In this brand new series I'm exploring and sharing my influences that me become a producer & DJ.

Let me take you back in time and show you some of the tracks I grew up on, Played in sets & listened to, and developed the sound I have now.

Shaun Dean - Influences E2 - Jacking

If we're talking Bassline, we're talking Shaun Dean.
This prolific producer from Huddersfield has an astonishing list of accolades behind his name.

Across all platforms Shaun has amassed an incredible 40 million+ streams, with an extensive back catalogue dating back to 2008.
Since his first release, which was impressively released on his own label 'Shaun Dean Audio' AKA SDA, his productions have dominated charts across multiple platforms, including dance music staples Beatport & Juno Download, hitting the No. 1 spot multiple times with releases such as 'Shut You Down', 'D Double', 'Poison' & more.

In June of 2021 legendary Garage MC's Kurupt FM performed on Charlie Sloth's 'Fire In The Booth' series, using an instrumental produced by Shaun.
A UKG production of Shaun's was also featured on Channel 4 alongside Kurupt FM, Mo Gilligan and more.

Shaun Dean is no stranger to national radio stations, having received support from iconic stations such as Radio 1 & KISS FM, with notable support especially on his viral hit 'Shut You Down' in 2018 that was signed and released through Ministry Of Sound. The Deeprot upload of this release is currently sitting at 17 million+ streams, and rising. His productions have also been featured numerous Spotify editorial playlists, such as 'Bassline Bangers' (135,000 likes).

Performances include Creamfields 2021, 3 sold-out headline shows at Huddersfield's 'Bassment' club, and regular appearances at the infamous 'Bassfest'.

Shaun Dean - Influences E2 - Jacking

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