D-Block Europe (often shortened to DBE) is a London, United Kingdom rap duo made up of Young Adz and Dirtbike LB. They produce primarily in UK rap, trap and melodic rap, blending Auto-Tuned hooks with street-focused storytelling. Their name nods to New York collective D-Block, whose members supported them early on.
Emerging in the mid-2010s, they built momentum through independent releases and collaborations. A key early moment was the joint tape with Yxng Bane, "Any Minute Now" (2018). Breakthrough mixtapes followed, including "Home Alone" (2019) with standout tracks such as "Kitchen Kings" and "Nookie" (feat. Lil Baby), then "PTSD" (2019) and "Street Trauma" (2019). Their debut studio album "The Blue Print: Us vs. Them" arrived in 2020, followed by "Home Alone 2" (2021) and "Lap 5" (2022). Notable singles include "Ferrari Horses" (with Raye), "UFO" (with Aitch), "Overseas" (with Central Cee) and "Pakistan" (with Clavish). Recognised for their impact on modern UK rap, they have received nominations at the BRIT Awards and MOBO Awards and continue to release high-profile collaborations and headline major shows across the country.
