Dj Crystl

DJ Crystl, born as Daniel Chapman, is an iconic figure in the world of drum’n’bass and electronic music, celebrated for his lasting impact and innovative contributions.


A cornerstone of the early 1990s UK rave culture, Crystl’s foray into music hip-hop DJ for The Brotherhood, paving the way for his evolution into a revered drum’n’bass producer.


Crystl’s unique sound, characterized by a blend of ambient, dark tracks peppered with his hip-hop roots, distinguished him in the burgeoning drum’n’bass scene. His artistic prowess was demonstrated in works such as the ground-breaking track “Warpdrive,” a testament to his ability to push the boundaries of electronic music and leave a lasting imprint on the genre.


Crystl’s career is marked by significant collaborations, including working with Harlem rappers Headrush and the Bronx’s Smiley the Ghetto Child resulted in the hip-hop/breakbeat fusion track “183,” released on his own imprint Filthy Dog Productions via BMG. His collaboration with Headrush birthed the critically acclaimed single “Perpetual Emotion” released on Payday, a subsidiary of London Records, in a major record deal that further cemented his reputation as a pioneering artist.


The legacy DJ Crystl left behind is indelible. His influence on drum’n’bass and its evolution into other modern music genres continues to echo throughout the music world, influencing generations of music producers and DJs. His substantial contributions to music and his genre-blending approach to production firmly establish him as a trailblazing figure in the annals of electronic music history


NOTABLE 90’S JUNGLE & HYBRID RELEASES


– WARP DRIVE
– MEDITATION
– LET IT ROLL
– THE DARK CRYSTL
-MIND GAMES
– 183
– PERPETUAL MOTION


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