London, United Kingdom
Akin’s passion for music saw him progress from compiling mix tapes for himself and friends to his first professional gig at the legendary Turnmills Nightclub in 1997 where he warmed up for Trevor Nelson. His ability to smoothly blend party classics and new tracks from different genres into a dance floor pleasing mix has led to many private and corporate bookings, residencies and guest spots (alongside the likes of So Solid, Oxide and Neutrino, DJ Woody (Choice FM) and Ollie Twist (BBC Radio 1Xtra).
Akin’s mixed heritage (Nigeria, Jamaica, and England) informs an eclectic mix of crowd pleasing musical genres including; R&B, Hip Hop, Afro-beat, Dance Hall, House (Various Styles), Old School UK Garage, Drum and Bass, Dub-step, Pop and classic party tracks from the 70s to the ‘noughties’. Akin currently holds residencies at popular London nightspots, Sugar Cane in Wandsworth and Kona Kai on Fulham Broadway. He also runs AKINSO DJ Agency and PA Equipment Hire.
