DJ Hype
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DJ Hype is a stage name
of drum and bass
producer
and DJ
, Kevin Ford. His 1993 track, "Shot in the Dark", appeared in the UK Singles Chart
in 1993.
stations, Fantasy FM, and has been popular on the international DJ circuit, landing awards for Best Male DJ and Best Radio DJ (in 1994 and 1995, respectively) at the UK's
Hardcore Awards. He also presented on the London
based radio station Kiss 100
, and was a player in Suburban Base
’s compilation series, Drum and Bass Selection.
DJ Hype began producing in 1989, engineering and co-producing tracks (including "Exorcist" and "The Bee") for Kickin'
, Strictly Underground, and Suburban Base.
His Ganja Records label
gained popularity, primarily through dance floor fillers such as "You Must Think First", "Tiger Style" and DJ Zinc
's "Super Sharp Shooter". Their popularity peaked with the release of their first album
in 1996: Still Smokin' , a label compilation
released jointly by Ganja and Pascal
's Frontline imprint. Re-released in 1997, its success also led to a major label deal with BMG's Parousia sub-label and the establishment of True Playaz
, a Hype led DJ and production unit also including DJ Zinc, Pascal, and Rude Bwoy Monty. His 1997 Parousia EP
, New Frontiers, with Ganja Kru, reached #56 in the UK Albums Chart
.
DJ Hype is known for his jump up DJ sets, including appearances at the Playaz night at Fabric
.
On 30 March 2009, Hype released a new double album
mix
compilation on Rhino Records, entitled DJ Hype presents Drum and Bass Essentials.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
of drum and bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
, Kevin Ford. His 1993 track, "Shot in the Dark", appeared in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in 1993.
Biography
He was an early DJ on one of London's pirate radioPirate radio
Pirate radio is illegal or unregulated radio transmission. The term is most commonly used to describe illegal broadcasting for entertainment or political purposes, but is also sometimes used for illegal two-way radio operation...
stations, Fantasy FM, and has been popular on the international DJ circuit, landing awards for Best Male DJ and Best Radio DJ (in 1994 and 1995, respectively) at the UK's
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Hardcore Awards. He also presented on the London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
based radio station Kiss 100
Kiss 100 London
Kiss is a UK radio station broadcasting on FM and Digital Radio, specialising in hip hop, R&B, urban and electronic dance music. It also broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio around the UK & nationally on Freeview, Sky and TalkTalk TV...
, and was a player in Suburban Base
Suburban Base
Suburban Base Records was one of the biggest British jungle/drum and bass record labels based in Romford, Havering, UK. It was established by Dan Donnelly and operated in the UK from 1989 to 1997 and in the United States from 1994 to 1997.- History :...
’s compilation series, Drum and Bass Selection.
DJ Hype began producing in 1989, engineering and co-producing tracks (including "Exorcist" and "The Bee") for Kickin'
Kickin'
Kickin' is a Rick James album from 1989. It was only released in the UK as a promo via WEA.-Track listing:# "Kickin'"# "Day And Night"# "Teach Me"# "Black and White"# "Runaway Love"# "School Me"# "Anything and Everything"# "You Got it Real Good"...
, Strictly Underground, and Suburban Base.
His Ganja Records label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
gained popularity, primarily through dance floor fillers such as "You Must Think First", "Tiger Style" and DJ Zinc
DJ Zinc
Benjamin Pettit, better known by his stage name DJ Zinc, is a drum and bass / breakstep DJ from the United Kingdom. Zinc is well known for 1995's "Super Sharp Shooter", a hip hop / jungle fusion.-Biography:...
's "Super Sharp Shooter". Their popularity peaked with the release of their first album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
in 1996: Still Smokin' , a label compilation
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
released jointly by Ganja and Pascal
Pascal (musician)
Pascal is the stage name of drum and bass DJ and producer Pascal Redpath.Like many other producers in the genre, Pascal's involvement in drum and bass came through a love of hip hop...
's Frontline imprint. Re-released in 1997, its success also led to a major label deal with BMG's Parousia sub-label and the establishment of True Playaz
True Playaz
True Playaz is a drum and bass and Jungle record label, collective and club night run by DJ Hype, DJ Zinc and Pascal.Current artists recording for the label include all of the founding artists, as well as DJ Hazard, Potential Badboy, Phantasy and Swift....
, a Hype led DJ and production unit also including DJ Zinc, Pascal, and Rude Bwoy Monty. His 1997 Parousia EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, New Frontiers, with Ganja Kru, reached #56 in the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
.
DJ Hype is known for his jump up DJ sets, including appearances at the Playaz night at Fabric
Fabric (club)
Fabric is a nightclub in London, United Kingdom. It was voted number 1 in DJ Magazine's "Top 100 Clubs in the World" poll in 2007 and number 2 in 2008, 2009 and 2010...
.
On 30 March 2009, Hype released a new double album
Double album
A double album is an audio album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold, typically records and compact discs....
mix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
compilation on Rhino Records, entitled DJ Hype presents Drum and Bass Essentials.
Selected discography
- FabricLive.03
- FabricLive.18 with Andy CAndy CAndy C , born Andrew John Clarke, is an English DJ and producer and co-founder of the RAM Recording Studio. He is the son of Mick Clarke, bass player and founder member of the Rubettes, who had hits in the seventies like Sugar Baby Love, Tonight and I Can Do It.He is considered a pioneering force...
- Dubplate KillazDubplate KillazDubplate Killaz is a DJ mix compilation album by DJ Hype as part of the Dubplate Killaz Series.-Track listing:# Look To The Future - DJ Hype, J Majik and Wickaman# World Of Darkness - DJ Hazard...
- Dubplate Killaz 2: Return of the NinjaDubplate Killaz 2: Return of the NinjaDubplate Killaz 2: Return of the Ninja is the second DJ mix compilation album by DJ Hype as part of the Dubplate Killaz Series. The album features a bonus DVD produced by Matchbox Studios that has interviews with some of the artists.-Track listing:...
- World Dance - The Drum 'n' Bass Experience (Disc 1)
- Drum and Bass ArenaDrum and Bass ArenaDrum and Bass Arena is a drum & bass music website and brand, established in 1996. It offers up to date information on the worldwide drum and bass scene, and has an online shop, forum and digital download section...
Presents: DJ Hype - Drum & Bass Essentials a triple CD compilation mixed by DJ Hype