contact: novation@talk21.com

From the heart of the UK underground dance scene, a veteran techno and house producer whose roots trace back to the raw, warehouse driven energy of the early 90s rave and late 90s trance scenes.  Continuing to produce with the same passion that was first drawn - keeping the old school spirit alive while embracing new generations of ravers and styles.

Audiophile, melomaniac, graphic designer, digital artist, photographer, worker, driver, snowboarder, bmx & mtb rider.

æstral // producer // graphic designer // 미학
2nd acc: @puredeath

mgmt & bookings: mgmt@aestral.de

do not use my tracks without permission :)
every track is a pure feeling of mine

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my diary //
1K - 4/7/17
2K - 7/28/17
3K - 11/7/17
4K - 2/8/18
5K - 6/30/18
6K - 11/16/18
7K - 3/30/19
8K - 10/8/19
9K - 4/20/20
10K - 8/10/20
15K - 7/22/24

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The Freestylers: 28 Years of Bass, Beats & Global Anthems

With a career spanning nearly three decades, the Freestylers—Aston Harvey and Matt Cantor—have made their mark on the electronic dance music scene. From playing the world’s biggest festivals and clubs to appearing on Top of the Pops, they’ve remained at the forefront of the genre without ever standing still.

Origins & Breakthrough

Aston Harvey began as an engineer and producer, working with Rebel MC / Congo Natty and co-producing the jungle classic Spiritual Aura with DJ Rap. Matt Cantor, meanwhile, was part of Strike, co-producing the dance hit U Sure Do. The two met at Fresh Records, bonding over their love of hip-hop, electro, and breakbeats, leading to the birth of the Freestylers.

Their debut album brought them international success, with hits like B-Boy Stance and Ruffneck landing in the UK, Dutch, and German Top 20. A major US record deal followed, leading to a spot on Lenny Kravitz’s American Woman tour and a legendary Glastonbury 1999 performance.

Global Hits & Reinvention

Over the years, they’ve released a string of anthems, from Push Up, a #1 hit in Australia, Holland, and Belgium, to Cracks, which became a dubstep classic with 80+ million streams. They’ve also collaborated with Pendulum and held festival residencies worldwide.

In 2025, they’re set to release their seventh studio album, Enter the Sound—a collaboration with Dub Pistols featuring reggae legends like General Levy and Tippa Irie. With a packed schedule of festivals, remixes, and new music, the Freestylers are still going strong. In the words of LL Cool J: “Don’t call it a comeback—they’ve been here for years!”

For all bookings & enquiries please contact-

abel@fingerlickin.co.uk

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