Celebrating 15 Years of UKF Milestone
UKF, the influential platform and record label, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Founded in 2009, UKF has played a significant role in the development and global popularization of bass music, particularly dubstep, drum and bass, and related subgenres.
Beginning as a YouTube channel dedicated to showcasing emerging bass music talents, UKF quickly became a powerful force in the industry. It provided a space for key artists, such as Skrillex, Flux Pavilion, and Benga, to reach international audiences and set the stage for bass music's transformation from a niche underground sound into a mainstream electronic music force.
Artists and industry professionals alike have expressed their gratitude for UKF's impact on the bass music scene. Amy Jayne, Mel, Charlie Tee, Dimension, Dave Jenkins, Dogger, GEST, Technimatic, Aktive, Vispera, Overview Music, Whiney, Benny V, The Others, Cam Sisterhood, Nathan X, Gifta, Pinks, Rift, Charlotte Devaney, GLXY, Slay, Deadline, Delta Heavy, 1991, TNQ, Hugh Hardie, René LaVice, Venbee, Friction, Kyrist, Flowidus, No Nation, Ekko & Sidetrack, Sustance, Georgie Riot, Marge, VXRGO, Natty Lou, Emalkay, Azifm, Emily Makis, Dirtyphonics, Charlotte Haining, Pola & Bryson, Critical Records, Tempza, Sigma, A.M.C, Koven, Kove, Joe Goss, and Hybrid Minds are just a few of the many who have thanked UKF for their support, career growth, and role in shaping the industry.
UKF's contributions extend beyond artist exposure and genre development. As a record label and event organizer, it has helped professionalize bass music, attracting wider industry interest, sponsorship, and live event opportunities. Sippy, for example, has gained international recognition, performing at major venues and festivals worldwide and collaborating with top EDM artists.
In summary, UKF's history is deeply intertwined with the rise of UK bass music culture in the 21st century, and its impact is seen in the elevation of bass music from underground circles to global prominence. As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, UKF remains an essential and integral part of the global dance music culture.
UKF's contribution to the bass music scene extends not only to artist exposure and genre development but also to the professionalization of the industry, as evidenced by Sippy's international recognition and collaborations with top EDM artists. Being a platform for key artists like Skrillex, Flux Pavilion, and Benga, it has created a space where music and entertainment intersect, playing a significant role in the transformation of bass music from a niche genre to a mainstream electronic music force.
