Breakbeat Era

The Profile

Breakbeat Era is a British drum and bass collective from Bristol featuring Roni Size, DJ Die and vocalist Leonie Laws. They released the album Ultra-Obscene in 1999 along with several singles.

Bristol-based drum and bass collective formed by Roni Size, DJ Die and Leonie Laws; active in the late 1990s; released the album Ultra-Obscene (1999); noted for blending hard-edged DnB production with Leonie Laws’ prominent vocals; associated with the broader Roni Size/Reprazent orbit.

Breakbeat Era is the Bristol-rooted drum and bass collective of Roni Size, DJ Die and vocalist Leonie Laws. The review focuses on Ultra-Obscene (1999), praising its dancefloor power, vocal presence and intricate production. Tracks like Rancid, Bullitproof and the title cut are highlighted. Overall sentiment is strongly positive.