Kevin Forrester, known professionally as Eksman (often stylised MC Eksman), is a London-based drum and bass and jungle artist from Brockley, South London. He performs as an MC and also works as a DJ and producer. His recorded and live work sits within drum and bass/jungle and related UK bass forms.

Eksman began performing as an MC in 1996. He gained wider recognition in the early 2000s, winning Best Newcomer awards in 2003 and the Best Lyrical MC award in 2004. Across his career he has recorded and performed widely across the UK and internationally.

As an MC his work emphasizes lyrical content and phrasing. The Best Lyrical MC award indicates a sustained focus on written verses and delivery. On credited recordings — notably DJ Zinc’s "Drive By Car" and Distorted Minds’ "We Can't Stop" — his vocals are presented as written verses and hooks delivered over fast breakbeats and the low-end weight associated with jungle and drum and bass productions.

Musically he occupies the ragga-influenced, lyric-forward corner of jungle/DNB while also engaging with broader UK urban styles. Publicly documented features place his voice against the heavier end of the scene’s production — syncopated drum patterns, punchy snares and basslines that drive the tracks. He has also been involved in recordings that include family contributions: his son J Mulla has appeared on recordings with him.

Career highlights and collaborations are concrete and specific. Eksman has featured on DJ Zinc’s "Drive By Car" and on Distorted Minds’ "We Can't Stop." He is the brother of jungle producer Remarc (Marc Forrester), a direct familial link to established jungle production. Eksman runs events such as OVERLOAD, which he programs and promotes, and he has performed at clubs and events around the UK and overseas.

On the practical side of his role in the scene, Eksman operates across performing and event curation: he records vocal features, performs live as an MC, and runs nights under the OVERLOAD banner. Publicly available information about specific producer credits or a formal solo discography is limited; his most verifiable recorded contributions are the featured vocal appearances and the family and event connections noted above.

Specific influences and connections include his collaborations with DJ Zinc and Distorted Minds and his relationship with his brother Remarc (Marc Forrester), the jungle producer; those are direct, named links in his musical network. He continues to appear on recordings and to run OVERLOAD events, with family collaborations — such as recordings featuring his son J Mulla — remaining part of his documented activity.

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Shiva Dance Festival at Shuttleworth House