Wobbling basslines, aggressive drops, and half-time rhythms. From deep and dark to festival-ready bangers.
Origins. South London, early 2000s — Croydon's FWD>> sound-system parties incubated the genre out of UK garage and 2-step.
Sound signature. 140 BPM with a half-time feel (kick on 1, snare on 3), heavy sub bass, wobble modulation, dub-influenced space and reverb.
Pioneers & key labels. Skream · Benga · Mala · Coki · DMZ · Hyperdub · Tempa
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