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BEHIND THE BEATS
Step into the world of Musique
dj naughty / nfostell
PRODUCER BIO
Having cut his teeth mixing at just 11-years-old in the halcyon days of North London's house and broken beat movement, DJ Naughty's comprehensive introduction to music at a young age has given him an endless quota of inspiration to draw from.
Going to school with the likes of Majestic & MSM he quotes
"We were proper music nerds, we knew how to use DAWs from school days and different musical instruments as well as DJing."
This early technical knowledge mixed with an unyielding curiosity for the bubbling and diverse music scenes developing all around him led Naughty, real name Nathan Fostel, to go out and find where it was all happening. At 16 he began working at Planet Phat Records in Islington, a great opportunity for a musically inclined teenager to hear about all the club nights, promoters and artists that his local area had to offer. During this time, in 2002, Naughty met Bushkin from UK garage legends Heartless Crew who took him on his first trip to Ayia Napa, and even more importantly paved the way for Naughty to land his first ever radio show on one of London's biggest ever pirate stations, Y2K.
DJ Naughty has been a UK Funky trailblazer since its birth, having been one of the pioneers of the genre and remixing for the likes of Jasmine Sullivan, Sean Kingston, Taio Cruz as well as doing collaborations with Busy Signal & Bunji Garlin
UK FUNKY
tribal brothers
Brought together not by blood, but by a mutual love of the lean, rhythmic electronic music emerging from the UK’s African diaspora, LR Groove and Razzler Man – collectively known as Tribal Brothers – are each top producers in their own right, but share a singular vision when they join forces in the studio. The London-based artists’ history as a duo can be traced back as far as 2011, when they debuted under the alias with a two-track EP at the height of UK funky’s rise, but their sound has since gone on to encompass a gamut of influences across the club music spectrum, carrying hints of nascent, adjacent genres like amapiano.
Following a period of knuckling down to focus on their solo careers, the two DJs reconnected in 2018 over a Wetherspoons lunch for the history books, marking the start of a new chapter in their musical alliance as they co-founded an independent outlet for their productions: Renk Groove Recordings. Their next release would come via a different label, however; as the country ushered in a funky revival, they repurposed their signature style on an eponymous second EP, a four-track affair which landed later that year via TSVI and Wallwork’s critically acclaimed Nervous Horizon.
After launching a SWU.FM residency and releasing a string of projects via their new imprint, the pair caught the eye of Livity Sound boss Peverelist, signing the Link Up EP, a collaboration with Bristol’s DJ Polo, to his label in 2021. Putting thousands of new fans onto their music, it earned the duo a Livity follow-up, the Formation EP, the following year, which foregrounded the South African sounds currently taking the world by storm. In the interim, they tapped NTS’s Scratcha DVA – with whom they also record music as the trio Tribalczn – and Polo once more for the four-way team-up Sweet Shop, a characteristically spirited effort that stitched together the best bits of their respective styles. Having picked up praise from the likes of Apple Music, Resident Advisor, fabric and Keep Hush along the way, Tribal Brothers look set to continue this meteoric rise with their upcoming material.
Socials:
Instagram - @tribalbrotheruk
Twitter - @tribal_brothers
timbawolf
DJ Timbawolf: A Rising Star in Birmingham’s Music Scene
Hailing from Birmingham, UK, DJ Timbawolf has been captivating audiences since he first spun records at the age of fifteen. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of genres—including Chicago House, Grime, Dancehall, Reggae, Drum & Bass, Afro Soulful House, Garage, and UK Funky—he has developed a unique sound that transcends boundaries.
Not just a dynamic DJ, Timbawolf is also a talented producer with multiple No. 1 tracks on Beatport. His music resonates in clubs around the globe, solidifying his status as a sought-after artist. He has performed internationally at festivals in The Gambia, Amsterdam, Norway, Turkey and at the renowned Soul Sessions festival in London. He headlined at the iconic Egg Club in London and holds a regular slot on the Soul Sure brand and Deep House Hunny, showcasing his versatility. He also forms part of the group called The Collective from the Midlands.
Dedicated to promoting Underground House Music, Timbawolf continuously experiments and evolves to create a distinct musical identity. His vast catalog is available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Beatport, SoundCloud, and Mixcloud. Currently, he is channeling his creativity into a substantial body of work through his brands, Streamz Studios and T&A Records UK, aiming to make a significant mark in the industry.
Timbawolf has collaborated with notable record labels, including Supa D’s House Supa, Booker T’s Liquid Deep, CKP & Carl H’s Music in Me, and Sy Sez’s Unify Records. His remixes, including his electrifying take on Julie McKnight’s "Finally," have ignited dance floors, alongside his own productions like "Natural Disaster," "Sultan," "Wild Wild," and "Savage." He is also working on his own album while launching his clothing brand, Limited Edittionz.
With a heavy global influence on the music scene, DJ Timbawolf is not just a rising star; he is a force reshaping the landscape of contemporary music. For bookings and inquiries, please contact talentact.bookings@gmail.com
scotti dee
PRODUCER BIO
Scotti Dee, a distinguished DJ and producer from East London.
He's an integral member of the HouSupa label collective and the underground Afrohouse subgenres scene in London.
With a solid foundation in audio engineering, mixing, and mastering.
Featured in Mixmag and recognised by NKC as one of the hardest-working DJs in the London Afro House circuit.
His unique sound is a captivating blend of soulful house, UK funky, amapiano, and the diverse spectrum of London’s Black dance music genres. Notable releases like “Lost in Abyss” and “Shake” featuring Donaeo showcase his ability to push the boundaries of these musical styles, while his collaborations with influential labels such as Hyperdub, HouSupa, Drumtrax, and Playersonly further solidified his impact on the scene.
Since making his mark in 2019, Scotti Dee has become a vibrant force within the UK underground club landscape.
During the pandemic, he capitalised on this momentum by creating innovative events like Awoken, Habitual, Funky Nation, and House Nation, all of which have consistently filled venues to capacity and left audiences eagerly anticipating the next unforgettable experience.
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