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UK Dubstep
Alternate name(s) Classic Dubstep, 140
Stylistic origins Proto-DubstepDubUK GarageGrimeJungle
Cultural origins early 2000s, in UK
Derivatives
Liquid Dubstep
Subgenres
Classic TearoutDeep Dubstep

The oldest type of Dubstep, UK Dubstep uses simplistic and retro sounds. Instead of heavy electronic drums, it uses realistic-sounding drums. This genre is similar to Deep Dubstep and Chillstep, but it’s less dark and calm, simpler. A UK Dubstep song might have plucks and a sub bass instead of leads and growls.

Examples:

  1. Skream - 2D
  2. Joker & Ginz - Purple City
  3. Skream - Exothromic Reaction
  4. Skream - Midnight Request