Ed Rush
Britishrecord producer, DJ
- Base
- United Kingdom
- Active
- Since 1992
- Listeners
- 44K
- Sound
Sonic signature
100 analyzedEd Rush is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Ed's catalogue here runs a wide 82-170 BPM band (median 107). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 17 of 24 keys, with 66% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 9B, 3A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1992 to 2026. Since 1993 the typical tempo has eased from 156 to 101 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Deep Jungle Records to Dee Jay Recordings. Faster than 82% of drum n bass artists.
- Reach:
- more underground than 82% of drum n bass artists
Plays across 17 of 24 keys, 34% in minor, most often 3B, 9B, 3A.
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.
- Sigma17 keys · 107 BPM · NRG 81
- Optical16 keys · 105 BPM · NRG 85
- Chase & Status17 keys · 108 BPM · NRG 81
- Roni Size16 keys · 111 BPM · NRG 89
Set builder
A set arc from Ed's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Ed's catalogue.
Best known
Pacman
8B · 33/100 popularity
Hardest
War by Remote
4B · energy 100/100
Deepest cut
The Force Is Electric
10B · 160 BPM
Discography
115 tracks · 100 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Ben Settle, better known by the stage name Ed Rush, is an English musician and DJ who produces drum and bass music. Rush has been releasing records since 1992 primarily with Optical, his musical partner since 1997. Along with Optical, he is also the co-founder of the record label Virus Recordings, which releases his records along with other drum and bass acts. He is most associated with the aggressive styles of drum and bass music known as techstep, darkcore and neurofunk.
FAQ
- What genre is Ed Rush?
- Ed Rush plays mostly drum n bass, with jungle, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Ed Rush play at?
- Ed Rush's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 170 BPM, with a median around 107.
- What key does Ed Rush play in?
- Across 100 analyzed tracks, Ed Rush favours 3B, 9B, 3A, and 34% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Ed Rush based?
- Ed Rush is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 1992.
- What labels has Ed Rush released on?
- Ed Rush has releases associated with Dee Jay Recordings, Deep Jungle Records, Virus Recordings, [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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