Sub Focus

Sub Focus is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Sub's catalogue here runs a wide 81-160 BPM band (median 101). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 4A, 3A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2003 to 2025. Since 2004 the typical tempo has climbed from 87 to 103 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Positiva to EMI. Slower than 99% of the directory.

Groove:

less groove-driven than 98% of the directory

Energy:

more energetic than 93% of the directory

Reach:

bigger than 93% of the directory

Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 54% in minor, most often 3B, 4A, 3A. Genre DNA leans 45% Drum N Bass, then Dubstep.

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.

• Nero22 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 82
• Maddix22 keys · 139 BPM · NRG 93
• Hadone22 keys · 141 BPM · NRG 83
• Tinlicker23 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 82

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Sub's catalogue.

• Best knownOn & On69/100 popularity
• HardestFlamencoenergy 100/100
• LatestEcuador2025
• Deepest cutSoundguy87 BPM

About

Nicolaas Douwe Douwma, better known by his stage name Sub Focus, is an English DJ, music producer, songwriter and sound engineer. He has been releasing records since 2003. On 12 October 2009, he released his self-titled debut album. He released his second album, Torus, on 30 September 2013. Douwma's album in collaboration with Wilkinson titled Portals was released on 9 October 2020 through Casablanca Records. His fourth album, Evolve, was released on 12 May 2023.

FAQ

What genre is Sub Focus?

Sub Focus plays mostly drum n bass, with dubstep, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Sub Focus play at?

Sub Focus's tracks here sit mostly between 81 and 160 BPM, with a median around 101.

What key does Sub Focus play in?

Across 209 analyzed tracks, Sub Focus favours 3B, 4A, 3A, and 54% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Sub Focus based?

Sub Focus is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2003.

What labels has Sub Focus released on?

Sub Focus has releases associated with EMI, Positiva, RAM Records, Mercury Records.