User:OnBeyondZebrax/sandbox/Drum and bass

The popularity of drum and bass at its commercial peak ran parallel to several other homegrown dance styles in the UK including big beat and hard house. Drum and bass incorporates a number of scenes and styles. A major influence on jungle and drum and bass was the original Jamaican dub and reggae sound. One of the most influential tracks in drum and bass history was "Amen Brother" by The Winstons. The genre places great importance on the "bass line", which is usually done with sampled sources or synthesizers. The TR-808 kick drum sound is also important. Another feature of the style is the complex syncopation of the drum tracks' breakbeat. Drum and bass is usually between 160–180 BPM.

Drum and bass subgenres include drumstep, breakcore, Ragga jungle, hardstep,darkstep, techstep, Neurofunk, Ambient drum 'n' bass, Liquid funk, Drumfunk, Funkstep, Sambass and Drill 'n' bass. Despite its roots in the UK, the style has established itself around the world. Drum and bass has influenced many other genres like hip hop, big beat, dubstep, house music, trip hop, ambient music, techno, rock and pop. Drum and Bass is dominated by a small group of "hardcore" record labels. The major international music labels have shown very little interest in the drum and bass scene.