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Some Personal Revelations
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the news about my debut album.
That’s right… I make music.
Since 1996 I’ve been involved in music In some capacity. I started DJing at the tender age of 14 and then later went on to study music for my GCSEs. I’ve learned a number of instruments over the years and eventually started producing my own music in the early 2000’s.
I experimented with various genres from HipHop to House to Bhangra, but my true passion lies with Drum and Bass — particularly the more soulful and melodic kind, commonly referred to as “Liquid.”
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After many years quietly working on my craft I finally released my debut album, “Revelations” under my pseudonym Soul Concept.
The album is a collection of tracks from the last few years covering a range of styles that have inspired me with influences from artists such as LTJ Bukem, Lenzman, DJ Marky, High Contrast and Calibre to name a few.
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Revelations is available to download and stream at all the places you’d expect so I hope you can find time to check it out and spread the word.
Enjoy
Ajay (aka Soul Concept) 🎧
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An occasional newsletter where I share thoughts on web development, design, productivity and being a good human.
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