DJ Devastate is one of founding members of the legendary UK Hip Hop group Demon Boyz. He started Djing from an early age and quickly learnt the art of mixing and cutting up beats.
He was introduced to the infamous Akai MPC60 by his brother, Brian B (Twilight Firm) and he fell in love with it instantly. Beat making and music production was a natural progression and as part of a production team (Twilight Firm) he has worked with the likes of: Caron Wheeler, Loose Ends, Nenah Cherry, Mica Paris, London Posse (Rodney P), Junior Giscome but to name a few.
Back in the day he toured with Salt N Pepper, Steele Pulse, Special Beat, Juice Crew and has done shows with artists like NWA, DJ Mark, the 45 King and Queen Latifa. During the early 1990's he toured the USA with Daddy Freddy.
Devastate prides himself as a being a DJ that just happens to enjoy making music! He is currently Djing at various clubs, bars and live nights on the London circuit and is resident DJ at the acclaimed King of The Beats night. He was featured on the limited edition King of The Beats DVD showcasing his production skills.
www.kingofthebeats.com
Devastate is influenced by all genres of music but has a special love for all forms of; Soul, Funk, Boogie, Hip Hop, Jazz and 80's Soul.