Toddla T
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Toddla T is the stage name of Thomas Mackenzie Bell – a DJ, record producer, re-mixer and composer from Sheffield
, South Yorkshire
, England
.
where he attended King Edward VII School. Toddla T started DJing at the age of 14 in the clubs and bars of Sheffield and by the age of 16 had left school to pursue a full-time career in the music industry. His stage name was given to him by the older Sheffield DJs who influenced him and was used to indicate his relative youth. Despite originating from Sheffield, Bell regularly DJs all over the globe and currently shares a studio with up and coming producer Redlight. Bell currently resides in Queens Park, London where he shares a residence with longterm girlfriend, world renowned and influential Irish, club and Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac
. Mac features on Toddla T's debut album through the form of an irate phone call when Bell awakens her. In the June 2010 issue of Sheffield's 'Fused' magazine Bell describes her as 'sound', 'genuine' and 'lovely'.
from the Arctic Monkeys
,
Benjamin Zephaniah
, Roots Manuva
, Tinchy Stryder
, Joe Goddard and Hervé
.
He has created a mix album for the London nightclub Fabric
.
Toddla T is currently DJing throughout the UK, Europe and North America and he is a resident DJ at Fabric. He has a regular slot on BBC Radio 1
in the "In New DJs We Trust" slot. He is involved in recording and producing various artists such as Jammer, Trojan Sound System, Lady Chann and Tinchy Stryder. He recently signed to the record label Ninja Tune
and is currently working on his next album.
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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Biography
Toddla T, born 22 February 1985, was raised in SheffieldSheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
where he attended King Edward VII School. Toddla T started DJing at the age of 14 in the clubs and bars of Sheffield and by the age of 16 had left school to pursue a full-time career in the music industry. His stage name was given to him by the older Sheffield DJs who influenced him and was used to indicate his relative youth. Despite originating from Sheffield, Bell regularly DJs all over the globe and currently shares a studio with up and coming producer Redlight. Bell currently resides in Queens Park, London where he shares a residence with longterm girlfriend, world renowned and influential Irish, club and Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac
Annie Mac
Annie Mac is an Irish DJ and television presenter who hosts an eponymous electronic dance music show on BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom which airs at 7:00 pm on Friday evenings as well as a Sunday evening show alongside co-presenter Nick Grimshaw.-Personal life:Annie Mac was born in Dublin,...
. Mac features on Toddla T's debut album through the form of an irate phone call when Bell awakens her. In the June 2010 issue of Sheffield's 'Fused' magazine Bell describes her as 'sound', 'genuine' and 'lovely'.
Career
Toddla T's first album, for 1965 Records, encompasses hip-hop, electro, garage, dancehall and house and was released in May 2009. The major collaborators were Serocee and Mr Versatile. The album also features further collaborations with Matt HeldersMatt Helders
Matthew Helders , is the drummer for English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. He is the most comprehensive backing vocalist in the group, appearing on several tracks, including the majority of 'Humbug'...
from the Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
,
Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah is an English writer and dub poet. He is a well-known figure in contemporary English literature, and was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008....
, Roots Manuva
Roots Manuva
Rodney Hylton Smith , better known by his stage name Roots Manuva, is a British rapper from Stockwell, South London. He is currently signed to Big Dada.-Biography:...
, Tinchy Stryder
Tinchy Stryder
Kwasi Danquah III , better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star In The Hood, is a Ghanaian British recording artist, music executive, A&R executive, and businessman...
, Joe Goddard and Hervé
Hervé
Hervé is a French given name of Breton origin. In English, it is sometimes rendered Harvey or Hervey. It already appears in Latin sources of the eighth century as Charivius. A later Latin form is Herveus. It derives from Old Breton Huiarnviu Hervé is a French given name of Breton origin. In...
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He has created a mix album for the London nightclub Fabric
Fabric
A fabric is a textile material, short for "textile fabric".Fabric may also refer to:*Fabric , the spatial and geometric configuration of elements within a rock*Fabric , a nightclub in London, England...
.
Toddla T is currently DJing throughout the UK, Europe and North America and he is a resident DJ at Fabric. He has a regular slot on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
in the "In New DJs We Trust" slot. He is involved in recording and producing various artists such as Jammer, Trojan Sound System, Lady Chann and Tinchy Stryder. He recently signed to the record label Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
and is currently working on his next album.
Watch me Dance
Toddla T's new album was leaked in July 2011, probably by a German magazine which had had advance access to it. Ninja Tune stated that this would "seriously affect the ability to make any kind of financial return" from the album.Studio albums
| Album Title | Album details |
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| Skanky Skanky Skanky Skanky Skanky Skanky is the debut album by the British artist Toddla T. It features collaborations from artists including Matt Helders, Roots Manuva, Tinchy Stryder, Hervé & Benjamin Zephaniah. There are also more regular contributions from Serocee and Mr Versatile.- Tracklist :-External Links:... |
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| Watch Me Dance |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart position | Album |
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| UK 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 ... |
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| 2007 | "Fill Up Mi Portion" | — | Non-Album single |
| 2008 | "Manabadman" (feat. Serocee) | — | Skanky Skanky |
| "Sound Tape Killin" | — | ||
| 2009 | "Shake It" | — | |
| 2010 | "Sky Surfing" (feat. Wayne Marshall) | — | Non-Album single |
| 2011 | "Take It Back" (feat. Shola Ama Shola Ama Shola Ama is an English singer who scored her biggest hit in 1997 with a cover of Turley Richards' "You Might Need Somebody".-Early life and career:... & J2K, Ninja Tune) |
59 | Watch Me Dance |
| "Watch Me Dance" (feat. Roots Manuva Roots Manuva Rodney Hylton Smith , better known by his stage name Roots Manuva, is a British rapper from Stockwell, South London. He is currently signed to Big Dada.-Biography:... ) |
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| "Streets So Warm" (feat. Wayne Marshall Wayne Marshall (deejay) Wayne Mitchell, better knows by his stage name Wayne Marshall is a reggae and dancehall artist from Jamaica. He is most notable for his collaborations with Sean Paul, Elephant Man and Beenie Man... & Skream Skream Skream is a dubstep producer based in Croydon. One of dubstep's first and most prominent producers, he has played an important role in the genre's development. His debut album Skream! was released in 2006, and was followed up by Outside the Box in 2010... ) |
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As producer
- Buff Nuff, Do Nah Bodda Mi & Im A New Man on the album, Slime & ReasonSlime & ReasonSlime & Reason is the sixth studio album of original material by Roots Manuva. It was released on 1 September 2008 on the Big Dada label. Hip Hop Connection magazine named it Album Of The Year 2008.-Track listing:# "Again & Again"# "C.R.U.F.F."...
, by Roots ManuvaRoots ManuvaRodney Hylton Smith , better known by his stage name Roots Manuva, is a British rapper from Stockwell, South London. He is currently signed to Big Dada.-Biography:...
(2008) - Story Unfold on the album, Catch 22 (deluxe edition), by Tinchy StryderTinchy StryderKwasi Danquah III , better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star In The Hood, is a Ghanaian British recording artist, music executive, A&R executive, and businessman...
(2009) - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on the album, Catch Me If You Can, by BashyBashyAshley Thomas , better known by his stage name Bashy, is an English recording artist and actor. He rose to prominence in 2007 after the release of his controversial track "Black Boys".-Early life:...
(2009) - Life on the album, Catch Me If You Can, by BashyBashyAshley Thomas , better known by his stage name Bashy, is an English recording artist and actor. He rose to prominence in 2007 after the release of his controversial track "Black Boys".-Early life:...
(2009)
Remixes
- One Pure Thought (Toddla T remix) Hot ChipHot ChipHot Chip are an English electronic indie band. They have released four studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark and One Life Stand.-Formation:...
- Have I Been a Fool (Toddla T remix) Jack Peñate
- You Know Me Better (Toddla T remix) Roisin MurphyRóisín MurphyRóisín Marie Murphy is an Irish singer-songwriter and record producer, known for her electronic style.Murphy first came to note as part of the electronic music duo Moloko. Her partner in the band was then-boyfriend Mark Brydon. After the two ended their romantic relationship, Murphy released her...
- Let Me Back (Toddla T remix) Zarif
- Let the Spirit (Ross Orton and Toddla T remix) Roots ManuvaRoots ManuvaRodney Hylton Smith , better known by his stage name Roots Manuva, is a British rapper from Stockwell, South London. He is currently signed to Big Dada.-Biography:...
- My Delerium (Ross Orton and Toddla T remix) Ladyhawke
- Alemao (Toddla T remix) MC Gringo
- My Spy (Toddla T remix) Ayah Marar