Chinese Laundry Invites APHRODITE [UK] + NICK VAN TIEL

'Chinese Laundry Invites' – A Dynamic Series Tailored to community-run events featuring local crew takeovers, record label showcases, and more exciting community-driven ideas

LAUNDRY

[DnB / Jungle]

Aphrodite [UK]

Sofia Gonzalez

Ubermoon

CAVE

[Bass / Breaks / UKG / House]

Nick Van Tiel

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Aphrodite

DJ Aphrodite, born Gavin King in 1968 in Aberystwyth, Wales, is a pioneering British DJ and producer renowned for his contributions to jungle and drum and bass. Known as one of the genre's founding figures, Aphrodite played a crucial role in popularising drum and bass in the 1990s. Aphrodite began his musical journey in the late 1980s, co-founding the influential Urban Takeover label and being one half of the breakbeat hardcore duo Urban Shakedown, known for the track "Some Justice," which became a UK Top 40 hit. His 1999 self-titled debut album featured iconic tracks such as "Bad Ass" (with Micky Finn) and "BM Funkster," cementing his place in drum and bass history. Aphrodite's sound, characterized by infectious basslines and high-energy rhythms, earned him global recognition and extensive touring across major festivals and clubs. Follow-up albums like "Aftershock" (2002) and "Break in Reality" (2007) showcased his continued evolution as a producer. Beyond production, Aphrodite's label, Aphrodite Recordings, remains a vital platform for jungle and drum and bass talent. With decades of experience, Aphrodite continues to influence new generations of drum and bass enthusiasts, maintaining his status as one of the genre's true legends.