Drumfunk

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Drumfunk is a subgenre of drum & bass sometimes referred to as "edits" or "choppage". The term came into widespread use ca. 2000, when drumfunk itself began to expand. The hallmarks of drumfunk records are complex breakbeats which sound as though they are being played live on a drumkit, but are actually comprised of samples which have been processed and rearranged electronically. The most common break used is the amen as sampled from The Winstons' "Amen Brother" as well as Apache, Think, Aligator Boogaloo and a host of others.

Though a subgenre of drum & bass, it is usually much more complex than the standard drum patterns that exist within mainstream drum & bass. The focus of the song tends to be on the drums rather than the melodies. It's usually comprised of drum samples from old funk records which are relatively obscure. The melodies, if any, provide a relaxed backdrop compared to the mainstream type of drum and bass. The most popular event to champion this style is Technicality run by Chris Inperspective and based in London at Herbal on the first Wednesday of every month and also Ichione which is based in Amsterdam and also features food and film along with the music. As well as it's dancefloor appeal, drumfunk is also suitable for listening at home as its intricate drum work and laidback textural arrangements make for a soothing and satisfying experience.

Key drumfunk artists include Paradox (arguably the originator of both the term and production style who also releases music under the alias Alaska), Fracture and Neptune, Equinox, Danny Breaks, Digital, Seba, Macc, Fanu, 0=0, Senses, Chris Inperspective and KJ Sawka, although other producers have been labeled as such from time to time. The most important and influential labels in drumfunk are Paradox Music, 13 Music, Inperspective, Outsider, Offshore, Forestry Service, Counter Intelligence, Bassbin, Breakin, Subvert Central Recordings and Lightless Recordings.

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Inperspective Records
Paradox Music
Bassbin Records
Counter Intelligence Records
Subtle Audio Recordings
Mix showcasing a selection of drumfunk tunes
SubvertCentral.com - frequented by drumfunk producers and fans
Ichione - food and drumfunk in Amsterdam

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