Boris Daenen
AKA Netsky
From: Edegem, Belgium
Signed: 2009
SITKOK Repertoire: Approximately 40 published works
Style: Poirot Series 174
Website: NetskyMusic.com

Rarely have we seen someone rise through the ranks as quickly as 22 year old Boris Daenen, a.k.a Netsky. Having secured releases on some of the biggest labels in the scene, gained DJ support from the likes of Friction, Hype, Fabio and London Elektricity, the young Belgian from Edegem near Antwerp earned a nomination as “Best Upcoming Producer” at the Drum + Bass Arena Awards in 2008 and fulfilled this ambition two years on with is “Best Newcomer Producer” award in 2010.

Leading a wave of new skool D+B talent from Europe with his blend of uplifting, melancholic melodies and heavy dancefloor bass + beats, Netsky’s popularity as both a DJ and producer is second to none.

His track ‘Smile’ “Hospitality presents:This Is Drum+Bass” compilation and the iconic ‘Memory Lane’ featured on Sick Music 2 in 2010. This was swiftly followed up by his chart topping debut album -“Netsky” – in May of the same year.

Since then, Netsky’s profile as a remixer has been affirmed by his huge remixes of ubiquitous anthems such as Pendulum – ‘Witchcraft’, Plan B, Leftfield – ‘Release The Pressure’, Audio Bullies – ‘Only Man’ and Swedish House Mafia – ‘One’.

Alongside this, is Netsky’s hectic DJ schedule which regularly takes him across Europe, the UK, USA and beyond. He was nominated for the Radio One ‘Essential Mix Of The Year’ last year and with more to come, it looks like 2011 will be another golden year for Belgium’s premium D+B export.