Top 70 Drum And Bass Influencers in 2026

70 creators ranked 20M combined followers Avg. engagement 2.7% Median 101K Updated September 2026

The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 drum and bass influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 20M combined followers. Median audience size is 101K (mean 289K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.

Average engagement across the ranking is 2.7% (median 3%). That is 1.1pp below the 3.8% drum and bass industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 18% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.

On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,906–$7,715 and a Reel $3,476–$12,211 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× drum and bass premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $9,530–$38,575.

20MCombined followers
101KMedian audience
2.7%Avg. engagement · niche midpoint 3.8%
18%Followers held by the top 3
24Countries · led by India
36Verified public figures on this list

Key takeaways for drum and bass in September 2026

  • Vincent Welch, Mohamed Amine Bouguenna, Andrew Michael Clarke currently sit at the top of this drum and bass ranking.
  • Follower mix: 45.7% micro, 25.7% mid, 17.1% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
  • Geography: 24 countries on the list, led by India (4.3%) and United States (4.3%).
  • 36 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 36 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
  • Highest engagement on the list is Daniel Svaby at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Tara Lee at 1.5M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
  • Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Drum And Bass Influencers ranked

70 creators
6.
Michael James Hitches

Michael James Hitches Mid

@mozeydnb

Michael James Hitches is a drum and bass influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

121K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,311 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

7.
Mark Gaunt

Mark Gaunt Mid

@serumdnb

Award winning producer & DJKings of the RollersSouped Up RecordsBookings - Management -

117K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,499 Posts
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8.
Ellen Lewin

Ellen Lewin Micro

@lens_dnb

Ellen Lewin is a drum and bass public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

85.5K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 2,735 Posts
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13.
Koji Aiken

Koji Aiken Micro

@kojiaiken

🔊 Your DNB Plug 🔌MGMT/Bookings: Stream my latest track PARTY😁⬇️

77.6K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 2,532 Posts
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14.
Stranjah

Stranjah Micro

@stranjahbeatz

"Canadian Electronic Music Pioneer" -Vice Magazine🐸Follow for DnB Memes and TutorialsYouTube (140K)📧 👇Tunes + Sound Packs

77K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 5,897 Posts
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15.
Indira Kanawade

Indira Kanawade Micro

@smokeysound

DJ / Music Producer / TEDx SpeakerTeacher : LocusDnB, IBW, Nh7, ZiroSunburn, BassCamp, Hills, EtcAlter Ego

68.3K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 5,459 Posts
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16.
Nick Gray

Nick Gray Micro

@graydnb

Antisocial EP drops November 27th 🔊Sign up for Bristol here ⬇️

65.5K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 3,703 Posts
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19.
Kara Antoniou

Kara Antoniou Micro

@kara.dnb

Kara Antoniou is a drum and bass content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

57.3K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 7,326 Posts
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24.
Danny Byrd

Danny Byrd Micro

@danny_byrd

International Drum & Bass Artist🥁 • Bookings: USA and Canada: Mgmt & Remixes:

38.7K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 7,597 Posts
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26.
Bara

Bara Micro

@bea.dnb

• producer and award winning female DJ 🥇• artist 🌍🇪🇸🇫🇷🇧🇬🇭🇺🇳🇱🇩🇪🇵🇱🇦🇹🇸🇰• bookings: ✉️MUSIC, MIXES⬇️

32.2K Followers 798 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 3,719 Posts
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27.
Gavin King

Gavin King Micro

@dj_aphrodite

INTERNATIONAL DJ & PRODUCER. Producing and performing Jungle and Drum & Bass around the world since the 90's. Based In London, UK.

26.5K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 2,127 Posts
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28.
Bailey

Bailey Micro

@baileyintabeats

Bailey is a drum and bass public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

25.3K Followers 392 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 5,492 Posts
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29.
Will Keen

Will Keen Micro

@keenodnb

bookings: record label > livestreams > 👇 MUSIC + EVENTS

23.7K Followers 502 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 3,551 Posts
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31.
Gemma Dobson

Gemma Dobson Micro

@siren_uk

Eatbrain / Bassrush / Deadbeats / Viper / Korsakov UK/ EU/ ROW North America

18.7K Followers 473 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,243 Posts
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34.
Daniel Svaby

Daniel Svaby Nano

@cockroach.dnb

🇨🇿/🇸🇰 dnb dj of the year 🥉🥈🥇🥈🥇🥇🥈🥉 artist⬇️ Check out all my mixes ⬇️

9.5K Followers 392 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 4,746 Posts
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35.
Fleur Koelman

Fleur Koelman Nano

@yue_dnb

✨Songs and Arts ✨For bookings: 📩Check out my webshop for art prints 🌸

7.4K Followers 281 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 1,743 Posts
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36.
Polaris

Polaris Nano

@polarisdnb

Polaris is a drum and bass public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

3.8K Followers 164 Avg. Likes 5% Engagement 6,438 Posts
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37.

Gigi Marino ✓ Mega Mumbai

@gigimarino

Creating community tips and behind-the-scenes as a drum and bass specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

1M Followers 10.1K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 5,608 Posts India
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38.

Tyler Reddy ✓ Macro Amsterdam

@tyler.bloom

Tyler is a drum and bass content creator based in Amsterdam, sharing tutorials and behind-the-scenes.

819K Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,166 Posts Netherlands
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39.

Tara Lee ✓ Mega Manila

@wildtara

Drum And Bass enthusiast from Manila. Posts about how-to content, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.

1.5M Followers 13.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 7,276 Posts Philippines
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40.

Aarav Carvalho Macro Kuala Lumpur

@aaravcarvalho

Aarav is a drum and bass educator based in Kuala Lumpur, sharing behind-the-scenes and community tips.

949K Followers 19.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,919 Posts Malaysia
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41.

Brooke Li Mega Riyadh

@goldenbrooke

Creating tutorials and behind-the-scenes as a drum and bass content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

1.1M Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 638 Posts Saudi Arabia
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42.

Salma Bell Macro Nairobi

@salmabell

Creating how-to content and reviews as a drum and bass hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

909K Followers 12.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 4,025 Posts Kenya
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43.

Priyanka Lewis ✓ Mega Hong Kong

@priyankadaily

Drum And Bass enthusiast from Hong Kong. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.

1M Followers 8.9K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 3,041 Posts Hong Kong
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44.

Astrid Weber Mega Osaka

@astrid.weber

Drum And Bass content creator from Osaka. Posts about reviews, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.

1.1M Followers 13.8K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 6,057 Posts Japan
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45.

Ingrid Tran Macro Lagos

@ingrid.co

Specialist creator and drum and bass creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

633K Followers 13.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,467 Posts Nigeria
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46.

Elsa Bernard Macro Osaka

@elsa.bernard

Educator and drum and bass creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

590K Followers 8.8K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 7,240 Posts Japan
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47.

Bjorn Wong Macro Sydney

@hqbjorn

Specialist creator and drum and bass creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

835K Followers 11.5K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 3,142 Posts Australia
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48.

River Bryant Macro Phoenix, AZ

@river_bryant

Enthusiast and drum and bass creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

547K Followers 8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 2,870 Posts United States
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49.

Kingston Mwangi Macro Helsinki

@kingston78

Creating behind-the-scenes and how-to content as a drum and bass content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

620K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 1,920 Posts Finland
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50.

Xavier Lewis ✓ Macro Warsaw

@xavier38

Drum And Bass specialist creator from Warsaw. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.

643K Followers 10.8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 6,558 Posts Poland
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51.

Quinn Schmidt Macro Milan

@quinn49

Creating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a drum and bass educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

535K Followers 7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,872 Posts Italy
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52.

Victoria Mensah ✓ Mid Hyderabad

@victoriaofficial

Victoria is a drum and bass specialist creator based in Hyderabad, sharing behind-the-scenes and reviews.

436K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 4,921 Posts India
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Contact: via Instagram profile

53.

Jordan Park Mid Kuala Lumpur

@starjordan

Hobbyist and drum and bass creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

441K Followers 5.4K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 7,614 Posts Malaysia
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54.

Remy Brooks ✓ Macro Bangalore

@remybrooks

Drum And Bass enthusiast from Bangalore. Posts about tutorials, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.

526K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,693 Posts India
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Contact: via Instagram profile

55.

Aaliyah Hayes ✓ Mid Perth

@aaliyah.hayes

Drum And Bass specialist creator from Perth. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.

244K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,799 Posts Australia
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56.

Isha Carvalho Mid Orlando, FL

@isha.carvalho

Specialist creator and drum and bass creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

296K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,987 Posts United States
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57.

Amira Nair Mid Bogota

@amira.nair

Drum And Bass enthusiast from Bogota. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.

395K Followers 10.7K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,828 Posts Colombia
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58.

River Bianchi Mid Munich

@river.xo

Specialist creator and drum and bass creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

318K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 5,456 Posts Germany
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59.

Layla Flores Mid Abu Dhabi

@layla.flores

Drum And Bass content creator from Abu Dhabi. Posts about tutorials, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.

247K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 6,026 Posts United Arab Emirates
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60.

Chiara Weber ✓ Mid Florence

@goldenchiara

Chiara is a drum and bass educator based in Florence, sharing how-to content and reviews.

267K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,141 Posts Italy
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61.

Jordan Sullivan ✓ Mid Jakarta

@jordan.wander

Specialist creator and drum and bass creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

184K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,793 Posts Indonesia
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62.

Sofia Patel Mid Moscow

@sofiapatel

Enthusiast and drum and bass creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

186K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 1,444 Posts Russia
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63.

Hassan Garcia Mid Tel Aviv

@hassan.wander

Creating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a drum and bass enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

158K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 1,749 Posts Israel
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64.

Morgan Quinn Mid Paris

@iammorgan

Creating community tips and how-to content as a drum and bass content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

119K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 149 Posts France
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65.

Larissa Choi ✓ Micro Vancouver

@fitlarissa

Drum And Bass hobbyist from Vancouver. Posts about how-to content, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.

82.8K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 3,405 Posts Canada
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66.

Tyrese Martinez ✓ Micro Madrid

@tyresemartinez

Tyrese is a drum and bass educator based in Madrid, sharing reviews and community tips.

40.7K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 2,914 Posts Spain
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67.

Eloise Okonkwo Micro Lagos

@gloweloise

Creating how-to content and tutorials as a drum and bass hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

57.3K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,652 Posts Nigeria
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68.

Tyrese Nair Micro Milan

@tyrese.nair

Drum And Bass educator from Milan. Posts about behind-the-scenes, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.

27.1K Followers 638 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 4,986 Posts Italy
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69.

Margot Jung Micro Dallas, TX

@margot.real

Drum And Bass enthusiast from Dallas, TX. Posts about behind-the-scenes, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.

30.2K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,938 Posts United States
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70.

Bjorn Virtanen Micro Cairo

@bjorn63

Bjorn is a drum and bass educator based in Cairo, sharing behind-the-scenes and community tips.

14.1K Followers 731 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 465 Posts Egypt
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix

Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× drum and bass adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.

DeliverableLowHigh
Typical feed post on this list$1,906$7,715
Typical Reel on this list$3,476$12,211
Five-creator test campaign (feed)$9,530$38,575

What this drum and bass influencers ranking actually shows

How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~8.8 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,924 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.

Primary language on the roster is English (64.3%). A meaningful secondary slice is Hindi (4.3%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.

Where gender is labelled, the split is 9 female / 27 male (34 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.

Follower-tier mix

TierCreatorsShare
Nano (<10K)34.3%
Micro (10K–100K)3245.7%
Mid (100K–500K)1825.7%
Macro (500K–1M)1217.1%
Mega (1M+)57.1%

Where they are based

CountryCreatorsShare
India34.3%
United States34.3%
Italy34.3%
Malaysia22.9%
Japan22.9%

How to brief drum and bass influencers

  • The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
  • Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
  • Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.

Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.

Drum And Bass Influencers vs related lists

Drum And Bass Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (101K vs 137K).

Drum And Bass Influencers averages 0.8pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (101K vs 623K).

Drum And Bass Influencers averages 1pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (101K vs 27.6K).

ListCreatorsMedian followersAvg. ER
Drum And Bass Influencers (this page)70101K2.7%
AI Influencers70137K2.8%
Cosplay Influencers100623K1.9%
Watch Influencers10027.6K3.7%

Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (36 verified public figures, 34 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.

Drum And Bass Influencers — frequently asked questions

Who are the top drum and bass influencers in 2026?

Our September 2026 ranking of 70 drum and bass influencers is led by Vincent Welch, Mohamed Amine Bouguenna, Andrew Michael Clarke. Combined they represent 20M followers, with an average engagement of 2.7%. 36 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.

How is this drum and bass list ranked?

Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 101K followers, 2.7% average ER, 18% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.

What engagement rate is good for drum and bass Instagram accounts?

For drum and bass we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.7%, which is 1.1pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.

How much do drum and bass influencers charge in 2026?

Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,906–$7,715; a Reel is $3,476–$12,211. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.

Where are these drum and bass influencers based?

The ranking spans 24 countries. The largest shares are India (4.3%), United States (4.3%), Italy (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.

How can I contact these drum and bass influencers?

36 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.

How often is the drum and bass list updated?

Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.

What campaign formats work best with drum and bass?

The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.