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Add to My Profile | More VideosBen Macklin has fast become one of the hottest young producers to break through in 2006 with his versatile sound that crosses dirty electro, 80’s inspired electronica as well as energetic funky house. Since taking time out from his production partnership with Stretch Silvester as the Sucker DJ’s, Ben’s solo productions have been in huge demand after the underground successes of ‘Crush’ and ‘Release’ as well as the more commercially edged ‘Feel Together’ all of which have found homes at prestigious labels such as Azuli records and Free2air recordings.Ben is also highly sought after for his remix work and so far has featured on releases from the likes of Kinky, Whoop, Plastic Fantastic, Salacious, Apollo, Mono Type, Big Star, Trunk Funk, SUESSE, SR2, Free2air & Incentive. However, it’s Ben’s production on Conamore’s ‘I Got This Feeling’ and Pate No.1’s ‘Shining Star’ that have received huge support from the likes of Judge Jules (Tried & Tested and One for the Weekend respectively), Pete Tong, Steve Smart, Annie Mac, Seb Fontaine, Eddie Halliwel, Tom Novy, Lifelike, Space Cowboy plus a whole host more.Ben’s career started when he signed his first productions on to Seb Fontaine and Vern’s (Jay P) label Spot On in 2001. It was through this label that Ben began to produce with Stretch and the Sucker DJs were born. ‘Lotta Lovin’ (former Essential New Tune/Buzz No1) and ‘It’s Gotta Be’ have been two of the biggest releases to date although currently making waves is the dirty bass line driven ‘Fireworks’ featuring the vocals of the delightful Tiger Lily and is signed to Mark Knight’s Toolroom records whilst also receiving support from Pete Tong, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, Carl Kennedy, Eddie Thoneick & Funkagenda as well as being a former Buzz Chart No1. As the Sucker DJ’s, the pair have also remixed for Didier Sinclair, Wally Lopez, Reflekt, Parallel Sound, Trent Cantrelle and Asle. Ben has also worked with Vern under the name of Soulfilter and the pair did an exclusive Radio 1 DJ mix for Annie Nightingale along with the release ‘Slut Strut ‘ on Spot On records.Ben has demonstrated the darker side to his productions under the Gutterpunk alias. A remix of ‘Don’t Stop’ by Jaymo and Hauseworks on Salacious records was featured on Pete Tong’s ‘Pure Pacha’ CD compilation and ‘Up 2 11’ is currently being supported by Noir and was a chart No1 for Fedde Le Grand and is signed to Funktion records (US). Another side project for Ben is 80’s inspired ‘Cassette Club’ which consists of himself and long term friend Tom Corazon. Although productions are only still at a very early stage, 2007 should see more activity from the pair.Although Ben has signed many of his productions to some of the biggest labels in the business, he still finds time to run both the Sucker DJs label and Arkade records. So far the Arkade records label is in it’s infancy with four releases so far, however, over the coming years Ben hopes to establish his label in a similar way he has with his productions.2006 has been a very busy year for Ben and the early part of 2007 sees no let up with a DJ diary building up by the week and a very strong release schedule of forthcoming productions. A rising star to watch out for…Also, for more info on Sucker Dj's check www.myspace.com/suckerdjshttp://www.discogs.com/artist/Ben+M acklin

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Member Since: 6/22/2005
Band Website: BOOKINGS: [email protected]
Band Members: Ben Macklin
Influences: Quincy Jones, Giorgio Moroder, Rod Temperton, Nile Rogers, Prince, Jellybean, Chaka Khan, Stuart Price, Michael Jackson, Armand Van Helden, Alan Braxe, Thomas Bangalter, Cerrone. And... Martin Fry, Alexander O'Neal, Prodigy, Billy Joel, DJ Falcon, Trevor Horn, Cameo, The Police, Luther Vandross, Donna Summer, Eric Prydz, Phoenix, Dave Stewart, Justice, Stevie Wonder, Cassius, Ivan Smaggie, Phil Collins, Hall & Oates, Herbie Hancock, Phil Oakey, Young Knives, Stretch & Vern, Jonny Hates Jazz, Jocelyn Brown, Level 42, Fred Falke, Whispers, DFA, Madonna, Tom Tom Club, Heatwave, Michael McDonald, Brothers Johnson, Fat Larrys Band, Michael Sembello, KLF, Paul Hardcastle, Shalamar, Marc Almond, Spandau Ballet, Sparks, Fleetwood Mac, XTC, Yazoo.
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Record Label: Free2Air, Toolroom, Azuli, Apollo, Data
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Noir - Times Of My Life (Ben Macklin Remix)

My remix of the latest release by Noir is available now on Beatport. ' Times of my life ' - featuring the vocals of Alexander pearls - also comes with remixes from Bart B More and Arias. Check the be...
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:12:00 PST

Essential New Tune

Our track Sucker Djs Featuring Wray - Salvation, was Pete Tongs Essential new tune on Radio 1 at the weekend. Look out for forthcoming Remixes coming soon!
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:48:00 PST

Billboard Chart (Again)

Hey, Feel Together has moved up to No8 on American airplay chart. Check it! http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Si ngles&f=Hot+Dance+Airplay
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:04:00 PST

Billboard Chart (Again)

Hey, Feel Together has moved up to No8 on American airplay chart. Check it! http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Si ngles&f=Hot+Dance+Airplay
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:05:00 PST

News

Hi everyone, just to keep you updated with whats coming up this month.On the remix front the full vocal of my Pate No1 remix is now completed and is coming out in the Summer on Apollo Recordings. Ive ...
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Fri, 04 May 2007 02:07:00 PST

Feel Together OUT NOW!

Feel Together FT Tiger Lily is out now on itunes and on Cd Single on Monday 8th Jan. Click logo to take you there. ...
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:33:00 PST

Ben Macklin News

Feel Together had now been Playlisted by Radio 1 Daytime and has been havily featured by Jo Whiley and Scott Mills etc. It is also featured on Kiss, Galaxy, and the video can be found on MTV Dance, Hi...
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:29:00 PST

Sucker Djs Ft Tiger Lily - Firework

Our new track Firework is out now on Toolroom Records through Beatport.com. Featuring Tiger Lily (Again) on vocals. Get it now! ;)...
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:19:00 PST

Feel Together

Bens new video for Feel Together is available to view now on myspace or at www.free2airrecordings.com/benmacklin. Feel Together is also featured on the new Cream Anthems 2007 compilation along with hi...
Posted by Ben Macklin" on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:39:00 PST