Record Label
Badman Studios
Record Label Owner, Head of Operations and A&R
March 2013 - Present
Co-founded an independent bass music label in 2013 and continue to lead A&R, artist relations, release strategy, distribution, marketing, and rights coordination across a global roster spanning six countries, with releases earning Beatport Number 1, Juno Download Number 1 Top Release, Top 10 placements, and Best New Release recognition.
Badman Studios was built to back distinctive low-frequency and bass-heavy music with the same level of discipline usually reserved for product launches: clear positioning, thoughtful artist development, and consistent release execution.
Over time, that turned into repeatable systems for release calendars, mastering handoffs, campaign planning, distribution, rights management, and day-to-day artist support across an international roster.
Representative release highlights include:
- DJ Madd’s Soldiers EP reached Beatport Number 1 and Best New 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime.
- Phydra’s Overhaul EP landed Beatport Best New Releases and a Top 10 placement at Number 3.
- Basura’s Tippin Point EP hit Juno Download Number 1 Top Release and Beatport Top 10 Releases.
- Handsome Tiger’s Yardman EP earned Juno Download Top Releases and Beatport Best New Releases.
- Die by the Sword’s District EP reached Beatport Best New 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime and Juno Dubstep Top Singles.
- Sepia’s Sanctuary EP was included in Juno’s Best of 2020 and Beatport Best New Leftfield Bass.
- Brightwing’s Marching Orders EP received Beatport Best New Release recognition.
- The Leaf, Grim Sickers, and T-Man collaboration Pass Dat Spliff reached Juno Download Top Releases and the UK Grime 50 Reload playlist.
- Leaf’s Horns Dub EP hit Number 1 on both Juno Download’s Dub chart and Beatport’s Reggae / Dancehall / Dub Top 100, a dual-platform No. 1.
Operating a label sharpened skills that also matter in technology: storytelling, audience development, brand systems, release operations, and consistent execution over time.
Global Roster
Curated International Artist Network
A curated roster spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Canada, and Colombia. Collaborations include respected names such as Leaf, DJ Madd, Sepia, Die By The Sword, Basura, Phydra, Brightwing, Grim Sickers, T-Man, and Bukkha.
Industry Validation
Chart Topping Releases
Track record of top-tier chart placements across leading electronic music platforms. Highlights include DJ Madd reaching #1 on Beatport, Basura securing a #1 Top Release on Juno Download, and Phydra placing #3 in the Beatport Top 10. Additional charting and editorial recognition across Beatport and Juno for Sepia, Handsome Tiger, Die By The Sword, Brightwing, and Grim Sickers collaborations.
Scope
End-to-End Label Ownership
Full lifecycle ownership across artist development and label operations from A&R and artist relations through release strategy, mastering, marketing, and distribution. Extended scope includes rights management, licensing, and legal coordination across global markets.
Process & Distribution
Record Label Infrastructure
Comprehensive command of record label operations, including signing workflows, release pipelines, and digital distribution across platforms such as Beatport, Juno, Bandcamp, and streaming services.
Label Highlights
Top Chart Wins
No. 1 releases, Top 10 placements, and Best New selections across Beatport and Juno Download. Certified tastemakers with the chart receipts to prove it. Every Badman Studios placement verified and documented.
Juno Download No. 1 Top Release
"Tippin Point EP" stormed to No. 1 on Juno Download, another flagship chart win from a catalogue built on consistent quality.
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Beatport Top 10 Releases
"Tippin Point EP" crashed into the Beatport Top 10, backing up its Juno No. 1 with another hard chart result that left no doubt.
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Juno Download Top Releases
"Yardman EP" charted on Juno Download's Top Releases, delivering another proven performer to the Badman catalogue.
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Beatport Best New Releases
"Yardman EP" also hit Beatport's Best New Releases chart, proving the EP had real momentum and serious market pull.
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Beatport Top 10 No. 3
"Overhaul EP" surged to No. 3 on Beatport's Top 10, a powerhouse result that added another top-tier placement to the Badman Studios catalogue.
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Beatport Best New Releases
"Overhaul EP" also claimed a spot on Beatport's Best New Releases, stacking chart wins on top of an already dominant Top 10 performance.
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Juno Download No. 3 Dubstep Top Singles
"District EP" charted on Juno Download's Dubstep Top Singles, proving the release had serious staying power beyond its opening week.
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Beatport Best New 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime
"District EP" hit Beatport's Best New 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime charts on arrival, staking out territory among the genre's hardest hitters.
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Beatport Best New Releases
"Marching Orders EP" charted on Beatport's Best New Releases, securing prime visibility alongside established names in the genre.
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Beatport No. 1
"Soldiers EP" went straight to No. 1 on Beatport, a landmark release and one of the label's biggest chart wins to date.
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Beatport Best New 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime
"Soldiers EP" dominated Beatport's Best New 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime charts, locking the release into the genre's most competitive rotation.
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Juno Download Best of 2020
"Sanctuary EP" was selected for Juno Download's prestigious Best of 2020 roundup, year-end recognition reserved for the releases that defined the scene.
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Beatport Best New Leftfield Bass
"Sanctuary EP" charted on Beatport's Best New Leftfield Bass, earning prime placement alongside the biggest names in the genre.
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Juno Download No. 1 Dirty Dubstep / Trap / Grime
"Pass Dat Spliff" topped Juno Download's Dirty Dubstep / Trap / Grime singles chart, a crossover No. 1 that pushed Badman into grime territory and widened the label's reach.
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UK Grime 50 Reload Playlist
"Pass Dat Spliff" landed on the UK Grime 50 Reload Playlist, earning heavyweight scene cosigns and pushing Badman deeper into grime's cultural spotlight.
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Juno Download No. 1 Dub
"Horns Dub" hit No. 1 on Juno Download's Dub chart, an early statement that Badman's 140 sound belonged at the top of the genre.
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Beatport No. 1 Reggae / Dancehall / Dub
"Horns Dub" also topped Beatport's Reggae / Dancehall / Dub Top 100 Releases, locking in a dual No. 1 across Juno and Beatport simultaneously.
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Badman Studios Talent Roster
A proudly global roster of deep talent across dubstep, grime, and bass music, spanning standout producers, vocalists, and performers who give Badman Studios its distinct weight, reach, and credibility.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Sepia
UK producer known for deep, atmospheric dubstep and textured low-end work shaped by a precise, immersive sound design approach.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
DJ Madd
Hungary-born, Chicago-based producer recognized for deep, minimal, dub-influenced bass music rooted in classic soundsystem traditions.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
Die By The Sword
Denver bass artist delivering dark, weighty club pressure with a sound tuned for heavy systems and late-night dubstep sets.
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Portland, Oregon, United States
Phydra
Portland producer blending heavy low-end, layered percussion, and darker rhythmic influences across bass, hip-hop, footwork, and jungle.
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Handsome Tiger
Vancouver-based producer whose bass-forward sets fuse Indigenous influences, global percussion, and modern low-frequency club energy.
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Miami, Florida, United States
Brightwing
Miami artist representing American grime with energetic sets and productions that bridge grime, dubstep, and bass-heavy club sounds.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
Basura
Denver DJ and producer pushing raw, bass-driven dubstep with a darker edge and direct, high-impact low-frequency pressure.
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Miami, Florida, United States
Leaf
Bass-heavy producer and curator behind Badman Studios, known for sub-driven, soundsystem-focused work across 140 and hip-hop-influenced low-frequency music.
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
Grim Sickers
Birmingham grime artist with a commanding 140 BPM presence, known for heavyweight vocal performances and a long-running role in the UK underground.
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Manchester, United Kingdom
T-Man
Manchester vocalist and MC recognized for baritone delivery, fast-paced flows, and collaborations spanning dubstep, grime, and drum and bass.
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Barranquilla, Colombia
Subtle Mind
Barranquilla-based DJ and producer featured on the Badman roster and part of the label’s international low-frequency artist network.
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Dresden, Germany
Grawinkel
Dresden producer on the Badman roster, representing the label’s European reach across dubstep and bass music releases.
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London, United Kingdom
Arkham Sound
London-based Badman roster artist contributing to the label’s deeper catalog of global dubstep and bass-focused releases.
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Bad Urach, Germany
Pillow
German DJ and producer featured on the Badman roster, extending the label’s international artist lineup across low-frequency bass music.
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Music Collection
A snapshot of the releases I have picked up over time, shaped by the artists, sounds, and discoveries I keep coming back to.
A personal Bandcamp collection built over years of curation, listening and discovery, and the music that continues to stay in rotation.
This collection is simply a window into the music I buy for myself on Bandcamp. It includes releases from my favorite artists and record labels, new discoveries, and my must-have collection for DJ sets. I have been curating this collection since 2013, and it is a reflection of my taste in music and the artists I have come to love.