Founded by BC#9, DNB United Records has been pushing Drum & Bass and Jungle culture forward since 2013. What started as a platform for interviews, reviews, and guest mixes has grown into a respected boutique label with nearly 100 releases. Supporting all shades of D&B and Jungle, the label stays true to its underground roots while continuing to evolve.

Invalid /ˈinvələd/ is a North American producer and a key figure at DNB United Records. He kicked things off with the label’s first release, ‘So Alive’, and has been shaping its sound ever since—both as an artist and behind the scenes. With over 15 years in sound design and live production, he brings drumming, programming, and songwriting together to craft a unique D&B experience. In 2025, he’s stepping things up with an international collab, a music video, and U.S. tour dates.

Lina Hrams is a Moldova-born vocalist and songwriter with a sound that effortlessly blends Amapiano, R&B, soul, synthpop, and electronic music. Her wide vocal range and deeply introspective lyrics give her songs a raw, emotional feel—like a conversation about love, identity, and human connection. With a full-length album on the way, Lina is definitely an artist to keep on your radar.

Check out our premiere of Invalid ‘Mind Games’ (ft Lina Hrams) below, it dropped on Friday 14th February, you can grab a copy from here!

Translated Song Lyrics:

My head is covered in fog
Again, is it worth it?
Is this deception
To become history?

I’m hanging out,
After all, this song is not about us
And there are many such stories
And while I’m in heaven
You’re looking for meanings here in words
After all, this is a world of allegories

I’m so in love
That I don’t see the end
Although I understand with my mind,
That you don’t need me
And alone in the labyrinths
I play your games

My head is covered in fog
Again, is it worth it?
Is this deception
To become history?

And if there is no place for the soul
Then tell me, tell me honestly
And if there is no place for the soul
This is not love

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BC#9, aka Jason Bakes, is a DJ and producer hailing from Colorado, USA. He’s known for blending organic and digital sounds to create fresh vibes for a new generation of listeners. He’s also the host and founder of the podcast ‘The United State of Drum+Bass’. His 2014 debut Drum & Bass album ‘Aquasonica’ featured tracks like ‘Going On’ and ‘Liquid Blue,’ earning him both critical and commercial success.

Having spent time in the UK in the ’90s, BC#9 experienced the birth of the bass scene firsthand, falling in love with the early days of Jungle, Drum & Bass, and Hardcore. The rest, as they say, is history. He’s also the founder of DnB United Records, which celebrates the art, culture, and evolving sound of DnB and Jungle worldwide. His work has appeared on labels like Spring Tube, Chic, Sony, and BrainThrust Records, among others.

Paper Dragon, on the other hand, has been making waves with their high-quality, forward-thinking dance music. They’re carving out their own niche, fearlessly bringing a fresh and original take to the jungle and DnB scene. The Bristol-based electronic collective, made up of Bruce Turner, Kris Burton, and Jonathan Savage, seamlessly blend enticing old-school vibes with a modern ear for jungle and breaks. With a combined wealth of high-end production experience, they’ve collaborated with big names like U2, Kate Bush, Massive Attack, Rick Rubin, Brian Eno, Underworld, and more.

Their music has solidified their place in the bass music scene, earning widespread recognition. Their single ‘Reach’ was named BBC Radio 1’s Coldest Record by Jeremiah Asiamah and Hottest Record by Clara Amfo, while ‘Holding On’ got some major love from My Nu Leng at Love Saves the Day this year. Their collab with Grafix, ‘Forget the Rain,’ racked up over 1.7 million Spotify streams and got tons of support from BBC Radio 1 and KISS FM. And with ‘Be Free’ nearing 2.1 million Spotify streams, Paper Dragon’s rise shows no signs of slowing down.

DnB United Records, founded by BC#9, is all about celebrating the art, culture, and evolving sound of DnB and Jungle on a global scale. Since its start in 2013 as a website for artist interviews, album reviews, and guest mixes, it’s grown into a team of industry pros who work hard to support releases across the scene, helping many artists achieve success. They’ve collaborated with acts like T & Sugah, Maduk, Jaguar Skills, D.R.K., Tin Spider, Deadcode, Kisscut, Wilkinson, Toronto Is Broken, and many more.

‘Unity Gain’ will be followed by vocal-led remixes from Dope Ammo & Jasmine Knight and Kravitz & Chez. This exciting project is a true collaboration among talented artists and friends, and it’s one to keep an eye on.

Check out our premiere of ‘Unity Gain; below. The single drops this Thursday 29th August, you can get your hands on a copy here!

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