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@deendkn

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Darkmttr / Subtitles / Yamatai / Mustard

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I threw a party a couple weeks back to celebrate the launch of my debut album.

MASSIVE thank you to everyone who came down - that room was full of love. We had a bloody good time ey?

It felt like the end of a chapter. 3.5 years of work, and it all culminated in that moment. I actually got pretty emotional at the end of the set… like a pressure valve finally released.

Thankfully The Sauce jumped on straight after and tore the place down - soppy moment well and truly over.

Hands down the best set I’ve ever played. Full video coming soon, but here’s a few clips in the meantime.

The thank you list is long, but big love to all these legends:

Josh & Sam - for driving all the way down from Doncaster to film and support.
Dan, Haines, James, Danny, Ollie & The Sauce - for shelling it. (Extra love to Ollie for linking the booking!)
Gusto - for jumping on set with me and The Sauce. Elevated the sets massively.
Pete Overview, Alex Mustard & Jerome Volks – for the help with promo and bringing it all together.
Kursiva - for flying in from Spain to party with us. Great to finally meet you bro!
And every single one of you legends who showed up and sent it on the dancefloor - including mum & dad, who saw me perform for the first time 🤘

Your support means the world ❤️ So glad we grabbed that friends & family photo at the end - an amazing memory. Love you all.

Having said that, some very important people are missing from that photo…

Guess I better write another album so we can do it all again yeah?

p.s. Have you checked the album yet? Got a favourite tune? Would love to know! taken in Volks Brighton by @deendkn

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2 years ago

MINDFIELDS

The debut album is OUT NOW 🚨

Years in the making. No compromises. 100% DKN.

Hope you love it. Let me know your favourite track.

See you Saturday for the launch party 🍾 by @deendkn

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2 years ago

WIP DUMP 🚨
I need your ears my friends.

After next week’s release (👀), I’ll be 20 tracks deep this year between the album, singles and collabs… which is nuts. Took a long break from producing, feeling like it’s time to get back on the horse.

Been digging through some half-finished bits - chucked a bunch of them here. Some rowdy stuff, some rolling stuff, even some jump uppy stuff 🤷‍♂️

Which ones should I finish and release? Which ones stay in the graveyard? Comment and let me know. by @deendkn

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a year ago

Hologram & DKN - Louder / Work Ft. Degs ⚔️

A week has passed since Hologram & DKN’s debut single dropped and what a response it’s had.

With support from all angles of the Drum & Bass scene from some of the most influential names around and an insane level of store / stream support, this single has gone down as one of our best this year.

A big thank you to everyone currently supporting! taken in Bristol, United Kingdom by @deendkn

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a month ago

We thought we’d do a walkthrough of our latest release ‘Louder’. Inside info on top production tips from some super serious blokes #dnb by @deendkn

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Time to WORK! 💪 Let’s get LOUDER! 🔊 We are thrilled to say we have new music out today with @deendkn and @degsmusic on the mighty @yamatairecordsuk! Swipe ➡️ for clips and see our bio for link 🔗 to the release. #dnb by @deendkn

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a month ago

[YAMREC068]

Hachiman - (God of War & Protection)

‘’Hachiman is the syncretic Japanese god of war, archery, and the supreme patron deity of the samurai class. His mythic lore begins in the womb, where his fierce mother, Empress Jingū, miraculously delayed his birth for three years until her military campaigns were won. Deified after his mortal reign as the 4th-century Emperor Ōjin, his divine descent was marked by eight heavenly banners, cementing his role as a protector who weaponized tactical brilliance and the kamikaze (divine winds) to defend Japan.’’

At Yamatai, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, it’s how we push artist development and bring you some of the most exciting music. This time, we’ve got something special a triple threat that’s been in the works for a while, bringing together three artists who are core drivers within the Drum & Bass space. Names ingrained into the genre, with releases on labels like Eatbrain, Hospital, DeVice, Subtitles, and more.

We are beyond excited to announce the debut collaboration between Yamatai core artist DKN and household names Hologram and Degs, with their single Louder / Work!

Two tracks built around heavy basslines and drums that hit exactly where they should, merging Neuro and Jump Up into a sound that’s bigger than both sub genres alone. Paired with Deg’s expertly crafted lyrics and you have a sonically complete single.

Two loud, in-your-face tracks from a group of ridiculously talented artists who’ve been an absolute pleasure to work with.

This is Hologram & DKN — Louder / Work ft. Degs 💥

Out this Friday ⛩️

🎹: @hologramdnb & @deendkn
🎤: @degsmusic
🎨: @gaijingraphics taken in Bristol, United Kingdom by @deendkn

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Just under 4 weeks ago we embarked on one of our biggest adventures as a label. Myself, Leks, Rue and DKN packed our bags and jumped on a plane straight to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles USA 🇺🇸

A 24 hour desert rave, car crash and the main event were just some of the activities during our time there.

Here’s a little insight into what actually went down… taken in Los Angeles, California by @deendkn

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4 months ago

Relive the magic of MOMENTIVE with a recap video by @visiontactics.prod 🔊🔥

We brought the energy of UK’s @yamatairecordsuk for their U.S. debut/5 year anniversary and the night was electric!

Debuts of @leksualhealing @rue.uk @deendkn

Also mad love to @spacetaco.tuesdays for holding down the outdoor stage for the fire spinners🔥👌

We look forward to many more in the future!

🎶 ID: ‘Can I Do’ by @rue.uk
🔫 lasers by @averylaser
Visual Projections by @squid.emoji

#MOMENTIVE #YamataiRecords #DnB #drumandbassfamily taken in Los Angeles, California by @deendkn

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4 months ago

5 Years Of Yamatai LA [02/05/2026] 🇺🇸

From partying in the dessert to having a highway car crash, LA didn’t disappoint with supplying the moments. Never did I think that Yamatai would get to the point of playing shows in the States but we did it and it still feels surreal to say it.

Big love to the @momentive.dnb for making it all happen, roll on the next one ❤️ taken in Los Angeles, California by @deendkn

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5 months ago

⚡️FASTER Artist Spotlight: DKN 🔊

Surrey’s @deendkn is a rising star in drum and bass, known for his dark, energetic productions. His debut album ‘Mindfields’ on Teebee’s Subtitles Music is making waves! 🎶

Since bursting onto the scene in 2020 with ‘The Peak’ hitting #1 on Beatport, DKN has won ‘Dub Wars’ and shared stages with legends like Sub Focus and Wilkinson.

With tracks like ‘Spirits’ and ‘This Moment,’ a new release on @mustardmusic_ music he perfectly blends raw energy with a modern edge. Get ready for more amazing music in 2025—follow along for the journey!

you can also catch @deendkn performing a live set at faster on 25th July @xoyoldn ticket link in our bio!

#fasterfamily 🔊⚡️ taken in London, United Kingdom by @deendkn

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