The World Cup of Drum & Bass
Eden20 West 36th Street, New York, NY US 10018 · Map
This night happened — Fri 26 Jun
BP2 and William Luterzo
Press play
Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
20 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- DJ SS and Dave Shichman — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 3 Aug 2024.
Who they are
- Their RA profile lists WhatSonic?.
“Crissy Criss has left a legacy in his wake which many of his counterparts have been unable to match.”
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Crissy Criss has left a legacy in his wake which many of his counterparts have been unable to match. A DJ, producer and a label owner, his seminal ten-year BBC Radio 1 show put him on the map, but it’s his DJ Skill and releases which followed that have enabled him to stay ahead of the game. After becoming a weekly drum & bass tastemaker, as well as one of dance music’s most notable figures on the decks and on the radio airwaves, he’s gone on to feature across these stations although this time with his own sounds. From his imprint ‘War on Silence’, featuring BBC Radio 1 playlisted records like ‘Real’, his profile has grown considerably and he’s a multi-faceted artist in the truest sense. After being influenced to take up DJing by his stepfather Kenny Ken in the early 90’s, Crissy’s career started in 1995 at the tender age of nine. It was whilst on the road that his DJing skills sought international recognition and soon he found himself on the legendary underground pirate radio station ‘Kool FM’ at age eleven. Attention was drawn more and more to the young DJ, leading to his own show on BBC Radio 1 in 2004, then onto the renowned BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2007. During his time at the BBC - Crissy helped shine the light on record labels and careers of Netsky, Camo & Krooked, Wilkinson, Flux Pavillion, Doctor P, FuntCase, Metrik, Mind Vortex, Fred V & Grafix, SPY, Rene LaVice, Dimension and many more to become iconic names in coming years for those in the know. As well as servicing the underground, the 1Xtra show also attracted many mainstream accolades - including a Sony Radio Award nomination for his 'Story of the Amen Break’ radio documentary. Keeping the BBC’s flagship urban station on the pulse of underground music, Crissy led 1Xtra to 3 Best Radio Station awards at the prestigious Drum&Bass Awards in 2008, 2009, 2013 and also securing himself in the top Best Radio Show category 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Using his undeniable mixing talent and respected position, Crissy Criss has become an ambassador for D&B - representing the genre at numerous 1Xtra Live gigs alongside the likes of Alesha Keys, Disclosure, Chase & Status and more. Since this point his ascent has been unstoppable; with multiple LPs, a record label and an illustrious career as a DJ standing in the backdrop, Crissy Criss has broken boundaries. His marketing prowess, alongside his skillset within the studio and behind the decks have made him a formidable force - classed as one of the technically gifted DJs in the scene solidifying his position as an international top DnB artist smashing festivals and club crowds worldwide. ‘Real’ has been one of the markers for Crissy’s success. A collaboration alongside trap duo WiDE AWAKE, it was also awarded a place amongst MTV Music Video’s playlist additions. Released on ‘War on Silence’, named after his label, it drew for the scene’s ground breaking names, including Teddy Killerz, Upgrade, TC, Funtcase, Malux, Erb n Dub, Killer Hertz, Heist, Inja and Carasel. The LP was praised for being such an eclectic package amongst many trend setting names, from the US based Your EDM through to the expansive UKF platform. With weekly continued plays all year round on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and Kiss Fresh for every single unleashed through the album, figures like Mistajam, Annie Mac, Greg James, Maya Jama and Rene LaVice all showed their support. ‘Real’ even peaked at number two on the Radio 1 Dance Chart and became BBC Radio 1’s ‘Track of the Weekend’. As well as sitting at number nine in the UK Shazam chart – Crissy has managed to break down the border between the underground and the mainstream. This crossover anthem has since solidified his place in the drum & bass history books. Whether its remixes for the likes of TC (which was nominated in the coveted Drum & Bass Arena Awards), Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Flux Pavillion, DJ Snake, Teddy Killerz and The Prototypes, or his effective approach to being a label owner, DJ and producer, Crissy Criss has managed to master an array of talents. He is a jack of all trades and this translates into his incredible output, something which has gained his respect throughout every corner of dance music, as well as further afield he has a discography encompassing D&B, Dubstep, House, HipHop and a UK Top 40 co-produced track with Shy FX for ‘Yasmin - On My Own’ . With more set to come, there’s no such thing as Crissy Criss’ ‘biggest year’. In 2024, Crissy Criss made history by delivering the inaugural 'Drum & Bass' short film titled 'Launch: A Drum & Bass Film'. Directed and produced by Crissy himself, the film featured scenes with trailblazers such as Roni Size, DJ Rap, Kenny Ken, Randall, Ray Keith, Brockie, and boasted a soundtrack remixed by Urbandawn. Building on this success, Crissy unveiled a monumental remix album in the same year, featuring reworks from renowned artists including Urbandawn, Junk Mail, Teddy Killerz, Malux, Dossa & Locuzzed, TC, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Bladerunner, S9, Neonlight, It Is Jev, Kritix, Killer Hertz, Taxman, Sub Killaz & Profile, and Stompz. This album showcased the full spectrum of drum & bass, demonstrating Crissy's versatility and mastery in the genre. A revered figure in the drum and bass community, Crissy Criss has been a driving force in shaping the genre's evolution since his early beginnings. From his first DJ set to securing a radio gig at the tender age of eleven, which eventually led to a legacy on BBC Radio 1, Crissy's career has been characterised by innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence, it’s a testament to his enduring influence and his ongoing impact on the global electronic music scene.Their RA profile lists Sony, Ram Records, Universal Music, Warner Music (UK) and 2 more.“Originally a breakdancer, DJ Stratchenstein began playing electro music as a teenager in the early 1980s.”
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Originally a breakdancer, DJ Stratchenstein began playing electro music as a teenager in the early 1980s. He then played hip hop and rare groove before turning to producing in 1988 initially acid house, hardcore, breakbeat and finally drum and bass tracks. SS got his big break DJ'ing at the big British raves of the early 1990s such as Telepathy. Since then he has gone on to DJ world wide. SS is the co-founder (with Eidris Hassam) and head of the Formation Records label, and has released over 100 tracks using a number of aliases. He also co-owned the 5HQ record shop (previously called Sneakers) in Leicester and ran the Fresh FM pirate station.Their RA profile lists Ministry Of Sound, V Recordings, R&S Records, ZYX Music and 1 more.Recently at Quantum, Market Hotel, Circle Line Cruises · often with Josiah Scribes, Bladerunner, Ultra, none of them here that night
Recently at H0L0, The Chocolate Factory · often with Agent 137, Mousky Tekill Bagger Vance, FURIOUS, none of them here that night
“With beats on respected D&B labels such as Hospital, Born On Road, Jungle Cakes, Dread Recordings, Ruffneck Ting and her own imprint Subwoofah Records, Euphonique’s high energy style has been part of the landscape since she emerged in 08 and has led to heavy plays on Radio 1 and 1Xtra; nominations at the We Love Jungle Awards and Drum & Bass Awards; collabs with Bou, Selecta J-Man, Gray, Redders, Aries, DJ Hybrid, Kelvin 373, Madrush MC, Bam Bam, MC Frost and performances at iconic dances.”
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With beats on respected D&B labels such as Hospital, Born On Road, Jungle Cakes, Dread Recordings, Ruffneck Ting and her own imprint Subwoofah Records, Euphonique’s high energy style has been part of the landscape since she emerged in 08 and has led to heavy plays on Radio 1 and 1Xtra; nominations at the We Love Jungle Awards and Drum & Bass Awards; collabs with Bou, Selecta J-Man, Gray, Redders, Aries, DJ Hybrid, Kelvin 373, Madrush MC, Bam Bam, MC Frost and performances at iconic dances. Glastonbury to Boomtown, Warehouse Project to Hospitality, E1 to Fabric, UK to Euope to Asia and beyond; Euphonique has taken her art around the world and across the airwaves. Broadcaster since ‘09, she currently hosts a show with jungle pioneer Dazee on SWU.FM. A music mentor and lyric writer, Euphonique is motivated by empowering the next generation and championing equality and representation across the scene. Her brand Subwoofah was one of Manchester’s most consistent and popular D&B events (10–14) and a thriving studio community (17-19) where many of the city’s artists would stream and record and newcomers would come to learn. Her label Subwooh Records (launched 2013) was responsible for breaking new talent such as Epicentre, Sl8r, Motiv and K-Jah and had a string of D&B number 1s. Now based in Bristol, Euphonique continues play some of the best festivals and club brands throughout the UK and abroad, and is confirmed to realease even more quality music on some of the biggest imprints in Drum and Bass.Their RA profile lists Hospital Records.Recently at The House, Wonderville · often with Kyo Uchida, Last Action Heroes, CYGON, none of them here that night
“A 20+ year member of the US DnB scene, representing New York City, Dave Shichman is a Drum’N’Bass renaissance man; Dj, Producer, Vocalist, Promoter, Label & Artist manager & owner of Driven AM, the North American DnB Artist Management, Record Label, and East Coast Event Production company. currently throwing events in NYC and Philly.”
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the whole biography
A 20+ year member of the US DnB scene, representing New York City, Dave Shichman is a Drum’N’Bass renaissance man; Dj, Producer, Vocalist, Promoter, Label & Artist manager & owner of Driven AM, the North American DnB Artist Management, Record Label, and East Coast Event Production company. currently throwing events in NYC and Philly. As a producer, Dave has over 50 releases on labels including: Formation, Technique, Think Deep, Soul Deep, Luv Disaster, Basswerk and many more. Former resident DJ at legendary NYC DnB parties, Direct Drive, Secret Art of Science with DB and Natural Selection, currently a resident with Driven AM NYC, Driven215 in Philly and Smoke Em Out in Northampton Mass. He has performed in 19 states and 4 international spots both solo and with his Driven AM family. Dave is passionate about music, and it shows in his energetic high energy mixing and performance. Some of Dave’s biggest contributions are behind the scenes; managing, mentoring, promoting and growing the Driven AM brand.Drum n Bass on 23, Ambient on 5, Jungle on 2 and Dubstep on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Formation Records (2), Flight Pattern (1) and Fokuz Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists Driven AM Recordings. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at 314 Scholes, The Woodshop, SILO · often with Agent 137, Yetti, Dieselboy, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Agent 13710 with Dave Shichman and 2 with Degs
- Josiah Scribes3 with Dave Shichman and 3 with DJ SS
- Dieselboy8 with Dave Shichman
- Hambone5 with Dave Shichman
- Yetti5 with Dave Shichman
- DJ Strife4 with Dave Shichman
- Mousky4 with Dave Shichman
- Reid Speed4 with Dave Shichman
45 said they were going.
The room
Eden — 23 events and 68 distinct artists since Dec 2025.
Who put it on
BP2 — 13 events and 125 artists since Aug 2024.
William Luterzo — 1 event and 7 artists since Jun 2026.