CULTURE SHOCK (UK)

Without doubt one of the most consistent producers in drum and bass with a back catalogue as lauded as they come, for nearly 20 years Culture Shock has been supplying dance music with timeless records.

Over time, Culture Shock has carved a unique space in D&B with a sound that holds its roots in the underground, but branches out globally to mass audiences. From artist curated projects including SEQUENCE in 2019, which was responsible for ‘Bunker’ ­– arguably one of D&B’s most respected underground tracks of the last decade, and ‘Renaissance’, which spent five weeks on Radio 1 playlist, to more recent future classics including “Get To Me”, “Universe” and a remix of Swing Disco & Ella Henderson’s “REACT”.

Pouring energy into projects showcasing a unique sonic and visual identity has become a focus for Culture Shock, and the release of SEQUEL in 2022 is testament to that vision. With more than 20 million global streams and acclaimed tracks including ‘Visions’, ‘Lost’ and the long-awaited remix of Sub Focus’s ‘Airplane’, the project is Culture Shock’s biggest accomplishment yet. It opened the door to Culture Shock performing a Radio 1 Essential Mix, and paved the way for the curation of his immersive VISIONS/AV show, which toured as far as New Zealand to sold out crowds in 2022, channelling Culture Shock’s innovative approach to music and visual design into the live environment.

Now into a new year with motivation to write the next chapter in the story, expect big developments from Culture Shock as he begins releasing his next wave of productions, while building on an extensive DJ career touring North America, Australasia, Japan, South Africa and Europe. Whether it’s touring New Zealand with UKF or embarking on the biggest drum and bass tour to hit North America with WORSHIP, 2024 already has big plans in place for Culture Shock.

1991 (UK)

London based DJ and producer 1991 has emerged as one of the most exciting artists in Dance music. A journey which began in 2016 when he was handpicked by Chase & Status to join MTA Records; 1991 made an immediate impact with his early releases that the following year he was earmarked as a #NewName by Danny Howard on BBC Radio 1 and voted best newcomer at the Drum & Bass Awards.  Since then he has gone on to forge a path for himself as one of the most exciting acts in dance music, defined by his ability to effortlessly blend genres in his production.

Musically 1991 is in the most prolific run of his young career. Full Send, his contribution to UKF10 has garnered over 20 million online streams to date, with his six self-released singles over the last two years adding another additional 20 million. His list of accomplishments includes collaborations with Sub Focus & Netsky, official remixes for Axwell, Basement Jaxx, Chase & Status, Mylo vs Claptone, Chris Lake & My Nu Leng; and being the first UK artist to be featured on RL Grime’s imprint Sable Valley.   

With his highly anticipated debut album debut album Odyssey due in Summer 2022, it will be the represents the next step on his journey to the top of the dance music scene. The lead single and title track Odyssey is a powerful d&b tour de force sure to take both the clubs and airwaves by storm. With sold out tours across Europe, North America and Australia & New Zealand, plus performances at festivals including Tomorrowland, EXIT, Let It Roll and Nass in the same time frame, and recent launch of his own imprint; 1991 looks to take the next step to drum & bass stardom.