Intalekt

Known for his trippy & soulful sound, and for being 1/2 of Billy Dukes, Intalekt is a producer, musician DJ and Radio host (Reprezent Radio) who has worked with the likes of Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, Ella Frank, KALLITECHNIS, Marie Dahlstrom Lucy Rose & many more. His prolific self- produced debut EP IIWII (It Is What It Is) received much recognition from the likes of Trevor Nelson, Mista Jam and DJ Target.

With a name given to represent his characteristics, Intalekt found real meaning in his name later on. Amused by the irony, Intalekt opened himself to accept he was always learning new things about the world. The musician from South London is known for the trippy – electronic soulful sound he creates, displaying a strong aspect of live instrumentation easily recognisable in his music.

Intalekt has independently sold out shows with his band at the Bussey Building, Orbitsound and has performed with the likes of Samm Henshaw at Village Underground. He has also played keys for Jay Prince who opened for Chance The Rapper at the Brixton O2. Intalekt has performed on Sofar Sounds in his rap duo Billy Dukes and has performed Live at Pirate Studios for Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce.

His latest release – The Adventures Of Masta Splinta, is an instrumental hip hop project with a heavy jazz influence full of syncopated drum patterns, distorted trumpet, sax, and french horns. After just 3 weeks of it’s release, the project’s lead single “Peace” had over 110K streams on Spotify, and landed major playlists Butter, Jazztronica, and 9(pm).

An international DJ, he has played in various countries, South Africa, Namibia, Switzerland & France and in London spaces such as, Nike

Town, The Tate Britain and Jazz Cafe. Intalekt has also played at festivals such as Parklife, Streetfest as well as Headline shows for Noname, Iyamah & Jaz Karis. Intalekt DJ’s at official parties for various brands/companies Napapriji store launch in Shoredictch, Stay Cool and more.

He has a bi weekly show on Reprezent Radio 107.3FM where he plays the smooth new age Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop & R&B flips. He has. Been able to interview the likes of SiR, Iman Omari, ill Camille Rippy Austin, Barney Artist and Samm Henshaw.

Intalekt runs his pwn production school called School Of Bop for the young curious creatives who want to get started or continue on music production. He works with 2 major brands in Native Instruments and Hosted at 1948ldn, Nike’s community space for young innovators of sports and culture. During the sessions, there are walkthroughs, showcases and Q&As from guest artists and producers, who will be there to show the kids that there is more than one way to be successful in the music industry. He has had guests such as Melle Brown, Loe Lash, Emmavie, Sipprell, Ella Frank and Dips & Lowu.

Intalekt is gearing up for another instrumental project release after the success of his first first instalment “The Adventures Of Masta Splinta” which has streamed over 1.5 million streams. This is to be released the beginning of 2021.