Is dubstep cannibalizing itself?

mayhem · Post by **mayhem** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:29 am

Has the time come for dubstep when sounds are pigeon holed into subgenre's like dnb?

I see, from my limited perspective, tunes being on the dub/techno - wobble - reggae - dnb/tech tip.

I guess it was only a matter of time before things started to fall into place.

I guess the most important aspect is that if DJ's mix things up and play it across the board or whether they line it up to kill the dance floor with anthem-esque jams to please the masses.

Just some food for thought. Probably been written here before, but there's no way I could search for a similar topic.

ngm · Post by **ngm** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:32 am

My opinion is that some producers tend to follow a more safe pattern in production, such as wobble bass etc.

But I don't think dubstep has pigeon holed at all really, it has such unique structure and flow that's based on a really free idea sortof.

signus · Post by **signus** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:23 am

All about the DJs keepin a varied bag

time · Post by **time** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:40 am

Signus wrote:All about the DJs keepin a varied bag

d+ · Post by d+ » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:47 am

lol this is the best topic title in a while

Amazing A · Post by **Amazing A** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:53 am

Signus wrote:All about the DJs keepin a varied bag

T_macabre · Post by **T_macabre** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:06 pm

NO, ITS NOT!

anton wrote:
Signus wrote:All about the DJs keepin a varied bag

TRUE THAT!
variety is the spice of life

a varied record bag is more fun to mix with aswell

iron myke · Post by **iron myke** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:54 pm

I agree, it is ultimately up to those who spin the plates.

I'd love for it stay as open as possible, sub-genrefication has made DnB, at least in NYC, a very sad state of affairs.

jolly wailer · Post by **jolly wailer** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:01 pm

abs · Post by **abs** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:10 pm

Like any genre, it's both shit and really good.

It's just up to you to take your sweet time looking for the tunes worth listening too, radio shows, mixes etc..

jonnyrebel · Post by **jonnyrebel** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:18 pm

anton wrote:
Signus wrote:All about the DJs keepin a varied bag

hxdb · Post by **hxdb** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:13 pm

Keep it diverse! It's how I roll

<3 Ant.

struggle · Post by **struggle** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:56 pm

i just had this really nasty wet fart..been a while since that's happened. i'll be sure to post my opinion after i freshen up a bit.

whitelight · Post by **whitelight** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:06 am

Diversity is what makes Dubstep my favorite dance music.

Milanese
2562
Kode9
Burial
Shackleton
Scorn
Scuba
The Bug
Joker

...and the list can go on...

Serisously. Last nght, they droped a track with industrial-goth kind of lyrics over it, and the next one was a hip-hop/dubstep mixture. Can't see any style of music where you can hear such variety in less than 5 minutes.

The best DJ is the one who knows how to spin variety, and can play unknown tracks and the biggest hits in the same mix.

I personally am in heaven when I hear one of these The Bug tracks and see everybody get into an uncontrolled madness. There's nothing wrong with playin the most loved tunes, as long as you don't play just that.

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:23 am

I keep a varied bag but mostly the dancefloor bangers get played. Crowds are tough these days. You play a tune that is a little laid back and all of a sudden everyone needs to visit the barkeep. Honestly I don't blame DJ's for the volume of wooble out there. That is what these people want!

I defo think things are splitting off into subgenres. Just because we don't have cute little names for each one doesn't mean it isn't happening! But yeah all you can do is encourage DJ's to keep it varied but don't lose the dancers over it.

kingcannibal · Post by **kingcannibal** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:33 am

yes i am.

spiderman · Post by **spiderman** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:39 am

lol.

just because there have been trends doesnt mean the sound has taken a pit stop. loads of innovative music out there, just gotta look for it.

besides, sub genre or trends or woteva, djs play everything and its great.

swytch · Post by **swytch** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:02 am

diversify your bonds!

Is dubstep cannibalizing itself?

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