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Kidnap is an artist whose music overflows with emotion - rich and powerfully evocative.

Recording in London, Kidnap (real name Matthew Relton) likens his process to that of a sculptor, starting with a block of sound and chopping away until a shape emerges. As such, each song exists ornately carved with a handcrafted subtly.

Still just 33, Relton is already something of an industry veteran. Releasing his first single in 2012 kicked off an eight-year stretch of global touring that came to a grinding halt when the pandemic put the world on pause.

2024 marks a new chapter for Kidnap, with his next body of work on the horizon. Set against the backdrop of a changing world and the arrival of a baby daughter, Relton offers a bittersweet reflection on the passing of time. ‘It’s about looking back on the last 12 years — the touring and the friends and the sleeplessness,” says Relton, “and realising that in order to embrace the life I have now, I need to let it all go.’ The music shimmers with nostalgia. Signature sad melodies dance deftly around commanding synth lines, altogether sounding like an artist with a new found sense of purpose.

Purchase 'Bigger Than All Of Us' on vinyl/CD: https://aboveandbeyond.ffm.to/biggerthanallofus.pbt


Above & Beyond, or Jono, Tony and Paavo as they are better known to their legion of fans around the world, have been at the forefront of electronic dance music for two decades. 

Founders of the iconic Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep record labels and hosts of a weekly radio show (Group Therapy Radio) that reaches millions of dance lovers every Friday, the trio have also earned two GRAMMY™️ nominations for anthems 'Northern Soul' feat. Richard Bedford and 'We're All We Need' feat. Zoë Johnston. 

Above & Beyond's enviable list of sold out shows includes headline performances at historic venues like Madison Square Garden NYC, The Hollywood Bowl, The Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall London, Red Rocks Amphitheater and record-breaking turn outs at their own festival events on LA's Huntington Beach and at The Gorge Amphitheater in Washington State.

One of Cape Town’s biggest electronic exports, DEAN FUEL is part of South Africa’s DJ elite: boasting a stratospheric career highlighted by intuitive performances that inspire, connect & ignite dancefloors around him.

With roots as a vinyl DJ, he has rocked the top festivals and underground clubs all across Africa and beyond for the past 20+ years, embracing his passion for electronic music, making it a life long pursuit! 

Instinctive and versatile, Dean adds ‘fuel’ to dance floor fire every time -- his distinctive intercontinental fusion of genres has travelled the world: from Cape Town through to far-off destinations including: Dubai, Hong Kong, and Macau, and put him alongside literally the world’s biggest names time and time again.

Collaborative releases on various international labels plus top selling local DJ mixes allowed a rapid rise into the highest ranks of his home country – where he continues to break new ground, especially now as founder and label boss of his own boutique imprint - SMAAK Music - shaping the scene he loves – pushing the message – #LetsGoDancing

For all DJ bookings please contact: kieron@mydigitalenemy.com

Nic began his journey with Hidden Culture in 2013 entering into our annual DJ Competition & making it through to the finals. Clearly talented, hungry & armed with a good ear & great attitude, Jason Le Roux saw potential & took Nic under his wing as a protégé. Now a few years later having aged (like good Tequila) beyond recognition, and getting over his trust issues after discovering that, THAT chocolate chip was in fact a raisin, Nic has developed into one of the most sort after DJ's in Zimbabwe. Having supported international acts like, Belocca, Alex Kenji, Wankelmut, Kryder, Tom Staar, Apster, Lucky Charms, Bougenvilla, MDE & Billy Kenny to name a few, Nic is also one of the resident DJ's at our infamous Sushi Sunday events.

Kyle Cassim is a South African Dj, Producer and Radio Producer.

He hosts undoubtedly the most sought after dance show on the national radio Station 5fm : Tuesdays 6-7pm and The Kyle Cassim Show Every Friday from 7-10pm 

Check out his production alias https://soundcloud.com/cinimin which is a Duo he has with his brother Austin Cassim

BIOGRAPHY


  
In 2014 Kyle played at the first ever ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL in SA; he just wrapped up his 5th consecutive ULTRA now in 2018. We all know once you go global, you go big!
Between the years 2014 to 2018, Kyle performed in Ibiza, London and The Netherlands. Opening for DJ’s the likes of Franky Rizardo, Skitzofrenix and Jeff Doubleu. Succession development at its best!
 
And then...... in 2016 Kyle’s dreams became a reality when 5fm (his favourite national radio station) offered him his very own Dance Music Show every Friday night.
A year and a half later, The Kyle Cassim show has become the weekend party starter, the viral vibe that people tune into!  His slogan “dirty, filthy, stanky house music...... you know you like it” is a brand in itself and echo’s from the lips of listeners the whole weekend long. Kyle now has three shoes on 5fm, The Ultimix (Tuesdays 6 to 7pm), The Kyle Cassim Show (Fridays 7 to 10pm) and his latest project, Cassim’s Kitchen. Here we have a private view into Kyle’s kitchen, where he dazzles our taste buds with his culinary skills and tickles our ears as we listen to the beats from his guest DJ. (yes ladies, he can cook!)
 
Kyle is inspirational; in 2015, he spoke at the Suits and Sneakers conference on following your passions and the actualisation of a dream! ( even if there are few monetary rewards )
 
“Local is Lekker” and Kyle has kept to his routes and loves playing at some of the most prestigious festivals and clubs in SA, where he has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest international DJ’s. Billy Kenny, Shapeless, Josh Butler, Robin Shultz, Cosmic Gate, Noir, Juilet Sikora, EDX, Sons of Maria, Mat.joe, Boogie Vice, Bass Kleph, Stimming, Hannah wants.... to name a few! Kyle frequently plays at Rage Festival, Wonderland, H20, Truth, Nicci Beach, Origin, as well as like minded festivals in Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
 
 
 
Who is Kyle cassim
 
Kyle exudes a trademark energy whilst performing. He gives his all to the process and acknowledges that “anyone can press play and mix behind decks” BUT not everyone delivers in the way that Kyle does and that is where the difference lies. He is enthusiastic about life, every element of it. He is eccentric and rambunctious and this shines through his music! His music elevates people! It makes them happy! It makes them feel something!
 
Kyle pays tribute, always, to his family! “My family is the reason I am where I am today, their support, their guidance, the values they instilled in me!” Kyle also has two remarkable, talented siblings (it must run in the family) who he is very close with. His younger brother Austin shares this same passion for music and so they established “CINIMIN” which showcases sets of their own production! (We did mention Unique!)
 
Kyle has been known to say; “As long as I have a roof over my head, good friends, family, food and the ability to perform, then that is all the happiness I need!”
 
It is safe to say, that these 6 years has seen, at large, the takeover of the SA Dance Scene by Kyle Cassim!

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