Old School Bassline

Old school bassline is a high-energy genre characterized by its infectious, syncopated rhythms, prominent basslines, and catchy melodies. Emerging in the UK in the late 1990s, it evolved from the breakbeat and UK garage scenes, incorporating elements of hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall. Typically featuring upbeat tempos, jazz-influenced chord progressions, and soulful, often MC-led vocals, old school bassline thrived in the early 2000s, particularly in Northern England's urban clubs. As a cultural phenomenon, it reflected the diversity and creativity of the UK's multicultural youth, blending African-Caribbean and Asian influences with British urban styles. Notably, old school bassline's distinct blend of bass-heavy production, jazz-infused harmonies, and energetic MCing set it apart from other UK-centric genres like grime and dubstep, solidifying its unique place in the UK's rich musical heritage.

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Without You (VIP)
Single - Released November 10, 2025

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Bushbaby
Conducta
Distinkt
Dj Guv
Donae'o
Dr Cryptic
Flava D
Killa P
MPH
Mosca
NOTION
Royal-T
Shapes
Shaun Dean
Skepsis
Skue-K
T2
TQD
TS7
Tsuki
Tuff Culture
Window Kid
Zero
Skepsis
NOTION
Donae'o
MPH
Window Kid
TS7
T2
Shapes
Zero
Killa P
Tsuki
Shaun Dean
Conducta
Flava D
Mosca
Royal-T
Bushbaby
Dj Guv
Distinkt
TQD
Dr Cryptic
Skue-K
Tuff Culture