iSound

The pioneering force behind the rise of { rip-hop}, {$Massive Attack} were among the most innovative and influential groups of their generation; their hypnotic sound -- a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of {hip-hop} rhythms, soulful melodies, {dub} grooves, and choice samples -- set the pace for much of the dance music to emerge throughout the 1990s, paving the way for such acclaimed artists as {$Portishead}, {$Sneaker Pimps}, {$Beth Orton}, and {$Tricky}, himself a {$Massive Attack} alumnus. Their history dates back to 1983 and the formation of {$the Wild Bunch}, one of the earliest and most successful sound-system/DJ collectives to arrive on the U.K. music scene; renowned for their seamless integration of a wide range of musical styles, from {punk} to {
eggae} to {R&B}, the group's parties quickly became can't-miss events for the Bristol club crowd, and at the peak of their popularity they drew crowds so enormous that the local live music scene essentially ground to a...