Chris Read has been played on NTS shows including Whodis? w/ 56 DJs, with Dub Afrique (7" Version) first played on 2 April 2014.

Recording artist for BBE Records and Breakin' Bread. Music released on a host of labels including Different Drummer, Bastard Jazz and Push The Fader. Collector of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Boogie, Disco, Jazz and more for over 20 years with nearly as many spent behind the turntables. Promoter of one of the UK's largest regular hip hop events for over 10 years. Mix show DJ on BBC 1Xtra for 2 years. Best known in recent years for a steady output of mixtapes and remixes including the much hyped 'Diary' series, downloaded in tens of thousands and podcasted to a million plus people. Currently working on a new album and performing with a BBC New Urban Music Bursary award winning jazz outfit.

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