Shogun bossman, scene ambassador on BBC Radio1 and marksman-level selector legend: what Friction doesn't know about drum & bass truly isn't worth knowing.

One of the most daring, creative contributors to drum & bass's neuro movement, Sarajevo-based sound designer Billain is a genuinely unique individual who has applied his abilities to a wealth of sonic arts... From massive club destroyers to big screen movies and commercial advertising campaigns. With a clear skill at illustrating and story writing, he's a bona fide auteur.

Breaking through on Hospital Records in the early 2000s, Jonathan Stanley has developed a spotless reputation across all sides of the drum & bass spectrum. His label CYN Music has dented the dance with distinctive imagery and delivers with the same stark consistency as his own productions. A bona fide D&B ambassador.