DJ Hazard

DJ Hazard, born Scott Molloy in 1977, is a foundational figure in the evolution of the 'jump up' subgenre of drum and bass. Hailing from Birmingham, his sound is inextricably linked to the city's industrial heritage and the Midlands' pirate radio culture, specifically Kool FM.

Hazard's career arc saw him move from a record shop employee at Basement Beats to a marquee artist on DJ Hype's Ganja Records and True Playaz imprints. His production style is defined by a minimalist but high-impact approach, often stripping away melodic fluff to focus on a singular, devastating bass hook and syncopated percussion. Critically, he is viewed as a bridge between the raw jungle era and the modern, technically precise D&B landscape. His influence is immense; the 'Hazard sound' - characterized by 'wobble' bass and jagged synths - has been emulated by generations of producers including Serum and Taxman. He remains a top-tier headliner, respected for his 'dubplate' culture mentality and his refusal to dilute his sound for mainstream crossover, despite his tracks becoming some of the most recognizable anthems in the history of the genre.