Shakka - TKO

TKO Official DJ Biography

"Amazing original material..." (Knowledge Magazine '04)

"T.K.O have been making dance floor smashing tunes for a while now but 2004 has definitely been their biggest year to date. Really happy with our 'Therapy' collaboration this year, with that one the guys proved that they are truly versatile producers... wicked DJs too." {Adam F}

THEIR SOUND:

"We mix up our range of dance music influences, which bring about our own unique flavour, perfect for the dance floor."

THEIR MISSION:

"We aim to continually break the boundaries of creativity not only in the studio but as DJs too. For example when we're mixing... Half our DJ set consists of our own fresh material... We both like to drop a whole load of pre-recorded sounds and samples over the mix... We also really enjoy working with a range of vocalists, both MC's and singers alike, in an effort to make our sets more like shows."

THEIR HISTORY:

T.K.O are a recently formed dance music collective made up of two of the scene's longest serving members, each with a undiluted passion for creating music for the dance floor. It was the success of their very own dance floor slammer 'Rolf Harris' that really got things going for them. Securing them a firm place in J Majik's renowned Infrared Records camp, as well as a residency at the hugely popular Break Beat Kaos label nights at Fabric, and the beginning of monstrous support from key players within the scene and regular appearances on BBC Radio One It's important to note however that their most recently produced tracks: 'Therapy' and 'Circles Remix' collaborations alongside good friend and production mentor Adam F - were featured on 'Junglesound The Bassline Strikes Back!' which was declared 'The Drum&Bass Album Of The Year!' (BBC Radio 1) and as a result T.K.O's music has received numerous plays across a whole range of media outlets of late which include: BBC Radio 1 , BBC 1Xtra , Kiss 100 , Choice, Kool FM , Pyrotechnicradio.com not forgetting the all important dance floor: where support for their tracks has come from the likes of Grooverider, DJ Fresh, Pendulum and the legendary. DJ Hype.

PARAMETER II:

Parameter II was hooked by the whole DJ experience from in and around 1993 but by 1997 had begun to create some beats of his own, and that's where he found his real calling. Over the next few years he had a whole host of releases both as Parameter II and under the guise of Audio Species across a whole variety of imprints, which include Hard Leaders, the ever-prominent Formation Records & Wide Open Music amongst others. During this time he continually played out at various events up & in the UK & select dates through out Europe. It's also important to note that his production techniques are by no means limited to the realm of drum & bass Parameter II has also had a whole host of hits with the increasingly sphere of Nu Skool Breaks which include release on the award winning Streetwise Recordings.

SHAKKA:

Shakka has been entertaining crowds as a DJ since in and around 1991 both in the UK and across the globe. Highlights of his DJ career to date have been hosting BreakBeat Kaos events @ Fabric, Infrared album launch parties @ Scala, Adam F's ground breaking 'Colours' album launch tour, Luckyspin @ The End, 'Voodoo Magic' for Moving Shadow as well as full moon parties across South East Asia and festivals of gigantic proportions in both France, Belgium and the Netherlands. As for his productions Shakka was fortunate enough to have the legendary Adam F as a production mentor, in fact Shakka has been a part of Adam F's glittering career since its inception, which has meant witnessing the creation of many a seminal hit including the likes of 'Colours', 'Metropolis' and 'Brand New Funk'. Shakka wasn't afraid to ask questions, the result being that Shakka quickly picked up an abundance of priceless information, and all the tools he needed to succeed in today's ever-competitive dance music market.

After their recent success on imprints such as Infrared Records and BreakBeat Kaos: the collective decided like many an underground dance music collective before them: that now is the time for an altogether different project, a project that will give them complete control over their own productions from start to finish that project is K-O-Phonic Recordings. K-O-Phonic is the parent company to their very own imprint, Abstract Inc which launched in January 2005: featuring tracks and remixes from both established and breakthrough producers alike from across the globe.

"Finding and bringing through new talent is essential to the continued progression of the scene..." {TKO}

2004 was the breakthrough 2005 things were warming up, 2006 promises to be the confirmation. Be prepared

"Well produced dancefloor action..." (M8 Magazine '04)

'I've known Shakka since day 1 & recently he has hooked up with PII. The first single that I put out from TKO was a huge success, and recently they have collaborated with Adam F on the massive 'Junglesound' LP which showcases there varied style. These guys have got a lot of hot material in the pipeline for 2005, so keep a beady eye' (J Majik)

"Grover Washington Jr., Herbie Hancock, and George Benson all sitting in a smokey studio and speeding up the beats. Superbly soulful atmospherics. Blood-heating rhodes loops, strings of splendor, and tickling vocoder hints. With a beat built to last indeed. Solid state 2005" (DJ MAGAZINE' 05)

2005 HISTORY:

2005 kicked off with a bang, hot off the heels of their Infrared & BreakBeat Kaos success they started the year with their dark-core under-ground anthem 'Abyss' being released on Infrared's 'Red Alert' compilation. They signed to Dog On Acid's 'Under Construction' imprint, 1st release was alongside new addition to the K-O-Phonic camp Paul T with the tracks 'Cheese On Toast' & 'Feelin'. They maintained appearances at every BreakBeat Kaos night at London's mighty Fabric. This year also saw TKO delve more into the realms of liquid style DNB after they proved there versatility as producers with their 'Therapy' & 'Circles VIP' collaborations, from this their brand new imprint to the K-O-Phonic HQ, 'Built2Last' was born giving them another platform to showcase their chameleonic talent. "with Built2Last we wanted to create something with a more organic feel, so we teamed up with some really high profile session musicians & delved into playing with live instruments". The label kicked off with TKO & Paul T's 'Visual', which was accompanied by video, shortly followed by ElectroSoul System's 'Too Late' & 'It's a Wrap'. TKO'S dance-floor label, Abstract Inc gained momentum with x5 12"s now released, they brought through brand new signing Cynic with his debut 'Noodlebar' & 'Spectra' both tracks smashed up the dance floors, up & down the country & 'Spectra' went onto win BBC Radio 1's 1xtra Cutting Room Competition. Press support was a plenty with interviews featured in Knowledge Magazine, Dogs On Acid, DNB Scene Magazine & Kiss FM amongst others. TKO's music was pushed even further a-field with ever-continued growth for DJ support.

2006 SO FAR.......

2006 started off with the release of the massive 'Junglesound' album on BreakBeat Kaos being revamped, the 'Junglesound Gold' compilation features the re release of 'Therapy' & 'Circles VIP', up next was TKO & Paul T's 'Driftin' which was released on Nookie's 'Strictly Digital'. November time will see the next instalment to Dogs On Acid's 'Under Construction imprint' with 'Forward Thinking' & 'Alchemist'. TKO's 'B.O.D.' feat Miss Wendy, will see a full release on Abstract Inc, this will be closely followed by TKO & Paul T's 'Sky high' & 'Deeper Vibez' on Vibez Recordings brand new LP, both tracks are featured as the LP sampler & will also be released on the CD version, TKO's collaborations with Metalheadz resident MC Lowqui will finally see the light of day with the track 'Moving Swiftly On' feat Lowqui. TKO'S own imprints will be raising up a gear with remixes & tracks in the pipeline from J Majik & Wickaman, Danny Wheeler, Probe & Sylo, ElectroSoul System, Paul T, Cynic & BHX

"Future projects include collaborations with good friend and production mentor Adam F, the ever-so-talented Miss Wendy, as well as the chart topping MC $pyda.

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