John B is the recording name of John Bryn Williams, a drum and bass DJ and producer from Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom, born in 1977. He starts producing music at the age of 13 and becomes known for a wide-ranging approach within drum and bass.

Style and sound

John B is associated with drum and bass, and his work develops through several related styles. His early trademark sound centres on catchy female vocals and trance-like synthesiser lines, a mix that is at one point described as “trance and bass”. He later moves towards an electro and drum and bass hybrid influenced by 1980s music and electroclash, a style that is at one point labelled “electrostep”. He also explores dark tearout drum and bass, jazz influences, and other variations within the genre.

Career

He is a drum and bass DJ and producer from the UK and is noted for his distinctive appearance as well as his production style. He is widely known for his energetic hair and for making tracks that are described as cutting edge within drum and bass. His shift into electro-influenced drum and bass begins around early 2002 and is initially received as unusual by some listeners in the scene, but it becomes a defining part of his approach.

Labels

John B heads the drum and bass label Beta Recordings. He also runs the sub-labels Nu Electro, Tangent, and Chihuahua, which are created to support a broader range of drum and bass subgenres. The verified label names associated with him include Beta Recordings, Nu Electro Recordings, and Tangent Recordings.