DJ Food

Strictly Kev

DJ Food
Origin	London, England
Genres	Electronic music, Trip hop, Downtempo, Breakbeat
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Ninja Tune

DJ Food is an electronic music project currently headed by Kevin Foakes, also known as Strictly Kev. The project was originally created by the members of the Coldcut duo, Matt Black and Jonathan More, in 1990. DJ Food's music is known for its eclectic mix of trip hop, downtempo, and breakbeat styles.

History

DJ Food began as a collaboration between Coldcut members Matt Black and Jonathan More. The name "DJ Food" was conceived as a reference to the idea of providing "food for DJs," with the project initially focusing on creating music that could be used by other DJs in their sets. The first release under the DJ Food moniker was the 1990 album Jazz Brakes Volume 1, which was followed by several more volumes in the series. In the mid-1990s, Kevin Foakes (Strictly Kev) joined the project, and over time, he became the primary force behind DJ Food. The project continued to evolve, incorporating a wide range of musical influences and collaborating with various artists.

Discography

Albums

• Jazz Brakes Volume 1 (1990)
• Jazz Brakes Volume 2 (1991)
• Jazz Brakes Volume 3 (1992)
• Jazz Brakes Volume 4 (1993)
• Jazz Brakes Volume 5 (1994)
• A Recipe for Disaster (1995)
• Kaleidoscope (2000)
• The Search Engine (2012)

EPs

• Refried Food (1996)
• Quadraplex (2008)
• Magpies, Maps & Moons (2011)

Associated Acts

DJ Food has been associated with several other acts within the Ninja Tune label, including:

• Coldcut
• The Cinematic Orchestra
• Amon Tobin

Live Performances

DJ Food is known for its innovative live performances, which often include elaborate visual elements and multimedia presentations. These performances are designed to create an immersive experience for the audience, blending music with visual art.

Legacy

DJ Food has had a significant impact on the electronic music scene, particularly within the genres of trip hop and downtempo. The project's innovative approach to music production and live performance has influenced many other artists and continues to be celebrated by fans of electronic music.

See also

• Coldcut
• Ninja Tune
• Trip hop
• Downtempo
• Breakbeat