Award-winning producer Xilent has been responsible for some of the most forward-thinking bass-bitten productions in recent times such as Next Hype and the the tempo-flexing Boss Wave. Melting down genre boundaries with each and every release, his main motifs are vibrancy, melody and really cool glasses.

The creator of 'UP YA ARCHIVES', Nia Archives champions the DIY spirit. A producer, singer, songwriter and visual artist; Nia Archives' distinct aesthetic and versatile style is influenced by a mixture of genres such as Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz, Samba & Old Skool Jungle

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.