12th Planet is famously quoted as being Skrillex’s mentor, but before he took Sonny under his wing, he was – and still is – tearing up the West Coast with his Smog label and club night. ‘68’ is a classic example of rolling dubstep done to perfection. The sub-bass of the initial 32 bars is the perfect set-up for the chaos that is unleashed when the mid-range enters. A ridiculously big tune that set 12th Planet on a path to US domination.
Throughout September, pivotal UK dance hub Rinse FM is celebrating 20 years of broadcasting by focusing on six genres of club music that have blown up in its lifetime. This week, we worship the low-end wobble and get our best bass faces on as we delve deep and pick the 20 best dubstep tracks of all time. Did we miss your favourite track? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us at @TimeOutMusic.
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