Category:UK Garage

UK Garage (often abbreviated as UKG) is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the UK in the early 1990s. It evolved from US garage house but incorporated elements of jungle, R&B, and breakbeat, leading to a distinct, syncopated rhythm and bass-driven sound.

Characteristics

• Shuffling, syncopated drum patterns, often using swung hi-hats and skippy beats.
• Deep basslines and sub-bass, creating a heavy low-end groove.
• Soulful and chopped-up vocals, frequently using R&B and house samples.
• Speed garage, 2-step, and bassline, subgenres that introduced variations in rhythm and bass design.
• BPM range typically between 130-140 BPM, sitting between house and drum & bass tempos.

Artists and Labels

UK Garage has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Locked On
• Public Demand
• Ice Cream Records

Notable artists in the genre include:

• MJ Cole
• Todd Edwards
• DJ EZ
• So Solid Crew
• Wookie