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2023
2023 in British Music
RAYE breaks records, Fred again.. redefines live, and drum and bass returns.
Key Events
- •RAYE's debut My 21st Century Blues nominated for Mercury — 7 Brit nominations
- •Fred again..'s Actual Life series and Glastonbury set make him the year's defining artist
- •Drum and bass revival hits the mainstream — Chase & Status remix era
Dominant Genres
PopElectronicUK RapDrum and Bass
Notable Trends
- →Drum and bass returns to pop dominance after 20 years
- →Intimate, emotional electronic music connects deeply
- →British artists dominate global streaming year-round