The artist
Get to know the name.
DJ Hazard’s work is a useful reference for direct, bass-led drum & bass. Pay attention to the spaces inside a bass phrase and how those gaps help the drums deliver their impact.
The catalogue references selected for this profile are “Radius / Restless” (2001); “Machete Bass EP” (2008); “Dub Pack, Vol. 4” (2024). Use these as starting points for exploring DJ Hazard’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.
- Radius / Restless ↗2001 · Single
- Machete Bass EP ↗2008 · EP
- Dub Pack, Vol. 4 ↗2024 · EP
Listen with purpose
Hear the call and response.
Follow one bass phrase through a sixteen-bar section. Listen for the gaps, replies and drum fills that change its impact. Compare the first and second halves before deciding which details make the groove work.
Explore production guides ↗