Adventures of Stevie V
The Adventures of Stevie V is a British dance music group from Bedfordshire, England. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, they achieved several hits on the UK Singles Chart and the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, most famously with their song "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)."
The group was formed by producer Steve Vincent, previously part of the Brit-funk band Touchdown. The lineup included Vincent, Mick Walsh, and vocalist Melody Washington. Their biggest success came from "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)," a dance hit from 1990 that made waves on pop radio, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and peaking at No. 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Following this success, they released an album titled *Adventures of Stevie V*, which produced two more charting singles: "Body Language," which entered the UK Top 40, and "Jealousy," which found success on both the UK and US charts.
**Forward to 2024:** The iconic song "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" is featured in the globally successful Netflix series *Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*. This inclusion has sparked renewed interest in the original sold-out 7-inch version, resulting in millions of new streams and introducing the track to a new generation of fans worldwide. During the summer of 2024, prominent dance producer PAWSA started playing a newly updated version of the song in his DJ sets, showcasing it at events in Ibiza and across the globe throughout the summer and autumn. This collaboration quickly became a viral sensation, generating significant demand for an official release. In November 2024, Altra Moda Music officially released the collaboration titled "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" by PAWSA and Adventures of Stevie V. This track is poised to be one of the biggest dance hits of 2025.
Freejak
UK based producer Freejak has gone from strength to strength in the last few years. Rapidly becoming the favourite choice of artists and DJ's alike. Freejak is regularity played supported on BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems and Friday and Saturday Night Kiss in the UK and globally via radio shows and podcast support on the likes of Sirius XM and from leading names such as David Guetta, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Don Diablo and many more!
Freejak’s remixed and produced for some of the biggest names in the industry including too, including Paul Oakenfold, Kelis, Tom Zanetti, Sigala, Craig David, Disciples, 2 Unlimited, Gala, Xpansions, Lost Frequencies, Yolanda Be Cool, Tough Love and The Wideboys . In just a few years Freejak has gained support from a vast array of major DJ's including Diplo, Tiesto, Mista Jam, Dillion Francis, Oliver Heldens, Lost Frequencies, Danny Howard, DJ Target amongst many others.
His influence on the music scene isn't restricted to impressing Dj nobility; he has been turning heads within the record industry too. Working closely with the largest labels globally including Sony, Spinnin, Columbia, New State, Champion, FFRR, Warner, BMG, Armada amongst many Independents too.
Damon Hess
Sheffield-based Singer songwriter, Music Producer and DJ Damon Hess has always had music in his soul. Music is in his blood and dance music is his home. From banging tech house through to a more commercial house sound Damon Hess always deliver the goods on the Dancefloor!
A prolific talent he is always in the Beatport Top 100 and/or climbing the UK Upfront Club Chart. He’s has a string releases on labels such as Somn’thing Records, Pacha, Sony, Ministry, Dirty Bird, Undr the Radr, Central Station & more.
Damon Hess can also be heard on his weekly mix shows. The includes every Friday night at 1:00AM with his Techhouse show Aired National on Gaydio FM 88.4, Guest mixes include De La Swing, Gordon City, Carl Cox, Seb Fontaine, Latmun, Junior Sanchez, Hector Couto, DJ SKT & more.
Damon has had various residencies in Ibiza in 2019 and will be returning to Island in 2020 having performed at Ocean Beach Club Ibiza, Eden Ibiza, Plastik Ibiza, Patio Ibiza, Manchester Pride Main Stage, Jet Ibiza, Tibu Marbella.
Hutch
Hutch, aka Gary Dedman, has been a front runner of the industry for the best part of three decades. First cutting his teeth in the late eighties & promoting events across South East London, he went on to run – one of the most successful club nights of its era & booking a multitude of heavyweight DJs, seeing a series of roadblock parties.
Gary then went on to co-own one of the UK’s leading music distribution companies, whilst spearheading the A&R department & with it, scouting some of the biggest records of that time. Also producing, most notably under aliases Hoxton Whores & Disco Darlings – Gary has notched up some five hundred releases & a whole host of remixes, across labels including Ministry of Sound, Manifesto & his own Whore House imprint – a label world renowned for championing new & emerging artists.
Fast forward to the present & post an international DJ schedule, that has seen him criss-cross the globe & rock the likes of Glastonbury Festival in the UK, Pride in NYC & the Jungle in Thailand, Gary kick-started 2019 under his new alter ego – Hutch. Named after his affection for Starsky & Hutch (but nothing to do with rabbits!) & with a deep-rooted love of House / Disco – he’s already turned his hand to a couple of standout releases, remixes & coupled with a monthly resident at XXL at Pulse, London – looks set to fire up clubland all over again.
Kydus
The shrewdest industry eyes are now focused upon Kydus as this modest, consistent talent who is building his own path in dance music society. From turbulence to shining brightly, Kydus' back story is one of determination and focus. A self perpetuated talent, wrapped in creativity, viewing the future and living in the moment.
Kydus has a true understanding of his craft, fusing his unashamedly honest experience and emotion with intricate technical studio skills and extensive dj-ing experience. In the last 3 years Kydus has perfected his own brand of infectious, driving, flawless house and techno. Aligning a series of exciting originals and collaborations with some of the world’s most revered labels such as Toolroom, Saved, Knee Deep in Sound, Stereo & his spiritual home Circus Recordings.
The last few years have seen Kydus achieve unparalleled support from Radio One’s Pete Tong earning him 4 essential new tunes. In 2018 Kydus made a bold move and changed musical direction, whilst still delivering tech bangers he decided it was time for a change and rather than following suit he’s created his own blend of uplifting, melodic house.
‘Markeeta’s Way’ on Danny Howard’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ was the first glimpse of this sound. This was soon followed up by ‘Aftermath’ on Atlantic Records’ dance imprint Big Beat in the US. November 2019 sees another release for Big Beat in the shape of ‘Destiny’ an uplifting and evocative cut that features the vocal delights of soon to be superstar Camden Cox.
Not wanting to stray from his roots, Kydus decided to launch his own label Kinetic. Just two releases in and the label is mustering an air of mystique. Each release will divide genres and the overall ethos is to focus on quality club records. Pete Tong showed immediate support by playing ‘Liberation’ two weeks in a row on his Radio 1 show.
There’s plenty more to come from Kydus in more ways than one.
Kadenza
Mark and Simon met in 2002 while both holding residencies at their local club in the South East of England, djing with the likes of Tall Paul, Jeremy Healy, Seb Fontaine and Danny Rampling. Mark then went on to open ‘Essential Plastic’ record shop soon after, and Simon was then invited to work there as well. Both have been djing alongside most of the industries greats over the years, working with many of the top event brands and promoters. Mark has also been busy promoting his own nights with his brand ‘ASMBL’, which Simon and himself are the residents.
The both of them have over the past decade or so, also put their mind to the production side, to add another string to the bow. The guys now have tracks signed and waiting to drop on various labels this year. Current artist influences include: Illyus & Barrientos, Martin Ikin, Pax, Franky Rizardo, Cristoph, Max Chapman, Eli Brown, and Latmun. They have influences from many genres, stretching back to Motown, 80’s/90’s Rap and Hip Hop, Soul and Funk. Drum & Bass and Jungle, Right up to industrial and Berlin style Techno and Trance.
They firmly established themselves in 2019 with a Traxsource #1 and accolade that has the duo firing on all cylinders. Recent releases and remixes have appeared on Nasty Funk, Shanghied, Whoretone, Automation Nation, Somn’thing Records, Zulu, Cheeky Trax and Whorehouse. What this space as their CV and fanbase grows!
Josh Hunter
Brighton based producer and DJ Josh Hunter has been making waves amongst the house fraternity over the last eighteen months. A string of his house music productions has netted him prize additions to key Spotify playlists including ‘UK House Music’, 'New Dance Revolution’ and 'All Night Dance Party', and he continues to be supported by A-List DJs including Tiesto, Nora En Pure, David Penn & The Black Madonna.
Josh has also been earning his DJ credentials for over 10 years playing in clubs around the UK and Europe including world-renowned O'Beach in Ibiza. He has spent near on a decade developing his unique bass-driven production style/sound and built a following and growing fan base that led to multiple residencies and headliner sets at clubs such as Mission & Fibre.
His remixes have also always had a great response with plays from the likes of Charlie Hedges on Radio 1, as well as consistent support on Kiss FM from Joel Corry and Ben Malone. His remix of the Grammy award-winning ‘Piece of Your Heart’ by Meduza rose to a staggering 2.4 million streams on Soundcloud and lead to official remixes for both Majestic on 3Beat and also for dance legend Kiesza. 2020 looks to be a defining year for Josh with signings to NewState Music, Wh0 Plays, Perfect Havoc with a lot more exciting music to come in 2021!
2groove
2groove is a UK-based duo immersed in the world of house music. They have a unique ability to embrace various house music styles, consistently delivering groundbreaking 4/4 productions.
As DJs, they have traveled around the globe, where they have had the privilege of entertaining thousands of fans. Their music has resonated with audiences far and wide, transcending borders and cultures, and their global presence is set to expand further in the future.
Neil Hovey and Nick Jones, share not only a deep friendship but also an impressive combined experience spanning over three decades within the music industry. These two individuals are no strangers to the ever-evolving world of music, having navigated its intricacies with finesse and flair.
From crafting infectious, head-nodding anthems to evoking the sun-soaked vibes reminiscent of the iconic beaches of Ibiza, their creative journey is a testament to their versatility and dedication. Under their sub-alias 'Legitimat e Scandal,' theyunleashed their first chart-topping house hit, 'Fu Ge La,' which not only resonated with audiences worldwide but also secured them a coveted spot in the top 10 on Beatport's house chart in 2012. This achievement solidified their status as formidable forces on the global music stage, setting the stage for an exciting and promising future
With a plethora of new 2groove productions to be released and promoted in 2024. 2groove is a name that should be etched into your memory!
Marvin Sykes
His big breakthrough came in the form of a release on Sirup Music/Pinkstar Records called "Money Talks" back in ’21, which topped out in the Main Beatport chart at #15 as a Tech House party track.
Since then, Marvin has begun immersing himself in the underground club scene taking his passion for all things electronic to a whole a new level via his music production and live shows. His influences which are evident in his music come from Fisher, Solardo and Martin Ikin because of their disregard for the norm and carefree, infectious energy in their music. Further support for Marvin’s music has been coming in from A List artistes like Benny Bennassi, EDX, R3Wire, Mark Knight, Shift K3y and more from his regular releases on labels like Artwork (Be Yourself Music), Automation Nation, Sirup Music, Pinkstar Records and Stereo Hype. Marvin also hosts a monthly Podcast called "Syked" which reaches over a million listeners in over 100 countries and regularly features in the Apple/iTunes Top 20 Podcast chart.
2024 looks to be another exciting year for Marvin, with a new productions signed to Perfect Havoc, Altra Moda Music, House U and There Was Jack with continuing support from the world’s leading labels and DJ’s, you'll be sure to catch a 'Slice of Sykes' very soon!
Product Of Us
Product of Us are two well-known DJ’s who bonded over their mutual love for all things dance music whilst hosting their club residencies in Ibiza at Eden Ibiza, El Patio Ibiza and Ocean Beach back in 2019. Sheffield lad, Damon Hess has an enviable track record with releases on some of the world’s best Dance labels & the Ireland based Dayl has been forging his own path in dance with an Amnesia (Together) residency string of releases on a variety of labels. The two have had their heads down, collaborating in and out of lockdown, throughout 2020, working remotely via Zoom sessions and in-person at Damon’s studio when travel and the pandemic has permitted. During this time the have been able to develop and hone their club and playlist Product of Us dance sound.
The Product of Us sound encompasses their club experiences with musical inspiration coming mainly from DJing in Ibiza during the summer months and playing around the world at their various residencies including Ministry of Sound. They delve deep into the realms of progressive beats to deliver a more song-based, melodic house tone, full of uplifting melodies, atmospheric breaks and catchy vocals. The resulting sound and tracks have been mesmeric, penning indelible peak-time bangers that has taken them to the top of the Beatport Charts on New State Music, Anjunabeats, Area Verde Galactic Paradise iand their own Successful imprint Of Us Records
