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Metalheadz is a pioneering drum and bass record label based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1994 by Kemistry & Storm and Goldie,^[1] it has been home to some of the drum and bass scene's brightest talent and is notable for the high quality of its back catalogue.^[2]

History[link]

The Metalheadz back catalogue features many major figures from the genre's history, with artists such as Photek, Dillinja, Adam F, Grooverider, Doc Scott, Peshay, Alex Reece, Wax Doctor, Source Direct, J Majik, Andy C, Lemon D, Hidden Agenda, Commix, Ed Rush and Optical contributing major productions to the imprint.

Additionally, Metalheadz released the groundbreaking Platinum Breaks series of compilations, which were hailed by critics as the uniquely futuristic sound of young, multiracial Britain. They showcased a maturing genre of music that displayed the influences of reggae, hip-hop, house and techno and were highly-sophisticated and intricately-produced, contrary to the image of the music that had been presented by the mass media up to that point. Before their release, drum and bass compilations had been more closely associated with live DJ mix albums of varying quality, and the interest in the Platinum Breaks series proved instrumental in bringing the scene from its underground origins to the brink of mainstream success (at least in the UK).

The Metalheadz label was also the driving force behind the seminal Metalheadz Sunday Session Club Nights, which achieved legendary status at London's Blue Note club. Sunday Sessions are currently held at Clockwork in Islington. Goldie, the club night, the label and its artists were some of the key elements in drum and bass/jungle's mid-to-late 90s mainstream resurgence. Metalheadz continues to put on nights worldwide, and has a current monthly residency at London's Herbal club.

See also[link]

• List of record labels
• List of jungle and drum'n'bass artists
• Drum and bass

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official site
• Discography on Rolldabeats.com

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Adam F
Adam F performs at Listen at Club Alchemy in New Haven, Connecticut, on 3 September 2006.
Background information
Birth name	Adam Jewry
Born	(1972-02-08) 8 February 1972 (age 40) Liverpool, England
Genres	Electronica Drum and bass Hip hop
Occupations	Producer DJ
Labels	Breakbeat Kaos Astralwerks
Associated acts	Kaos, Adam F & Kaos, Pharoahe Monch, M.O.P., LL Cool J, Redman
Website	adamf.com

Adam F or Adam Fenton (born 8 February 1972, Liverpool, England) is an English jungle and drum and bass DJ, and film actor.

Career[link]

An early album was the techstep effort, Metropolis/Mother Earth, released in 1997 on the Metalheadz record label. His other early successes were the tracks "F-Jam" and "Circles" (the latter breaking into the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart).^[1] In 1998 he won a MOBO award for his debut album, Colours. In 2001, he found success in the field of hip hop, primarily with his ground breaking collaborative musical effort, KAOS - The Anti-Acoustic Warfare, working alongside artists such as LL Cool J, Redman and De La Soul. In 2002, Adam created the score for the feature film Ali G Indahouse starring Sacha Baron Cohen for Working Title Films.

He is founder and co-owner of the UK independent record label, Breakbeat Kaos, which released Pendulum's platinum selling album, Hold Your Colour; he is also co-owner of the drum and bass website, Dogs on Acid.

In early 2007, under the guidance of Hollywood talent manager Stacey Castro, Adam entered the world of acting and was immediately cast in his first film role, the British indie crime thriller The Heavy. In December 2007, Adam also co-starred in a British feature film, Cuckoo, a thriller about sound and lies, co-starring Richard E. Grant and Laura Fraser, directed by Richard Bracewell.

Family[link]

His father is the pop singer and actor, Alvin Stardust.

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• 1994: Stronger Than Ever
• 1997: Metropolis/Mother Earth
• 1997: Colours
• 2001: KAOS - The Anti-Acoustic Warfare
• 2002: KAOS - Drum and Bass Warfare
• 2008: Stadium Drum and Bass
• 2010: Shut the Lights Off - featuring Redman

Singles[link]

• 1998: Music In My Mind
• 2002: Smash Sumtin
• 2006: Circles
• 2012: When the Rain Is Gone

Top 40 UK chart singles[link]

• 1997: "Circles" - UK #20
• 1998: "Music in My Mind" - UK #27
• 2001: "Smash Sumthin'" - UK #11
• 2002: "Where's My ...?" - UK #37^[2]

Collaborations[link]

Pop[link]

• David Bowie
• Pet Shop Boys
• Everything But The Girl
• Missy Elliott
• Redman
• LL Cool J
• Working Title Films

Drum and Bass[link]

• MC Conrad
• J Majik
• Fresh
• MC GQ
• Pendulum
• MC MC
• Redman

Hip-hop/R&B[link]

• Jay-Z
• Destiny's Child
• M.O.P.
• Redman
• LL Cool J
• Missy Elliott
• De La Soul
• Beenie Man
• Carl Thomas
• Redundant
• Pharaohe Monch
• CNN
• G. Forbes
• Guru
• Lil Mo
• Siamese

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Adam F on Myspace
• Adam F discography at Discogs
• Adam F at rolldabeats