DANNY BYRD
[Hospital Records ] Much like the Roman Spa his home town is renowned for; many have discovered the benefits of immersing themselves in the soulful productions of Danny Byrd. With less nudity required, and a reduced danger of contracting syphilis, plague, or leprosy, it is no wonder Danny Byrd has become one of Bath's most cherished attractions. One of the very first artists to sign to Hospital - way back at the turn of the millennium, Danny Byrd's own inimitable take on soulful, vocal Drum and Bass has become a staple in the scene. His use of house and R&B influences immediately began turning heads with his first Hospital singles Do It Again and Changes.
Then, later that year, when Radio One's Fabio championed Danny's remix of London Elektricity's Wishing Well, his status as a soulful DnB heavy-weight was confirmed. It's always been about quality rather than quantity with Danny Byrd with remixes for High Contrast and contributions to our "Weapons of Mass Creation" albums making up his select output. Since 2005 however, the Byrd man has found an unparalleled level of productivity, with the massive Soul Function and Dog Hill singles Hospital as well as contributions for Spearhead, V Recordings and Advanced. With a growing reputation as one of the finest party DJs in the scene, Danny Byrd has been touring nonstop, taking him from Los Angeles to Paris, from Romania to Vienna, as well as closer to home at Hospitality nights all over the UK. If you haven't already heard his dynamic dubplate selection, you can check the technique on the mighty Hospital Mix 7 album.
The highlight so far saw in 2008 the release of Danny's long awaited long player Supersized. Featuring the massive anthems Shock Out and Weird Science this giant of album has seen support from big hitters such as Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, and the mighty Andy C. From 2008 into 2009 and Danny is becoming the darling of daytime radio one D+B. His awesome production skills have seen him remix dance tracks from Timmy Vegas and Sugar Rush Beat Company with the Byrd twist up propelling the tunes onto the Radio 1 playlist. In demand on both sides of the Atlantic, Danny Byrd has progressed into one of the most exciting talents within D+B. Unashamedly full fat, Byrd beats are essential in any balanced musical diet, get involved!