The Heatwav

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www.theheatwave.co.uk

The Heatwave is a collective of DJs, MCs and producers from London and Bristol. They make music, play out all over London, the UK and Europe including there monthly Heatwave Affair, compile CDs and DJ mixes and write about the music they love: dancehall reggae, bashment, hip hop and more from the UK, the Caribbean and around the world.

"I'm a big fan. Amazing party DJs too. If anyone out there needs a party DJ, look no further than the Heatwave boys" - Rob Da Bank (Radio 1)

Heatwaves infamous DJ-friendly refixes - includes dancehall versions of Kelis's Trick Me and Lily Allen's LDN - they been released on the Punchline and Heatwave labels and are loved by the likes of David Rodigan (Kiss FM), Gilles Peterson (Radio 1), Mr Scruff, Seani B (BBC 1xtra), Daddy Ernie (Choice FM), DJ Yoda and 100% Dynamite.

Heatwaves monthly Caribbean/Latino soundclash at Rhythm Factory, Heatwave vs Mas Fuego, did much to pioneer the reggaeton sound in London back in 2005/06, and also featured reggae/dancehall performances from grime and hip hop MCs like Riko Dan, Klashnekoff and Rodney P. They play regularly at club nights and festivals such as Bestival, Womad, Fabric, Koko, Bar Rumba, Herbal, 333, 93 Feet East, Cargo and Notting Hill Arts Club.

They also run the Scandal Bag label, responsible for a couple of releases from Jamaican artist Quality Diamond, including the ragga jungle anthem Let It Billie produced by DJ C (Mashit). However, they are now concentrating on The Heatwave label, which saw its first release in April 2008 featuring vocal cuts on there Piano riddim by Roll Deep's Riko Dan and there own MC, Rubi Dan. Warrior Queen's version of the riddim, Things Change, was released by Soul Jazz Records in March 2008.

They make mixes and compilations, including widely-acclaimed retrospective of Jamaican-inspired MC in the UK, An England Story, which was also released by Soul Jazz Records in March 2008. As well as writing there blog, they contribute regularly to magazines including FACT, Shook and Woofah. In the past, they’ve also written for publications such as StraightNoChaser, Undercover, SOS and musicalbear.

http://www.theheatwave.co.uk/