A blend of electronica and down-tempo hip-hop, urban and ethereal, street and ambience. Thought provoking, sensual, and deep. Often features string section and/or
brass section. Can be either instrumental or with female vocals. Occasionally with rap.
Trancy and smooth. Often jazzy. Sometimes features
turntablism / scratching. It's head nodding music. "Chill-out music".
Portishead, Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Goldfrapp, Lamb,
Morcheeba, Smith & Mighty, Alpha, Bjork, Earthling,
Hooverphonic, Mono,
Smoke City, Zero 7, music on record labels Mo Wax and Ninja Tune.