Wookie in Cheltenham Spa (Wars)

From the early days of his musical career, Wookie released timeless classics like ‘Scrappy’, ‘Down On Me’, and ‘Storm’ through his esteemed label, ManChu Recordings. In 1995, he signed with Jazzie B’s Soul II Soul production team. He subsequently embarked on a solo journey, working tirelessly to create his own distinctive sound. His dedication paid off as he released a series of white labels, instantly taking his career to new heights. The talented producer secured a deal with Jazzie B’s label and released his 2000 groundbreaking self-titled album.

Rising to prominence with his UK top 10 hit ‘Battle’ and his remix of Sia's ‘Little Man’, Wookie's sound has become a major influence on a new generation of producers, including the likes of Disclosure, Rudimental, Skream, and Benga. His style laid the foundation for the birth of the current UK-born electronic bass movement.

Following a brief hiatus from the music industry, the legendary British producer made a triumphant return with his remix of Jessie J's ‘Who You Are’ catapulting him back into the limelight. He continued hit making with remix singles such as Bobby Womack’s ‘Love is Gonna Lift You Up’, Usher’s ‘Scream’, and Justin Timberlake’s ‘What Goes Around... Comes Around’.

In 2013, Wookie released ‘The Hype’ featuring Eliza Doolittle, while also producing remixes of Disclosure’s ‘Voices’ and Wilkinson's ‘Too Close’ to name but a few. He followed up with the immensely soulful single ‘Higher’, showcasing the vocal prowess of Zak Abel and the accomplished sound of trumpet player Mark Crown.

With a busy production and DJing schedule, and the continued growth of his ManChu Recordings label, Wookie embarks on the next exciting chapter of his musical career. The year 2024 promises a highly anticipated EP release, following his signing with Darco Recordings. This new venture marks an exciting creative partnership, bringing together the talented producer with legendary record executive Darcus Beese.

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