Delta Heavy
British DJ and production duo
- Base
- United Kingdom
- Active
- Since 2010
- Listeners
- 174K
- Sound
Sonic signature
81 analyzedDelta 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
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.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
- S.P.Y21 keys · 96 BPM · NRG 91
- Wilkinson20 keys · 96 BPM · NRG 85
- Danny Byrd21 keys · 98 BPM · NRG 87
- The Upbeats22 keys · 94 BPM · NRG 84
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.
Best known

Against the Tide
7A · 53/100 popularity
Hardest
Gravity
6B · energy 99/100
Latest
Close My Eyes
8B · 2025
Deepest cut
Overkill
4A · 87 BPM
Discography
83 tracks · 81 analyzedAbout
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.
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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