Category:Bass

Bass is a broad term encompassing various electronic music styles that emphasize low-end frequencies and powerful basslines. It spans multiple genres, including dubstep, UK bass, trap, bass house, and drum and bass, all of which prioritize deep, resonant bass and heavy sub-bass elements. Bass music is often designed for club and sound system culture, where the impact of low frequencies is a key part of the experience.

Characteristics

• Deep, powerful basslines, often using sub-bass frequencies to create an immersive sound.
• Heavy use of sound system culture techniques, including bass weight and speaker movement.
• Influences from dub, hip-hop, jungle, and electronic music, depending on the subgenre.
• Wide range of tempos, with styles ranging from slow and heavy to fast and aggressive.
• Designed for high-energy environments, particularly in club and festival settings.

Artists and Labels

Bass music has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Deep Medi Musik
• Never Say Die
• Swamp 81

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Skream
• Benga
• Noisia
• Hudson Mohawke
• Zed Bias
• RL Grime