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Born and raised in Huddersfield, DJ Q is a prolific artist who's become as much known for his relentless work rate as much as he is for his six year stint as a DJ on BBC Radio 1xtra as well as residency on Kiss Fresh and Radio 1. His 2007 bassline smash hit 'U Wot' might have brought his speedy, characteristic sound a bit of notoriety, but it's his tireless schedule that’s kept him secure in the minds of the record buying public. With over one hundred separate remixes under his belt for the likes of Rusko, Rag n Bone Man and more; as well as two solo albums, Ineffable and Est. 2003, released on Local Action in 2014 & 2023 respectively; two collaborative t q d albums, UKG & There For You, released in 2017 & 2023; his self released LP series titled All Night 1 & 2 in 2018 and 2019 respectively; and a Pure Bassline compilation series, Q's enthusiasm shows no sign of waning. 2023 marked the twentieth year of DJ Q's journey in music. 'Est 2003' his second album on the iconic Local Action label, leans back into his classic Garage roots. 'A440' a collaboration with tofubeats who is a Japanese production legend combines his style with a J Hip Hop twist. t q d, the supergroup formed with Royal-T and Flava D, continued to release and play together. 2025 see's DJ Q continue this into another generation with several strands of his creativity running at once. Plus his weekly show on Kiss FM gives a platform to the next generation of Garage, Bass and House talent on a national platform. In the live arena DJ Q's technical ability really shines through. His current live project digs deep into his archives, spinning a medley of House, Garage, Bassline, Jungle, Drum & Bass and more. It's the best way to witness Q's passion for the music he plays and experience his wide ranging technical ability.
