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Music Uncovered

DJ Flight, Storm and other genre-defining contributors tell the story of D&B.

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A Short History of Drum & Bass
This is... Turn It Up: A Short History of Drum & Bass
DJ Flight, Storm and other genre-defining contributors tell the story of Drum & Bass.
27 Jul 2022,2 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
1. The Birth
Where did D&B come from? Flight traces the music to its roots: the halcyon days of rave.
08 Aug 2022,14 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
2. Metal Headz
A groundbreaking new record label and club night sets the scene for D&B’s next chapter.
08 Aug 2022,13 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
3. D&B Pops
D&B steps into the spotlight with multi-platinum albums, awards, and major label love.
08 Aug 2022,14 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
4. Rebirth
Drum & Bass enters the millennium with a renewed sense of unity and potential.
08 Aug 2022,14 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
5. Xtra Bass!
D&B’s 'Mum, we made it' moment comes with the launch of a new radio station - BBC 1Xtra.
22 Aug 2022,14 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
6. D&B Pops, Again
DJ Fresh gifts the scene its first number one – all of a sudden, D&B is on the main stage.
22 Aug 2022,14 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
7. Renaissance
High profile remixes, more chart success, and fresh female talent revitalises 2010s D&B.
22 Aug 2022,16 mins
A Short History of Drum & Bass
8. Staying Power
D&B emerges from the pandemic with more purpose. What lies ahead for this radical sound?
22 Aug 2022,16 mins