Scott Brown, born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 28, 1972, is a highly influential DJ and producer in the electronic dance music scene. He is particularly known for his role in developing "bouncy techno," a subgenre of hardcore dance music that emerged in Scotland and Northern England in the early 1990s. While bouncy techno is his signature style, his musical range spans various genres, including happy hardcore, hard trance, and gabber. Brown founded Evolution Records in 1994, which became a pivotal label for hardcore music. He has also released music under various aliases, including Plus System, The Scotchman, and Bass-X, and was a member of the band Q-Tex. His contributions have made him a respected figure, credited with influencing many artists and shaping the sound of hardcore music, particularly in the UK and Europe.