808 State — artist
808 State is a British electronic music group known for their pioneering role in the acid house and techno scenes. Formed in Manchester in 1987, the group draws influences from the burgeoning electronic sounds of the late 1980s, incorporating elements of house, techno, and ambient music. Their sound is characterized by the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine, complex rhythms, and melodic synth lines, which helped define tracks like "Pacific State." 808 State's work has been instrumental in shaping the evolution of electronic music in the UK and beyond.