Chase and Status Pool Party

Chase & Status, the powerhouse duo of Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status), have long been at the forefront of the UK electronic music scene. Their dynamic sound, which blends drum and bass with a multitude of genres, has earned them widespread acclaim, chart-topping hits, and a reputation as true innovators on the UK music scene.

Their trajectory soared in 2023 with a viral Boiler Room stream, propelling the release of their highly anticipated album 10-track LP, “2 Ruff Vol 1.” The album's arrival was heralded by the massive hit single "Baddadan," which spent over 15 weeks in the UK Top 10 and was quickly certified platinum. The infectious track cemented their place as one of the UK’s most beloved acts, and the success was compounded by the release of subsequent singles such as "Liquor & Cigarettes," "Say The Word," and "Selecta." Collaborating with a range of artists, from Stefflon Don and Arrdee to Grammy-winning vocalist Flowdan, “2 Ruff Vol 1” was a passion project that ultimately took the charts by storm, landing at #4 on the UK Albums Chart.

The success of “2 Ruff Vol 1” followed a stellar 2022, during which Chase and Status teamed up with vocalist Becky Hill for the single "Disconnect." The track reached #6 on the UK charts, marking the duo’s fifth single to land in the Top 10. This impressive feat led to the duo winning their first-ever BRIT Award for ‘Producer of the Year,’ culminating in a high-energy, viral performance with Becky Hill at the prestigious ceremony.

Besides their own music, the duo have been involved with production for superstars like Rihanna – who credited the duo with being intrinsic to her 2009 LP ‘Rated R’. After being signed to Roc Nation for four years, between 2011 and 2015, they produced three Rihanna albums – Rated R; Talk That Talk and Unapologetic. They were the first UK artists to have American rapper Snoop Dogg on a dubstep track. Plus, they produced Rita Ora’s No.1 UK hit ‘RIP’, Dizzee Rascal’s ‘Sirens’, and contributed to the soundtrack for British gangster movie Harry Brown, starring Michael Caine. They’ve also remixed drum’n’bass classics ‘Original Nuttah’ by Shy FX and UK Apachi, and Origin Unknown’s timeless ‘Valley of the Shadows’, as well as high-profile acts such as Jay-Z, for whom they reworked ‘D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)’ from his album Blueprint 3.

With over 2 billion global streams to their name, Chase and Status have become a mainstay in electronic music, with a reputation that continues to grow. Their music is ever-evolving, each new release reflecting their dedication to both staying true to their roots and pushing forward into new territory. As pioneers of UK dance music, they show no signs of slowing down—constantly regenerating, refining, and breaking new ground. The duo's influence on the UK music landscape remains undeniable, and their future is as bright as ever.