Toddla T is the stage name of Thomas Mackenzie Bell – a DJ, record producer, re-mixer and composer from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.[1]
[edit] Biography
Toddla T, born 22 February 1985, was raised in Sheffield where he attended King Edward VII School.[2] Toddla T started DJing at the age of 14 in the clubs and bars of Sheffield and by the age of 16 had left school to pursue a full-time career in the music industry. His stage name was given to him by the older Sheffield DJs who influenced him and was used to indicate his relative youth. Despite originating from Sheffield, Bell regularly DJs all over the globe and currently shares a studio with up and coming producer Redlight. Bell currently resides in Queens Park, London where he shares a residence with longterm girlfriend, world renowned and influential Irish, club and Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac. Mac features on Toddla T's debut album through the form of an irate phone call when Bell awakens her. In the June 2010 issue of Sheffield's 'Fused' magazine Bell describes her as 'sound', 'genuine' and 'lovely'.
[edit] Career
Toddla T's first album, for 1965 Records, encompasses hip-hop, electro, garage, dancehall and house and was released in May 2009. The major collaborators were Serocee and Mr Versatile. The album also features further collaborations with Matt Helders from the Arctic Monkeys, Benjamin Zephaniah, Roots Manuva, Tinchy Stryder, Joe Goddard and Hervé.[1] He has created a mix album for the London nightclub Fabric.[3] Toddla T is currently DJing throughout the UK, Europe and North America and he is a resident DJ at Fabric. He has had a regular slot on BBC Radio 1 in the "In New DJs We Trust" slot.[3] He is involved in recording and producing various artists such as Jammer, Trojan Sound System, Lady Chann and Tinchy Stryder. In 2010 he signed to the record label Ninja Tune and is currently working on his next album. In December 2011, the BBC announced[4] that he will have a permanent weekly slot on Radio 1.
[edit] Watch me Dance
Toddla T's new album was put on the internet before its release in July 2011, probably by a German magazine which had had advance access to it. Ninja Tune stated that this would "seriously affect the ability to make any kind of financial return" from the album.[5]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
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| Skanky Skanky |
- Released: 22 May 2009
- Label: 1965 Records
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| Watch Me Dance |
- Released: 22 August 2011
- Label: Ninja Tune
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[edit] Compilation albums
[edit] Singles
[edit] As producer
- Buff Nuff, Do Nah Bodda Mi & Im A New Man on the album, Slime & Reason, by Roots Manuva (2008)
- Story Unfold on the album, Catch 22 (deluxe edition), by Tinchy Stryder (2009)
- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on the album, Catch Me If You Can, by Bashy (2009)
- Life on the album, Catch Me If You Can, by Bashy (2009)
[edit] Remixes
- One Pure Thought (Toddla T remix) Hot Chip
- Have I Been a Fool (Toddla T remix) Jack Peñate
- You Know Me Better (Toddla T remix) Roisin Murphy
- Let Me Back (Toddla T remix) Zarif
- Let the Spirit (Ross Orton and Toddla T remix) Roots Manuva
- My Delerium (Ross Orton and Toddla T remix) Ladyhawke
- Alemao (Toddla T remix) MC Gringo
- My Spy (Toddla T remix) Ayah Marar
[edit] Music videos
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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"Fill Up Mi Portion" · "Manabadman" · "Sound Tape Killin" · "Shake It" · "Sky Surfing" · " Take It Back" |
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