Crilli DNB presents DJ DIE

<p>As we gather one more time before breaking for summer, Crilli DNB are proud to announce an extra special guest for our next show: the legendary DJ DIE.</p><p>A foundational figure in the evolution of UK drum &amp; bass, DJ Die will bring decades of innovation and energy to the decks at Ulster Sports Club on Saturday 14th June. </p><p>As a founder member of seminal Bristol record label Full Cycle, Die and his peers created a unique sound in UK dance music with their inimitable “Bristol rollers” style. You only need to look as far as the Full Cycle and V Recordings back catalogue to realise the scale of impact they had on the genre back in the day. </p><p>Perhaps best known for his groundbreaking work in the 1990s as part of Roni Size / Reprazent, DJ Die was instrumental in shaping the Bristol sound that redefined dance music. As a key part of the Mercury Prize-winning group, Die co-produced &quot;New Forms&quot;, helping to push drum &amp; bass into mainstream consciousness and onto global stages. </p><p>However, DJ Die is far from a heritage act. In recent years he’s remained firmly at the cutting edge of UK bass music, through his solo productions and collaborations, his genre-spanning label Gutterfunk Records and as part of Watch The Ride – a powerhouse of a trio featuring DJ Die, Dismantle and the legendary DJ Randall, who tragically passed away in 2024. </p><p>As Watch The Ride, the trio breathed new life into that infamous Bristol rollers sound once again, releasing landmark records and collaborations with the likes of D Double E, Inja, Trigga, Addison Groove and Nia Archives. </p><p>Crilli DNB has always celebrated both the roots and the future of drum &amp; bass and this booking is no exception. Don’t miss your chance to witness one of drum &amp; bass’s true pioneers in an intimate setting, delivering a genre-spanning journey that only DJ Die can.</p>