10 Best Up-and-Coming UKG Artists, according to Diffrent
Berlin-based producer, Diffrent, is known for blending his love of jungle, UKG, breaks and bass with Germany's electronic influences.
After making his entry to the scene last year with debut single, 'Live and Direct,' Diffrent now has a roster of releases lined up via Dr Dubplate's legendary imprint, EC2A, and a viral cut of on Marlon Hoffstadt & Malugi's label, Club Heart Broken, there's no doubting that Diffrent is one to watch.
His latest single, the speed garage number 'A Little Closer,' has just dropped, and has already seen support from top DJs including Y U QT, Luude, Oppidan, Malugi, and Interplanetary Criminal.
Want to know who will rise up next in the UKG scene? Diffrent has selected the 10 you need to know.
1. Shuffa - Mix & Blend
"Starting off strong with this guy from Manchester. The first time he sent me his demos I was blown away by the energy in every single one of his tracks!"
2. Billy Boyo - One Spliff A Day (ESC Edit)
"I really respect her clean and crisp percussion paired with dark wobbly basslines. One to watch!"
3. REESE - Where Have You Been Dub
"One of my favourite tunes to play out at the moment! It goes off every single time I play it!"
4. YVES - Badman
"He knows what he is doing to achieve an authentic old school sound. Topped with Bassline harmonics which I never heard before. Love it."
5. ODF - Easy
"I don’t know how this man is not 100x more famous than he is now. I only got to know him with one of the most authentic Speed Garage and Jungle Sounds."
6. Osmosis Jones - UK Rave
"All the way from Australia bringing the Authentic UK Sound. Especially with his new Label INTHEHOUSE. Can’t wait to hear what's about to come in the future!"
7. IsGwan - Dressed
"Also on OJ's new label presenting the underground UK Vibes to Australia! Massive club tool!"
8. Nickolai - Show Me
"Always lovely sound and melodic bits in his songs. Keep an eye out for him. I’m pretty sure there is more heavy stuff on its way!"
9. NUFFSEDD - Be Faithful Dub
"Honestly one of the most energetic music comes from NUFFSEDD. Pure vibes and only peak time bangers!"
10. Tchami - Promesses (Kaisui Edit)
"I love the low key but groovy energy of this one. There are several ones I really like but if I had to choose it would be this one."
'A Little Closer' is out now via Club Heart Broken. Listen here.
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