Drum and Bass (also DnB) emerged from the UK rave scene in the early 1990s, evolving from breakbeat hardcore and jungle. It features fast breakbeats (160-180 BPM) with heavy bass.
Key Subgenres: - Liquid DnB: Melodic, soulful (Netsky, Fred V) - Neurofunk: Dark, technical (Noisia, Mefjus) - Jump Up: Bouncy, energetic (Macky Gee, Hedex) - Jungle: Original style, ragga influences (Congo Natty)
Notable Artists: Andy C, Goldie, High Contrast, Sub Focus, Wilkinson