Culture Shock

Culture Shock

British musician

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 2004
Listeners
93K

Sonic signature

63 analyzed

Culture Shock is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Culture's catalogue here runs a wide 82-135 BPM band (median 90). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 17 of 24 keys, with 70% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 3A, 4B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2004 to 2025. Since 2004 the typical tempo has eased from 93 to 87 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Culture Shock Music to RAM Records. More harmonically focused than 98% of drum n bass artists.

Tempo:
slower than 88% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A90AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·voice
Tempo range82135 BPM
Energy
91
Mood
32Dark
Groove
53
Instrumental
51
Acoustic
7
Live
19
Popularity
15
Loudness
-3.5 dB
Avg length
4:26
Years
2004–2025
Genre DNA
Drum N Bass
100

Plays across 17 of 24 keys, 30% in minor, most often 3B, 3A, 4B. Genre DNA leans 100% Drum N Bass.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year87 BPM
20042025
Energy by year98/100
20042025

B2B pairings

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

  • DC Breaks17 keys · 90 BPM · NRG 95
  • Turno16 keys · 91 BPM · NRG 93
  • DJ Marky17 keys · 89 BPM · NRG 91
  • Bcee17 keys · 90 BPM · NRG 87

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Culture's catalogue.

Discography

66 tracks · 63 analyzed
Key·BPM

About

James Pountney, better known by his stage name Culture Shock, is a British drum and bass DJ and record producer.

FAQ

What genre is Culture Shock?
Culture Shock plays mostly drum n bass, with punk, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Culture Shock play at?
Culture Shock's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 135 BPM, with a median around 90.
What key does Culture Shock play in?
Across 63 analyzed tracks, Culture Shock favours 3B, 3A, 4B, and 30% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Culture Shock based?
Culture Shock is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2004.
What labels has Culture Shock released on?
Culture Shock has releases associated with RAM Records, Culture Shock Music, No Sleep Til, EMI Virgin Music Ltd..

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

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