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FPI Project - Rich in Paradise(HUD Refix)

I am a UK-based electronic music producer pushing the boundaries of rave, oldskool, and breakbeat culture. Drawing deep inspiration from the golden era of 90s underground dance music, my sound is a high-octane blend of fat kicks, raw breaks, heavy basslines, and nostalgic euphoria. 

I've carved a niche as a modern revivalist of classic UK rave energy. My music captures the essence of warehouse culture—gritty, emotional, and fiercely rhythmic—while using modern production techniques to deliver a fresh yet familiar sound. Whether it’s a rush of jungle drums or acid-tinged synths, I create tracks that resonate with both veteran ravers and a new generation of bass lovers.

I've got a deep knowledge of rave history, which brings that authenticity to every beat. With an ever-growing catalog and a strong presence in the digital underground, I aim to contribute towards the ever evolving landscape of break-driven electronic music.

I was heavily influenced in my teens by '90s oldskool rave and have been a sucker for a good piano line ever since. That passion evolved into a love for techno, leading me to DJ at countless free parties and illegal raves across the South East of the UK, playing on some of the region’s most iconic underground sound systems.

After stepping away from DJing for a number of years, I returned to music with a fresh focus—producing my own tracks. Since then, my productions have gained international recognition, with support from the likes of Carl Cox, Ricardo Villalobos, Floating Points, and others across the global electronic scene.

If you're interested in oldskool rave, breakbeat or jungle inspired music, my work offers a modern take on these classic genres.

SmiLeY has been a RaVe Dj for 31 years he plays everything from Acid House Drum and Base Old Skool Rave as well as up-to-date House and many different Genres of Dance Music. 

His influence in Rave music comes from venues like The Warehouse BYO, Raindance, Fantazia England, Eurodance, Rezerection, Hanger 13 Scotland The Parkzicht Rotterdam and The Warehouse Koln Germany. As well as following the likes of SL2 the Prodigy and Slipmatt.  

A massive influence was DJ Slipmatt who inspired him to get a set of Technics 1210's back in 1991.  DJ Smiley has been in the game for over 2 decades practising and perfecting his style he has never stopped . His attention to detail the fluency of his mixes his wizardry using 4 decks his scratching skills are second to none. He is the original old-school DJ...  

He uses SoundCloud as a bit of fun and a platform to keep everyone up to date with the tracks and the scene he is involved in. If you need more info or a booking send him an email. We will do our best to get back to you.

 dj.smiley@outlook.com

FPI Project - Rich in Paradise(HUD Refix)

HUD (UK) Oldskool/D&B/House/Techno/Breaks