Team Members

Maxxy Jay is a dynamic, innovative and talented DJ, music producer, radio host and podcaster, known for his high-energy & smooth voice, Maxxy Jay mixes and blends classic funk and soul with innovative remixes from world renowned DJs such as Joey Negro, Dr Packer and The Reflex. With a deep passion for music that transcends […]

I’ve been into music probably since birth in February 1958 and it plays a massive part in my life – it’s a part of me. My first memorable experience was the indescribable feeling I experienced lying in my bed and listening to the wireless playing Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith & His […]

Hi, as a newer addition to the Crackers Radio DJ roster, I am eager to step up to the mark. I specialise in 70′ and 80’s Soul Funk Jazz Funk and Rare Grooves drawn from a vast collection of vinyl. Although new to Crackers Radio, I have been in the scene from the begining of […]

Scarlett Red

The Love In Brief My beginnings as a DJ started back in the early 70’s from my love affair for Black American Funk and Soul, this combining genre of music was at that time still findings its acceptance and gradual momentum, but for me It hit hard making such an impact that I decided to […]

I started my DJ career with belt-driven decks and vinyl more than forty years ago. and I have my musical roots from the deep funk and jazz, latin-jazz music emanating from Black America. This has given me a great understanding of dance music ranging from 60’s Soul, 70’s Disco, 80’s Rare Groove, 90’s dance and […]

Rudi grew up playing music from a very young age but only started DJing when, at a school disco, he was asked to step in when the hired DJ didn’t turn up. Seeing the crowd move to his selection of songs started a passion that has lasted and grown to this day. He spent his […]

  My name is Louis Batey (“Louis B”). My passion for music began when I taught myself to play the Clarinet at 9 years old and later, teaching myself to play the Saxophone. I formed Funk/Soul bands at school and years later, had some success as a Solo Artist, performing PA’s as a Solo Saxophonist, […]

  David’s musical journey started in 1978, born in Hackney North London he frequented night clubs in his local area such as Cubies and The Royalty. The following year in 1979 he graduated to Crackers Friday afternoon club sessions and the evening sessions on Sunday’s. Friday’s, Saturday and Sunday sometimes having to walk back with […]

  Nigel Beckles (aka The Original Nigel Bee) actually started DJing at the age of 13 with his father being the co-owner of the successful ‘Georgian Club’ which was one the first Black music nightclubs in the UK. As a youngster he spent many Friday and Saturday nights at the club watching DJ’s perform and […]

Growing up in Gravesend and listening to Pirate radio, I discovered the sounds of electro which then via the likes of Nucleus “Jam On It” took me into exploring the sounds of jazz funk. As a school boy I would bunk Friday morning assembly to visit Norman in the local market as he always had […]