Chase & Status

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Chase & Status have earned a reputation as pioneers in the UK electronic music scene, with a string of accolades that underscore their longevity and innovation. Their 2024 Brit Award for Producer of the Year marked a historic first for the duo, recognizing their technical mastery and influence on contemporary production. Will Kennard's MBE in 2025 further highlighted their dedication to arts education through ELAM. The group's ability to consistently deliver chart-topping hits and critically acclaimed albums has solidified their place as one of the most respected acts in bass music. Their record-breaking achievement of placing four singles in the UK Top 40 simultaneously remains a testament to their commercial appeal and artistic depth.

AwardsChase & Status have garnered significant recognition throughout their career, culminating in their first Brit Award win in 2024 for Producer of the Year. Their impact extends beyond awards, with Will Kennard receiving an MBE in 2025 for his contributions to music and arts education. The duo has also achieved multiple chart milestones, including a historic simultaneous Top 40 entry for four singles from their 2023 album. These accolades reflect their enduring influence on the electronic music landscape and their ability to innovate within the genre.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

British Honours System·2025

Awarded to Will Kennard for services to music and creative arts education.

Brit Award for Producer of the Year

Brit Awards·2024

First Brit Award win for the duo, recognizing their production excellence.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2023

First UK act to have four singles in the Top 40 simultaneously since 2010.

Rankings & Lists

#12

Greatest Electronic Artists of All Time

Billboard·2024

Top 100 DJs

DJ Mag·2022

Most Influential UK Acts

The Guardian·2023

Magazine Covers

Mixmag

2023-11-15

Chase & Status: The Future of Bass

Clash Magazine

2022-08-20

The Duo Who Changed Drum and Bass

DJ Mag

2021-05-10

Chase & Status: A Decade of Dominance

Complex

2020-03-15

How Chase & Status Built an Empire

NME

2019-07-22

The Sound of the Future

Records & Feats

Four Singles in UK Top 40 Simultaneously

Chart Record·2023

Achieved by the album 2 Ruff, Vol. 1, a feat not matched by any UK act since 2010.

First UK Number One Single

Chart Record·2024

"Backbone" with Stormzy became their first UK number-one single in 2024.

Longest Running UK Top 40 Album

Chart Record·2023

2 Ruff, Vol. 1 spent 12 weeks in the UK Albums Chart Top 40.