Phil is the Brand and A&R director for Hed Kandi. Phil joined Hed Kandi in 2005 taking over from its founder, Mark Doyle. Before Hed Kandi, Phil managed clubs and ran his own events across the UK before joining Pete Tongs legendary dance imprint FFRR in 1995. He worked alongside Pete on both the label and his Radio One show. Over a ten year period, he had numerous hit records with the likes of Armand Van Helden, Lucid, M&S, Dannii Minogue and the Artful Dodger to name a few.He continues to fly the flag for Hed Kandi, working hard to maintain its original values whilst discovering amazing new music, performing as the leading Hed Kandi resident DJ delivering outstanding parties and compiling the fabulous albums for the ever so special Hed Kandi faithful.
Andy started working for Hed Kandi back in 1999 co-promoting small local club events in West London and in 2000 he took on a more permanent role in the recordings side of Hed Kandi to help develop the label's growth.He was, and still is known as one of the voices behind the microphone presenting the very popular weekly Hed Kandi Radio Show currently on Ministry Of Sound Radio. A headline resident DJ for Hed Kandi, Andy is truly an international globetrotter and continues to grace the decks at some of the world's greatest nightclubs. Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Russia & North America are just a few of the amazing destinations where Andy has brought the sound of Hed Kandi. Forever possessing drive and incredible passion, Andy's appetite for Hed Kandi and his own success still burns stronger than ever.
John came to link up with Hed Kandi in late 2000 because of his ability to read and rock a dancefloor. He is one of the team's longest serving DJs and has had the pleasure of touring as a worldwide resident to cities such as New York, Sydney, Rio, San Francisco, Bogota (Columbia), Miami, Ibiza and Barcelona to name a few.Versatile and intensely creative in his style and with a vibrant personality, he projects these characteristics into his sets and onto the crowd. He revels in the opportunity to play his music to people who are eager to hear. "As a DJ there is nothing better than playing to a really up-for-it crowd", he says.The strive to impress and connect with the crowd when he plays has established John as one of the most respected headline Hed Kandi DJs.On the production front, he is one half of "Beaver & Jones" who have released tracks on Hed Kandi & Peppermint Jam. He is also part of "The Collective" alongside Martin Ikin & Steve Norman and also individually produced remixes for Roger Sanchez "Stealth" Imprint working on Miguel Picasso's "Don't Stop"
Andrew has been playing house music to discerning clubbers for over 2 decades; his name has become household to many Manchester clubbers, and has seen him play his well-developed house sound at the best clubs at home and abroad. Andrew’s passion for house music stems from his love of Rare Groove, Salsoul, Electro Funk & Disco, and his feel good music seems to captivate audiences wherever he plays.Since joining Hed Kandi six years ago Andrew has rocked dance floors all over the world, including various Pacha clubs worldwide, Nasimi Beach - Dubai, Rai - Moscow, Cinema – Bogota, The Warehouse – Tokyo, Salvador Da Bahia Carnival – Brazil, Catwalk – Barcelona, El Divino - Ibiza, and the opening Hed Kandi parties at Space Terrace Ibiza and Cocoon in Frankfurt in 2009. Andrew has also played at most of the UK’s biggest clubs as well as lots of festival appearances at Creamfields, Global Gathering, Planet Love & Coloursfest. The big man has even graced the decks at the exclusive Carbon Black car rallies and a Cirque Du Soleil after party.On top of his busy DJ schedule Andrew has been hard at work in the studio with production partner DJ David Dunne where their “Triple Dee” and "Hot Rats" projects are well under way having remixed tracks for Simply Red, Timmy Vegas, Warren Clarke & Tara McDonald, Dennis Christopher, Cevin Fisher, Robin S, Craft B, Wawa & the highly acclaimed Triple Dee remix of Solu Music “Fade”. Andrew & David also mixed the Hed Kandi World Series Brazil album which was released at the end of May 09.As well as the already successful Triple Dee productions, 2011 sees Andy back in the studio with producer Mark Maitland where they are working on their Audio Glitter project, they have already remixed Sosua & Mad’s Superconstellation & DDK – Dancefloor Disko Kidz.
With countless releases and remixes on the Hed Kandi label already under his belt, Wez shows no signs of slowing down. Wez is responsible for lovingly mixing and mastering the Hed Kandi compilations at his London studios. You can also catch him DJing across the globe each weekend at the world famous Hed Kandi club nights. Wez's background is mainly focused on his exceptional production work and his talent has lead him to work with high profile artists such a Annie Lenno and Moloko.More recently Wez has remixed tracks for the likes of Example, Solu Music, Nate James, Switch, Shiny Grey, Mason and DONS, amongst many others.
Dean started DJ'ing for Hed Kandi in 2005 after representing labels such as DefJam and Sony as an international DJ.His love for house music eventually led him away from the rare groove, hip hop and soul that he regularly played out and he made the move from Newcastle to London to further his career with Hed Kandi. After taking a job alongside Hed Kandi's head honcho Phil Faversham, he used his background as an A&R and session musician, coming on board to help make the Hed Kandi albums and further his love for music production. After setting up a studio in Pete Waterman's old Hit Factory, he continued to bring music he loved into the Hed Kandi camp and has remixed major artists such as Dannii Minogue, Dizzee Rascal and Run DMC, as well as more underground artists such as Jamie Jones, Jodie Wisternoff and Danny Byrd all of which you can hear across Hed Kandi's extensive album catalogue. Dean's schedule sees him working at Hed Kandi HQ by day and in the studio and on tour at night. He has represented Hed Kandi on tours such as Ibiza, Japan and Brazil as well as festivals such as Creamfields, Run To The Sun and L.E.D and also assists in bringing the Hed Kandi radio show to the masses. His style in his own words is to 'bring the fun' back into clubs and parties whether it is a discerning and deep beach house set or a six-hour Twisted Festival marathon. He also relies on a musical background and to deliver a different angle to his DJ-ing, often layering forgotten classic vocals over upfront house grooves and most importantly, delivering what the crowd want to hear
Not many DJ's in the industry can claim that they have performed at some of the world's biggest venues in club land but with a lot of love and thanks to Hed Kandi, Carl has done so in performing alongside an elite of A-List DJs and producers alike. Carl's productions and collaborations have been highly rated by the world's biggest DJs. In February 2010 he achieved a lifetime goal in attaining the number 1 position in the DMC Buzz Chart with 'Subida', which is a collaboration with My Digital Enemy. The track was picked up by Roger Sanchez's 'Stealth Records' and was the collective's forth record together. Several of his productions and remixes have gone on to be included on many a compilation album worldwide including Hed Kandi's "World Series Ibiza", "The Mix : Spring 2009", "World Series Brazil", "Beach House 2009", Bloomingdale "Bloomingdale 2009", Cr2 Records present "Miami 2009" & "Ibiza 2009" and Housexy's "Summer 2009" to name but a few.Carl has mixed and compiled several compilation album's during his career including: 'Playboy Sessions - Las Vegas' CD, Hed Kandi's 'World Series Tokyo' and the digital only album 'This Is House', a collaboration between the industries biggest house music labels such as Defected, Toolroom, Mau5trap, Strictly Rhythm and many more. Not only a DJ, Carl lives day in day out in the music industry and is currently working in the A&R department at Hed Kandi whilst also fronting his own label Discopolis Recordings.
Sarah Louise has enjoyed playing at some of the most high profile events and lavish destinations across the world as part of the resident DJ team. Sarah Louise has also been working closely with MOS Radio and the Galaxy Network providing regular guest mixes for Hed Kandi radio shows.Sarah says, "I've already seen some amazing cities and met fantastic people along the way, Hed Kandi offers so much variety as each gig is different but the DJs and the crowds always deliver a unique adventure. I'm extremely lucky to be involved with the Hed Kandi experience, it's something I've strived for and I can honestly say I love every minute!"
Jamie's DJ career started in 1994 when he was given his first real break as a weekly resident DJ at a West London house night. As Jamie's reputation grew in the London club scene, regular guest slots all over the Capital would follow.In 2003 Hed Kandi was one of the most popular house events in London and it was at this time he was asked to join the team.Jamie's musical versatility has evolved and developed with the brand over the years. His varied style from soulful disco house to the more upfront electronic sound is dependent on the Hed Kandi audience he plays to.Jamie has travelled the world DJing on every continent from Australia to South America including Miami (WMC), Columbia, Sydney, Manila, Paris, Ibiza, Toronto, Berlin, Barcelona, Vancouver, Moscow, Egypt and Dubai as well as most major cities in the UK.
Luke's DJ sets cover a broad range of styles and he is, more than most DJs, able to play to all tastes. Having made his name as a leading house and trance DJ, he now plays a mixture of sexy disco house and twisted funk as a resident DJ for Hed Kandi across the world.Luke also runs his own radio plugging company with Power promotions called Power Plugging. They specialise in servicing the very best dance music to both Regional and National Radio. Luke represents some of the top labels in the country currently working with artists such as deadmau5, David Guetta, Axwell, MSTRKRFT, Seb INgrosso, Steve Angello and labels such as Virgin, Hed Kandi, Positiva, Cr2, Loaded, Columbia, and many more, keeping his finger on the pulse of all that is house, he is an essential asset for the Hed Kandi rosta.
Andy represents Hed Kandi globally as one of its resident DJs compiling various guest mixes for the Hed Kandi radio show broadcast on Galaxy FM, Ministry Of Sound, Cadena Cien, Planet Radio and Ocean FM plus being recently interviewed for both MTV Asia and MTV Europe. Clocking up the miles he has travelled every inch of the country to play week in - week out and shows no signs of slowing down. The last twelve months alone has seen Andy help compile Serve Chilled, Beach House and both Nu Cool CDs plus DJ at various exotic places across the globe such as Amsterdam, Dubai, Ibiza, Manila, Marbella, Dublin, Rotterdam, Zagreb, Frankfurt, Sao Paolo, Oslo, San Francisco, Boston, Toronto, Bogata, Venice and Munich playing the now world famous 'Hed Kandi' sound.
From his early years of experimenting with every instrument under the sun, Sam Cannon always had a passion for music. His DJ career began in the 90s moving from Hardcore, to Hard House, to Trance and then finally settling with a funky house sound.In 2005 Sam moved back to London to start working with Ministry of Sound working with the compilation labels and tour nights Housexy and Clubbers Guide. At the start of 2006 he moved onto the events team for Hed Kandi, co-ordinating events in the UK and internationally for one of the world's biggest house music brands. Due to his experience with the brand, and his mixing talents Sam was asked to join the Hed Kandi DJ team in 2005. From exclusive NYE parties for 3000 invited guests at an exclusive hotel in Sri Lanka, private birthday parties playing alongside the likes of Mark Ronson and clubs set in a cliff face overlooking beautiful sun rises in Brazil, Sam now plays at some of the most respected and well-known venues across the globe.
As one of the residents for Hed Kandi Chris has travelled extensively playing in Egypt, Dubai, Malaysia, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Germany, Amsterdam, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, Spain, Ireland and many more.In addition to his DJ commitments he is always busy working in the studio producing his own tracks and remixing. His latest studio project 'Electronic Sunshine' was released worldwide though New York based Sunrise music and his latest remix, with fellow Hed Kandi DJ and producer Dean Rigg, under the 'Rigg and Bailey' umbrella of Starstrings came out on Hed Kandi in 2009.
Hed Kandi's DJ Des Paul is already well known to many people as the man behind Capital FM's Dance Anthems radio shows. Aside from 15 years in Radio, his house music heritage goes way back to the days when you could actually dance on the terrace at Cafe Mambo Ibiza when the sun set!Des learnt the trade playing alongside legendary South London soul & pirate DJs before spending a few years on the south coast bringing house music to the masses on radio and in clubs. 5 years ago it was back home to London to continue his work in radio and television whilst still playing gigs. Des can always be found in Ibiza over the summer either on the decks or in front of a camera and hosts the International DJ Awards at Pacha at the end of the season.Hed Kandi gives him the opportunity to indulge his passion for bringing house music to a wider audience all over world in its different guises and being part of a movement that really is about having a good time with that little bit of glamour anywhere from Bogota to Monaco!
At an early age Steven fell in love with electronic music. After playing with tape decks and old mixers he bought the necessary equipment to practice his DJ skills, soon House music became his primary focus in life.After playing in different clubs in the Netherlands Steven was asked to play for the Dutch Hed Kandi parties.Steven is now a world-wide resident DJ for Hed Kandi and is playing in clubs around the world and also presenting the weekly Dutch Hed Kandi Radio show.Steven about this: "I really enjoy letting people listen to music I love. With the radio show it's possible to let even more people listen to it. Not only the clubbers but also young and older people! "
Tom started with Hed Kandi in 2001 and played for them at the hottest clubs and festivals around the world. He also did a mix compilation for HK (world series 2006) and some cool mixes (brand new heavies, Stonebridge, Full Intention,...).As for releases... two huge club monsters: Disco Mirror (on Additive/Positiva) in 1997 and Disco Dancing (FFRR/London Records) in 98. With remixes for artists such as Kylie Minogue (Can't Get You Out of My Head), Roger Sanchez (Another Chance), Kings of Tomorrow (Finally), and Jon Cutler (It's Yours) in the bag and he created Answer as Plastika, which was played heavily by Pete Tong on his Radio 1 Essential Selection show.Expect to see more from Tom on Hed Kandi dancefloors and compilations in the near future...watch this space.
Jason Vereker's DJ journey started over 15 years ago but his first break came after a move to Manchester in the mid 90's and a demo tape landed him a club appearance at the infamous Hacienda club alongside future fellow Hed Kandi DJ David Dunne. In the years following Jason played around Manchester at various clubs, did guest mixes for local radio stations and eventually went further afield with gigs across the UK and Ibiza.Since 2005 Jason has been a part of the Hed Kandi DJ team and continues with a international gig schedule for the brand that has seen him travel all over the world including Ibiza, Germany, Norway, Canada, Croatia, Spain, Dubai, Netherlands and Turkey as well as most of the major UK clubs.Musically Jason has always been a versatile DJ with an open mind to a lot of different styles but there are two main passions - one is house which he plays at Hed Kandi gigs and it's many sub-genres from soulful to the tougher sounds whilst on the other side there is a long standing love of soul/funk/disco. He still plays these alternative sets when possible including regular appearances on the Nu Cool Radio show where he goes across the board including more of the recent Nu Disco/Cosmic sounds.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Aaron Perez found his way into the house music scene while growing up in Chicago. After spending several years playing in Chicago, Aaron began playing various cities and radio stations across the country and abroad.As a DJ, Aaron's mixes have been downloaded tens of thousands of times by people from all around the world. As a producer, Aaron's tracks and remixes appear on labels such as Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi, Gossip, i!-Records, Control Recordings, Spatula City, Holographic Music, and can be found in the crates of many of the top DJs and producers in dance music.Aaron's skill and versatility both as a DJ and a producer have generated a rapidly growing global fan-base. Now working with Gossip Records and a resident DJ for Hed Kandi America, Aaron is expanding on his touring schedule throughout Canada, Mexico, U.S., and abroad.
After years as a leading player on the Australian club scene, Jack McCord gatecrashed the international DJ circuit in 2003 as Hed Kandi's 'DJ down-under'. With tours and residencies covering Europe and the UK plus most major clubbing destinations throughout Asia and right across Australia, Jack developed a busy schedule travelling the globe and has now recently relocated back to London to establish a presence on the UK club circuit.When he's not busy driving dance floors crazy, you can find Jack getting down to serious business in the studio. Recording under the alias Soul System, Jack enjoyed success in 2004 with his first release 'Real Love' - a funky, bass-driven house anthem which hit the top 10 on club charts and featured on compilations worldwide including Hed Kandi World Series Vol. 1While Jack describes his style simply as 'house music', in reality his productions are as varied and innovative as his DJ sets featuring jackin' hip-hop flavours and pumped up vocal anthems moving right through to twisted beats and monster electro club sounds.
A relatively new addition to the Hed Kandi team, Grey joined us in 2009.Greg describes his music style as 'sexy twisted house' which, combined with his major dedication to the crowd, has brought him a loyal following.As well as his regular UK gigs, Greg has moved dancefloors all over the world, and this summer is no exception as he takes up the extremely coveted spot of Hed Kandi Ibiza resident at new home Space, Playa D'en Bossa.
Born and raised in New York's dance music scene, KC Anderson's career as a DJ began on the radio airwaves in 1998 on Party 105.3 in Long Island, NY. It was here in his own hometown where KC honed his talents as an On-Air DJ personality, as well as a Mixshow DJ. His main room club debut dates back to 1991 at Caffeine (LI) with Frankie Bones and Limelight (NYC) with Keoki. Over the years he would play NYC clubs such as Centro-fly, Discotheque, Deep, and Crobar, as well as spin summers in the Hamptons at hotspots such as Brazil, Seven and Tavern. One of the highlights in KC's DJ career was in 2002, where he was chosen to spin in London at the Ministry of Sound for the Nervous Records 10 Year Reunion Party. "It was a special night for me," he explains, "to be at the Ministry of Sound DJing for thousands of people, alongside DJs I admire such as Tony Humphreys, and Bobby & Steve from Soul Heaven." As a staple in NYC nightlife, KC is an advocate for DJs and quality dance music. His presence and understanding of the dance music community still contribute to his success to this day.His mixshow, KC' s Velvet Lounge on New York's 103.5 WKTU had a run of 4 years playing the sexiest soulful deep house sets every week.2009 brought a new chapter to his DJ career as he became a resident DJ for worldwide record label Hed Kandi with club appearances slated for Vancouver, Miami, Las Vegas, Mexico, Ibiza, Toronto and New York.
Stephanie Jay is one of our fabulous Hed Kandi female DJs. Steph has always been passionate about house music and since she garnered her first residency at 18, she has been playing clubs in and around London ever since. Beautiful and talented Steph loves to get involved with the crowd, often leaving the decks to join the dance floor between tunes.Playing for Hed Kandi is one of her dreams and Steph is really excited to be part of the world’s most glamourous music and lifestyle brand.
Lewis Dean has club music in his veins. A former producer at Radio 1 working with Pete Tong, Judge Jules and Danny Rampling, he is also an established journalist, remixer and recording artist. With a background in dance promotion, over the years he has worked such seminal records as Leftfield's groundbreaking "Leftism" album, "Inner City Life" for Goldie and Kylie Minogue's chart-topping "Can't Get You Out Of My Head". With a music career spanning almost 20 years, Lewis produces and mixes under the guise of Solitaire.A respected DJ for many years, Lewis has played across three continents, a mixture of chunky disco-injected house and funky tribal soundscapes. Lewis' background also includes music journalism, having previously written for Blues & Soul, Record Collector magazine, BBC and Beatportal websites. He currently writes for DJ mag, Update, and M8 magazine and acts as an A&R consultant for several international labels.
With over 15 years playing at clubs from London to LA, Miami to Sweden and Shanghai to Ibiza, Mikey Gallagher has made his career as a world class DJ. Drawing from sexy funked-up beats and twisted disco basslines, it's his understanding of timing and momentum in the mix that tease the crowd into a higher state, entrancing the dancefloor, before unleashing a record that will have people not just leaping up and down, but howling with emotion.He was also resident DJ on nationwide tours for Ministry Of Sound for their worldwide selling albums 'Annual' and 'Clubbers Guide' and co-hosted the popular MOS Express radio show on Ministry Of Sound Radio for 5 years. As a producer, Mikey has written, produced and remixed tracks for many artists including: Leona Lewis, Danny Howells, JUSTICE, Nightcrawlers, Run DMC, DJ Pierre, Stonebridge, Deborah Cox and Felon.Mikey now lives in LA, frequently tours overseas for Ministry of Sound and runs his established dance label - House Sound of LA. He is extremely happy to be part of the Hed Kandi family as resident DJ with gigs across Mexico, Canada and the USA.
Nathan Lee first set his heart on DJing 8 years ago & has been playing house music ever since. Where most DJs try out different styles of music to find their niche, Nathan knew exactly what he wanted to play. As like most DJs, he spent countless hours standing in front of his turntables and mixer perfecting the art of mixing, and this slowly started to pay off when he was given a gig in his local town of Cardiff in Wales. This then led on to numerous bookings in South Wales at major clubs such as Liquid and Escape, and leading on venues across the whole of the UK. Nathan has been resident DJ for some of the biggest house nights in Wales, playing alongside the likes of Eric Prydz, Joey Negro, Moose T and Spen to name a few. Having always had a passion in music & clubbing, Nathan Lee understands exactly what people want to hear and how to whip up the crowd into a frenzy. His energy and enthusiasm echoes throughout his sets, so it is easy to see why Nathan is such a crowd pleaser.
Steve is one of the most exciting DJs to emerge from the UK club scene, and now spends his time based in Melbourne. He was offered the chance to represent Hed Kandi in 2007, and has been rocking their dance-floors ever since. He spent his early years behind the decks in various venues across London and Ayia Napa, and was then given the platform to truly show his potential by securing the residency at Cafe Savannah in Ibiza, which he held for 2 years. This provided the opportunity to play alongside some of the worlds most respected DJ's and brands, and it was here that he perked the interest of the Hed Kandi team. A couple of appearances for them in the UK, was followed by his move down-under where he is one of their resident tour DJs. More recently, Steve helped compile and mix the Australian 2009 Hed Kandi summer CD, which was a great achievement for this highly motivated and up-and-coming DJ.
UK based dj/producer Hannu has been thrilling dance floors since the mid 90's. His style is chunky, funky & uplifting and is renowned for his technical ability, giving 100% behind the decks. Always passionate about house music and heavily influenced by the early nineties dance scene Hannu is, therefore, delighted to see his collaboration with legend "Joe Smooth" signed to Hedkandi/Vicious and feature on the Twisted Disco album. Prior to this Hannu has worked closely with the record label Simply Vinyl remixing a catalogue that included "Sterling Void", "FPI Project" and many more classic artists achieving a No1 & 3 in the buzz charts. His productions have been released on BMG, Slip & Slide, Kickin, Used and Abused and Bora Bora Ibiza to name a few. Hannu also produces under the guise of "Totally Random" having worked with artists such as "D.Ramirez", "The Japanese Popstars" and "The Potbelleez".
Five years ago, Ben Santiago packed up his life (and records) to DJ on the White Isle. In that time he has held down a number of enviable residencies and played for the biggest brands in the industry, including; Cafe del Mar, Cream, Pacha, Es Vive, Judgement Sundays, Base Bar, Ministry of Sound, Amnesia, El Divino, and Hed Kandi - who have appointed him Ibiza resident for their parties at Es Paradis in 2010.Known for his truly Balearic approach - he is just as passionate spinning eclectic sets at pool, beach or villa parties as he is delivering straight up house tunes in a club - Ben's success is based on a simple premise: "Whatever the genre, if a track is going to connect with the audience then I'll play it...".
Marie Claire is London's hottest and most glamourous female DJs to date. Starting off in the fashion industry modelling around the world, the transition to DJing was simple, as she combined her love of music with the international party scene she was enveloped in.Usually seen spinning at the most high profile London hot-spots as well as private parties for Agent Provocateur, Jay Z, Rhianna, Kanye West, Leonardo Di Caprio. Samantha Ronson, the Pussycat Dolls and a couple of British Royal Princes to name a few! To date, Marie Claire has continued to combine her love of fashion and music and has played at some of the most legendary parties around including London Fashion Week, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Diesel and Cartier Polo. Marie Claire's natural ability of making the crowd feel sexy, combined with her energy, make her a must have name on all party fixture lists!
Lucy Stone, a mixed bag DJ from London, combines ridiculously good house, electro and the odd surprise to give eager revellers that 'little bit of something else'. She's currently featuring in a new program for Sky 1 fronted by Louis Spence (Pineapple Studios) and has also starred in a music documentary for Channel 4. As a proud resident for 'Hed Kandi', 'Lifted' and 'Smartie Partie' and a model with 5 London agencies, she has worked all over the world for the likes of Chanel, Ferrari, and Mac. A lover of quirky fashion and music, catch her regular sets at London Fashion week and a starring role in the NUMBER 1, MTV Dance video - 'Is that you' - Party Dark: Champion Records.The Future? Lucy hopes to continue filling dancefloors across the globe with the world famous Hed Kandi with big tunes and lost gems, whilst not forgetting to make her presence behind the decks as proudly obvious as possible!
Krystal is a DJ, producer and singer/songwriter who loves playing a mixture of sexy Hed Kandi dance and twisted disco funk to get the crowd dancing all night.Krystal has performed across London at some of the city's top venues including Bungalow 8 and Ministry of Sound. She's also played at some of the most high profile events and lavish destinations across the world, including events for Apple and OK Magazine. Stunning Krystal is also a TV and radio presenter for The DJ Show.She is in love with all things Hed Kandi, from Nu Disco to the World Series collection, with new flavours of commercial classics thrown in.
As soon as she turned 16 and got her first set of decks, nothing could stop Billie chasing her dream! Already a regular clubber on the local scene, Billie would pester the other DJ's and Promoters to let her play and 5 years on she has achieved just that. With 3 Ibiza seasons under her skirt plus, she has graced some of the islands most respected bars such as Ibiza Rocks, Savannah, Bar M and Plastik playing alongside massive DJ's such as Stonebridge, Bodyrox and Bassment Jaxx. In addition Billie has also been a guest DJ for the legendary Liverpool club night Garlands, and well as travelling the world to Dubai, Poland, Bahrain and Marbella.With her love for massive vocals, pianos and anything uplifting, Billie is a very versatile DJ and has the ability to rock any crowd. As one of Hed Kandi's youngest DJs, 2011 looks set to be an amazing year for the Scouse superstar in the making.
Scouted on a shopping trip by Storm Model Management, Yvonne headed to London starting her career as a jet-set couture model. A far cry from rural Germany, her life has been a whirlwind of glamorous events and Catwalks. Yvonne's work and travel gained her access to some of the most prestigious parties in the world and truly realised that music was her addiction after attending the Miami Winter Music Conference. This solidified her intent to join the music world and she began to DJ. Based in London, Yvonne is surrounded by the biggest music culture in Europe. And it didn't take long for her to channel her obsession with music. Fred Moss owner of Maddox Club (best club of the year 2009) spotted her potential and took her on as a resident DJ.Her innovative sound and fresh look created a huge hype and following, which led to her nomination for Best DJ at the 2008 London Bar & Club Awards. Yvonne has firmly established herself in London's music scene and is regularly being requested to play throughout Europe for A' list celebrities and exclusive private events.Yvonne continues to hold her residency at Maddox Club and is currently in the studio working on her debut release.
At the age of 21 Dan has exploded onto the UK music scene over the last few years going from local clubs in his hometown to holding down residencies and guest appearances in some of the hottest clubs in the UK. His passion for music and ability to work the crowd has quickly established him as one of the most in demand DJ's in Southern England. With his eclectic music collection ranging from chilled beach style to electro basslines Dan made the move to Hed Kandi in the Winter of 2010. With a number of European Sets under his belt he is looking forward to continuing working for the label and creating mayhem on the dancefloor.
Stuart has been an active part of the House scene for more than 10 years and has performed at some of the most glamorous venues including super-clubs such as Gatecrasher, to intimate settings globally.With precise mixing of Soulful Warm Ups, Sumptuous Disco House to Main Room Anthems his effervescent style never fails to serve up some hands in the air action.His talents do not rest and just behind the decks as he runs several successful promotions from his midlands base and pens a successful weekly Clubbing column for the UK’s biggest regional publication.He is well and truly involved in producing music received global recognition with recent releases riding high in the download charts as well as having produced singles and remixes for Hed Kandi.
Ever since the House Music bug took hold at a young age, Glen hailing from the North East of England is not only known to the Clubbers there but also to the many listeners of his Radio Shows which have now spanned over 10 years.His dedication and love for House Music has seen him play at all the major Clubs in Newcastle and beyond including gigs in Ireland, Spain, Germany, Denmark & Canada playing alongside some of the big players in the game including Grant Nelson, David Morales & Steve Angello to name a few.Whether it be vocal disco house, Killer breakdowns or dirty twisted bass lines Glen's understanding of working a crowd into a hands in the air frenzy and the enthusiasm in his sets, makes him a dj who leaves you wanting more!2011 looks like an exciting year for Glen, spreading the world wide sound of Hed Kandi where ever he goes.
Phil Marriott is one of the most renowned gay DJs in the UK. His evening slots on Gaydar Radio have a massive following and are at the forefront of the gay dance scene, as well as his popular digital radio shows worldwide and stints on Radio Victory, Win FM & Dream 107.2, Virgin Megastores Radio, Impulse Live! And Q Radio.Due to his over-whelming radio and mixing talents, Phil is a well established club DJ with residencies at Onyx in Area and Profile in Soho, which is live on Gaydar every Friday. He has also graced the decks at some of the biggest UK events including Tiesto at Victoria Park in 2010 where Phil was on the bill alongside Cream's resident DJ, Gareth Wyn.His ongoing passion for the Hed Kandi brand and music has brought Phil to join the roster of talented DJs. Phil is very excited to be DJing at forthcoming Hed Kandi events and guarantee's to ignite dancefloors across the globe.
Sam Cooke has gone from being an established model with campaigns in some of the UK’s biggest publications to becoming one of the London’s most sought after superstar DJs.Sam plays a well thought out mix of all things House and has successfully launched herself into the arena as a talented and knowledgeable DJ. Her roster of gigs includes stints in China, Miami, Las Vegas, Italy and the UK. She has played at some of the world's most renowned clubs including Ministry of Sound as well as major corporate events for Vodafone and Phones 4U.The former architecture student has been at the forefront of PR campaigns for major brands such as Samsung on top of being a trailblazing fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness and recently raising over £5,000 with a 10,000ft skydive.
Jim Breese is rocking so many of the World’s greatest clubs with his trademark Big Room sound of sleazy, sexy, slammin’ House musicThe heat and hype on his latest tracks and booty’s have seen the superlative sounds spreading across the globe via cyberspace on the hottest House music blogsHis DJ mixes air on Ministry Sessions, broadcast- internationally on Ministry Of Sound RadioJim’s podcast has reached over 250,000 downloads: It is essential iPod listening.
Eibhlín (pronounced Evelyn) hails from the Southwest coast of Ireland. From a very early age, Eibhlín was heavily influenced by the dance music scene. Her mother, Mary T has been running a well renowned night club for the past 30 years in her home town of Tralee. Eibhlín would often sneak in the back door to watch many top DJ’s perform and tinker with the turntables during the downtime. Her obsession with dance music and events grew rapidly and eventually she made the decision to move to London to pursue her passion full time. After a chance encounter with Hed Kandi head honcho Phil Faversham at a HK event, they became friends and she ended up touring with him on gigs for a number of years.During this period, her love for the brand and all things Kandi developed and she gained a unique insight and understanding of Hed Kandi’s glamorous international sound and broad appeal. Phil encouraged her involvement and after years of honing her DJ skills behind closed doors and paying her dues with the occasional warm up sets, he finally gave her the opportunity to stand on her own two feet and DJ for the brand. Her superior tune selection, turntable finesse, uplifting nature and magnetic personality were all combined in the perfect blend and shortly thereafter she embraced the opportunity whole heartedly, wowing the beautiful party people at our fabulous events across our global dance floor.Eibhlín is currently busy in the studio working on her own music productions and bespoke edits and will be gracing the decks at a HK event near you soon! The newest addition to the HK roster, Eibhlín is the rising star of the Hed Kandi team and represents the future of the brand at its finest… Catch her if you can!!
With a genuine passion for all styles of house music, and an ear for a new trend. Roger prides himself on an understanding of what makes good house music tick so expect everything from laid back & soulful, to hands in the air main room sets, right through to end of night deep & dirty sounds he is guaranteed to set any dance floor alight. Rocking dancefloors as a resident for the worldwide brand Hed Kandi in super clubs such as Gatecrasher Birmingham, Gatecrasher nottingham and across the globe in Switzerland, Greece and Egypt to name a few, Roger is also a Official Hed Kandi A&R Scout sourcing new tracks and artists for the brand.Roger also spends countless hours in the studio producing tracks with releases on Hed Kandi with his 2011 remix of Chanel - My Life, Jonni Black Ft Shena - Its My Life, A forthcoming remix of Tom Hangs, Dont Stop The Music, which are both set for release very soon.
Laura keeps an exceptionally busy schedule touring the world for Hed Kandi. She has secured her place as Hed Kandi and clubland's most in demand saxophonist, working alongside a premier league of DJ's and producers, entertaining thousands in the world's most prestigious venues. As a saxophonist and singer-songwriter Laura (aka The Lovely Laura) continues to write and record in the studio, and 2010 saw the release of her debut album 'The Lovely Laura'. With so much going on in Laura's wide spanning career, coupled with her driving ambition and immense passion for music, she is certain to be catapulted into becoming the hot property that she both deserves and is destined for.
Pav is every much a familiar face to Hed Kandi as Jason Brooks' female incarnations that grace the album covers. Appearing at many of Hed Kandi's world famous events, including Pacha, London and Ibiza, Pav provides a full live percussion show with drums, cymbals, cow bells; chime bars and the latest Roland technology.As well as his Hed Kandi career Pav is also well known for his Ibiza status that has seen him play and perform at most of the island's famous club events and venues, as well as being a tour resident for Radio One where he was flown all over the world including the Miami Music conference playing with Danny Rampling. He is now the requested percussionist for a number of DJs including Armin Van Buurin, Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Richard F and Howard Donald.Hed Kandi events wouldn't be the same without Pav and his incredible talent.
With the summer season at Space in Ibiza ahead of him, Hed Kandi resident percussionist Ian C continues to astound with his innovative approach to dance orientated percussion in clubs, at events and in studios around the world from Colombia to Moscow to China.He has coupled traditional hand percussion with state of the art technology, using the awesome electronic percussion kit from brand leaders Roland (who officially approve Ian's expert use of their product)Ian adds a whole new depth and attitude to the very idea of dance music percussion - he has quite simply changed the rules.
AKA 'Deano On Percussion' can often be found at Hed Kandi events heightening the momentum with contemporary rhythms & fills using three congas, two sets of bongos, cymbals, cow bells and blocks. Dean's sheer energy, coupled with his unmoved passion for house music, has constantly enticed crowds. Dean studied at London's prestigious drumtech academy. His talent was recognised by recording artist Jamiroquai, who introduced him to Sola Akingbola, one of the Jamiroquai band members. Dean performed at numerous parties all over the world and recorded with major artists at London's famous Abbey Road Studios.With a love of house music Dean decided to concentrate on the live element alongside DJs and producers which saw him introduced to the Hed Kandi family in 2008.
At a young age, Chris has already established himself as one of the top players in clubland with extensive gigging, session, recording and touring experience under his belt. He has played in some of the best venues in the UK and abroad, including beloved Hed Kandi, accompanying a long list of 'A list' DJs as well as having success as a producer with releases in the UK, Europe and the US.With such a wide range of musical influences and background, Chris B has the ability to crossover into many styles of music. With the chops and groove gained from accompanying house and soul music, to his powerful backbeat from playing rock and pop, Chris makes for a refreshingly youthful, energetic, entertaining and ever changing live show, keeping the audience on their toes.
As one of Hed Kandi's regular musical performers Lady V demonstrates an unparalleled versatility as a saxophonist. Her musical roots lie deep in 70's soul, funk, and smooth Jazz. Her years of dedication to the instrument and concurrent musical achievements have enabled her to improvise in any given key, taking the party atmosphere to another level with her superb musicianship and performance.Over the last few years her reputation has spread rapidly amongst DJ's, musicians and promoters who have witnessed her breathtaking performances and her passion and talent which have earned her a loyal and steadily growing fan base. Her national and international performances have given Victoria the opportunity to play alongside DJ's such as Ron Carroll, Grant Nelson, and the house legend himself Farley Jack Master Funk to name but a few.
Yasmin Ogilvie is the freshest and youngest Saxophonist to grace the global dance floors. Coming from a classical upbringing and studying at the prestigious Trinity College of Music, she achieved a first class honours degree and Yasmin was taken on as a prodigy of some of the worlds classical legends. 2009 saw her first full solo performance at the Improvisation Music Festival. Her breathtaking talent was supported only by dancers and the performance astounded the audience and received rave reviews. With a passion for Latin Jazz, dance music was on her mind and Yasmin set out to take a change in direction. Since then she has gained an amazing amount of recognition for her ability and has performed at some of the worlds grandest venues. One of the highlights was recording at the world renowned Maida Vale studios for BBC Radio 1. Yasmin has performed all over the world with her distinctive sound while working alongside DJs. She has a fresh and exciting presence with the looks of an angel and an amazing musical talent that is bound to entice any audience
Currently one of London's most in demand session saxophone players, Anna has worked with some of Britain's top musicians and producers. She's previously performed with the pop band The Ting Tings, touring in the States and Europe, as well as recording on home soil with ex-Sugababes producer RonTom. Over the past year, her trademark soulful sound has taken her from Coachella Festival in LA to Glastonbury in the UK appearing on MTV, BBC and Channel 4.
Steve Lewis spent 2 years studying at Europe's leading music school, Drumtech, where he developed his natural talent for Drumming and Percussion. This was a great start for his career as a musician, and helped Steve develop a unique sound by incorporating a mix of drum kit playing alongside traditional percussive grooves. This combination mixed with his Roland electronic kits and L.P acoustic instruments provides a diverse, exciting range of sounds and full on energy that Steve puts into every event. Steve has performed all over the world for Hed Kandi including Asia, South Korea, Africa, Europe and the U.K bringing a energy packed live element to every event. Other artist credits include: Beverly Knight, Pricilla Jones, Tuff Sessions, Vula (Basement Jaxx), Judge Jules, Freemasons, Sony BMG - Artist Showcase Gigs, Martjin Ten Velden, Norman Jay, Julie McKnight, Afrojack, Martin Solveig and Vandalism.
Tara McDonald is the vocal talent behind some of the biggest club anthems in the world. Co writing with the cream of the global house fraternity, her songs have been massive club and chart smash hits. She is without a doubt one of Hed Kandi's most adored singers and performers, as she has collaborated on a number of tracks with the label and performed at numerous events all over the globe. The amount of Hed Kandi albums that feature this stunning songstress is endless.
Having self released two independent albums and co-writing a third by her 18th birthday, Lauren has swiftly attracted the attention of radio and press media, who have featured Lauren in both local and national press campaigns.Lauren then saw her long-held aspirations come true, manifesting themselves in the form of collaborations, with the likes of Hed Kandi signing No Halo, - resulting in a Top 10 Dance Chart track and Pete Tong Tune of the Week (Lauren's dance music debut), 'Put Your Hands on', a re-edit of Johnny Corporate's dance and club hit, 'Sunday Shoutin' originally released in 2000.With her passion for live music, Lauren has performed internationally across the globe including, Dominican Republic, Ibiza, Singapore, America and across Europe.
When glamorous label Hed Kandi approached Cherise Roberts and Nadia Shepherd, of Hip-Pop act Big Brovaz fame to record a promotional track for the label, few would have envisaged that months later the girls would be sitting at number two in the UK singles chart with the Booty Luv revolution in full swing. The R&B singers exploded onto the dance scene in late 2006 with a superb cover of Tweet's "Boogie 2nite." After topping various dance charts, the single shot up to number two in the national chart, where it spent an incredible 17 weeks in the top 75. Following this huge success, their contract with Hed Kandi was extended and 2007 saw the arrival of their second single, "Shine." The Luther Vandross cover was another top ten hit for the girls, receiving huge support from national radio stations and staying in the top 40 for 7 weeks. Their debut album "Boogie 2nite" accompanied third single "Don't Mess With My Man" which reached number 11. "Some Kinda Rush" became Booty Luv's fourth consecutive top 20 hit when it reached number 19 in the charts in January 2008.As Cherise and Nadia enjoy more and more success, and with plans for a new album to come, the sky is the limit for Booty Luv.
Like many American soul singers, Peyton got his musical start in the church. After moving to the UK to study, Peyton went on to live in South America and New York City, before finally settling in London. In 2003 Peyton signed his first single, 'A Higher Place', to the Hed Kandi label. Legendary house music producer Eric Kupper (Degrees of Motion) produced the first official mix which shot to no.2 in the UK Upfront Club Top 40. 'A Higher Place' went on to top dance charts around the world and has become a staple house classic. It was also no. 11 in the UK Upfront Club Top 100 songs of 2004. In 2005 Hed Kandi released new Peyton vinyl with 'Celebrate', 'Keep the Faith', 'Find My Way' and again 'A Higher Place'.Peyton has performed in over 200 cities, in over fifty countries, across six continents. He has continued to write and record with many of House music's biggest names. While his music continues to spread, many of his huge House anthems are becoming recognized as 'club classics', and Peyton's worldwide reputation as a performer and writer has secured him the title of one of house music's, and Hed Kandi's, superstars.
Another firm favourite for Hed Kandi is illustrious singer Shena. A chart topping singer she makes regular appearances on Hed Kandi's global stage and on the label's many compilation albums. 'Guilty' and 'Still in Love' are two of her most famous Hed Kandi collaborations.Shena was given her big break singing with Michael Ball. Since then she has continued to undertake session work throughout her 14 year career including working with prolific artists such as Luther Vandross, Errol Brown, Angie Stone, Heather Small, Chaka Khan, James Brown, Lesley Garrett, Danni Minogue, Lemar and Russell Watson amongst others.Shena's voice has also been heard by millions on TV advertising campaigns for top brands such as Coca Cola, KFC, Nissan, Centre Parcs, Jaguar, Guinness and Kodak to name but a few.
Amanda Wilson is one of the most recognized and successful vocalists in the dance industry who has been involved with a string of crossover hits. In addition to hitting the UK Top 40 on 3 occasions, she has enjoyed success throughout the European charts and on the Billboard Dance Chart.From her London base, Amanda has written and recorded with a host of the industry's biggest names, and also provided lead vocals on a number of tracks including 'Shakedown', The Freemasons' debut LP. Amanda has worked on a number of collaborations with Hed Kandi including 'Intoxicated' in 2007.Amanda's vocal talent can often be heard on Hed Kandi's record-breaking compilation albums via tracks including 'Love on my Mind', 'Watchin' and 'The Right Way'. Amanda also remains a Hed Kandi favourite for live performances at the brand's numerous events across the world, including London and Ibiza.