Draft:Solid State (drum and bass group)
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Comment: 2 of the 3 sources are Wikipedia itself! Requires multiple reliable sources that are independent of the subject, each with significant coverage of the subject. Lopifalko (talk) 16:54, 15 January 2024 (UTC)
Solid State | |
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 Solid State press shot in DJ Magazine in 1998 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Liquid funk, jungle, drum and bass, funk, jazz fusion |
| Years active | 1996–2000 |
| Labels | State of the Art Recordings, Creative Source, Renegade Recordings, Defunkt, Moving Shadow, Phuturistic Bluez, Genetic Stress |
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Solid State was a prominent drum and bass group associated with the label State of the Art Recordings. The group consisted of DJ Dextrous, Paul Brown, and Jon Stewart. They were credited as pioneers of the liquid funk scene, known for their fusion of different music styles, including jazz, dub, Detroit techno, garage, funk, and reggae. The label State of the Art Recordings, launched by the members of Solid State, provided them with a platform for their music and creative freedom.
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The group's sound was characterized as "Urban Fusion," and they were influential in the drum and bass scene. Solid State recorded for various labels, including Fabio's Creative Source label, Renegade Recordings, and others. Their music was known for its fusion of different styles, and they were influential in the drum and bass scene[1][2][3].
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Citations: [1] https://www.in-reach.co.uk/back-to-the-brewery-dj-dextrous-interview/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_funk [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_drum_and_bass