Ivan Shopov, performing as Cooh, is a pivotal figure in the Bulgarian electronic scene and a global heavyweight in the darkstep and hardstep subgenres of drum and bass. U.
crew in Sofia. His sound identity is characterized by extreme rhythmic density, metallic timbres, and a 'Position Chrome' aesthetic that favors industrial textures over melodic hooks. Throughout his career, he has maintained a prolific output, releasing on influential labels such as Therapy Sessions and PRSPCT. Beyond the high-BPM aggression of Cooh, Shopov is a versatile polymath, exploring jazz, IDM, and ambient under his own name and other aliases, often collaborating with traditional Bulgarian musicians. Critically, he is regarded as a master of 'hard' D&B, praised for his technical engineering and his ability to translate the visceral energy of a live band into a digital format. His work remains a primary influence for the crossbreed movement, linking the worlds of breakcore, techno, and drum and bass.
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