Drum and bass is a genre of electronic music also known as Jungle which emerged in England in the early 1990s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats (typically between 160–180 beats per minute) with heavy bass and sub-bass lines. The "bass line" is usually created with sampled sources or synthesizers.
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 Roland 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 subgenres include drumstep, breakcore, Ragga jungle, hardstep, darkstep, techstep, Neurofunk, Ambient drum 'n' bass, Liquid funk, Deep, 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.
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