Artist Talk with Jeremy Sylvester

We are delighted to welcome one of the true legends of British dance music to CDR. Jeremy Sylvester began entering the production world, recording his earliest productions in his father’s studio in Handsworth, Birmingham. Initially producing mainly “Rave music” inspired by reggae. Jeremy gradually ventured into “drum n bass” which led him to start a record label in 1994, with his father called Dubtronix. This label produced two highly successful tracks ‘Screwface’ and 'Fantasy’. Unable to satisfy his eagerness to further his career in music, Jeremy contacted Nice ‘n’ Ripe records and started to produce tracks on their label under various names: Sly, Deep Cover, Groove Connection, G.O.D, Sylvester amongst others. Since then Jeremy Sylvester has gone from strength to strength, producing records for influential European independent dance label, Azuli records, and Roger Sanchez’s new label “Stealth” Records in conjunction with Defected Records, in addition to remixing some major recording artists which include: All Saints, Jodeci, Kc& Jojo, The Don, Shola Ama, Dionne Rakeem, Another Level, Ray Ruffin, Kenny Thomas, Denada, Lynsey Moore, Rasheen Paterson, Ginuwine, Amira, Barbara Tucker, Lutricia Mcneal, Maida Myles, Marvin and Tamera and Dawn Tallmen. Join us for an immersive conversation with Jeremy Sylvester and submit your own music bring your WIPs and tunes – at any stage – for openCDR and for the opportunity to hear it on experience your music on Corsica Studio’s's club sound system. ‍ CDR Sessions are our flagship event series featuring an in-depth, production focused interview with a guest artist, exploring their career and creative process. Each Session starts and ends with openCDR, where producers and artists of all levels and abilities have the opportunity to play their own music on some of the best club soundsystems across the UK. All genres and styles welcomed! Join our supportive community of producers, artists and music enthusiasts, and learn some transformative techniques along the way. Lastly, we are a small, grassroots organisation and we are able to carry out our work through the generosity of our funders and community. There is a free signup option to ensure our events are as accessible as possible, particularly for those who are on a low income or not in work. If you can afford to donate, please consider purchasing a donation ticket at the recommended suggestion of £5, your support is vital to our growth. Here’s to an equitable future!