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Turn It Up: A Short History of Drum & Bass

1. The Birth

Duration: 14 minutes

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Where did D&B come from? Flight traces the music to its roots, when techno and house was blended with hip-hop, soul, and reggae. The result was jungle: a vivid, homegrown force. Show more

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Turn It Up: A Short History of Drum & Bass

2. Metal Headz

Duration: 13 minutes

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As jungle rapidly morphs, a groundbreaking new record label and club night becomes a nerve centre for this dynamic new movement: Metalheadz, founded by Goldie, Kemistry and Storm. Show more

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Turn It Up: A Short History of Drum & Bass

3. D&B Pops

Duration: 15 minutes

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D&B steps into the spotlight with multi-platinum albums, prestigious prizes, and major label love. It’s a rags to riches moment. But the scene is torn apart by a devastating loss. Show more

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Turn It Up: A Short History of Drum & Bass

4. Rebirth

Duration: 14 minutes

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D&B approaches the 2000s on the brink of disaster. How do you recover from that? The combined optimism of a fresh wave of young talent, and an old guard, ready to be revitalised. Show more

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