Hybrid Theory

Hybrid Theory

Hybrid Theory is a French jumpstyle and techno DJ act. The name is used by more than one artist, including an earlier name for Linkin Park, but this entry refers to the electronic act.

Style and background

Hybrid Theory works in house, bass music and related electronic styles, drawing on roots in the UK underground scene. The act is described as a duo of producers, although the verified details identify Hybrid Theory as a person from France. The project is active from 2010.

Releases and label work

The act has releases on Mad Decent and Southern Fried Records. It also appears on Four40 Records, a label set up in 2010 by James with Tom Giles to promote electronic dance music. Four40 Records issues a compilation that includes Hybrid Theory alongside artists such as Jamie George, Tomb Crew and Tom Shorterz.

Collaborations and support

Hybrid Theory produces official remixes for Crookers and Doorly. The act also receives support from BBC 1Xtra, Diplo, Eton Messy, DJ Cameo and DJ EZ, among others.

Associated artists

The project is made up of Aiden Smith and James Crone in the account provided. The two work together after previously producing separately under different aliases.