In a scene driven by momentum, few artists have managed to stay ahead of the curve quite like TS7. The Bradford-born DJ, producer, and songwriter has spent nearly two decades shaping the UK bassline sound — riding its peaks, enduring its dips, and now steering its resurgence with a renewed fire.
Behind the decks, he’s a commanding presence, but in person, he’s disarmingly grounded: a proud father, a lifelong Manchester United fan (“a current painful experience,” he laughs), and a chess enthusiast. For TS7, it all comes back to passion — the same passion that’s powered him from his early grime experiments to the festival main stages.
“I’ve been making music for the best part of 20 years… I haven’t really looked back.”
TS7’s connection to music started long before he found clubland. “I think the earliest memory goes back to when I was around 5 years old,” he recalls. “My mum made me do piano lessons which I didn’t actually like at the time — I can’t thank her enough now though.”
With his dad playing in a jazz/hip-life band back in Ghana, music was stitched into his upbringing. That foundation would later collide with the bass-heavy sounds shaking northern England’s dancefloors. The first experience I had of bassline was hearing Irv Gotti — Down 4 U (DND Conmelt Mix)… It blew my mind.”
He remembers rewinding the mixtape over and over, hooked on its infectious energy. It was the start of a love affair with bassline — one that’s never let go.
This year, TS7 revisited one of the scene’s cult gems: You’re Not The Only One. Originally a bassline anthem from the late 2000s, he’s reimagined the track with vocalist Katy May, who returned to re-record her iconic hook. “It’s always risky when you touch a classic, but the feedback has been amazing.”
“It’s one of those songs that had something special in the hook,” he explains. “Over the last year or so, bassline has been having a massive resurgence, so I jumped at the opportunity to put my spin on this one. Katie is great to work with… she brought that same feel from the original mix but updated for 2025.
TS7’s reputation as a remixer is formidable, with credits for James Hype, Estelle, Disciples and Sigala under his belt. For him, it’s not just about adding drops — it’s about adding value. “I have to really like the original for it to work… I can almost hear how a remix would sound before I create it.”
He describes the process like a puzzle: stretching vocals to 137–140 BPM, slicing hooks, building drums and basslines around them, and knowing within hours if it’s going to bang. That instinct — sharpened from years on the circuit — is what keeps his edits dancefloor-ready.
With sets at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and Parklife behind him, TS7 has played everywhere from cavernous main stages to pitch-black basements. Which does he prefer? “The intimacy of a sweaty basement rave and the loudness of a huge crowd both hit in their own special way. I’d probably have to lean towards the sweaty basement rave,” he admits. “But it’s close.”
Having championed UKG and bassline since the mid-00s, TS7 has watched the scene transform.
“Sonically, I feel as if people are craving nostalgia at the moment.”
“Bassline currently sounds very similar to how it did back in the day, which is good — it keeps the essence and core there,” he explains. “When I was coming up there seemed to be a lot more trouble at events for whatever reason. These days the venues are full of good vibes really.”
Crowds might be smaller post-Covid, but their energy is undeniable. “People don’t go out as much as they used to,” he says, “but when they do, it’s always a great atmosphere.”
Ask him about his sets, and you’ll see how carefully crafted they are. “If someone wants to come and see you, they are there to hear your classics and your new unreleased music.”
“I try to play as much of my own music as possible — probably 70% of my sets,” he says. “The other 30% is just exciting stuff. It doesn’t matter who produced it… if it bangs, it bangs.” His digging spots span from SoundCloud and Beatport to TikTok, where a new generation of producers are using the platform to break through. With nearly two decades in the game, TS7 has hard-won advice for the next generation — both behind the decks and on the dancefloor.
Be yourself and double down on your strengths.
“Work super hard and be consistent,” he says. “Use platforms like TikTok to your advantage — they’ve levelled the playing field. And for young ravers: keep going out, buy tickets to events. You’re a vital part of the ecosystem and club culture needs you.”
As for what’s ahead, TS7 is stripping things back to the joy that started it all. “The only thing that really matters is how the music makes you feel. I’m just trying to have fun in the studio,” he says. “I’m working on loads of new stuff — more accessible records, and a load of darker dubs and bootlegs dropping soon.”
After 20 years, he’s still evolving — but his mission hasn’t changed: making dancefloors move, one bassline at a time.