GOMES
Gomes has been one of the top players since the beginning of UK Garage here in Holland. He became the resident at Speedfreax (#1 garage event NL), and earned that spot because of his energetic and tight sets, and a always kept an eye on the dance floor. Between 2000 – 2002, newer and darker sounds derived from the garage scene. Subgenres like ‘Dubstep’ and ‘Grime’ were created and even though the majority of garageheadz kept going to the same sounds, parties, Gomes was more attracted to these darker sounds and wanted to infect more people with this. Because the sound was played nowhere else Gomes started his own Night in Amsterdam’s paradiso called Oi! (7 years ago) The night slowly grew where it is today, the last 4 years Oi! Became one of the leading organizations in holland, with sold out nights in the Paradiso and co-host partner on festivals like Mysteryland & Valtifest, ADE and this always with the biggest line-ups with uk dj’s & mc’s. Oi! Recordings, is the new label that grew out of the Oi! Parties. Oi! Recordings is bringing the sound and vibe that you know from their parties; good & high quality party tunes.
JAKES (UK)
Jakes is many things to many people, to some he is the voice of TC’s smash hits ‘Deep’, ‘Drink’ and ‘Mindkiller’, to others he is the Daddy of Bristolian Dubstep crew H.E.N.C.H and to musical historians he is one of the most interesting vocalists that underground British music can lay claim to. Never afraid to break from tradition and roll with his own flow, Jakes’ voice has become one of the most… recognizable in the game and his energetic live performances see him traveling across the globe and smacking down raves from Bristol to Boston with his inimitable style.
Within a few years, Jakes has gone from being one of the big name MCs of the drum and bass world to now being one of the most talked about Producers in Dubstep. In a very short space of time, the progression towards his now trademark style has been applauded by many – and not limited to the Dubstep scene.
In 2009, the release of The Jakes Project, which included anthems such as Rock Tha Bells and Warface, demonstrated Jakes’ ability to straddle genres his aptness for innovation and style remaining intact. With his own productions receiving widespread support from as wide-ranging DJs from Skream to Crookers to Mary Anne Hobbs to Gaslamp Killer. From 2010 thru 2011 Jakes has gone on to produce remixes that have topped download charts, score for film (The Black Swan – Directed by Darren Aronofski) and he regularly receives extensive radio coverage.
Releasing 2 chart topping d.j mixes his d.j status has been cemented. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that his label has a host of talented artists releasing their productions through the HENCH imprint.