TKO - Parameter II Official DJ Biography
"Amazing original material..." (Knowledge Magazine)
"T.K.Ohave been making dance floor smashing tunes for a while now. Really happy with our 'Therapy' collaboration, with that one the guys proved thatthey 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 HISTORY:
It was the success of their very own dance floor anthem 'Rolf Harris' thatreally got things going for them. Securing them a firm place in J Majiks Infrared Records camp, as well as a residency atthe hugely popular Break Beat Kaos nights at Fabric, & the beginning of absolute monstrous support from key players withinthe scene & regular appearances on BBC Radio One. All this was followed by Therapy & Circles Remix, collaborations alongsideAdam F - which were featured on 'Junglesound The Bassline Strikes Back' - Break Beat Kaos, which was declared'The Drum&Bass Album Of The Year!' (BBC Radio 1) , releases with Dogs On Acid's Under Construction imprint, Nookie's Strictly Digital as well as their own label projects Abstract Inc, Abstract VIP & Builtl2Last Recordings.T.K.O's music has received numerous plays across a whole range of media outlets including: BBC ..Radio 1 , BBC ..1Xtra , Kiss .. 100 , Choice, Kool..FM , Pyrotechnicradio.com .. , Life FM, not forgetting the all important dance floor: where support for their tracks has come from many of the scenes elite including Grooverider, Adam F, DJ Fresh, Pendulum, J Majik and the legendary. DJ Hype.
PARAMETER II:
Parameter II was hooked by the whole DJ experience from in & around 1993 but by 1997 had begun to create some beats of his own, & thats where he found his real calling. Over the next few years he had a whole host of hits both as Parameter II & under the guise of Audio Species across a whole variety of imprints, which include Hard Leaders, the ever prominent Formation Records, Sinuous & Wide Open Music amongst others. During this time he released 27 singles, continually played out at various events all over the UK as well as select dates throughout Europe. Its also important to note that his production techniques are by no means confined 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.
He then went on to join forces with Shakka to form TKO.
SHAKKA:
Shakka has been entertaining crowds as a DJ since in & around 1991 both in the UK & across the globe. Highlights of his DJcareer to date have been hosting BreakBeat Kaos events @Fabric, Infrared launch party @Scala, Adam F's ground breaking'Colours' album launch tour, Luckyspin @The End, 'Voodoo Magic' for Moving Shadow, full moon party in Thailand & festivals inFrance & Belgium. As for his productions Shakka was fortunate enough to have the legendary Adam F as a production mentor, infact Shakka has been part of Adam F's glittering career since its inception, which has meant witnessing the creation of manya seminal hit inlcuding the likes of 'Colours', 'Metropolis' & 'Brand New Funk'.
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, so keep a beady eye' (J Majik)
Now re-definied as a solo artist as well as continuing his journey with Shakka as TKO, PII has a lot in the pipeline for this coming year and beyond, seeing him once more turn his hand to Nu Skool Breaks and various other styles including downtempo project F.E.A. Last year see the launch of PII's own label projects Solé Recordings & Solé Digital, which have rapidly gained support withmany of the scenes big hitters.
With 45 releases to date & material
forthcoming in both the liquid funk & hard edged dancefloor realms, performances under his belt in various countries such asUK & Channel Islands, USA, Holland, France, Russia, Germany, South Africa; 2008 looks set to be a productive year.
Look out for forthcoming collaborations with MC Spyda & Miss Wendy.
"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)
"Well produced dancefloor action..." (M8 Magazine)
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Drum & Bass.Info - Exclusive mix for dnbi.co.uk - (mellow-uplifting liquid into heavy/jump-up/dancefloor) - Recorded June 07aired September 07
Life FM - Atmosphere show hosted by Qumulus - presented by Strictly Digital - (mellow-uplifting liquid) - June 07
Pyro Radio - Nu Urban Show - (heavy/jump-up/dancefloor) - June 07 LISTEN HERE
Ministry of Sound Radio - Nookie's Show - (mellow-uplifting liquid) - April 07 LISTEN HERE
Drum & Bass Arena Studio Mix - (mellow-uplifting liquid into heavy/jump-up/dancefloor) - www.breakbeat.co.uk - February 07LISTEN HERE
Drum & Bass Arena Podcast - (heavy/jump-up/dancefloor) - www.breakbeat.co.uk - November 06 LISTEN HERE
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