Adam Freeland

Adam Freeland is a British DJ, producer, and musician associated with the breakbeat and electronic music scenes that emerged in the UK in the late 1990s and 2000s. He built a reputation as one of the defining figures of the breakbeat sound, blending punchy electronic rhythms with rock and punk sensibilities, and became known for his work both as a solo producer and as a prolific remixer for other artists.

His breakthrough track «We Want Your Soul» became an anthem of the breaks scene, later gaining wider exposure through licensing in film, television, and advertising, and remains one of the most recognizable tracks of the genre's early-2000s peak. Freeland also released material under aliases and ran his own record label, using it as a platform to champion breakbeat and bass-driven electronic music beyond his own catalog.

Beyond production, Freeland became known as a respected radio DJ and taste-maker, hosting shows that helped shape the sound and direction of the UK electronic scene. Tracks like «Fear (Rez Edit)» and «Mind Killer» showcase his aggressive, distorted-bass style, which influenced the harder end of breakbeat and helped bridge underground club music with more mainstream electronic and rock crossover audiences.