DubStep's origins can be traced to the mid-90s London garage scene. The music was majorly characterized by bass and drums, with interspersed vocals to complement the sound. A promotion flyer aptly described this genre of music: Bass lines that will make your chest cavity shudder. DubStep had a slow start in London, but took the music industry by storm in 2005. Since then, mainstream artists like Snoop Dogg and Britney Spears have collaborated with DubStep artists. Search the internet and you will find DubStep remixes of contemporary artists that will blow your mind.
Here is the list of Top Ten DubStep artists of all time:
1. Skream: One of the most popular dubstep artists, Skream along with his long-time who come in at number 2, Skream is regarded as the pioneer of the DubStep movement. 'Midnight Request Line' and 'Remix-Going in For the Kill (La Roux)' are considered to be his best songs. He has released two albums-Skream! and Outside the Box; both are considered critical and commercial successes. You must check these out before ruling him out as the no. 1 DubStep artist.
2. Benga: He makes his own music and collaborates with Skream. Either way, he is also a master and pioneer of DubStep. He has released two albums and a number of singles. His most popular tracks are 'Pleasure', '26 Bass Lines' and 'Skank'. When Benga and Skream started out, DubStep was still in its latent stage; then, these two came and changed the music scene.
3. Flux Pavilion: At a young age of 23, he has achieved many distinctions as a DubStep artist. His songs have featured in Jay Z's Watch the Throne and in the Stop Kony campaign. 'I can't stop' is his most popular song. Other songs by him are Bass Canon, Meathead. He has not released any albums till date, but it might not too long before does.
4. Rusko: A graduate of Leeds College of Music, this artist's most successful song is 'Cockney Head'. He has 4 albums to his name, a number of singles, remixes, and his songs have also been remixed by other artists.
5. Caspa: Like Benga, Caspa has often collaborated with Rusko. He has also released his own albums. His remixes are widely popular. He has released one album: Everybody's Talking, Nobody's Listening.
6. Skrillex: This American DubStep artist deserves credit for his contributions in making DubStep a worldwide musical phenomenon. He has collaborated with a number of artists like Ellie Goulding, Korn, Last; he has also won Grammy awards and MTV awards for his Electronics albums. He is the most popular dubstep artist in America.
7. Burial: He entered the music scene in 2005, and has since released 2 albums (Burial, Untrue), both of which were critically acclaimed. His genres include: dubstep, ambient and 2 step garage.
8. Chase and Status: This duo have released two albums (More than a lot, No more idols) and have collaborated with mainstream contemporary artists like Rihanna, Cee Lo Green, Plan B.
9. Nero: This electronic music trio specialise in house bass, house and dubstep. They have been nominated for BBC sound of 2011, and have one album to their name: Welcome Reality.
10. Digital Mystikz: This act consists of dubstep heavyweights Mala and Coki. They have not released any album, but are hugely popular in the London club scene.
This musical movement is still in its nascent stage and there is still a higher milestone to reach. Don't be surprised if there are new entrants in the list of Top Ten DubStep artists after 5 years
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