An acclaimed drummer + songwriter with an Ivor Novello, Grammy, and accolades from MTV, BMI, MOBO, and Billboard Music Awards under his belt, Derrick has just as much skill disc jockeying, gaining prominence since 2004 when he spun at Jamiroquai‘s afterparties carving a unique format of DJing and drumming with the sounds of disco funk. His DJ style encompasses Soulful House, Jackin House, Tech House, and various genres spanning the decades.
Joining Derrick are acclaimed party starters Sophia Syndicate and local favourite Cherry Disco, promising an electrifying atmosphere.
The event’s theme is centered around disco and funk, with prizes awaiting the most stylish outfits and grooviest dancers!
(via good-show.co.uk)
30 plus years as Drummer and co-contributor to the legendary U.K. and
internationally recognised band Jamiroquai and The ONLY combined Drummer DJ,
Musician and Producer on the international DJ circuit. Bringing the sounds
of #DISCOFUNK
Derrick McKenzie’s pure passion for drumming started in his early years, when
from the age of six, he fashioned makeshift drumsticks from his mum’s coat hangers, tapping out beats on the floor to the tunes playing from the radio. Even in those early moments, Derrick was certain that drumming was what he wanted to do, so he started to teach himself how to play the drums, drawing inspiration from the rich musical scene around him at the time.
By the age of ten, Derrick was already in a band, and was picked up and playing
professionally by the age of fourteen. In the years that followed, he honed his
skills in a range of genres, performing in different bands until joining Candyland, with whom he released an album. Subsequently, he played drums for
Freaky Realistic and Urban Species, appearing on TV and touring all over the
world, from Europe all the way to Japan.
In 1994 he joined the internationally renowned band Jamiroquai during their
second album ‘Return of the Space Cowboy ‘ bringing the Disco Funk to the Acid
Jazz sounds of Jamiroquai. Since joining the band, they have won numerous
awards, including a Grammy, Ivor Novello, BMI and Billboard as well as producing
nine albums and completing six sold-out world tours. The band is still currently
writing and producing music for their upcoming album, sustaining their legacy of
worldwide success.
Derrick McKenzie may be best known for being the vibrant drummer of Jamiroquai,
but he is also a well established DJ. As the only combined Drummer DJ, Musician,
and Producer on the international DJ circuit, he introduces a unique fusion of
live drum beats with feel-good tunes to the musical world, elevating the disco
funk genre for fans worldwide.
Derrick has performed and collaborated musically with award winning International musicians and DJ’s such as Grammy award winning Purple Disco Machine, Fernando Rosa, Richard Earnshaw, Matt Johnson, Michael Gary and Dr Packer with more in the works including his own passion for creating music under
his label Boogie Bus.
Derrick’s main style is Disco, Nu Disco, Funk, Soulful House, Jackin House, Tech
House, Old Skool, RnB, also 80’s and 90’s Soul with a focus on Disco Funk.
He has Dj’d in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, The
Netherlands, USA, Armenia, Australia and Mexico to name a few.
Playing their first set since supporting the mighty Kosheen at the iconic Dreamland venue in Margate, Sophia Syndicate will be at the DJ controls with live vocals from Sophia
Big disco energy! Celebrating club culture through the decades. She’s held several London residencies & played events across the UK. Expect dance floor gems + feel good vibes
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