Another landmark album from the dancefloor drum & bass maestro is taking shape, with a handful of singles already setting the tone ahead of its full release.
It’s been two years since Sub Focus dropped ‘Evolve,’ the record that catapulted him into an entirely new dimension of drum & bass stardom. With standout tracks like ‘Vibration,’ ‘Ready To Fly,’ and ‘Off The Ground’ being scene-shaping cuts, the undisputed pioneer of high-impact, emotionally resonant drum & bass is preparing to deliver his fourth studio album, ‘Contact.’
Where ‘Evolve’ showcased his ability to blend anthemic songwriting with club energy, this new album looks set to push that balance even further. Spanning fourteen tracks, ‘Contact’ is a carefully curated body of work that blurs the line between introspection and peak-time intensity, weaving solo creations with bold collaborations to capture every shade of the Sub Focus sound.
As always, the heart of a Sub Focus album lies in its ability to hit both the dancefloor and the listener’s emotions with equal weight. His best-selling tunes have always had that hallmark sense of scale and euphoria. Seminal tracks like ‘Rock It,’ ‘Last Jungle,’ and ‘Timewarp’ have stood the test of time precisely because they were designed to have a strong recall value. With ‘Contact,’ it feels like Sub Focus is once again aiming to tap into that sweet spot where rolling basslines meet emotional uplift.
We already have a strong sense of what’s coming thanks to the lead singles. ‘Go Back’ with John Summit and Julia Church has been tearing through both drum & bass and house-leaning dancefloors, proving Sub Focus’s ability to blur genre lines without ever losing his core identity. ‘On & On’ alongside bbyclose dives into his more introspective side, while ‘Original Don’” featuring Fireboy DML and Irah injects global rhythms into his high-octane template; and finally, there’s ‘Push The Tempo’ with Katy B, a full-throttle reminder of how he thrives when pairing powerful vocalists with festival-ready sonics.
With the album set for release on November 21, anticipation has reached fever pitch, and one thing feels certain: ‘Contact’ is shaping up to be another emotional rollercoaster from an artist who has been soundtracking our raves, festivals, and late-night playlists for over twenty years.
‘Contact’ Tracklist:
- Ecuador ft. Fireboy DML
- So Many Colours ft. Poppy Baskcomb
- Original Don ft. Fireboy DML & Irah
- Elevate
- Entwined ft. Grimes
- On & On ft. bbyclose
- Roll Too Deep ft. Subsonic
- Go Back ft. John Summit & Julia Church
- Water & Fire ft. Connie Constance
- Lost In Heaven ft. Emily Makis
- Push The Tempo ft. Katy B
- Let Your Body Rock
- Wildfire
- Fade ft. Inéz
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