Dr Meaker is a live electronic music project from Bristol that is strongly connected to drum and bass. The act is led by producer Clive “Meaker” Merchant and is known for combining live instrumentation, soul vocals and heavy bass music. The project has released music on respected drum and bass labels, notably Hospital Records.
According to Hospital Records, Dr Meaker released the album Dirt & Soul on the label in 2016, featuring vocalists such as Bella Collins, Joe Peng and Romaine Smith. The album focuses on drum and bass while drawing on soul and reggae influences. Hospital has also issued drum and bass remix editions connected to this project, for example the compilation Dirt & Soul – Collaborated.
Discogs credits Dr Meaker with multiple drum and bass singles and EPs across various labels, further confirming their presence within the genre. Their Spotify profile lists over 12,000 followers, underlining an enduring audience for their bass driven, vocal led drum and bass sound.
