Ben Settle, known by the stage name Ed Rush,[1][full citation needed] is a drum and bass producer and DJ.

Rush's first releases were a pair of self-released white label 12" singles, the Prince Jammy-sampling "I Wanna Stay in the Jungle" and "Look What They've Done" in late 1992.

[4] Rush's work grew increasingly uncompromising and dark: writing in the book Energy Flash: a Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture, Simon Reynolds wrote "Ed Rush's No U-Turn tracks 'Gangsta Hardstep' and 'Guncheck' took the explosive energy of hardcore and imploded it, transforming febrile hyperkinesis into molasses thick malaise.

Additional releases on Grooverider's Prototype label and Goldie's Metalheadz further helped to establish Rush's reputation as a prominent drum and bass artist.

), which broadened their palette by introducing vocals to the mix[14] Their third album, The Original Doctor Shade was released in 2003 and featured a collaboration with turntablist DJs, Scratch Perverts.

[14] In 2005, they took part in the 40 Artists, 40 Days project organised by the Tate Gallery in the run up to London's successful bid to win the right to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

[24] They have also collaborated and remixed several other artists including: Goldie,[15] Skunk Anansie,[15]Lil' Louis (French Kiss)[25] and Rudimental featuring John Newman (Not Giving In).