NRKY

NRKY makes his debut on Jack Said What this month with the ‘Soft Focus EP’. It opens with slippin’ n’ sliding tech-house missive ‘Like This’, a cut that recalls the swing of old-skool tech-house sounds from the Swag or Wiggle stables, but updates them with a fresh, modern twist.

‘Into The Mood’ is a deep-tech gurgler, with contrasting acid growls and vocal inflexions. And ‘I Love Your Love’ boasts a seductive, yearning female vocal atop intricate percussion and bass. 

NRKY is a Brighton-based DJ/producer whose sound is rooted in disco, funk and acid-based underground dance music. Introduced to music early through his parents’ love of disco and funk, he began producing at a young age and, over time, developed a deep, tech- and warehouse-leaning style. 

This led to early support from DJ Zinc, followed by his first official release on Mark Radford’s Audio Rehab label. That release marked the start of a close relationship with the Audio Rehab camp, including regular appearances on their show on Rinse FM and a run of shows across London during the rise of the city’s deep tech scene.

He went on to release an EP with Mark Radford - still his most listened-to project to date - alongside further releases on a number of underground labels.

As his sound evolved towards a darker, more techno-driven edge, he began attracting interest from underground labels and promoters, which led to a move to Leeds alongside E Numbers. 

There, they worked closely with Dave Beer, founder of the Back To Basics night, becoming residents and supporting an extensive list of artists. Alongside his DJ career, he worked behind the scenes in production with Dave, contributing to remixes and studio projects, including work connected to Nile Rodgers.

Following the COVID-19 shutdown and the collapse of nightlife, he relocated back to southern England. He has since established a new studio base, returning to his deep tech roots while refining a modern underground sound.

Before this EP, he released the ‘High Society EP’ on Damian Lazarus’s Crosstown Rebels offshoot, Rebellion.

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