Drum & Bass music is sometimes referred to as "jungle music." It originally came from the UK in the early 90s, stemming from a combination of rave, hip hop, funk and reggae cultures.
Most drum & bass parties across Los Angeles take place in a 21'n up club setting where the whole vibe of the party is centered around the dancefloor. The dance style is similiar to hip hop except the beats are twice the speed. Most people dance to every other beat; however a few people are able to actually move to the 170-or-so beats per minute.
The music is very versatile because at its core its simply a combination of drum beats and bass lines. The genre of "Drum & Bass" is often fused with combinations of several other genres including Hip Hop (distinctively known as Hip Step), House (Liquid Funk), Reggae (Ragga), Dub, Breakbeat, R&B, Trance, House, Hardcore. Metal, Ambient, Atmospheric, 2step, Jazz, Soul, the list goes on and on.
Many times when listening to live drum & bass there may be an MC or vocalist accompanying the beats in order to keep the crowd energized. I personally feel this is an essential element to our music form however many people beg to differ. It's really just a matter of opinion.
Drum & Bass mix sets can be found at:
DNB TV
Drum & Bass Arena
Junglescene.com
Individual tunes can be found at:
DOA
A MORE IN DEPTH DEFINITION OF DRUM N BASS
TOP TEN DEEJAYS of 2004According to DNB Arena Poll
1. 
Andy C (Ram Records)
The fastest most furious and slickest selector, Ram boss Andy C rolls deep into the top spot.
2. 
Mampi Swift (Charge)
Double drops and heavyweight anthems plummet Charge's Swift into second spot.
3. 
DJ Zinc (Bingo Beats)
Crisp, chunky mixing and rotation of tunes from across the board see Bingo boy Zinc in bronze.
4. 
Friction (Shogun Audio)
Stating his place just outside the top 3, Friction benefits from a scorching 1Xtra M1x show slot and some serious skills.
5. 
DJ Hype (Ganja Records)
The original Ganja man toured strong off the back of the Dubplate Killa LP and brought his scratch and smash style.
6. 
DJ Marky (Innerground Records)
The best from Brazil brings plenty of funk flava and party spirit to his appearances.
7. 
Pendulum (Breakbeat Kaos)
Comparative newbies, Perths' Pendulum trio made an impression on soundsystems as well as studios as they went global to play their slick sets.
8. 
Fresh (Breakbeat Kaos)
Breakbeat Kaos boss Fresh tripped to America and held down his DJing career with a series of eclectic shows.
9. 
Dylan (Freak Recordings)
Head Tech Freak, Dylan makes an entrance; helped by a heavily steady dose of some serious Therapy sessions.
10. 
Dieselboy (Planet Of The Drums)
Americas finest establishes his hard and rugged sound in the order of merit.
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