Grooverider is the stage name of Raymond Bingham, a drum and bass DJ from Streatham, United Kingdom, born in 1967. He begins his career at illegal raves and warehouse parties in Britain in the late 1980s, then rises to prominence with Fabio through sets at club nights such as Rage and Speed.

At these nights, he helps champion the UK breakbeat culture that develops into hardcore, then jungle, and later drum and bass. He remains an influential figure in the genre and works as a DJ both in the UK and internationally.

Radio and club work

Grooverider presents a BBC Radio 1 show with Fabio, which builds a substantial audience outside the United Kingdom. His profile as a DJ and presenter helps establish his status within drum and bass scenes.

Recording and label work

Alongside DJing, he records music and runs Prototype Recordings, a respected drum and bass label. The imprint releases material sporadically, with releases from artists including Dillinja, Ed Rush, Photek and Optical.

As a recording artist, he releases one album, Mysteries of Funk, issued on Sony and produced with Optical. He also records a number of remixes.

Legal case

Grooverider is arrested in Dubai after arriving for a nightclub gig with cannabis and a pornographic DVD in his luggage. He is later sentenced to four years in prison, then pardoned and released later the same year. He describes his time in custody as appalling.