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Shimon
Ram Records / Audioporn ~ UK

SHIMON CONTINUES TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH FROM RAM RECORD’S NOTORIOUS “TRILOGY” COLLECTIVE AND AS ONE OF THE SCENE'S MOST TALENTED PRODUCERS AND WICKED DJS - DOA

Shimon is a drum and bass legend. Responsible for some of the most influential d&b tracks of all time, many of which are said to have ‘shaped the sound of D&B as we know it. For over a decade Shimon has been smashing up dance floors around the globe, week-in, week-out at the biggest parties, clubs and music festivals and has been doing so for well over a decade.
Shimon is a respected and sought after producer, from the many remix offers he receives to being approached by Novation to produce sounds for their new Xio Synthesisor, Shimon’s studio skills along with his performances are recognized & highly appreciated the world over.

“SHIMON BRINGS THE GOODS TIME AND TIME AGAIN” – ATM MAGAZINE

Born and bred on rock; Shimon is a self-confessed ‘Floyd Head.’ His awareness and fervour for music became even more apparent when, in his adolescent years, he discovered dance music and, on a weekly basis began sneaking into now legendary rave nights – ‘Elevation,’ and ‘A.W.O.L’ at ‘Paradise Club.’ The flourishing dance music culture consumed him and Shimon was convinced this was his future.

Soon enough, Shimon leant the money to buy his first set of turntables from his uncle and learned to mix. His next purchase, a sampler, brought about an epiphany; Shimon wanted to make the music, not just mix it!
Shimon laughs as he reflects upon the ‘thousands of hours’ spent developing his unique style as well as his production techniques on his Akai 950 and Atari ST computer!

It’s common knowledge that you don’t become a first class producer and sound engineer overnight, but even so, it wasn’t too long before Shimon’s individual efforts, in particular a catchy beat and bass line caught the attention of his good friend, DJ and label owner, Andy C. They immediately joined forces. The result was massive and is arguably one of the most popular Drum & Bass 12”s of all time; ‘Quest,’ with ‘Nightflight’ on the flip. Shimon’s professional relationship with Andy C and Drum & Bass’ biggest record label, Ram Records had begun. In 1995 ‘Recharge’ was included on Ram Records’ first compilation – ‘The Speed of Sound LP,’ and Shimon became a permanent fixture of Ram.

“SHIMON IS RAM RECORDS’ GOLDEN BOY” – KNOWLEDGE MAGAZINE “WITHOUT A DOUBT, ONE OF RAM RECORD’S MOST VALUABLE ASSETS” - KNOWLEDGE MAGAZINE

With more opportunities to play his music to audiences all over the globe than he could physically fulfil, Shimon quickly accepted his place on the scene’s most prominent artist agencies, namely Unique Artists and Circle Management.
Shimon’s ever increasing profile led to various remix offers, of which he accepted a selected few; none more absolute than his awesome and highly acclaimed rework of Dillinja’s‘Tudor Rose.’

“SHIMON GETS NASTIER THAN A NEW ORLEANS STRIPPER ON THIS REMIX OF THE CAPONE CLASSIC.” – TUDOR ROSE RMX REVIEW - XLR8R MAGAZINE

Shimon, in collaboration with Andy C and Ant Miles engineered the track that became known as ‘No Reality,’ their collective became known as Ram Trilogy – Ram Records’ most successful act to date.