Artificial Intelligence, the North London duo of Glenn Herweijer and Zula Warner, are pillars of the 'liquid funk' subgenre of drum and bass. Emerging in the early 2000s, they bridged the gap between the atmospheric jungle of the 90s and the polished, soul-infused D&B that came to define the 21st century.
Their career arc is defined by consistency and a refusal to be pigeonholed as newcomers despite their longevity. They have released on prestigious labels including V Recordings, Soul:r, and Metalheadz, signaling their respect across the genre's diverse factions. Their sound identity is built on a foundation of intricate breakbeat editing, deep sub-bass, and a sophisticated use of jazz and soul samples. Critically, they are regarded as masters of the 'rolling' groove, maintaining a steady, hypnotic energy that avoids the 'drop-centric' clichés of mainstream electronic music. They occupy a central position in the UK D&B scene, influencing a generation of producers who value musicality alongside technical prowess.
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Shares drum and bass, downtempo (subgenres); studio_polished, analog_warmth, sample_based (production style)
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Shares drum and bass, downtempo (subgenres); studio_polished, analog_warmth, sample_based (production style)
Shares drum and bass, downtempo (subgenres); studio_polished, analog_warmth, sample_based (production style)
Shares drum and bass, downtempo (subgenres); studio_polished, analog_warmth, sample_based (production style)
Shares drum and bass, downtempo (subgenres); analog_warmth, sample_based, layered_dense (production style)
Shares liquid funk, train_ride, drum and bass, liquid (signature)
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