Lee Haslam
Lee Haslam’s career has spanned the last twelve years, making his name in hard hitting, energy fuelled and cutting edge DJ sets & production. Lee’s meteoric rise began in 2002 with the massive selling 'Music Is The Drug' single which not only hit the top of the UK dance charts and sold over 40,000 units but was also licensed onto 15 compilation albums around the globe. Hot on the heels of this success Lee was soon remixing for some of the biggest names in dance music including Lost Tribe’s ‘Gamemaster’ and Dumonde’s ‘Human’. Over the next two years Lee notched up a further four singles and 15 remixes for labels worldwide making him one of the most sought after producers in dance music.
In 2004 Lee Haslam boarded the fast track to the top of the UK trance scene, using the opportunity of a coveted BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix to join the dance DJing elite and at the same time dazzling dance fans with his flowing musical style and flawless technical skills during a daunting live set to an audience of millions listening around the globe.
The buzz on Lee's Essential Mix was nothing short of phenomenal and in the months ahead he was selected to mix the trance CD on ‘tidy Euphoria’ which went on to sell 50,000 copies with Lee’s CD being widely regarded by many as the best CD on the album. Further to this Lee was also asked to compile and produce the 'Resonate 4' album, the second time he would mix this compilation series. This was instrumental in his decision to move away from the sound that had made his name during the previous 8 years. Resonate 4 gave him a platform to showcase the start of his new direction and his journey back to his trance roots where he started so long ago. The album was a huge success with his double CD selection gaining full marks in DJ Magazine and Mixmag praising it as the most forward thinking trance album of the year so the transformation had an amazing beginning.
By 2006 Lee’s move away from the harder sound was nearing completion. His departure from tidy showed the world his determination to break into the trance scene and to concentrate fully on his DJing and productions. This was a great move for Lee as the bookings continued to pour in from all over the globe, he continued to travel the UK and internationally. Rocking The Gallery, Escape, Inside Out, Goodgreef and The Coach, just a few of the massive venues in the UK that were lucky enough to catch this success story. Globally he had storming tours through Calgary, Vancouver, San Francisco, Cape Town and of course the party capital of the world, Ibiza.
For the next two years Lee spent a lot of his time in the studio producing 8 original tracks for the likes of Monster Tunes and his label Digital Remedy which he set up in October 2006 as a faster outlet for his own music. As well as original work, Lee was soon snapped up by the likes of Tsunami, Monster Tunes, Virgin, Five AM, Nukleuz, Alter Ego, Strukture, Discor, 12Tone, Propulsion & Diverted Music to bring his unique remix work to their labels and was supported by huge acts like Armin Van Burren, Tiesto, Eddie Halliwell, Paul Oakenfold, Sander Van Doorn, Marco V, Marcel Woods, Sean Tyas & Richard Durand. When all this activity was put together it soon made Lee one of the new rising stars within trance and it wasn’t to be long before he received the recognition he deserved. Gatecrasher soon lead the way by putting two of his tracks on their Live album with Christopher Lawrence as well as numerous other compilation appearances for Ministry of Sound and Euphonic Sessions.
In late 2007 Lee was asked to become Head of Events & Music for Slinky, as well as being their new global resident. In his new role Lee oversaw the brands return to its spiritual home, The Opera House in Bournemouth, as well as masterminding new residencies in Dublin, London, Leeds and Bristol. Lee was soon developing the brand overseas and set up established tour events in every single continent and by the end of 2008 they hope to have done around 50 events worldwide.
In early 2008 Lee’s musical style and influence was to reach new levels when he was made presenter of Slinky’s very own radio show on the fast growing www.tilllate.com. His show broadcasts on the Last Friday of each month and airs alongside shows from Activa, Agnelli & Nelson, Ernesto vs Bastian, Filo & Peri, Jon O'Bir, Kuffdam, Matt Darey, Niklas Harding, Rank One, Ronski Speed & Solarstone.
Of course Lee’s work does not stop there, on top of his Slinky commitments Lee continues to be a firm favourite at some of the biggest nights around with highlights being; The Gallery at London’s legendary Turnmills, Inside Out, Goodgreef and Escape in UK. His set at the eleventh Tidy Weekender in March 2007 was chosen as one of just three from the entire line-up to be broadcast live on the nation’s biggest dance music station Galaxy which demonstrates the high regard that the industry holds for Lee.
Lee’s dedication to his music and his pure passion for trance, combined with his reputation both within the industry as well as behind the decks and his phenomenal production skills have seen his career blossom and grow throughout his move to trance. As 2008 progresses, each month sees Lee’s profile rise higher and higher. The support he has had from the people that matter has been unmistakable – big names and big promoters are all beginning to catch on Lee Haslam!!
Lee Haslam – make a date in your diaries now!