Friction (artist)
Friction is a DJ and music producer from the United Kingdom, who specializes in drum and bass music.
As a teenager, Friction played at events and promoted his own club nights much like any other young DJ trying to make a name for himself. He soon linked up with Brighton producers Stakka and K-Tee, who were involved with Andy C's Ram Records imprint. In February 1999 Friction released his first single Critical Mass, under the name Kinnetix on Under Fire Records. He then produced Photon on TOV's EP Here Comes Trouble. After that he cooperated with Stakka and Skynet to produce Altitude.
He received various awards, including ‘Best Newcomer’ in the 'Drum & Bass Arena' Awards in 2002, ‘Best Breakthrough DJ’ at the 2003 'Knowledge Magazine Awards', another 'Best Newcomer' at the 2004 'Accelerated Culture Awards', Runner Up at The Raveology DnB awards 2007 and finally 'Best DJ' at the MTV Romania Awards in 2007.
Friction's mix CD's have also grown in quality and popularity. The Bingo Sessions Vol.1 CD (with DJ ZInc) on Bingo was a great hit, charting in the national LP top 40 and was followed with the first of his own successful series The Next Level which has gone on to sell thousands worldwide. More recognition was to follow with his Pete Tong Essential Mix which aired April 2006 to huge acclaim.
His remix of Back To Your Roots released on Shogun Audio in 2007 was also regarded as the biggest drum and bass track of the year and received plays from Annie Mac, Stanton Warriors and Judge Jules. Around the same time he began to get involved with Breaks music, playing at select events around the world, joining Aquasky in the studio to produce the Control Freak, released on their 2007 This Way Up LP on Passenger records.
He has also worked with Stakka, K-Tee and Nu Balance under the collective name The Militia.