DJ Exel spent most of his youth sitting in dark corners glued to bass bins blasting out tracks from the likes of Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Max Romeo or wandering the streets of East London searching for regular hits of anything from Sizzla to Congo Natty. Massively inspired by the reggae dances he frequented Exel began to develop his taste for soulful, bass driven music, which seemed to make a lasting impression on his ability to move a crowd. DJing became an integral part of life at the tender age of 14 when he spent every available moment crafting his art.
At just 16 Exel had secured a monthly residency at local club Herbal, where he played dance-floor filling sets of hip-hop and dancehall to unsuspecting mid-week ravers. These efforts were quickly noticed by local promoters who began booking him for similar sets at venues such as 93 Feet east, 333 and Electrowerkz.
Exel’s reputation spread fast and before the age of 21 he was playing his explosive mix of Dubstep, Reggae and Dancehall at clubs and festivals across the UK and abroad. Over the past two years he has played alongside some of the biggest names in the business including, Benga, Roni Size, David Rodigan, Sly & Robbie, The Nextmen, Caspa & Rusko and many more. With support from resident MC Sandman, Exel has also recently supported The Audio Bullys on their 4-date UK tour securing his position as one of the UK's hottest up and coming DJs.
Exel & Sandman are currently playing regular bookings across the UK as well as dates abroad from Spain to Malawi. The deadly duo have continued to solidify their reputation this year by executing spectacular sets at some of the UK's best loved music festivals: The Big Chill, Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Brick Lane Music Festival, Lake Of Stars and Waveform as well as countless other club bookings.
Exel is definitely one to watch for 2009 with forthcoming releases featuring Brother Culture and Sandman on RR and Our Time Records as well as countless DJ bookings including monthly residencies at Scala (Deviate) and Jazz Café (Reggae Roast).
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT: Our Time Agency - 02072494909 – 07934462997- [email protected]
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