DJ Parker - Hip Hop, Soul, Funk - DJ Sets

Parker has been sat on some dope beats for a little while now, although he's never been one to blow his own trumpet. But after he played breaks supremo Cut la Roc a snippet of one of his trademark up-tempo neo-soul workouts (after the pair shared a bill at a club night), its thunderous drums and fishhook-like breakdowns grabbed him by the scruff of the neck so roughly that he offered him an album deal right then and there on his Rocstar record label. Needless to say, the contract has been... Read more Parker has been sat on some dope beats for a little while now, although he's never been one to blow his own trumpet. But after he played breaks supremo Cut la Roc a snippet of one of his trademark up-tempo neo-soul workouts (after the pair shared a bill at a club night), its thunderous drums and fishhook-like breakdowns grabbed him by the scruff of the neck so roughly that he offered him an album deal right then and there on his Rocstar record label. Needless to say, the contract has been signed and the much-anticipated album is in the pipeline.

His sound? Well, it can deviate in mood, but it never strays far from the winning combination of soaring melodies, neck snap drum sequencing and heart felt drive. You can call it 'future soul,' or 'northern breaks'...we`d prefer `dance floor dynamite.`

The crowd of party people peeping Parker is increasing, thanks to national radio support from Steve Lamacq (Radio 1), Bethan & Huw (Radio1) and Nick Luscombe (Xfm). And because of his flawless DJ sets, which take in all influences from hip-hop, drum and bass, funk, soul and beats. His `Vulture Magnetic` mixtape, which was engineered alongside DJ Moneyshot has racked up a fan base that includes the likes of DJ Yoda, DJ Food, Andy Smith and XFM`s Eddie Temple Morris, a DJ/presenter who is championing the `Vulture…` mix hard and inviting the boys to present an exclusive version on a forthcoming episode of his Remix radio show.

Behind the decks he has won over the hearts, minds and dancing feet of crowds from Glastonbury to Bratislava, and through Parker`s productions he hopes to reach an even wider audience.

Keep your eye on this young upstart; big things are going to happen. Not that Parker would blow his own trumpet...well, he doesn't need to - his music speaks for itself.

What peeps have been saying about Parker's music:

DJ Mag:"Psychedelic uplifting Northern Soul....3 1/2 out of 5"

Bethan + Huw Radio 1: "It's got soul...He's got soul...its a great record!"

Boca 45 (Grand Central/Unique):"Two top quality tracks from Bristol's RJD2. Charting at number 5.”

Andy Smith (Sanctuary,Unique,Invada,Illicit):"The boy done good. 9 out of 10. Charting at number 5.”

Jon Kennedy (Grand Central/Tru Thoughts):"Penny Dreadful is splendid splendid stuff. Seems Parker is on his way to the FATBOYSLIM heights! Fingerlickin goodness"

Flevans (Tru Thoughts):"Love it.....great work, both tracks on the 7" are top draw...loving the production.....it will get some serious plays from me" Show less