The artist
Get to know the name.
DJ Hype is a useful name to follow for drum & bass DJ culture and bass-led club music. Listen to how short rhythmic gestures and changes in selection can redirect the energy of a set.
The catalogue references selected for this profile are “The Trooper” (1993); “Remixes, Volume Two” (1994); “Global Thang – Volume 8” (1999). Use these as starting points for exploring DJ Hype’s recorded work, then follow the source links for release credits and further context.
Explore the catalogue.
A selection of catalogue entries to explore, rather than a ranking or a complete discography.
- The Trooper ↗1993 · EP
- Remixes, Volume Two ↗1994 · Release
- Global Thang - Volume 8 ↗1999 · Release
Listen with purpose
Follow the break.
Focus on the relationship between kick, snare and the quieter hits between them. Count a sixteen-bar passage and note where edits, fills or a change in bass placement create forward movement.
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