DC Breaks
British Drum & Bass production duo
- Base
- United Kingdom
- Active
- Since 2005
- Listeners
- 46K
- Sound
Sonic signature
90 analyzedDC Breaks is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. DC's catalogue here runs a wide 86-140 BPM band (median 90). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 19 of 24 keys, with 64% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 8B, 10A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2005 to 2024. The catalogue traces a label journey from DC Breaks to Ultra Records. More energetic than 98% of drum n bass artists.
- Tempo:
- slower than 88% of drum n bass artists
- Harmonic focus:
- more harmonically focused than 88% of drum n bass artists
- Groove:
- less groove-driven than 86% of drum n bass artists
Plays across 19 of 24 keys, 36% in minor, most often 3B, 8B, 10A.
Evolution
Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
- Culture Shock17 keys · 90 BPM · NRG 91
- Benny L18 keys · 92 BPM · NRG 93
- Serum19 keys · 90 BPM · NRG 94
- Turno17 keys · 91 BPM · NRG 93
Set builder
A set arc from DC's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from DC's catalogue.
Best known
Breathe (Dirty Mix)
3B · 25/100 popularity
Hardest
Bambino
10A · energy 100/100
Latest
Exoplanet
8B · 2024
Deepest cut
Emperor
1B · 88 BPM
Discography
104 tracks · 90 analyzedAbout
DC Breaks are a British drum and bass production duo made up of Dan Havers and Chris Page. After being discovered and nurtured by Scotland's DJ Kid, they went on to sign a record deal with RAM Records, run by the producer Andy C. They have produced numerous remixes for major record labels, including artists such as Tinie Tempah, I Blame Coco, Paloma Faith, Example, Esmée Denters and Rox. In April 2017, their debut album Different Breed was released on RAM Records.
FAQ
- What genre is DC Breaks?
- DC Breaks plays mostly drum n bass, with house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does DC Breaks play at?
- DC Breaks's tracks here sit mostly between 86 and 140 BPM, with a median around 90.
- What key does DC Breaks play in?
- Across 90 analyzed tracks, DC Breaks favours 3B, 8B, 10A, and 36% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is DC Breaks based?
- DC Breaks is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2005.
- What labels has DC Breaks released on?
- DC Breaks has releases associated with Ultra Records, DC Breaks, RAM Records, Never Say Die.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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