DNBbased

DNBbased is a term used in online music communities and media to describe content that is rooted in or strongly influenced by drum and bass (DNB). It is not an official genre label.

In practice, DNBbased can refer to tracks, DJ sets, or playlists that establish drum and bass as the base element of the arrangement. Such works might feature typical DNB features—fast breakbeats, heavy sub-bass, and tempo around 160-180 BPM—while incorporating other stylistic elements or hybrids. The descriptor is contextual; a track labeled DNBbased may be closer to pure DNB or simply use its rhythmic foundations within a broader fusion.

The term is informal and its exact meaning can vary across communities. It is often used in artist bios, track descriptions, or social media to signal a DNB-oriented approach without asserting a strict genre classification. It can overlap with related phrases such as “drum and bass-inspired” or “DNB-influenced.” Because it is not standardized, interpretations should be inferred from context.