Portals (Sub Focus and Wilkinson album)

Portals is a collaborative studio album by British drum and bass producers Sub Focus and Wilkinson, released on October 9, 2020, through Virgin EMI Records. The album marked the first full-length collaborative project for the two artists, who had previously released singles together.

Portals explores a wide range of drum and bass subgenres, incorporating elements of liquid drum and bass, neurofunk, and jump-up, as well as influences from other electronic music genres. The album features a mix of vocal tracks and instrumental pieces, showcasing both artists' production styles and songwriting capabilities.

The album was supported by several singles, including "Illuminate," "Just Hold On," "Air I Breathe," and "Time Will Wait." Upon release, Portals received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its production quality, diverse soundscapes, and overall cohesiveness. The album reached the top 10 in the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Sub Focus and Wilkinson's position as leading figures in the drum and bass scene.

Portals also spawned a live show, where Sub Focus and Wilkinson performed the album's tracks in a joint DJ set, featuring visuals and production designed to complement the music's themes.