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DJ/Remixer/UK Promotions manager for legendary US hip hop / dance label Sleeping Bag Records, working with Todd Terry, EPMD and Kariya. Also at Arista Records UK, working with the likes of Usher, Outkast, Monica and Next, as well as help strengthen the position of artists like TLC, Puff Daddy and Notorious BIG. Helped establish BMG UK's renowned Word Of Mouth department, working closely with the UK's club/radio/pirate community setting up a strong urban DJ database for his artists. In 1999, with RCA, Arista, Decon, Nu Life & Satellite under the BMG UK banner worked closely on acts across the dance/urban spectrum: Jay-Z, Angie Stone, Alicia Keys, Donell Jones, Rui Da Silva, Double 99 and Ian van Dahl. In 2001, moved into a new International A&R role remixing many US acts (Mario, Pink, Lou Reed, Faith Evans, Christina Aguilera, Blu Cantrell) and UK repertoire (Dido, Faithless, Natalie Imbruglia, Natasha Bedingfield and Kasabian). Commissioned Nina Simone v Groovefinder 'Aint Got No, I Got Life' (Muller Lite TV ad), Jeff Waynes' 'Eve Of The War' (Tom Middleton), Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince's 'Summertime' (Full Phatt), Bill Withers 'Lovely Day' (Full Phatt), Bob Dylan 'Most Likely You Go Your Way' (Mark Ronson). Also managed remixers Dave Doyle, Mike Delinquent, Lenny Fontana, Love II Infinity, MaUVe & Heavy Duty. Label Manager for CD Pool UK and music business consultant. DJ & organiser of Summer Soulstice festival in north London.