Grafix Drops Long Awaited Second Album
One of the most respected and forward-thinking producers in Drum & Bass, Grafix has released his long-anticipated second solo album Don’t Slow Down, a defining body of work.
Arriving after a landmark 7-month campaign, Don’t Slow Down marks a bold step forward UK drum & bass act, combining refined production, emotive songwriting and dancefloor energy across a record that cements Grafix as a central figure in the next generation of Drum & Bass.
Following the success of his debut solo album Half Life (2022), which has since amassed over 36 million streams and saw sold-out runs of vinyl and merch, this latest project sees Grafix level up across all fronts, from sound design and storytelling to stage production and global reach.
A Run of Standout Singles
The album campaign kicked off with ‘We’re On Fire’ ft. Madishu, an explosive re-introduction that lit up streaming platforms with over 3 million streams. The track earned the cover spot on Spotify’s Massive Drum & Bass playlist, and was championed on BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show by Jack Saunders.
Next came ‘Vital Signs’ ft. Nu-La, a euphoric roller showcasing Grafix’s melodic finesse. It received a First Play on BBC Radio 1 and quickly climbed to 1.5 million streams, resonating with both core fans and new listeners alike.
The title track ‘Don’t Slow Down’ followed as a clear campaign highlight, earning Jack Saunders’ ‘Hottest Record’ on BBC Radio 1, reaching #17 on the Shazam UK Dance Chart, and climbing to #5 on the Beatport Drum & Bass Top 100. It marked a peak moment in the campaign, solidifying the album’s growing momentum.
Fourth single ‘Let Me Down’ ft. ROVA proved a DJ and radio favourite, racking up 10+ plays across BBC Radio 1, being named ‘Drop Of The Week’ by Charlie Tee, added to the George FM playlist, and hitting #1 on Beatport’s Drum & Bass Top 100. It was also spotlighted by Charlie Hedges on her Track2Track show.
The final single before the full album, ‘Memories (Us Together)’ with Raphaella, brings a deep emotional resonance to the project. Layered with lush vocals and cinematic textures, the track is already gathering momentum as fans embrace the full scope of the album, with support from Jack Saunders & Charlie Tee on BBC Radio 1, as well as on the Capital Dance Online D&B Essentials Playlist.
Released today, the album’s focus track ‘Drift Away’ ft. WHAT EVA was premiered on George FM’s Breakfast Show with a feature interview from Grafix, and has already landed editorial support across Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon & YouTube with additional support from tastemaker channels UKF & Liquicity.
To celebrate the release, Grafix will headline a full audio-visual album launch show in London’s No. 90 on 17 October. The show marks a milestone in his live journey, blending his new music with a full-scale immersive experience, and will feature a host of VIP guests joining him on stage to celebrate the album’s release.
He also embarks on an extensive international tour, with dates across the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia, including major appearances at Creamfields, Hospitality on the Beach, Liquicity, and The Warehouse Project.
UK/EUR TOUR DATES
Sun, Jul 06 – Hospitality on the Beach 2025, Croatia
Fri, Jul 18 – Motion, Bristol, UK
Sun, Jul 20 – Bassfest Summer Festival 2025, Sheffield, UK
Fri, Jul 25 – Liquicity Festival 2025, Netherlands
Sat, Aug 23 – Creamfields 2025, Cheshire, UK
Fri, Aug 29 – Outback 2025, Austria
Fri, Sep 05 – DnB Allstars, Sweden
Sun, Sep 14 – DnB Allstars, London, UK
Sat, Sep 20 – Automata Drum & Bass, Spain
Fri, Sep 26 – Worried About Henry at The Warehouse Project, Manchester, UK
Sat Sept 27 – Hybrid Minds Support Cardiff, UK
Fri, Oct 03 – DnB Allstars x Bassizm, Slovakia
Mon, Oct 13 – Hybrid Minds Support Nottingham, UK
Fri, Oct 17, Grafix Don’t Slow Down A.V Launch Show – London, UK
Fri, Oct 31, Hospitality Rotterdam, Netherlands
Sat, Nov 1st, Hospitality Estonia
Sat Nov 15th, BVV Brno, Brno
Fri Nov 21st, Industrial Copera, Granada, ES
Sat Nov, 22nd, Andy C Support, Bristol, UK
US TOUR DATES
Fri, Aug 08 – Temple SF, San Francisco
Sat, Aug 09 – Dan Energi Festival 2025, Magna
Fri, Sep 12 – Club Vinyl, Denver
Sat, Sep 13 – Nocturnal Wonderland 2025, San Bernardino
Thurs Oct 9 – Kemistry, Florida
Fri, Oct 10 – Jungle Bells, Atlanta
Fri, Nov 28 – Let It Roll, Illinois
Sat Nov 29 – Apocalypse: Zombieland, Long Beach
Fri Dec 5 – Let It Roll, Puerto Rico
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