BBC Introducing Artist 2012

Svaha Sound System has evolved from stepping Sound Systems such as Jah Shaka, King Earthquake and Aba Shanti through the late 90's, mix in with that Drum and Bass, Jungle and Hip-Hop and Spiritual Hindu music and the foundation of Svaha Sound Systems sound is evident.

Having this deep education in the dance in addition to exposure to a wide variety of musical influences, a void in conscious music in the UK was highlighted, as only Roots Reggae was catering to this need. This gave birth to Svaha Sound System, combining Ancient Culture from Hinduism and Rastafarianism and pushing forward to a new dawn.



"My cheeks are literaly just vibrating to the beat... a dirty bass... just bassness... definitely just love it" Yasser - BBC Asian Network



Music is a form of meditation and the same can be said of religion... So for me music is my religion.

I find my inspiration in music and it is ancient sounds and chanting, such as mantras which guide alot of my work.

The use of hindu mythology is an attempt to celebrate my heritage whilst pushing the idea of music as a vehicle for change and re-definition of old world traditions.

" This is amazing music!" DJ FeFe - The Dub lounge
Svaha is the sanskrit word for 'so be it'... that sums up my music perfectly... it harks to the idea that you shouldnt over complicate it, just let it be.

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Svaha

D A N      H I L L S - Professional DJ / Producer Based in South East England. UK Resident Club DJ. 





His talents as a DJ, Remixer and DJ for the MULTI PLATINUM selling band Texas have taken him far and wide around the globe. His musical style is diverse enough to offer a fusion of Hip Hop, Funk, Disco, House, Tech House, Jackin House, NU Disco, which are reflected in both his DJ sets and his remixes.
At the early age of 13 Mark got interested in DJ’ing after witnessing a former DMC UK Mixing Championship Finalist practicing, after a few years of practicing himself he went on to be the UK Northwest Mixing Champion in a number of competitions in 1991,1992,1993 & 1995.

During this period Mark co-produced a number of radio shows in the Manchester area. Not satisfied with just being a competitive DJ and a radio presenter Mark switched his mixing skills to night clubs, Dj’ing at many high profile club events in the UK and eventually expanding to many venues around the world, including most of the high profile festivals throughout Europe. Since that time Mark has played alongside a large number of high profile DJ’s - Grandmaster Flash, Judge Jules, The Prodigy, Fat Boy Slim, Freestylers, Ninja Tunes, Goldie, Scratch Perverts) Mark was the supporting DJ for Madonna at the Brixton Academy.

Since then Mark has remixed a large number of high profile artists (J.lo, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Dr Dre, Destiny’s Child) and achieved a show reel many would be impressed with. Mark has recently had releases on Stoney Boy Music alongside Stonebridge, Olav Basoski, Ron Carroll, Todd Terry, Kathy Brown, and has featured on Roger Sanchez Release Yourself Show. Co-Owner of Anything House (Rough Moose Records) with his production partner SuGa. 

DJ Mark One’s Pitch Kontrol Radio Show features guest mixes from some of the worlds biggest DJs and is syndicated to 83 countries around the world.

Releases include:-

Stoney Boy Records (Stonebridge), Suke Records with Ronn Carrol, 418 Music (Philadelphia), Remixes for Todd Terry, Young Punx, Gia7 (Grammy Nominated) Kathy Brown, Pepper Mashay, 

Events include :-
• Past radio shows - Unity Radio, Kiss 100, Key 103.
• Pitch Kontrol Radio Show (83 Countries)
• Glamour / GQ Awards Resident DJ – London
• Guest DJ @ Shore Club Miami, Louis Miami,Delano Hotel Miami, WMC.
• Panacea, Sankeys, Hacienda, Manchester
• MTV Awards after show Party – Stockholm
• Met Bar, Attica, CC Club, Café De Paris, Adam St – London
• Q Awards after show party, DKNY Party - London

What's happening I am a full time professional DJ, and let me start by letting you know, I really love my job, my passion is to make you all smile and dance.

I have been a DJ for quite a few years and my journey has been absolutely incredible in my quest to dj from Coast2Coast in several countries, I mainly focus on weddings and corporate events now, however, if I get the right gig offer, and I am available, I am in 10000%.

Please get in contact to secure your date, I am booked uptown two years in advance.

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