The Birth of Breakbeat, Hardcore, and Jungle Music in the UK Shut Up and Dance & DJ Hype talk about the origins of breakbeat, hardcore, drum and bass, and jungle music in the UK, starting at 53 Belgrave Road in We discuss how we took breakbeats and sped them up to create a new dance tempo, bringing together black and white youth in the scene. We also talk about the influence of reggae dances and ‘bluesies’ in Hackney, and how groups like Soul II Soul and Rebel MCs were doing their own thing, ins