Hospital Records Soundtracks Forza Horizon 6 with 24 New Drum & Bass Cuts
The compilation brings together a stellar roster of Hospital Records mainstays alongside an exciting wave of emerging talent.
The compilation brings together a stellar roster of Hospital Records mainstays alongside an exciting wave of emerging talent.
For more than a decade, Hospital Records and Forza Horizon have shared one of the most enduring partnerships that exist between electronic music and video games. Continuing that legacy, the legendary drum & bass imprint has unveiled a brand new 24-track soundtrack for ‘Forza Horizon 6.’ They’ve delivered a collection of tunes that span the full spectrum of modern-day drum & bass while perfectly complementing the franchise’s trademark high-speed racing, cinematic visuals and open-world gameplay.
The latest installment marks Hospital Records’ fifth collaboration with the ‘Forza Horizon’ series and arrives at a particularly significant moment for the label as it continues to celebrate its 30th year in the game. True to the label’s long-standing philosophy of championing both established names and emerging talent, the compilation pairs some of the label’s most recognizable names alongside an exciting new generation making their Hospital Records debut.
Ten years on, what began with the introduction of Hospital Radio as an in-game station has since evolved into something far more significant. Today, the collaboration stands as one of the most successful and recognizable relationships between a record label and a video game franchise, exposing drum & bass to millions of players worldwide who may never have otherwise discovered the genre.
For Hospital Records, the partnership has become an effective discovery platform for listeners. Countless players have stumbled upon Hospital Radio while exploring Mexico, Britain or Australia in previous Forza Horizon titles, only to discover later that Hospital Records is a real-world label with a three-decade legacy. As Hospital co-founder Chris Goss has previously said, it’s remarkably common for gamers to realize that Hospital Records isn’t a fictional creation built solely for the game but one of the most influential labels in drum & bass history. For many, Forza Horizon has become the gateway into a genre that continues to thrive both on dancefloors and streaming platforms.
The partnership has been equally beneficial for the Forza Horizon franchise. Alongside its diverse selection of rock, hip-hop, pop and electronic stations, Hospital Radio has become one of the series’ defining soundtracks, giving drum & bass a permanent home within one of the biggest racing franchises in gaming. The genre’s rolling rhythms and relentless energy have become inseparable from Forza Horizon’s fast-paced racing experience, helping shape the identity of the games as much as the cars and landscapes themselves.
Celebrating both Hospital Records’ rich history and the future of the genre, the Forza Horizon 6 soundtrack features 24 exclusive tracks that reflect the breadth of contemporary drum & bass. Familiar Hospital favorites, including Metrik, Logistics, S.P.Y, Fred V, Urbandawn, Makoto, P Money & Whiney, Unglued and Hoax, sit comfortably alongside a fresh wave of artists making their first appearance on the label.
Among the fresh wave of talent featuring on Hospital Records through the project are Sudley, IYRE, TANTRON, Nixxy, Rain, Formula and Fonts, artists who represent the next chapter of the label’s evolution. Their inclusion reinforces Hospital’s long-standing reputation for nurturing emerging talent while ensuring its catalogue continues to evolve alongside the ever-changing landscape of drum & bass.
With Forza Horizon 6 transporting players to Japan, several of the soundtrack’s standout moments pay tribute to the country’s automotive culture and musical heritage. Makoto, Japan’s most celebrated drum & bass producer, joins forces with Elle Shimada on the atmospheric Astral Travelling, while rising producer TANTRON collaborates with Japanese rapper and vocalist Nakamura Minami on the adrenaline-fuelled Turbo Fire. The latter also serves as the soundtrack to the game’s opening driving sequence, immediately setting the tone for the high-octane adventure that follows.
Three decades after its inception, Hospital Records continues to prove why it remains one of drum & bass’ most influential institutions. Its ongoing partnership with Forza Horizon has created a cultural bridge between music and interactive entertainment that few labels can claim. By bringing together scene veterans and tomorrow’s stars across 24 exclusive productions, the soundtrack for Forza Horizon 6 captures the current state of drum & bass while pointing confidently towards its future.
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