Delta Heavy

Delta Heavy

British DJ and production duo

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 2010
Listeners
174K

Sonic signature

81 analyzed

Delta Heavy is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Delta's catalogue here runs a wide 85-160 BPM band (median 96). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 8B, 4A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2010 to 2026. Since 2010 the typical tempo has eased from 96 to 89 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from RAM Records to Monstercat. Less groove-driven than 96% of drum n bass artists.

Reach:
bigger than 78% of drum n bass artists
Energy:
more energetic than 76% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A96AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·voice
Tempo range85160 BPM
Energy
91
Mood
24Dark
Groove
46
Instrumental
38
Acoustic
2
Live
28
Popularity
14
Loudness
-2.6 dB
Avg length
3:59
Years
2010–2026
Genre DNA
Drum N Bass
100

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 49% in minor, most often 3B, 8B, 4A. Genre DNA leans 100% Drum N Bass.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year87 BPM
20102025
Energy by year98/100
20102025

B2B pairings

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

Set builder

A set arc from Delta's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Delta's catalogue.

Discography

83 tracks · 81 analyzed
Key·BPM

About

Delta Heavy are an English drum and bass production duo consisting of Ben Hall and Simon James. They found fame with their 2012 single "Get By", which entered the UK Indie Chart at number 30. The duo's debut album, Paradise Lost, was released on 18 March 2016 through RAM Records.

LabelsMonstercatRAM RecordsDelta Heavy[no label]

FAQ

What genre is Delta Heavy?
Delta Heavy plays mostly drum n bass, with dubstep, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Delta Heavy play at?
Delta Heavy's tracks here sit mostly between 85 and 160 BPM, with a median around 96.
What key does Delta Heavy play in?
Across 81 analyzed tracks, Delta Heavy favours 3B, 8B, 4A, and 49% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Delta Heavy based?
Delta Heavy is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2010.
What labels has Delta Heavy released on?
Delta Heavy has releases associated with Monstercat, RAM Records, Delta Heavy, [no label].

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

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