Dexta · jungle & rollers artist

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Chris Royle aka Dexta is a London based DJ/Producer who has been slowly contributing to the D&B scene since 2010. He is one of the co-founders of the giraffe mad record label imprint ‘Diffrent Music’ and has been fronting and developing the label ever since. Dexta has taken the Diffrent Music sound on the road since 2010 and tends to play an unexpected selection of music at every event. Bringing through new and unheard of artists, friends and collaborators and even influential music from outside of the D&B circuit. Dexta has been a releasing artist since 2013 and since has released music on Protect Audio, Diffrent Music, Flexout Audio & Dispatch Recordings, with other work signed to and forthcoming on Clyon Recordings, Nurtured Beatz and his own imprint Diffrent Music. Much like the Diffrent Music label ‘sound’, Dexta has a wide range of musical influences and this shines through when you listen over his output and the Diffrent Music back catalogue, it’s very hard to pin down a specific kind of style, it’s more about exploring and experimenting with new and different areas every time. You can look forward to hearing and the possibility of releases of ‘communal’ and ‘general’ c

Biography

London-born and bred, DJ and record collector Dexta has been deeply immersed in the music world since 2001. Originally from North London, he found his spiritual home in South East London in 2010—the same year he established his pioneering record label, Diffrent Music. The label quickly became a hub for experimental and boundary-pushing sounds in electronic music, particularly within the drum and bass and bass music genres. An active electronic musician, producer, and artist, Dexta has a rich portfolio of solo and collaborative works. His creativity extends beyond music, as he documents underground music culture through the Southside Circulars brand. Notable projects include the Icon Catalogue zine series and the Limited Press zine, both of which highlight niche and emerging facets of the music world. Dexta’s contributions to the underground dance music scene don’t stop there. He is the co-founder of 1-800-Dubplate, a dubplate cutting house that has become a cornerstone for vinyl enthusiasts, and Planet Wax, a record shop based in South East London. These ventures underscore his dedication to championing physical music formats and fostering a thriving community for collectors and DJs. With a career rooted in passion, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to underground culture, Dexta remains a dynamic force in music. His story is still unfolding, promising more exciting chapters to come. - - - Dexta’s work is driven by a profound belief in the power of music to transcend boundaries and connect communities. For him, vinyl and underground music culture are more than just mediums; they are ways to preserve authenticity, nurture creativity, and challenge the mainstream. His passion for experimentation and pushing musical boundaries reflects a commitment to authenticity in an ever-evolving industry. He believes that true artistry lies in creating spaces—whether through his label, records, or publications—where music can thrive in its rawest, most organic form.

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