The dubstep scene has a new heavyweight contender, and he’s been methodically building his reputation one earth-shaking performance at a time. Claybrook, the UK producer who’s been packing out venues from Sheffield’s Tank to Manchester’s O2 Ritz, just scored his biggest win yet with a Beatport chart-topper that’s catching fire internationally.
His latest single “STONECOLD DUB VIP” dropped on DPMO — Funtcase’s label that’s basically become the go-to platform for bass music’s most innovative producers. Within a week of its July 10th release, the track shot straight to #1 on Beatport’s Dubstep chart. That’s not just luck; it’s what happens when you nail that perfect balance between technical production chops and raw, unfiltered energy.
What sets Claybrook apart isn’t just his studio output. The guy’s live shows have become something of a phenomenon. He’s already torn through sold-out events like Bassfest in the UK and Northern Invasion in Canada, leaving crowds buzzing about his performances long after the lights come up. Birmingham’s Lab 11 regulars will tell you — when Claybrook’s name is on the lineup, you show up early.
The 2:43 runtime of “STONECOLD DUB VIP” might seem brief, but it’s packed with the kind of bass-heavy innovation that’s gotten heavyweights like INFEKT, LYNY, and Zero UK throwing it into their sets. DMZ News Official picked up on it too, recognizing something special in Claybrook’s approach to the genre. He’s not just following the dubstep playbook; he’s adding new chapters.
Looking ahead, his calendar’s filling up fast. There’s Northern Invasion in Canada, Space Invaders in Belgium, and a SYNLDN showcase back home in London. Plus, word is he’s cooking up collaborations with Akeos and HUKAE — two producers who know their way around a bassline.
The trajectory here is pretty clear. From his breakthrough EP “ZX-3” to this latest chart success, Claybrook’s been steadily expanding his reach beyond the UK underground. His combination of technical skill and crowd-reading instinct has created something that translates across borders — heavy bass music that hits just as hard in Toronto as it does in Sheffield.
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