Chase & Status

Chase & Status

British electronic music band

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 2003
Listeners
1.1M

Sonic signature

151 analyzed

Chase & Status is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Chase's catalogue here runs a wide 82-163 BPM band (median 108). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 8B, 9A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2003 to 2026. Since 2003 the typical tempo has eased from 101 to 88 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Virgin EMI Records to Mercury Records. Bigger than 98% of drum n bass artists.

Harmonic focus:
more harmonically varied than 88% of drum n bass artists
Tempo:
faster than 86% of drum n bass artists
Energy:
more restrained than 78% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A108AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·party·instrumental
Tempo range82163 BPM
Energy
81
Mood
41Balanced
Groove
56
Instrumental
20
Acoustic
12
Live
27
Popularity
19
Loudness
-6.0 dB
Avg length
3:56
Years
2003–2026
Genre DNA
Drum N Bass
75
Dubstep
13
Electro
13

Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 48% in minor, most often 3B, 8B, 9A. Genre DNA leans 75% Drum N Bass, then Dubstep.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

Tempo by year88 BPM
20032024
Energy by year95/100
20032024

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

  • Sigma24 keys · 107 BPM · NRG 81
  • Noisia24 keys · 104 BPM · NRG 80
  • IMANU23 keys · 112 BPM · NRG 83
  • Roni Size22 keys · 111 BPM · NRG 89

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Chase's catalogue.

Discography

168 tracks · 151 analyzed
Tribe album cover
Tribe
2017 · Album · 11 tracks
Brand New Machine (Deluxe Version) album cover
Brand New Machine (Deluxe Version)
2013 · Album · 2 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Chase & Status are an English drum and bass duo composed of Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard MBE (Status). In addition, Andy Gangadeen is the drummer when the band performs live. MC Rage formerly performed as MC with the group, but left in July 2021 to focus on solo ventures. The duo are from London, and formed in 2003 after meeting at university in Manchester. The duo have since released seven studio albums and collaborated with major artists such as Plan B, CeeLo Green, Rihanna, Example, Tinie Tempah, and Stormzy. They run the independent record label MTA Records. William Kennard founded ELAM in 2014.

FAQ

What genre is Chase & Status?
Chase & Status plays mostly drum n bass, with dubstep, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Chase & Status play at?
Chase & Status's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 163 BPM, with a median around 108.
What key does Chase & Status play in?
Across 151 analyzed tracks, Chase & Status favours 3B, 8B, 9A, and 48% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Chase & Status based?
Chase & Status is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2003.
What labels has Chase & Status released on?
Chase & Status has releases associated with Mercury Records, Virgin EMI Records, RAM Records, EMI.

Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.

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