Tribe

Released in 2017, Tribe serves as a definitive statement on the state of UK bass music, marking Chase & Status's fourth studio outing. Following the more experimental and varied Brand New Machine, Tribe represents a return to their roots in sound system culture while maintaining the high-gloss production standards that made them global stars. The album is notable for its massive collaborative scope, featuring a 'who's who' of British talent including Kano, Bugzy Malone, Craig David, and Novelist. Sonically, it bridges the gap between traditional 170 BPM drum and bass and the 140 BPM world of grime and dubstep. Critics noted the album's ability to balance commercial appeal with underground credibility, particularly praising the tracks that leaned into jungle revivalism. It stands as a testament to the duo's role as curators of the 'UK sound,' successfully synthesizing decades of rave history into a cohesive, modern long-player.