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Laboratorio Tropical Crew member

Hailing from London, ASKARI is a House and Techno DJ/Producer with melodic inclination. Beginning his journey, like many, as a DJ on the London circuit, his desire for musicality pushed him to venture into the world of production - as he continues to establish himself as a fully-fledged artist. 

ASKARI's sound can be described as a fusion of Deep House, Progressive House Melodic Techno. His emotive approach to music makes him comparable to artists like CamelPhat, Cristoph, Hot Since 82, ARTBAT, Gorgon City, Eric Prydz and MK to name a few.

Whilst his presence is steadily growing inside of London, ASKARI’s unique sonic signature is continuing to reach new audiences further afield. His performance resume features some of Europe’s finest nightlife destinations, including the likes of Ministry of Sound, Egg London, Fire & Lightbox, South West Four Festival, Itaca Ibiza, Pure Ibiza and Bogen 2, Germany.

A student of London’s esteemed SubBass Academy, ASKARI’s keen willingness to become an integrated part of the industry soon took his hobby and made it his full-time job. An accelerated learning course and repeated positive feedback on his work from Audio Rehab label boss Mark Radford opened the door for ASKARI’s first release, ‘Don’t Be Wasting’, which landed on Audio Rehab in late 2019 - supported by Mark and many of the label’s network of frequent artists/advocates.

With a promising start to life as a full-time artist, ASKARI’s pipeline is ever-increasing with reputable club and festival bookings as well as a growing release schedule to boot.

New kid on the block, J-RØD, is one of the resident DJ's born from the EXTRA! EXTRA! collective in Cape Town. 

Inspired by the Deep House and Techno festival circuit dance floors he has frequented in SA and abroad, J-RØD has turned his passion for electronic music into his latest creative venture. With his creative background firmly in Film & TV, J-RØD has always been a lover of Live Entertainment and the Arts. 

His particular style is eclectic in nature with his roots firmly in Deep House and Techno sub genres. Whether it's a downtempo daytime set filled with Slow House, Lofi or Pop Electro at a funky groove bar; a playful and sassy Deep House mix of Detroit House, Breakbeat, Soulfunk, Disco and Tech House tunes or a dark Ambient / Dub Techno party, he is sure to bring the magic!

Let's keep it moving... ('',)

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