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Plastician is a UK-based DJ and producer known for his pioneering role in the grime and dubstep scenes.
Plastician is a UK-based DJ and producer known for his pioneering role in the grime and dubstep scenes. Originally going by the name "Plasticman," he was one of the early adopters and influencers of grime, helping shape its sound and direction in the early 2000s. Over time, his style expanded into dubstep, making him a significant figure in both genres.
Plastician's music is marked by deep, dark basslines, sharp rhythms, and innovative blending of grime’s raw energy with dubstep’s heavy soundscapes. His DJ sets are known for their versatility, often moving between genres like UK garage, dubstep, grime, and more experimental bass music.
El-B is a pioneering UK garage and dubstep producer and DJ, known for his influential role in shaping the darker, bass-heavy side of UK garage that eventually led to the development of dubstep. He was part of the duo Groove Chronicles before embarking on a solo career, producing under his own name.
El-B’s sound is characterized by sharp, syncopated drum patterns, dark basslines, and intricate use of percussion, often incorporating elements of jungle, breakbeat, and two-step rhythms. His work in the late 1990s and early 2000s laid much of the groundwork for dubstep, with tracks like "Buck & Bury" and "Stone Cold" being iconic examples of his unique style. He's known for his precision in production, often layering deep, atmospheric sounds with a heavy dose of rhythm and sub-bass.