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Trevor Nelson
As a pioneer in the Urban scene,
Trevor started his broadcasting
career at then pirate Kiss FM, going
onto A&R artists such as D’Angelo,
signing Lynden David Hall at
cooltempo/EMI records.
Broadcasting across 3 radio
stations, Trevor currently hosts the
official start to the weekend on
Radio1: Saturdays 7-9pm, the 1Xtra
weekly breakfast show (7-11am) and
every Wednesday 10-11pm Radio2
specialising in soul and R&B.
Behind the scenes Trevor was awarded
an MBE for services to charity. Acts
as a consultant for the NFL. DJ’s
regularly around the UK and Europe
now in his 6th successful summer
residency at Pacha, Ibiza. Has
released 5 compilation albums.
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DJ Swerve
A former DMC finalist, DJ Swerve
is technically one of the best DJs
around. His achievements speak for
themselves and confirm that he did
not rely on luck to achieve what he
has today. He has a series of gold
selling compilations to his name,
mixing the Pure Hip Hop series as
well as mixing Kiss compilations.
2009 has been a big year for him
with his two productions with Lethal
Bizzle! Add to this his remixes of
Kyla’s ‘Do You Mind’ and her follow
up ‘Daydreaming’ and it is easy to
see that DJ Swerve is set for huge
things this year!
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Semtex
It's been said that the backbone
of Hip-Hop is the DJ. If that
statement rings true, then DJ Semtex
is perhaps connected to every bone
in the body of Hip-Hop. For years,
Semtex has made it his mission to
break artists, records, radio shows,
and his undeniable skills for rockin'
a party.
Recently named the Most Influential
Radio DJ in the New Nation Power
100, Semtex plays an instrumental
part in Dizzee Rascal's continued
success, hosting two primetime
Hip-Hop shows on the BBC’s digital
station, 1Xtra has him interviewing
the biggest names in Hip-Hop as well
as breaking exclusives on a regular
basis and his blog is one of the
most popular sites within the
Hip-Hop world. Semtex has made it
his mission to bridge the gap
between Hip-Hop's starting point,
the US, and one of its hottest
battlegrounds, the UK. Assisting in
key relationships, with Akon signing
Sway to his Kon Live Label and Kanye
West signing Mr. Hudson to his GOOD
Music label imprint.
His company Semtex Media worked the
promotional campaign for Dizzee's
Certified Gold Maths + English
album, as well as the Single "Dance
With Me", which resided at the
Number One spot on the charts for
four weeks. Semtex Media consults
blue-chip corporations, global
brands and continues to market some
of Hip-Hop/R&B's highest selling
acts including Kanye West, Jay-Z and
Rihanna.
Throughout his career Semtex has
been standing at the forefront of
technology. While wax manipulation
has morphed into CDs and Serato,
Semtex maintains the purity of the
craft while allowing innovation to
surround it. A lucrative partnership
with Pioneer enabled him to get his
hands on the latest DVD/ DJ
technology, from which he created
the first ever visual mix for
commercial release via Universal.
Semtex brings to light the dream
that many involved in Hip-Hop hope
to achieve someday – the title of
Hip-Hop entrepreneur. It isn't
everyday that people like Kanye West
say, "DJ Semtex helped me launch my
career" and Semtex is proof that
focus and love of the craft can
travel a long way…
Check Semtex live on 1Xtra: Tuesdays
12am to 2am, Fridays 10pm to 12am,
Saturdays 7pm to 10pm.
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Ras Kwarme
Ras Kwame’s influence on the UK
Music scene as a whole is not one to
be exaggerated; Ras is a leader in
representing the UK urban scene and
encouraging the UK’s new music
talent.
The London born, Ghana raised disc
spinner moved to London and began
his career some 15 years ago as a DJ
at University whilst studying
Economics and founded Sugar Shack
record store/recording studio in
1997.
He has a great understanding and
experience of the business element
in the music industry as he formed
Baby Shack Record label, which was
hugely successful in underground
terms as the label specialized in UK
garage, responsible for some massive
garage anthems including ‘Bump ‘n’
Grind’.
Ras launched onto the radio scene in
2002 with his 100% homegrown music
show on BBC 1Xtra and when someone
was needed to fill the late John
Peel’s influential Radio 1 slot in
2005, Ras Kwame was brought in!
Still to this day, inclusion on his
award winning BBC 1Xtra and Radio 1
shows have proven to be a crucial
first step in an artist career and
recently released a CD compilation
representing the best UK music,
Urban Goodies.
Ras has presented a range of music
shows over the years including
Channel U, Trouble TV and MTV Base.
More recently he can be seen hosting
the BBC’s legendary ‘Live’ sessions
which showcases the hottest acts in
the UK black music scene at the
world famous BBC Maida Vale Studios.
These include acts from Lemar,
Dizzie Rascal, Kano, Taio Cruz and
many more.
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Misterjam
Forget trying to nail MistaJam to
a genre for he’s a DJ who’s from the
school of thought where only those
who’ve perfected the art of mixing
need apply. If it has a big beat,
bassline and melody, chances are
Jam’s in it.
Playing at some of the finest clubs
around the world, his fearless
approach to delivering the ultimate
blend has seen his army of
supporters grow rapidly. Not bad for
the now 26 year old Nottingham boy,
Pete Dalton, who started in the game
proper at 14, cutting his teeth
working with local youth
soundsystems, playing multi-genre
sets, working with Nottingham rap
crews and graduating to playing
house parties, youth clubs,
carnivals and such. Doing all this
while studying for his GCSE’s and
holding down weekend jobs, including
stints at a café in the budget
clothing store C&A and music shop
MVC (although he accepts no
responsibility for both chains
closing down) goes some way in
explaining his strong work ethic.
Continuing to keep it really real by
writing for magazines such as the
now defunct Grandslam & Big Daddy,
becoming go-to DJ for acts from both
the US and UK, and putting on many
events in Nottingham along with his
then business partner Joe Buhdha,
there’s no denying Jam is a grafter.
Joining BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2005
after being talent scouted at one of
his own Nottingham events to host an
overnight Thursday night Hip Hop
show, his attempts at injecting
humour and taking musical risks
didn’t go amiss. Moving up the
ladder onto other, higher profile
radio slots to show the multi-genre
skills he had since his youth
soundsystem days has subsequently
led to the peak time evening slot he
now holds. MistaJam is now regarded
as one of the go-to-men for breaking
new music in British radio.
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Masterstepz
Masterstepz is a force to be
reckoned with!
As one of the UK’s premier Club and
Radio DJ’s he is one of a very
select few who have taken things to
the next level and become a major
success and 2010 sees Stepz
celebrating his 11th year in the
business.
Today Masterstepz plays an eclectic
mix of R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, UK /
Old Skool Garage, Bassline, Funky
House … essentially anything that
gets the party started; which he
consistently does. As well as
appearing all over the UK, he is
just as popular internationally
playing at various locations
throughout the year.
As well as his club bookings
Masterstepz has his own daily show
on Choice FM where he is the
ambassador of youth urban music.
Here he has interviewed some of the
World's most influential artists
including Mariah Carey (who
personally presented Stepz with a
mounted Triple Platinum Disc for her
“Emancipation of Mimi” album), Mary
J Blige, Neyo, TI, Chris Brown, Akon,
Young Joc and not forgetting UK's
finest Bashy, Sway,Chipmunk, Skepta.
Other A-list stars interviewed
include Ashley Cole & Rio Ferdinand
& Alesha Dixon to name but a few!!
As one of the most requested members
of the Choice FM team by the youth
audience, Masterstepz obligingly and
passionately helps to fight this
worthy cause.
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Double D Experience
Constantly at the cutting edge of
the music since the 90’s,
Double D Experience are very much
in demand. Their sets are never
less than perfect, blending blistering
beats and ripping bass with a panache
that is the envy of the rnb world.
Double D Experience consists of
two brothers who form a well known
Rnb Duo. Known to mix different
genres into a set, the brothers
are renowned for their individuality
to cater for a crowd. West London’s
finest pair has earned their respect
within the industry by supplying
endless entertainment to all they
perform to. Today they continue
to rock crowds at venues while maintaining
a presence within the rnb community
meeting customer expectations their
priority with proven history that
fills dance floors
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Hotsteppa
Hotsteppa is one of the UK’s
hottest talents and has earned himself
a huge amount of respect within
the industry. He hosts his weekly
radio show on the No.1 station for
hip-hop and R&B Choice FM on
Fridays Midnight Sessions. After
bursting onto the scene he rapidly
became the peoples favourite DJ,
Promoter and Entertainer. He is
responsible for some of the Biggest
Club Events of present day including;
Hey Sexy, Girls, Girls, Girls, Fragrance
plus many more. He has a clothing
line in the pipeline and a nationwide
official compilation CD to come.
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Quincy
At the tender age of 13, this award
winning dj began his career as a
top selector playing rnb, reggae
and most urban tracks. He is well
known and has performed alongside
some of the biggest names in the
industry. Gaining his expertise
through private functions, events
and radio Quincy climbed the success
ladder. The energetic and experienced
individual has played across the
Uk and was recently hailed the top
Rnb and Bashment Dj in Ayia Napa
2007. He has earned award winning
status after winning a Dj Competition
and being voted a number one West
London Dj. With hard work and determination
the sky is the limit for Quincy
who promises a lot for 2008 including
mixtapes, DVDs, great events and
a top show on national radio.
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Chuckie
Starting out his career as both
a UkG Mc & DJ Chuckie made a
swift move to the rnb/ hip hop scene.
Securing a popular drivetime show
on West Londons biggest Radio station
and lead him to successfully land
a top spot within the rnb community.
With many sets across the Uk and
hosting thriving events Chuckie
is one of Londons most hugely favoured
djs. His expertise understands his
customer needs, acknowledges the
limits yet stretches the line like
no other DJ. Currently writing articles,
involved in podcasts and distributing
Mixtapes Chuckie has a lot to offer.
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Firin
squad
The
Firin' Squad first started blazing
a trail through London's underground
club scene over a decade ago.
Today they are one of the UK's
leading DJ outfits, they're at
the forefront of the urban music
takeover, and they're coming at
you from every angle. Their club
schedule is heavy, and they continue
to play the biggest nights all
over the UK and overseas. There
have been the chart-topping albums
- The Firin' Squad have compiled
and mixed seven releases to date.
These collections of urban music
have all proved to be very successful,
with the four releases in The
Very Best Of Pure R&B series
alone having combined sales of
over one million CD's. In August
2006 the guys launched a new project
which fully embraces the digital
music revolution. The Firin' Squad
Unsigned Podcast is a series of
monthly audio programmes, which
highlight the UK's finest unsigned
and independent music.Since January
2007, the guys have been providing
in-flight entertainment for the
UK's second largest airline, BMI,
and in August 2007 were signed
up by Choice FM 18 months after
having left Kiss FM, where they
had held down a weekly show for
7 years.
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Invasion
Crew
With ever expanding experience at
the decks and on the mic, Invasion
Crew are easily Londons most innovative
and up & coming entertainers.
They are fully committed to every
aspect of their work and their extensive
repertoire and excellent audience
rapport guarantees a fantastic night
beyond your expectations & an
audience dancing from start to finish!
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Mr
Play
A self confessed businessman, Student,
Promoter, DJ & Host, Mr Play
is easily described as a successful
person. His success has concluded
with him leading the field as a
DJ with continual success in every
aspect of music. His style immediately
caught the attention of party goers
and promoters alike. His expertise
and knowledge has seen him working
closely with some of the top named
professionals in the industry.
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Rampage
This
DJ ensemble is recognised in the
UK's club land as one of the most
consistent and successful urban
music specialists to date. The
collective consists of Dee, Mike
Anthony, Treble T, D'Nyce and
Legz.Since their launch in 1990
and with over 40 years combined
experience, London based Rampage
have enjoyed phenomenal success,
covering International Clubs,
Radio DJ'ing, Presenting and Promotions.
Award winning Rampage continue
to host shows up and down the
country and have an established
nation-wide following. 2006 has
seen Rampage consolidate its position
on the U.K club circuit with the
continued success of their club
nights.August 2002 saw Mike and
T launch the 1st national radio
station for fans of black music
BBC 1xtra six years on and the
station continues to prosper with
Mike and T hosting the popular
breakfast show.
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Raw
Vybes
In
2004 Mr Mayhem, Alizae, Motive
and Spinnaz grouped to form Raw
Vybes family. They were all involved
in DJing and music and have quickly
begun a career as one of Londons
leading collectives. Raw Vybes
have gained a reputation as the
scene’s most entertaining,
versatile and consistent sound,
playing regularly across London
and surrounding areas. Currently
on WWW.SWEET894.COM, Raw Vybes
are an exciting group of young
men who are at the cutting edge
of every music genre. They are
continuously proving that their
talents stretch far beyond those
of others.
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Sidies
Sidies is an innovative, forward
thinking master of his profession
- his reputation precedes his name,
which is synonymous with the broad
spectrum of his music genre. Sidies
has fulfilled his potential and
promises to be the man to watch
for the future. His forte is to
raise a venues profile and establish
a sound customer base, thus developing
business and maintaining customer
enthusiasm. He has honed his craft
to master the art, becoming one
of a few leading nightclub DJs,
offering an unrivalled stage presence
spinning upfront sexy urban, commercial
& charts.
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Tim
Westwood
Tim
Westwood was born on October 3rd
1957 in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The
British DJ has worked on many
radio stations including Kiss
FM and Capital FM before joining
Radio 1 in 1994.He has also worked
on television, having a show on
British Hip-hop channel Channel
U, and most recently being the
presenter of Pimp my Ride UK (2004).Westwood
is the most recognised urban dj
of the decade. He is regarded
as the most influential figure
in hip hop in Europe and as a
pioneer of the scene.Westwood
broadcasts on BBC radio 1 to over
1.5 million listeners and has
sold over 2 million albums to
date with the biggest selling
urban compilation in history.
The host of MTV’s Pimp my
Ride UK is responsible for the
second highest rated show in the
history of MTV Europe, accounting
for 20% of the total MTV UK audience.Westwood
dj’s in the clubs to more
than 300,000 people a year and
has collected many awards including
multiple MOBOs.
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