Brighton, UK-based DJ/producer Ryan Hurley originally played in local bands as a drummer. Only when he started studying music technology and music production, he became interested in electronic/dance music. He begun a career of his own, using the stage name Kideko. In 2014, he debuted with the double A-sided single On And On/Amour, but his first real success came with follow-up The Jam, which sampled Technotronic’s Pump Up The Jam.

But I’m sure Kideko’s biggest hit is yet to come. Dum Dum ticks all the right boxes in that respect. It’s a samba-influenced dance track with ‘party’ written all over it. And the lyrics aren’t too complex either…

UPDATE 23 September: This fun instrumental now also comes with vocals, provided by Tinie Tempah and Becky G. If it wasn’t a smash already, it sure is now!

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.