Debut Dubstep Posting on UKF15
In the world of bass music, few acts have made as significant an impact as Black Sun Empire. Over the past 14 years, they have established themselves as a defining force in the neurofunk and drum and bass scenes, known for their relentless energy and precise production.
Since their first dubstep upload with UKF, the platform synonymous with the best new music in the world, Black Sun Empire has consistently pushed boundaries in bass music, evolving their sound while maintaining high production quality and energy that resonates with fans of the genre.
Their journey includes several notable highlights. Their collaborative projects have shown growth and diversity. Recently, they teamed up with grime and dubstep group Virus Syndicate to form a new supergroup called Shadow League. This collaboration originated organically over years of friendship and earlier work on the track "Caterpillar" in 2016. Their joint efforts culminated in a full album expected in September 2025, blending multi-genre influences with hard-hitting bass and vocals.
Their studio base in Utrecht has become a creative hub where they bring together diverse artists, as evidenced by the Shadow League project. Watching their label and events, BLACKOUT MUSIC, grow and see the artists on it grow with it is incredibly rewarding for Black Sun Empire.
One of their most popular uploads on the UKF Dubstep YouTube channel is 'Piano Tune VIP' from Bar9. Another notable track is 'Bass Cannon' by Flux Pavilion. However, it's the feeling of excitement and discovery when hearing new music on UKF Dubste that stands out for Black Sun Empire.
Their work with vocalists such as Foreign Beggars, Virus Syndicate, Amatorski, Thomas Oliver, Youthstar, and PNC has also been noteworthy on UKF Dubstep. A standout track featuring Flowdan, Skrillex, PEEKABOO, and G-Rex, titled 'Badders', has been a crowd favourite.
Genres in the dance music scene come and go, come back, and evolve. But the sounds featured on UKF Dubstep never really went away. Hearing crowds sing and shout the words to some well-known tunes is a great feeling for Black Sun Empire.
Even during the pandemic, Black Sun Empire found innovative ways to perform, playing at some strange webcam spots. Recently, they moved house multiple times and bought a property with three studios.
As they continue to evolve and innovate, Black Sun Empire remains a driving force in the bass music scene, their relentless energy and precise production resonating with fans worldwide. Their musical journey highlights a steady progression from influential dubstep pioneers uploaded on UKF to innovative leaders in neurofunk and broader bass music, marked by high-quality production, enduring collaborations, and genre-blending projects.
In the evolving dance music scene, Black Sun Empire continues to innovate, combining their signature sound with diverse influences in genres such as neurofunk, drum and bass, and even grime. Their creative hub in Utrecht has fostered collaborations, as seen with the Shadow League project and the anticipated September 2025 album.
Their musical journey on UKF Dubstep, from pioneering dubstep to leading the neurofunk and broader bass music scene, is marked by high-quality production, notable collaborations, and genre-blending projects, exemplified by their work with artists like Foreign Beggars, Virus Syndicate, and Skrillex.
