CHEF

Born in East London inspired by his next-door neighbor DJ Leader 1. Chef started playing at school discos and local house party’s by 1989 chef started listening to pirate stations – like Centerforce and Fantasy FM. By 1991 the sounds of local stations Rush FM and Kool FM captivated Chefs desire to start buying the new sound of the UK Underground.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ After playing on the FM dial for a number of years on various pirate stations from Rude FM, Addiction, Rude Awakening, Playaz FM, Origin FM and London’s first internet radio station Interface, Chef had his chance to play a guest set on the legendary Kool FM alongside DJ Bud. The pair took over the slot held by Marly Marl and Remarc. Since the first live show, the pair currently hold down every Thursday night 7-9pm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Over the years Chef’s show has featured many of the industry’s players: Ray Keith, Asides, Patife, Cleveland Wattkiss, MC Singing Fats, MC AD, MC Flux, Heist, Hlz, Epoc live (the first ever live band to play on Kool from the studio), Sigma, Craggs and Parallel, Vapour & Jemone, Redeye’s, Zero T, Mosus, Soul intent, Serum, Phil Source (Vampire Records), Stanza, Silver, DJ Ollie, Critical Impact, Basher (RAM), Savage Rehab (V), David Boomah, Suhk knight & Squarewave (New World Audio) and Hamilton (RAM). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In 2007 Chef set up Caution Recordings with support from a new breed of producers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In 2012 Chef alongside Mc Gq bring back the Emcee Recordings music label. www.emceerecordings.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to DJ Chef every Thursday evening between 1900-2100 GMT (UK) | 1400-1600 EDT (NY) | 1100-1300 PDT (LA) | 0500-0700 EDT (NSW) ----------------------------------------------------------------------