Originally hailing from London and now based in Brooklyn NY. I have 25 years experience playing across the world from small basement parties right up to major festivals and corporate bookings. I specialise in Hip Hop, Soul, Reggae, House and Club Classics but am also well versed in top 40 pop music from the 70s up until the present day and pride myself on being able to cater to any demographic. As well as having played in over 15 countries across the world I have headlined and played clubs alongside some of NYC and Londons top DJs including Stretch Armstrong, Benji B, Va$hti Kola, Cipha Sounds, Tim Westwood and Norman Jay.
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Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
My sets are tailored to meet a clients needs. While I specialise in Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, Club Classics etc I can play across the board and am well versed in Top 40 from the 70s up until the present day
Snips is the founder of Barbershop Records and co founder of Livin' Proof, a veteran of the UK Hip Hop scene with over 15 years experience as one of the cities most prolific club DJs. Snips has held down residencies across the capital consistently as well as Djing for Hip Hops elite including Kanye West, Mos Def & Freddie Gibbs.
Now residing permanently in NYC, Snips is equally as comfortable playing alongside NYC Heavyweights Stretch Armstrong, DJ Spinna and Moma as he was UK staples Tim Westwood, Benji B and Shortee Blitz. While maintaining a presence between the two cities Snips regularly travels globally headlining shows in Dubai, Croatia, France, Hong Kong, Ibiza & Sydney to name just a few places.
With 10 years worth of transatlantic production credits across Hip Hop's underground (Sean Price, Conway, SAS, Skyzoo), 2018 saw Snips emerge as a budding solo artist, releasing a slew of projects on his own label “Barbershop Records” fusing the production styles of Hip Hop, House, Soul, Jazz and Funk in the same fashion he's known for as a DJ.
Snips' current production and remix credits range from Nu Jazz artist Kamaal Williams to UK rapper Giggs, showcasing his ability to comfortably move between such varying sounds. Snips debut solo single “The Product” featuring Will Stowe was released on Classic/Defected in late 2019 with the follow up "Say It" featuring Pauline Taylor released in early 2021.
After 5 years hosting a weekly show on Londons Kiss FM, Snips can now be heard broadcasting his eclectic “Barbershop” show on NYCs “Halfmoon BK” on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 5-6pm
My equipment set up is simple. 2 x Technics 1200/1210 Turntables or 2 x Pioneer CDJs (2000 Upwards) and any of the standard Pioneer DJM/S Series Mixer. I am not a mobile DJ so sound system at venue would be required. Happy to assist with hire questions.
My sets really vary depending on the client but here are my favourite party anthems from each Genre
Hip Hop - Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
RnB - Mary J Blige - Real Love
Reggae - Junior Reid - One Blood
Soul - Frankie Beverly - Before I Let Go
House - Raze - Break 4 Love
Pop - Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Rock - Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
Kid Capri
Stretch Armstrong
Masters At Work
DJ Clark Kent
David Rodigan
Red Alert
Danny Krivit
Larry Levan
David Mancuso
Funkmaster Flex
2 x Technics 1200/1210 Turntables or 2 x Pioneer CDJs (2000 Upwards) and any of the standard Pioneer DJM/S Series Mixer.
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