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Twitter: @EKTO1 ... Instrumentalist, Vocalist, Producer, Remix Artist

EKTO1 is a Producer, Re-mixer, Vocalist, Instrumentalist & just plain Mentalist from the UK who's style is very much eclectic, touching on styles of Drum N Bass, Dub step, Techno, House, Jazz & basically any sound that has grabbed him at that time. EKTO1 will most often be found in his studio, feeding his creativity and perfecting his craft.

In the late 90's, EKTO1 teamed up with Lawrence Fernando to create a production duo called 'Endorphine' a collective which later filled out with other musicians and vocalists for live shows. This mix and blend of Drum and Bass along with live musical instruments was enough to capture the attention of a certain MC Conrad & PHD from Good looking Records. Further down the line a DnB collective called M.A.S.S. was formed and between them, they launched several 12"releases, a foray in which again gave EKTO1 vital experiences, with even more to come when becoming the emcee and front man for a band called The Plastik Gangstaz.
Around this time he, along with a fellow Producer and band mate Ben Amesbury were writing music for TV that was eventually used on the Discovery Channel.

In order to keep his productions funded, EKTO1 worked for several years as a product demonstrator for Roland UK focussing on keys and V-Drums.
The vocal aspect continued after Plastik Gangstaz parted company, with EKTO1 MCing with various DJ's, most notably with DJ Furney, performing at venue's such as the legendary Gatecrasher & Fabric plus some air time and exposure on radio stations such as Life FM.

After time it was back to the studio doing what he loves best, creating new sounds and developing a library of tracks in which some were then taken
to Furney's studio. It was there that some of these tunes caught the attention of DJ Nookie and in 2013 EKTO1 had releases on Nookie's label Uploaded Recordings and a selection of other tracks were then also picked for releases across Nookie's other 2 labels, Phuzion Records and Urban Deep. "
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In the same year an artist agreement was put in place with Sleep Less Records for which releases are now penned in for 2015. 

On hearing EKTO1's remix of 'Butterflies' on Uploaded Recordings, a Dub step/Rock/Reggae artist from Miami, FL, 'Kevens' drafted EKTO1 in following an introduction from Con*Natural Music, to begin work for several
months producing 6 tracks for Keven's live set in the US. Kevens looked to EKTO1 to help him get exactly the big stage sound he was looking for. Of the 6 tracks produced for this live set, 2 went on to be released as singles 'My Baby Boo' and 'Find Your Light'. 
EKTO1 has in the meanwhile, continued to build on his Drum and Bass roots, adding more material to his library, which was frequently pushed by
Conrad's 'Con*Natural Music' (CNM) through their monthly podcasts. He has also recently had a hand in remixing the classic track 'Rebounded' by Nookie, the EKTO1 and Paul SG remixes have been causing a major storm in clubs all over the world. 

2014 saw a new partnership forged between Oliver Morris and EKTO1 following an introduction through CNM. Oliver Morris is a stand out figure in London's fashion scene working extensively on photo shoots, film production and party promotion. Since using EKTO1's track 'Batteries Included' as the soundtrack to the promo video for Oliver's legendary 'Sex, Lies and a DJ' parties, several promo, music and experimental collaborations quickly followed with a view to taking this formula even further in to the future. 

With new tracks continually being worked on and releases lined up on Sleep Less Records in 2015, plus a whole heap of other projects being worked on, the future's definitely looking bright.

From 90’s raver to ‘late blooming’ D&B producer, CELO’s focus is on the deeper, minimal and liquid side of the drum & bass genre, with influences from artists such as Leftfield, Arkaik, The Prodigy, Break, Foo Fighters and the old skool sounds of early Jungle, hip hop and rock. 

CELO is a UK drum & bass artist now based in Denmark, with releases on Hyperactivity Music, Midnight Sun Recordings and many others. Having gained massive traction on Spotify, and DJ’d at various club nights such as Subhive and FEUM, CELO focuses on producing melodic, deep liquid drum & bass, with the odd track on the darker side of the spectrum. 

Support from the following:

@hyperactivity-music
@fragmenteduk
@linearuk
@triplicateaudio
@dnbdojo
@in-reach
@soullaboratory
@nuventurerecords
@critical-bass-events
@trueboxrecords
@deconstructedhq
@drevobosrecs
@v33records
@todd-emplate

Check out my Facebook page for classic D&B tracks from back in the day, and expressing my love for the rave scene!

Check out my Mixcloud for studio and live mix tapes!

Check out Instagram for a bit more about me, and what I get up to in my humble studio!

Thanks for looking!

In the ever-evolving landscape of global music, few artists manage to carve out a niche as distinctive and impactful as Kēvens.
Home based in Miami, this visionary musician has seamlessly fused the soulful rhythms of reggae with the pulsating beats of electronic dance music (EDM), pioneering a musical genre.
After making his debut as a solo artist at the 1998 Florida Zen music festival, a music writer asked him to describe his sound ,he replied  “ my musical concoction is ReggaeEDM”. 

25 years later, his song “Legal Dreamers” made it to number one on the Reggae single’s chart in Jamaica. Making “Legal Dreamers” the first song in the world , explicitly recognized and identified as Reggae EDM, particularly due to that December 2023 chart topping success and international media coverage.

His journey is a testament to the transformative power of music, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers to deliver messages of unity, love, and social consciousness.
Kēvens' musical odyssey began in the vibrant club scene of Miami, where he initially made his mark as a DJ. His innate ability to blend diverse musical styles caught the attention of Anthony and Richard Booker, half-brothers of the legendary Bob Marley, leading to his involvement with the progressive reggae group Le Coup. 

In fact, family matriarch Cedella Marley Booker told young Kēvens very early in his musical career: "Like a letter, you must write a song with purpose."
This experience was instrumental in shaping his unique sound as he searched for his own musical identity— in the end in coined a harmonious blend of reggae's rich heritage with the futuristic elements of EDM.

Beyond his musical prowess, Kēvens is deeply committed to using his platform to promote messages of unity, love, and social consciousness. His music is promoting a theme of multiculturalism, spiritual enlightenment, artistic expression and positivism.
Kēvens views himself as the least of The Almighty’s servants whose purpose is to be a conduit for healing and connection, aiming to bridge divides and foster a sense of global community. 

His live shows consist of a lush drum 'n' bass amalgam of vocal dexterity and musicianship, mixed with a progressive rock-reggae dub style and stunning dance as well as visual imagery. 

Kēvens’ knack for the timely and profound has enabled him to tour all over the world and finds him along side an eclectic array of legends and prodigies including: Steven Tyler, Ice Cube, Tiestö, Daft Punk, Duran Duran, Carlos Santana, The Jacksons to name a few.
This global citizen coined the ultimate mantra: 
“Positivity is a Necessity”

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Jado is a major player in the underground music circles, he was the founder of Chinese Raggamuffin and served as drum & bass MC at Sweatshop where he supported many UK producers and DJ's such as DJ Die, Randall and Om Unit. He was selected for RBMA at Red Bull College and worked with people such as Rudebwoy Face, Fire Ball, Kouzuka Yusuke and many other Japanese reggae artists.

Jado competed in lots of underground Freestyle Battles in the early years and won many championships, he has toured cities around China such as Beijing, Chengdu, Xining, Guangzhou and Hong Kong plus also in other countries such as Vietnam, Jamaica and the Philippines.

Jado was selected as "RBMA (China Red Bull Conservatory of Music)", and has MC'd with the likes of DMC world champion DJ Kentaro. Before long he joined up with the Heavy HK crew where he has supported artists such as Top Cat, U Brown, Tippa Irie, Brother Culture, Ras Demo, Ranking Joe, General Levy, Congo Natty, Jahtari, The Bug, Earl Gateshead, Dan Wiltshire, Mouse FX and Papa U Gee.

Jado co-founded the Chinese 8 Bit reggae style alongside DJ Shohei and Aho which led to performances at many China Music Festivals such as Outlook with Part2style and DJ Yahman. More recently Jado has become part of Shanghai's drum and bass crew Riddim'n'Vibe where his versatile Chinese/English reggae infused style has fit together seamlessly with founder Resinate's DJ sets. In 2018 Jado went on a tour of the UK where he performed at One Love Festival, followed by shows in London and Birmingham.

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