Shimon (DJ)
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Shimon is an English DJ, record producer
, and founder of the label AudioPorn Records. Shimon is affiliated with the drum and bass
label Ram Records
and has released his music on Ram since its inception in 1992.
Shimon is one third of Ram Trilogy
a collective which also includes Andy C
and Ant Miles.
Independently, Shimon has produced songs such as "The Predator", "Hush Hush", and "The Shadow Knows". The 2002 Shimon and Andy C single "Body Rock" entered the UK pop charts, reaching number 28 in the UK Singles Chart
on January 6, 2002.
In 2006, Shimon was asked by Novation Digital Music Systems
to produce sounds for their Xio Synth. Shimon is also a breaks producer with releases on Finger Lickin' Records
such as "I Like You", "Around the Edge", and "White Noise".
In 2007, Shimon began releasing tracks on his own record label, AudioPorn Records, and was featured as the cover artist in Kmag in December of that year. He was also responsible for the mix CD AudioPorn that was issued with the magazine.
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, and founder of the label AudioPorn Records. Shimon is affiliated with the drum and bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
label Ram Records
Ram Records (UK)
Ram is a dance music record label, primarily releasing drum and bass music.Established in 1992 by Andy C with the help of close friend Ant Miles, the label and business today is run Andy C and business partner Scott Bourne Ram is a dance music record label, primarily releasing drum and bass...
and has released his music on Ram since its inception in 1992.
Shimon is one third of Ram Trilogy
Ram Trilogy
Ram Trilogy is a drum and bass DJ and producer trio.Ram Records bosses Andy C and Ant Miles united with fellow Ram producer Shimon to form Ram Trilogy. The three debuted with a trio of singles during the last half of 1998, the tracks "No Reality" / "Scanners", followed by "Mind Overload" /...
a collective which also includes Andy C
Andy C
Andy C , born Andrew John Clarke, is an English DJ and producer and co-founder of the RAM Recording Studio. He is the son of Mick Clarke, bass player and founder member of the Rubettes, who had hits in the seventies like Sugar Baby Love, Tonight and I Can Do It.He is considered a pioneering force...
and Ant Miles.
Independently, Shimon has produced songs such as "The Predator", "Hush Hush", and "The Shadow Knows". The 2002 Shimon and Andy C single "Body Rock" entered the UK pop charts, reaching number 28 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
on January 6, 2002.
In 2006, Shimon was asked by Novation Digital Music Systems
Novation Digital Music Systems
Novation Digital Music Systems Ltd. is a UK musical equipment manufacturer. Founded in 1992 as Novation Electronic Music Systems, the company specialises in MIDI controllers and analog modeling synthesizers, which they have manufactured in China....
to produce sounds for their Xio Synth. Shimon is also a breaks producer with releases on Finger Lickin' Records
Finger Lickin' Records
Finger Lickin' Records is an independent left field dance record label. Founded by Justin Rushmore and Jem Panufnik in 1998, Finger Lickin' is solely dedicated to dance music, mainly covering Breakbeat, electro and hip hop, elements of disco and funk can be found throughout these genres.- Artists...
such as "I Like You", "Around the Edge", and "White Noise".
In 2007, Shimon began releasing tracks on his own record label, AudioPorn Records, and was featured as the cover artist in Kmag in December of that year. He was also responsible for the mix CD AudioPorn that was issued with the magazine.