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1Xtra and Radio 1 resident bad boys, Ace & Vis are now back on the TV with their shows on MTV Base! Starting out on the pirates, Ace & Vis were picked up by 1Xtra and have since won a Sony Gold Award for their daily drivetime show. They were given a show on Radio 1 sitting between Pete Tong and Westwood each and every Friday night. The 1Xtra takeover show was a huge success for them!

They can be seen at clubs all over the UK and Europe with Ace’s turntable skills and Vis on the mic, tearing through all music styles from hip hop to D&B with tons of energy and fun. Book these guys now!

Baby J is one of the UK’s hottest producers right now. Having signed for All City in 2005, he then won best producer at the UMAs that year. He has worked with artists such as Brand Nubian, Shabazz the Disciple (Wu Tang Clan), Skinnyman, Dynamite MC, Klashnekoff and Mark Morrison to name but a few! He has released two albums to critical underground success but it is for his remix of Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse’ s ‘Valerie’ that he will be best known!

Mark Ronson was so impressed that he invited Baby J to remix the whole album - the remix package is with the label now awaiting release - and he was also support on Mark Ronson’s tour in Summer 2008. His latest album is released in October. ‘Baby Food’ features the single ‘Lies’ with guests Ashley Walters and Nathan performing on the track. He has also been asked to produce some tracks for Sugababes and Coco too!

Baby J is an accomplished DJ playing hip hop and rare groove often with guest PAs and rappers in his sets! Call for dates.

The absolute number one DJ on the UKG scene. Cameo’s show on BBC 1Xtra is the highest rating specialist show on the station! He is currently holding down residencies this summer in Ayia Napa and Malia and will be hosting 1Xtra’s coverage in Ayia Napa.

He has mixed three best-selling compilation albums including this year’s ‘DJ Cameo presents BASSLINE’ on Gusto records. His DJ diary is bursting to the seams with shows all over the UK and beyond. His high energy performance includes garage tracks new and old, spinning everything from grime to dubstep to bassline in the mix! Call for availability.

Diggz is certainly a legend on the UK urban scene. He presented the R&B show on 1Xtra as well as the 1Xtra Takeover on Radio 1. He was also broadcast live to the nation on New Years Eve from Ministry of Sound alongside Trevor Nelson! He then took on the critically acclaimed ‘Born & Bred’ Radio show on the Galaxy Network, the only commercial radio show which concentrated on UK urban talent! He has been resident at Southport Weekender for the last 10 years – in fact the organisers have said that Southport would not be the same without his sets! In addition to all this, he ran the brilliant Random Records signing artists like Loose Ends and releasing the final works of the late Lynden David Hall.

Diggz has played just about everywhere spinning the best upfront R&B and hip hop, but it is the classics where he feels most comfortable spinning all manner of tunes from rare groove to 80s soul to electro and old skool hip hop. If you want a true good times set, then Diggz is your man! Call for availability.

Host of the BBC 1Xtra R&B Mix show every Sunday night from midnight, DJ B is one of the busiest DJs around right now! His club DJ sets show everything from R&B to Hip Hop, garage and a bit of funky house too!

B spins all over the country at Tipsy in Edinburgh, Milk in Belfast and Vibez in Essex as well as shows in Dubai and Ayia Napa in the last few months. He is also due to present some shows on MTV Base in the near future, bringing him to an even larger audience! Call us for dates!

DMC UK Team Champion, Alize Remixed Champion and recording artist for AV8 Records NYC, DJ Cable is one of the UK’s best young talents!

Since his introduction to the world of DJing in 1999, Cable has established himself within the UK’s highly competitive club scene as one of its best party DJs. Having played alongside DJ Craze, Grandmaster Flash, Cash Money, C2C, Westwood, Semtex, Sean Kingston and Taio Cruz amongst many others and rocked clubs across the UK and Europe, there is no doubt that he is ‘one to watch’ as featured in internationally renowned iDJ Magazine.

Over the years DJ Cable has developed his own style based on originality, creativity and technique mashing up and eclectic mix of hip hop, house, electronica, indie/alternative and even his own blends and mash up productions. He is currently UK DMC Team Champion as part of Bionic Stylus and was placed 3rd in the individual championship in 2007!

He has a number of releases out on NYC’s AV8 records, once home to artists such as Fatman Scoop, Crooklyn Clan and DJ LBR giving him worldwide profile too! Add to this his mixes on 1Xtra, Kiss and BBC Asian Network and you can see that Cable’s star is rising and rising!

Book this amazing DJ now!

Edu is 1Xtra’s ambassador for African music, mixing up the best African beats every Thursday from midnight. His DJ sets are very eclectic, playing the best urban music alongside the best that Africa has to offer! His radio show is broadcast all over the world and has given him the opportunity to spin in clubs all across Europe and into the Far East as well as across the African continent. We definitely recommend his brand of urban music for your event!

Described by Jazzy Jeff and DJ Premier (Gangstarr) as the best female DJ they have ever seen, DJ Kayper is one of the world’s hottest properties. Regularly featuring in the best clubs around the world, she is about to launch a residency in New York this Autumn. ‘DJ Kayper presents…’ will showcase her talents alongside the best DJs in the world with another monthly event, Ebonics, about to be launched in London.

Kayper also has her weekly hip hop show on BBC Asian Network, Wednesday nights 10pm – 1am. ‘The Hype Show’ has Kayper spinning the best new music plus guest DJs and artists showcasing their new tracks. Her turntable skills are second to none and she is in demand playing in South Africa, USA, Canada, Malaysia, Greece and Switzerland in the past year. Book her now while you can!

Anthony John Culverwell is an ordinary middle-class citizen of the British Isles…by day. But by night-time, he transforms into his alternative persona, the superhuman speed machine DJ SWITCH!!! Erm, actually no he doesn’t. But to say that Switch’s estoric rise to fame is nothing less than dramatic would be very accurate - five times UK DJ champion (an unprecedented feat), three consecutive UK supremacy titles (another unprecedented feat), two back-to-back WORLD battle titles (erm, yeah another one), and all by the tender age of twenty!

The clean-shaven Brummie has been featured on Blue Peter, BBC Breakfast, MTV, Radio 1 and 1Xtra. You may be shocked to know that he’s been going since he was eleven, and has chalked up headline gigs from Bulgaria to China to Denmark to every county in England. And Tony’s support slots read like a who’s who of the musical world, including DJ Yoda, Shy FX, Nero, DJ Kentaro, Jack Beats, The Scratch Perverts, Jazzy Jeff & Public Enemy.

His performances are a combination of mesmerising scratch skills, visceral visuals and stunning track selection - all combining to leave the crowd staring in awe and dancing till they drop. At the same time, if physically possible.

DJ Switch is something very special indeed and WILL rock the party!

Rising sensation Firestarr has been on the club scene from an early age. After spending many hours honing his skills behind the decks, he started organising his own parties. It was at one of these parties in 2001 where he was spotted by the owners of The Park nightclub in Peterborough. He became part of the DJ crew, The Park Posse, and went from strength to strength! Now after more than 7 years in the industry Firestarr can be seen at the biggest events all around East Anglia and the Midlands, supporting major stars such as Timbaland and The Game as well as the best artists/DJs in the UK!

Firestarr has featured on BBC 1Xtra’s 2008 NYD Ball in Leicester (The only DJ outside of 1Xtra selected to do so). He has made various radio appearances on the station as a guest and has also featured on BBC Asian Network’s ‘Mixtape Challenge’ and even more recently on Radio 1 on the hot show ‘The 1Xtra Mixtape’!

He is also resident DJ at Heavyweight, the top Midlands club night, alongside MistaJam (Radio 1) and has a number of club dates and residencies across the UK. Firestarr is also an official Street Team DJ for Atlantic Records, so don’t be surprised if he turns up at your event with exclusive giveaways!! Book this very talented, unique DJ, to come and tear up your event whilst you still can afford him!

Jay Sean is a British singer/songwriter from London. In 2003, Jay recorded his first single ‘Dance with You’ with leading Brit Asian producer Rishi Rich alongside Punjabi singer Juggy D. The track blew up and Jay, who was on course to becoming a doctor, cut short his medical school education to sign a deal with Virgin Records.

One UK No 12 and two top 10 singles later, his debut album ‘Me Against myself’ ended up selling over 300,000 copies worldwide in mainstream outlets. In India ‘Me Against Myself’ reached Number 1 going 5 times platinum. In addition Jay has also had a taste of Bollywood, appearing as himself performing live in the movie ‘Kyaa Kool Hai Hum’.

During the last couple of years, as well as touring internationally in over 100 major cities across 4 continents, Jay has set up his own production company ‘Jayded’ - a joint venture between himself and his management company/record label. His follow up album ‘My Own Way’, recorded in New York and London, made the UK Top 10 unleashing the singles ‘Ride It’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘Stay’. He has been nominated for two MOBO awards and two UMA awards to top off a fantastic year so far!

So Jay Sean is back… doing what he does best. An artist who can cut it with some of the best pop acts in the world, combining quality song-writing and vocals representing the best of British R&B and Soul. Book him for an extraordinary live PA now!

Manny Norte is a former MOBO award winner for best club DJ. Currently hosting the Friday night show on Kiss at 10pm and cutting up the best hip hop, R&B, dancehall and club tunes, Manny Norte is also a presenter on MTV Base’s DJ Takeover. Having played in places as diverse as Moscow, Malaysia and Manchester, Manny is seen all over the world at the best clubs. A guaranteed party pleaser, book him now…

Masterstepz is undoubtedly one of the most pioneering DJs of UK Garage. With his much coveted residency at Smoove, Ministry of Sound and his drivetime weekday radio show on London’s Choice FM, ‘Stepz is one of the urban scene’s busiest DJs!

His club DJ diary has seen him play just about every major club in the country as well as regular appearances in Tenerife, Ibiza, Ayia Napa , Miami (Winter Conference), Holland, Germany, Malia, Switzerland, Sweden, NY, Jamaica, Paphos, Athens and Dubai. Playing his beloved garage with the right mix of hip hop, R&B and dancehall, Masterstepz is the name on everyone’s lips!

One of the original pioneers of the UK garage scene, Matt ‘Jam’ Lamont is still very much in demand all over the world. Possibly best known as one half of production team Tuff Jam, legendary producers of various garage classics and remixes, he currently hosts a radio show on Ministry of Sound after having a very successful show on Kiss FM in London. He also runs Solo Recordings, producing all new house, garage and soul music.

He has mixed albums for Twice as Nice and is one of their resident DJs in Ibiza once again this summer. He can be seen spinning old skool sets as well as up to date funky house and garage all around the UK as well as regular visits to the USA, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada amongst many others. Book him now!

MJ Cole wrote and produced the Mercury award-nominated album ‘Sincere’ in 1998 which established him as one of the founding fathers of the UK garage scene. Musically, he has continued to produce and release tracks on his Prolific recordings label, showing himself equally at home producing alongside hip hop head Rodney P as he is alongside classical percussionist Evelyn Glennie.

He has been DJing globally for a number of years with regular visits to the USA, Japan and Europe. His DJ diary in the UK keeps him busy too with regular calls for old skool sets as well as his brand of funked up jazzy house music. Book MJ Cole for a truly great show!

The biggest tune of 2000 was Monstaboy’s ‘Sorry’! No garage DJ walked into a club without this in their bag. The tune has stood the test of time and Monstaboy hasn’t rested on its laurels. Available as a DJ set or a live PA featuring the vocals of Dwaine Hayden, ‘I’m Sorry’ has been remixed for the new UKG audience. The DJ set can be an old skool set or an up to date funky house and garage set. Live PA features the classic ‘Sorry’ plus a couple of new productions from Monstaboy. Please call for availability.

Panjabi Hit Squad are probably the most well known DJs on the UK Asian Scene. Seen as the pioneers of the Desi beat sound, the Squad have been at the forefront of the Asian and R&B scene for a long time, becoming the first Asian act to be signed to rap label Def Jam. They are due to release their latest album ‘Not for Duplication’ very shortly and have kept themselves busy producing and remixing for various artists including Jay Sean and Alyssia.

Panjabi Hit Squad have been on 1Xtra since the beginning with their world famous Desi Beats show and are now to be heard on BBC Asian Network every Saturday. You can catch them at various urban clubs around the UK and beyond every weekend as well as tours to India, Australia and across the USA and Europe. Please call us for dates.

Play Ents are the sound of UK Funky right now!

Inspired by Mr Play and featuring the talents of Coldsteps, DJ Diggler, Zest, J Knox, Twist & Skitz and Hector, the Play Ents family are performing at all the best raves around the UK and beyond producing a string of club hits including their signature tune from Coldsteps, ‘I Will Be There’.

Play Ents were the only support act for T-Pain on his last UK tour and have a busy diary incorporating shows in Ayia Napa, Malia, Miami and beyond. The guys perform a DJ set with live PA featuring their hit tracks:

I Will Be There - Coldsteps

Jump In The Middle & Skank - Zest

Play Ents Shuffle - Coldsteps, Twist, Skitz & Zest

Hands In Da Air - Coldsteps, Twist, Skitz & Zest

Whine & Dip - Twist & Skitz

The energy of Play Ents on stage has been compared to that of Heartless Crew from back in the day! The performance is perfect for hyping up any party crowd!

Play Ents are taking over the world… make sure you’re on it! I Will Be There, I Will Be There…

These guys don’t need much of an introduction! Presenters of the weekday late morning show on 1Xtra, hosts of Notting Hill Carnival’s biggest urban sound system and the DJs guaranteed to rock any party, Rampage are busy every weekend! They spin music across the board from dancehall to garage to R&B to hip hop and are booked everywhere from Kingston, Surrey to Kingston, Jamaica! Everyone that books them always has them back. Do not miss out!

Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ Ras Kwame is the true champion of UK urban music. His ‘Homegrown’ radio show is the only show on national UK radio championing exclusively the best urban music from these shores. His legendary live BBC sessions from Maida Vale have included the likes of Kano, Taio Cruz, Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and Estelle amongst many others to break through into the mainstream.

But, it doesn’t stop there! Ras has featured shows on BBC World service as well as TV shows for Channel U and Trouble TV. He is also a regular columnist for Hip Hop Connection. He was also one half of the infamous garage production outfit M-Dubz responsible for anthems such as ‘Bump ‘n’ Grind’ , ‘Over Here’ and ‘Bodykillin’. He also appeared on MTV Base this year as part of the DJ Takeover series! He is a double UMA award winner and four time MOBO nominee!

As a club DJ, Ras is in demand all over the world spinning all manner of urban music old and new, from the UK and stateside. His schedule has seen him play across Europe in the past few years with a massively successful weekly residency in Ayia Napa for the past couple of years as well as a Nationwide Radio 1 and 1Xtra Homegrown tour with all the leading lights of the UK black music scene performing on the dates.

Ras Kwame is a true legend of the scene. Book him now!

Robbo Ranx is one of the biggest dancehall stars on radio today! His award winning radio show, ‘Dancehall Splurt’ is broadcast on Tuesdays at midnight and Thursdays at 10pm on BBC 1Xtra and has one the BBC’s largest radio audiences, with a huge following outside the UK listening to the show online. Robbo has now extended his broadcasting to TV with a weekly dancehall show called ‘Turn It Up’.

In demand as a selector, he has played just about every major city in the UK and Europe and is seeing increasing popularity in the rest of the world, especially in Jamaica, the USA and Japan! If you want dancehall played right, there is only one man to go to and that’s Robbo Ranx!

Ronnie Herel hosts the legendary R&B show on 1Xtra every Monday evening. He also hosts the 1Xtra chart show every Saturday afternoon and the Basement every Sunday! When he isn’t doing shows on 1Xtra, he is first choice to cover for Trevor Nelson on Radio 1!

His club CV stretches back to 1989 when he played at the Kat Club at Bar Rumba. He is currently resident at Lovedough in Newcastle, Southport Weekender, Kinda Funky in Torquay and Studio 4 in London as well as his own monthly promotions! It’s no wonder he was nominated for a 2007 Mobo for best DJ! Book Ronnie Herel now!

Seani B truly is the real deal! He currently hosts the 4-7pm slot on BBC 1Xtra every Saturday and Sunday with his legendary megamixes having the switchboards jammed every weekend requesting copies! He started out doing guest mixes for David Rodigan on Kiss and was soon poached for 1Xtra and has been there since the birth of the station. He recently put together a mash up mix for Annie Mac’s show on Radio 1 which led to much acclaim on the station!

His club sets are extraordinary, with a fantastic mix of dancehall, R&B, hip hop, house and garage all done in Seani’s own unique style. He is one of the most revered DJs amongst his peers and is in demand all over the UK and also in Africa, the Caribbean and throughout Europe for shows. We do suggest you book him now, you won’t be disappointed!

Semtex is a true DJ legend. MOBO-nominated, A&R for Def Jam UK and host of two of the biggest urban shows on the radio today, Semtex is one of the best party DJs around. Dropping hip hop, R&B, garage, grime… whatever urban grooves get the crowd going!

Semtex is Dizzee Rascal’s official tour DJ and can be seen spinning all around the world – the last year he has been to Brazil, the USA, the Far East and Australia alone! He’s a busy man! Contact us for bookings.

Shortee Blitz is undoubtedly the UK king of hip hop! Broadcasting on Kiss FM in the UK twice a week and resident DJ for Twice as Nice both here and in Ibiza and Ayia Napa, Shortee is well known for his extraordinary turntable skills and his amazing party sets.

Shortee has won MOBO awards for best Dj and mixes platinum selling compilations for Twice As Nice amongst others. He has toured in Australia, New Zealand, the Far East, Switzerland, Greece and the USA in the last couple of years as well as having a full diary pretty much every weekend in the UK! He is certainly a man in demand. Contact us for dates.

Born Joseph Junior Adenuga, Skepta is a British rapper, commonly associated with the North London grime scene. One of the more smarter and more diligent entrepreneurs in the UK Music industry, he became renowned throughout Greater London due to his hit single, “Private Caller” which featured many of his ‘meridian crew’ from Meridian Walk in ‘Totty.’

His main target is to make grime music ‘main stream’ in the United Kingdom and the United States. So far, alongside accomplices like Wiley, Roll Deep, JME, President T, Trim, Frisco, Bossman and Big H, he has helped to increase the levels of ’spitting’, and has produced and created grime hits such as “Duppy,” “Stupid,” “R U Dumb,” “Fuckin’ Widda Team” and “The Large Way.”

His younger sibling ‘JME’ aka Jamie Adenuga has also been involved in the UK music industry in 2006, by releasing two of the better received mixtapes of the grime scene, “Shh Hut Yuh Muh” and “Poomplex.” Skepta featured on a few tracks on each of the albums, but now he is more focused on the release of his album “Greatest Hits”.

Skepta and his brother’s record label ‘Boy Better Know’ is also focusing on signing other creative artists, predominantly in North London, such as President T, Frisco & Wiley.

Skepta has most recently delivered possibly 2008’s most in demand club record ‘Rolex Sweep’ released by Ministry of Sound. He has also been nominated for Best Newcomer award at the MOBO awards capping off a fantastic twelve months! It can only get better for this talented artist.

Available for live PAs.