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Known for dynamic live performances across UK venues and festivals, Verbz bridges hip hop and drum & bass effortlessly, evolving his sound while staying rooted in authentic expression and storytelling.

Hailing from Croydon, South London, Verbz has built a strong catalogue of high-quality singles, collaborations, and projects, most recently releasing THE WAY FWD with longtime collaborator Mr Slipz on the renowned High Focus Records. His sharp lyricism and distinctive style have earned him critical acclaim, multiple co-signs, and a loyal fanbase.

Alongside his hip hop work, Verbz has become a respected voice in the drum & bass scene, collaborating with the likes of Alix Perez, Halogenix, Dogger & Mindstate, GLXY, En:vy and more, bringing depth and substance to the genre through his unmistakable vocals.

His music has landed on forward-thinking labels including GeminiGemini, Hospital Records, Precinct City, The North Quarter, Critical Music, and 1985 Music, highlighting his versatility across musical landscapes.

With an upcoming EP alongside Zar on the horizon, Verbz continues to push forward. Stay tuned for what’s next from the introspective Croydon wordsmith and MC.

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Manchester’s own Pierluigi Zardetto, better known as Zar, has been making waves in the

Drum & Bass scene with his deep, soulful take on the genre.

Manchester’s own Pierluigi Zardetto, better known as Zar, has been making waves in the

Drum & Bass scene with his deep, soulful take on the genre. With Italian roots and a keen

ear for melody, Zar’s music blends jazz, soul, and hip-hop sampling techniques to create

emotive, forward-thinking liquid D&B.

Supported by heavyweights like Fabio, Bryan Gee, LTJ Bukem, LSB, and Halogenix, Zar

has been carving out his own lane with releases on respected labels like Gemini Gemini,

Footnotes, Rosebay, and V Recordings. His debut album, ‘Anima’, released last year on

DRS’s Space Cadet imprint, was named one of the best albums of 2024 by UKF—

solidifying his place as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices.

Now working closely with Gemini Gemini, Space Cadet and Footnotes, Zar continues to

refine his signature sound—lush tones, intricate composition, and deep grooves—while

also exploring downtempo styles. With more big projects on th

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