DJ S.K.T

DJ S.K.T
Birth name Stephen Kenny Tempest
Genres House, deep house, electro house, garage
Occupation(s) DJ, producer
Years active 2004–present
Labels Parlophone, Ministry of Sound, Virgin EMI, Sony, Universal, Island, Warner Bros., Columbia, Deconstruction, Strictly Rhythm, FFRR, Kontor, Onelove, New State, Audio Rehab, Up-Tempo Records
Associated acts Little Nikki, Gemma fox, Rachel K. Collier, Oliver Heldens, Shaun Escoffery, Becky Hill, The Nightcrawlers's
Website soundcloud.com/djskt

DJ S.K.T (real name Stephen Kenny Tempest[1]) is a British underground music producer, DJ and label manager, known for his work involving garage, experimental bass, deep and soulful house.[2]

Career

Starting his career at age 12, DJ S.K.T entered under-18 DJ competitions between the age of 12–17 including 'Technics DMC under 18's battle' in which he came fourth in the country. He also entered the 'Radio 1 Search for a DJ' (under 18's) in which he came sixth in the country.[3]

In 2013, he remixed a number of well-known tracks including Miguel's "Adorn", Somore's "I Refuse" and The Nightcrawlers's "Push the Feeling On" which went on to be signed by Ministry of Sound and released in 2014 as an official single.

Tipped as the "Go-to name for major labels craving that underground credibility"[4] and "one of the (underground) scenes best producers",[5] it surely wont be long until S.K.T crosses over (into the mainstream)". In March 2014, he produced Little Nikki's single "Right Before My Eyes"[6] which was released by Sony/Deconstruction on 10 August 2014.

In June 2014, he remixed Oliver Heldens & Becky Hill's UK no. 1 "Gecko (Overdrive)"[7] and has had releases on AATW/Universal and Rinse FM's Audio Rehab label.[8] Other notable remixes he has worked on include tracks for New York house label Strictly Rhythm, Kontor and New State.

He is working with Damon C. Scott, the vocalist on the number one track by Storm Queen and MK, "Look Right Through", Rachel K Collier (Ray Foxx) and has worked on remixes for Wilkinson and Becky Hill.

He has delivered guest mixes for Topman, Kiss FM UK, Capital Xtra and was the resident DJ on BBC 1Xtra Talent in February 2014.[9] Supporters of him include Annie Mac, MK (who featured on S.K.T's mix of "Push the Feeling On" on his BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix),[10] Amine Edge, Steve Smart, DJ Target, Andi Durrant, MistaJam, Grant Nelson and Sam Divine (Defected). In 2016 he started a weekly show on London's Kiss FM, taking place Thursdays at 1 am.

His June 2015 single "Take Me Away", featuring Rae, peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The song uses vocals from True Faith and Final Cut's song of the same name.

Discography

Remix credits

EPs

  • Revolution (Up-Tempo Records, October 2012)
  • Signature Sounds (Audio Rehab, July 2013)
  • Running (Audio Rehab, July 2014)

Compilations

  • Ibiza Annual 2014 – "Push Feeling" (Ministry of Sound)
  • The House That Garage Built – "Right Before My Eyes" & "Push Feeling" (Ministry of Sound)
  • Marbella Sessions 2014 – "Right Before My Eyes" & "Push Feeling" (Ministry of Sound)
  • Clubmix Summer – "Push Feeling" (Warner Music TV)
  • Garage Nation – "Right Before My Eyes" & "Push Feeling" (Warner Music TV)
  • The Only Way is Marbs – Marbella Anthems – La La Land – "Lonely" (Warner Bros. Records)

References

  1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/artist/648555-SKT
  2. ↑ Walsh, James. "Introducing: DJ S.K.T". MOBO. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Keep Up-Tempo With London's Rising DJ S.K.T". VIBE Magazine. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "Premiere: DJ S.K.T Remixes Ill Blu". usa.djmag.com/. DJ Mag.
  5. ↑ "One of the (underground) scenes best Producers". beatport.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "Brand new track from Little featuring DJ S.K.T". Love That Mag. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  7. ↑ Finbow, Katy. "Oliver Heldens and Becky Hill claim UK number one single with Gecko". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  8. ↑ "Running EP available now on Audio Rehab". MB Artists. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  9. ↑ "Xtra Talent with DJ SKT". BBC 1xtra. Retrieved February 2014. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ↑ Marc, Kinchen. "BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix". BBC 1Xtra. Retrieved 8 Feb. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ↑ "DJ S.K.T. scores top 10 hit in Australia". ariacharts.com.au. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
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