My musical journey started back in 1987 listening to the like of Inner City, Teknotronic, Snap, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Mantronix and De La Soul. This then led me to The Prodigy (Experience) and straight into the hardcore scene where I found my passion for music. I then started to rave with friends at such nights as Seduction, Fantazia, Desire, and Labyrinth. With the experience of those raves, and the people, I quickly realized that I wanted much more from the scene. A good friend then taught me to mix and I started spending all my money on my now extensive vinyl collection.
A unique DJ'ing style takes a lot of practice and effort to master, taking months, sometimes years! But with influences such as Andy C , DJ Hype, Grooverider, and Devious D guiding me, I found I had quickly passed the 'bedroom DJ' phase and, once again, wanted more. Linking up with MC 2 Shy, we decided to master a mix tape to send out to club promoters and radio management teams across the country. Before long, 2 Shy and myself had a regular 10am to 12pm Saturday morning slot on the mighty RUDE FM 104.3. Our show was called DA RUDE AWAKENING Show. 'To all the dedicated listeners, week in, week out, BIG IT UP!' Following our success with our show, the club promoters came looking and started booking! I have played for promoters such as Telepathy, One Nation, Yin&Yan, Milwaukee's, and Fusion (Amsterdam) and in venues such as Alexandra Palace, Traxx Warehouse, Bagley's, Rex and EQ.
In 1998, I was introduced to Mistic, who had started work engineering and producing his own Drum and Bass music. This was the platform from which Dark Wax was born. Shortly after, Mistic introduced me to close friend Robert, Dark Wax's Manager, and the team was complete. From this point, we knew we had to follow a strict plan of action if we were going to make Dark Wax a success. We spent a lot of time locked in meetings with business advisors. With a business plan in place we then had to apply for, and win, funding. This was done through The Princes' Trust. Our work, since then, has been promotion and networking. This led us to launch Dark Wax with a massive, and hugely successful, launch party at the Mass, Brixton on the 7th August 2004 called Devastation. With hard work, time and dedication from all involved and never forgetting the cash injection from the Princes' Trust, Dark Wax is now a reality. Dark Wax aims to be more than a mere record label. The future of our music is more than just vinyl. Our aim now is to become a fully equipped Multimedia company, which can offer services and help portals to people within the Media business circle from 2004 and years beyond!
A couple for of hard years work later and intensive meetings and greetings with Dark Wax i needed to find a method of relaxation. 2 years as past without Djing, I wanted that back in my life!! After linking up with Dj Spring P who was on the up and coming newly founded TRUE 100.2 FM, it wasn’t long before I was in talks with the management about a show on the station.
This was the starting point of things to come. Now going under my new name as Tony Style 2007 was set. Early that year I started playing for playing for Promoters such as Xcite, J’a Dore Funk & Pure Temptation. The summer of 2007 then see me spend for May – Sept on the Island of Kos, Greece Djing as a resident @ Liquid Bar and for the mighty Pure Temptation!!! This would see me warm up for the likes of Dj Luck & Mc Neat, The Ratpack, Rolldeep & The Heartless Crew and Dj alongside the legendary Mc DT & Sharky P. After making my mark in Kos it was back to the UK where the bookings started flying in, taking me to nights such as Xcite, Karess, Misled, Nookie, Curiosity, Keep On Movin, Raunchy & Pure Temptation, @ Clubs like The Troxy, The Works (Kingston), Club Colosseum, The Brixton Mass, Club 195, Club Opera, Sams (Brentwood), Charlie Chan’s, Pacific Edge, Liquid & Envy (Romford) & Purple E3.
There was no stopping me, I was growing in Confidence by the minute!! 2007 started with a BANG and finished with A BANG playing for Nookie 07/08 New Years Eve!!! 2008 started as it finished playing for various promoters up and down the country and with summer upon me I decided to rekindle some of last years memories by going back to Kos for the summer of 2008. This year see me gain my residence @ Club Status, by far the best club on the island!! Which was I great experience for me, playing for people all over the world every night of the week and just seeing everyone coming together for 1 big party was mental!!! Also playing alongside Dj’s such as Nev Wright, H Two O and The Wideboys the summer of 08 was set!!! Now back for the summer we look forward to the winter with bookings in Holland, Corfu & Athens (Greece), fingers crossed in Sheffield & Manchester TBC and all over London, Essex and Kent.
!!!!KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN!!!
PLAYING THE VERY BEST IN OLDSKOOL, CLUB CLASSICS, FUNKY & ELECTRO HOUSE, UK GARAGE (NEW & OLD), BASSLINE, R&B & HIP HOP FOR ALL OCCASIONS AND VENUES!!!
To any new promoters looking to Book TONY STYLE Please contact
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RESPECT & LOVE ALWAYS TO ALL!!!!!
