Biography
Kick-started by an introduction to early Acid-House on cassettes swapped in school classrooms, Ultuous' passion for music has sculpted his world ever since. After an affair with the early-mid 90's Indie scene ("Prior to it slipping into bland, retro Britpop" he seems at pains to point out) his affection turned back towards house. By that time the electronic sounds he was exposed to had matured enormously ("The likes of Leftfield, Renegade Soundwave and Sven Vath made me wonder what exactly those claiming 'dance music has no soul' were on!!"). Seeing a fresh-faced Sasha in Nottingham's 'Bomb' nightclub was enough to pull him headlong into a dance music obsession.
Equally happy and at home on warm-up duties, playing the headline set or closing a 'night' the following day using a plethora of sounds from his varied musical up-bringing, a typical Ultuous set (if there is such a thing!) can comprise of everything from Deep House to Electro Breaks, underpinned with a flowing, relentless throb of heavy beats and thundering basslines. He enthuses: "These days, it's too easy to download the current crop of 'underground' hits, and assume rights to DJ hero status. Being behind those decks and having that crowd in front of you is a privilege that can only be repaid by going the extra mile, digging a little deeper, locking people into a vibe and pulling out a some surprises along the way!"
The last few years have really seen Ultuous stamp his mark on the club scene, with frequent sets in some of the most prestigious house music venues in both his current base of Norwich (becoming a regular fixture at several nights with varied music policies, including residencies at Radi8, Overdose and Koko) and beyond, playing in the likes of London's Turnmills and on bills alongside Dave Seaman, Touche and Ricky Stone. Recent times have proved to be a quieter affair, with Ultuous being more selective over his appointments and concentrating his efforts on "nights and crowds that put the music above anything else". With his sound now uncomprimised, things are looking more exciting than ever!...