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Find out more about 1Xtra's DJ Cameo...

• Hails from West London
• Began DJing in 1997 playing local colleges, parties, clubs and bars.
• Cites Dreem Teem, Tuff Jam and EZ among his influences.
• Landed a set on London's Taste FM (London); the experience gained led to him featuring on various other pirate stations including Delight, Ice and Lush.
• Joined one of London's biggest underground record shops, Uptown Records, in 2001 and is now head buyer for UK Garage department. Also compiles the garage chart for DJ magazine.
• Co-produced the successful underground garage track 'Hi Grade' with J-Sweet as well as the track 'Original bad girl style' featuring Gemma Fox.
• Started his own promotion, Hot off the Block, to showcase new and established UKG talent in a live concert. Completed a European tour in 2005 featuring artists such as Lethal B, Roll Deep, Bruza and Tinchy Stryda.
• Launching record label - On the level - to serve as a platform for fresh talent in all styles of UKG. Heavily involved in identifying, nurturing and bringing through talent - MCs, singers and producers.
• Won the Best Newcomer award at the 2004 People's Choice Awards.
• Plays the guitar and the drums.
• You can catch Cameo playing regular sets at Sidewinder, Liberty, Plan B, La Cosa Nostra, Ocean Rooms and around the UK.