Biography
Over the last 10 years Excell has established himself as an eclectic producer of Jazz, Pan-African music, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Folk and Electronic music with music released on labels such as Domino, Strut, Soundway, Tru Thoughts, Six Degrees, Luaka Bop, Dharma and Easy Star Records.
He is the composer, producer, guitarist and percussionist for his own projects Nubiyan Twist, Onipa and Chief Roackas as well as producing, composing and remixing for many other artists such as Nerija, The Turbans, Kassin, Ego Ella May, Me and My Friends, Megan Henwood, By The Rivers, K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade, Kapurna Quartet and Ria Moran.
Excell’s productions have made a name for themselves with support from radio DJ’s such as Giles Peterson, Lauren Laverne, David Rodigan, Craig Charls and Huey Morgan, receiving plays across BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, BBC 4, BBC 6 and BBC 1Xtra. Excell’s productions have received critical acclaim from publications such as The Guardian, The independent, Mojo, Clash, BBC Music Magazine, Songlines magazine and Jazzwise.
