ruawai)’ to drop from his album racked up global airwave support with an impressive number of plays from radio tastemakers including Danny Howard, René LaVice, Mollie Collins, the George FM crew in New Zealand and of course, Fred V. With regular support from big hitters including Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Friction, Camo & Krooked and more, Grafix’s music continues to talk for itself when racking up countless DJ spins as well as consistent landings across pinnacle industry platforms such as UKF. Keep an eye out for Grafix at Snowbombing, Hospitality On The Beach Albania and more throughout 2022!


Follow Grafix :

www.facebook.com/grafixmusicuk
www.instagram.com/grafixmusicuk/
@grafixmusicuk
twitter.com/grafixmusicuk


Follow Hospital Records:

hospitalrecords.com
www.facebook.com/Hospitalrecords
twitter.com/hospitalrecords
instagram.com/hospitalrecords
play.spotify.com/user/hospitalrecords
www.google.com/+HospitalRecords
@hospitalrecords
www.mixcloud.com/hospitalrecords/

Half Life

Blast Out

Out Now!

Grafix - Blast Out

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
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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
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Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/liquiddnbftws
Discord - https://discord.gg/kjfCtYfM

Pyxis &  Phil:osophy - Existence

Here is a freebie to all! I hope everyone enjoy it!
Peace!

Mystific - Done (Free Download)

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]

Liquicity Festival finally returns ✨ Celebrate this occasion with the first festival album. 40(!) tracks from the artists that'll be performing at Liquicity Festival 2022 🔥

Get it here: https://liquicity.com/releases/liquicity-festival-2022/
Festival info: https://festival.liquicity.com/

► Follow Liquicity
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/Liquicity
Events: www.facebook.com/LiquicityEvents
Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/liquicityrecords
Instagram: instagram.com/liquicity/

Liquicity Festival 2022

I Got Your Love

Buy / Stream

Low:R & Blooom - I Got Your Love

Buy & Stream : https://kosenprod.fanlink.to/desolate

The Clamps is still delivering the heat on Kosenprod. This time with a 4 tracks Ep, he combines his influences from the past with the modern sounds, traveling around the decades of Drum & Bass.
Main title "Desolate" brings you into his deep universe where nostalgia collides with a dystopian future, while "The Last Leaf" immerses you in an epic and melancholy journey. 
It continues with "Burdens", which is a mechanical universe, spiced by industrial sounds and hard-hitting drums, tainted with poetry.
To finish "Savathûn" is a pure techstep rollercoaster, charged with mighty energy.
Each with their own messages, these tracks will make you feel your most primary emotions as well as the most refined ones.


Follow The Clamps: 
https://soundcloud.com/the-clamps
https://www.facebook.com/theclampsmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/theclamps_music/
https://twitter.com/theclampsmusic
https://theclamps.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmoeezEUIYxswcTiZzHqZg


Kosen: 
https://www.kosenprod.com
https://soundcloud.com/kosenprod
https://www.facebook.com/KOSEN.PRODUCTION
https://kosenproduction.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kosenprod/
https://twitter.com/kosenprod
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbBlXzP1ovUmTYnf5JpswA


All tracks written, composed and programmed by Julien Carbou.
Artwork: Julien Carbou & AI
Mastering: Julien Carbou

Desolate

Buy & Stream

The Clamps - Savathûn [KOSEN 60]

Boombox Cartel - Máquina (FrostTop Remix)

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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

Taken from the 'Wooden Rainbow' EP forthcoming 22nd July On Celsius Recs.
https://celsiusrecordings.bandcamp.com/
https://spoti.fi/3P5IVC0 / https://spoti.fi/3AG3twJ

¬ Edan & Berrow
https://soundcloud.com/edanandberrow
https://www.instagram.com/edanandberrow

¬ Celsius
https://www.facebook.com/CelsiusRecordings/
https://fokuzrecordings.com/
https://soundcloud.com/celsiusrecordings

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

Edan & Berrow - Remember Who You Are

New dub everyday at 7:00pm CET

Support Artist :

@masto_jung

Out now on :

@nextgencrew

Junger - Bipolar [Premiere]

For our second Freebie on Base, we welcome up-comer @hoaxdnb with his super vibey flip of S1mba's 'Rover.' Click 'Buy' for the Free Download!

Follow Us:
https://www.instagram.com/baseclture/
https://www.facebook.com/BASEUKMUSIC

Rover (Hoax Bootleg)

S1mba - Rover (Hoax Bootleg) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Click Buy/Stream to get this track
Check out the other Jungle Cakes releases here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47Zuyo8edPexTn02F2yj7E?si=2df0b2519dd146a6

Buy/Stream

Deekline, Brian Brainstorm, Specimen A - Kill That Sound (Airglo Remix)

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

Dawn Wall - If I Smiled - FULL

This is the remix package of Friction & JP Cooper's 'Dancing', featuring remixes from Dawn Wall, Illyus & Barrientos and El Train. 
Download/stream the remixes now: https://Friction.lnk.to/DancingRemixesSo
Download/stream 'Dancing' (Original Mix): https://Friction.lnk.to/DancingSo

Friction
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frictiondeejay/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/friction
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialfri...
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JP Cooper
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jpcoopermusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jpcoopermusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jpcoopermusic
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Elevate Records
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElevateRecords
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ElevateRecords
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ElevateRecords

Dancing Remixes

Friction & JP Cooper - Dancing (Dawn Wall Remix)

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.

DnB Reference Class Pt 8 aka The Lost Tapes

MadMel