Drum and bass producer 
I would describe my  music as  tech funk sprinkled with dark  edgy moody tones.

OPTIV is a name firmly embedded in both the forefront and deep memory of any true fan of drum & bass. He emerged into the scene with the seminal Cause4Concern sound, which made an enduring mark that influenced many of today’s great artists, including Noisia, and helped to mould the tech aesthetic that we –know today. The Optiv moniker erupted into existence a few years after the establishment of Cause4Concern, with the founding of his own label Red Light Records in 2002, an imprint that continues to be influential in both launching the careers of promising artists such as Inward, Hanzo & Randie, Impak as well as putting out high quality audio from established artists such as Tobax, Telekinesis, The Upbeats and Black Sun Empire. This is in addition to running the pioneering C4C Recordings imprint, that’s been committed to pushing forward-thinking tech for close to two decades now.
Over the course of Optiv’s prolific and long-running solo career, he’s released on a significant range of labels, including leading taste-makers such as Virus, Playaz, Blackout, Subtitles, Eatbrain, Hospital, Shogun Audio, Invisible and Dispatch to name just a few. His commitment to a pure analogue sound, inspired by his techno and electro roots, in combination with a stripped aesthetic that requires audio purity, has ensured that his sound remains both timeless and ahead of the pack. With years of experience behind him to apply to the dance, as well as his immaculate sense for freshness, Optiv is a tried and tested artist who continues to make a significant impact on the drum & bass sphere.

www.bachelorsofscience.com
www.coderecs.com
Bookings: Rob@RespectArtistAgency.com

Few artists to emerge from North America’s Drum & Bass culture have made such a significant or enduring impact as San Francisco based trio Bachelors of Science. Formed in 2005, the group has carved out an unmistakable signature sound that spans the full emotional scope of the genre. From deep liquid over to the harder dance floor sounds of DnB, BoS have retained their musical quality and a loyal following, picking up a Beatport award for Best Drum n Bass single and several features on BBC Radio 1 while garnering DJ support across the scene from artists like LTJ Bukem, High Contrast, Friction, S.P.Y, Spectrasoul, Doc Scott, Bryan Gee, Marky, and many more.

Having released music on labels like Spearhead, Dirtybird, Fokuz, Horizons and Intrigue, in 2012 they launched CODE Recordings as an outlet for their music as well as standout productions from some of the top artists in the DnB scene.

On stage BoS bring an energy and vibe that is all their own. From top clubs like Fabric and Ministry of Sound to festivals and events such as Tomorrowland, Sun and Bass, Hospitality and Liquicity, the guys regularly perform around the world taking crowds on a unique journey with everything from originals and bootlegs to custom edits of cutting edge tracks and past future classics.

Most recently they were chosen by the iconic Kool FM to host a monthly radio show which has now been running since 2023. More details here: https://www.rinse.fm/shows/bachelors-of-science/

Labels: CODE Recordings // Spearhead // Intrigue // DirtyBird // Horizons Music // Formation // D&B Arena // Fokuz // BBE // Om // Santorin // Smoke n Mirrors

Bristol Based Electronic Music DJ & Producer

ABOUT THE ULTIMATE DJ DOUBLE KK:

36yr VETERAN PIONEER DJ THE LEGENDARY 'ULTIMATE'' DJ DOUBLE KK IS THE EQUIVALENT OF WHAT CASH MONEY & JAZZY JEFF ARE TO PHILLY & WHAT GRANDMASTER FLASH IS TO NEW YORK, FROM HIS HUMBLE AND CLIMATIC BEGINNING STAGES, COMING UP IN PGH,PA'S LEGENDARY HILL DISTRICT (ROBINSON COURT PROJECTS) WITH THE LATE LEGENDARY DJ “MELLE” MEL IN 1979, TO ROCKING COUNTLESS PARTIES ON THE HILL AND THROUGHOUT THE CITY, TO BEING PITTSBURGH’S FIRST SCRATCH DJ TOURING EXPERIENCE INCLUDE OPENING UP FOR NUMEROUS SHOWS WITH LEGENDARY HIP-HOP GROUPS SUCH AS: PUBLIC ENEMY, TRIBE CALLED QUEST, DE LA SOUL, BIZ MARKIE, QUEEN LATIFAH, SPECIAL ED AND MANY MORE. DJ DOUBLE KK HIMSELF (NEVER TO STAY LOCAL) GOT HIS FIRST MAJOR BREAK WHEN MIXTAPE DISTRIBUTOR “TAPE KINGZ” (BASED IN BROOKLYN) STARTED SELLING HIS MIXTAPES, WHICH WENT “PLATINUM” IN THE BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN ALONE. HE WAS ALSO PITTSBURGH’S FIRST DJ TO OFFICIALLY ENTER DMC DJ COMPETITION IN 1993,AS WELL AS WINNING HIS FIRST EXCLUSIVE CITY/STATE WIDE DJ BATTLE IN ''1987'' TODAY DJ DOUBLE KK  IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ''LIVE'' ON HIS POPULAR RADIO SHOW ''STORAGE ROOM RADIO'' [WHICH NOW HAS OVER ''4000'' YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS & 1,000,000 YOUTUBE VIEWS WORLDWIDE. AND HE IS THE OFFICIAL WORLD TOUR DJ FOR FEMALE DANCE MUSIC ARTIST ''BO BENTON'' PLUS!!! HE  CONTINUES TO ROCK PARTIES & DJ SHOWCASES ALL OVER THE WORLD. **FOR EXCLUSIVE CLUB/INTERNATIONAL DJ BOOKINGS CONTACT STORAGE ROOM MANAGEMENT [TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE] AT: srpmangmt@yahoo.com

Bookings:
francesco@primarytalent.com

Mail:
qbigzenithb@gmail.com

Art: Thomas Steiner
Photos: Samuel Bramley

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