"Where there's smoke there's fire."

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With a knack for collecting rare vinyl and curating infectious beats, DJ Darren Roach from East London has been a prominent figure in the UK club scene since the early days of Acid House. Starting out at prestigious London clubs during his youth, he swiftly established himself as a technically adept DJ noted for pushing boundaries.

Over the years, Darren has performed at major clubs, festivals, and parties worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the underground music community by seamlessly blending various electronic music styles to keep dance floors moving. From overseeing Press and Promotion at Intergroove UK in the early 2000s to establishing his own imprint, Studiotek Records, his passion for crafting and mixing top-notch dance tracks shines through.

Today, drawing on his wealth of experience, Darren is channeling his creative energy into crafting a range of exciting new releases. His upcoming album, "Low Ranger LP," set to drop in July, marks a milestone as the first artist to launch an album under Gene on Earth's label, 'The Sound of the Limo'. With Gene recognising Darren's timeless tracks gaining traction among a new wave of DJs, a collaboration was a natural progression to introduce more of his innovative tech and house sounds to music lovers everywhere.

The Artist C.O.  Bio

C.O. was born on November 5, 1985 as Christopher Lamar Owens in LaGrange Georgia.  He is also known as “The Flyest” and Mr. Strawberry Passion.  Stage name C.O. is self titled from his birth name Chris Owens.  He is of both Native American and African American decent.  For now local celebrity of south Georgia, preparing to break through the glass ceiling into the career that lives for now in his thoughts.  However, he knows his day is coming.  Compared to artist like R.Kelly & Usher for his lyrics and swag that’s like cat-nip to the ladies.  Not only do you hear C.O. singing for the ladies, but he is known to release songs of the Hip-Hop persuasion.  Yeah you hear me right….He raps too!!!  

Influenced by such artists as H-Town, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, R.Kelly, Usher, Guy, T.I., Keith Sweat, Sam Cook and of course the king of pop Michael Jackson.  “I like variety in music“ says C.O.  he doesn't like being kept in a box musically. He likes doing music, no matter the genre .  Therefore, his music falls in a couple of categories.  Young heart is the C.O. that grew up listening to his favorite hip hop artist such as 2Pac, T.I., JayZ, lil wayne.  However there is another side where the music comes from an older part of him, and he calls that the Old Soul.  The old soul comes from his up bringing, enjoying the fact that his parents and friends can enjoy the same music.  Music that the older crowd can enjoy, good music that is missing from the today’s main stream R&B artist.  

Chris is new to the music industry however not new to music. Growing up singing in the church choir, Chris and others around him knew he had the talent to make it. After performing in multiple talent shows and singing at weddings and special events. C.O decided to record his music and create his own sound. With his smooth old school vocals and new school swagger C.O. is preparing to take the music industry by storm. 

 




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