Abel - Biography 2025

From honing his craft through initial nights in London back in the late 80s to rubbing shoulders with

pretty much all of House Music’s greats along his journey, Abel is now at a time to uplift the culture

and pass forward his years’ of wisdom. His latest outstanding album, ‘Cosmic Law’, available now on

Atjazz Record Company.

Born and raised in London, Steve Butler’s relationship with House Music was fostered through his

catching the ‘collectors’ bug’. Then, through progressing to his first residency, Raid at Limelights in

London’s West End. This was back in ‘88, but within two years, he’d soon be playing at an array of

big-name nights including Back to Basics, Moneypennies, Ministry of Sound, Venus, Sanky Soap,

Splendid, Full Circle, Arena and more. But as his name and unbounded energy had clearly ‘crushed it’

in the UK, he seized opportunities to take his talent overseas and went on to beguile crowds in Ibiza,

France and Greece. Italy’s Milan, Turin, Verona and Rome were hot favourites, and he also extended

his reach as far as Australia and the US. The early 90s saw crowds in Newcastle captivated by

Steve’s sets at Shindig and Sugarshack before he moved to the Choice. He’d then deliver a full

season of Soul Heaven and Southport Weekender nights at Ibiza’s Pinup club where he’d play

alongside a multitude of key players. Little Louie Vega, Kenny Dope Gonzalez, MAW, Kerri Chandler,

Phil Asher, Timmy Regisford, Barbara Tucker and Byron Stingily were just some. Through a hugely

successful ten years of Cool Note and a string of other residencies, Steve had the Newcastle scene

locked down, and he’d subsequently take the Cool Note brand across the UK.

It was through his regular slots at the legendary Southport Weekender and its Croatian sister event,

Suncebeat, where he’d ride out over 20 years of outstanding appearances. It’s also at Suncebeat

where he’d meet Atjazz, his label manager and mentor. “His influence was pivotal in my transition to a

deeper sound, which previously focused on a purely Soulful House vibe”, reminisced Steve.

As a producer, Steve began in 1992 with Future Vision, whose single ‘Release The Keys/Unlock The

Dub’ was followed by a string of Denko releases. His production skills were shaped by working with

Ann-Marie Smith, Lance Ellington, DJ Professor and The 49ers, as well as through collaborations with

Jo Mills, Rich Thair and A New Funky Generation. 2017 saw the birth of Abel, Steve’s sophisticated,

forward-thinking production ensemble, contributing the ‘Rough or Smooth’ LP through Atjazz Record

Company that same year.

As Steve takes the Abel moniker to higher levels of songwriting and production, the new album,

‘Cosmic Law’, conveys Deep House and Latin energies and influences, complemented by superb live

instrumentation and hugely talented vocalists. Add the production and musicianship capabilities of

Atjazz, whose eponymous-named Atjazz Record Company provides a loving home and springboard

to this amazing project, and the new album is here! ‘Cosmic Law’ can now be experienced through all

leading streaming and download sites. Latest single releases include, Jazz In The Room, Can’t Let

You Go, a remix of Magic Number’s - Loving You and the forthcoming remixes of Hand Made.

Remixes from Jimpster, Rocco, Sean McCabe, Peacey, Ziggy Funk. Dub Box 2 EP came out in March

and Rocco’s version of Hand Made held overall No1 spot on Traxsource, Singles, Tracks and Deep

House, Sean McCabe’s version of Traveller also hit No 5. New Mixes of Come And Save Me by Ziggy

Funk, Atjazz mindblowing version of Can’t Let You Go and finally out on promo the long awaited

Abel’s Remix of Sabrina Chyld and PM Project - I’m Fine. Next up In My Dreams new mixes from Abel

and Laroye.

Recent gigs include BBQ with Laroye and Jimmy Alan, Herd with Osunlade, Atjazz and Journeymen.

We Turn Tables in Limerick, Suncebeat in Portugal smashing the main stage with Jimpster and Atjazz.

Hardwick festival this weekend alongside Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters and Brand New Heavies to

name a few.