Set Focus
Exploring syncopated and diverse grooves both old and new that can lend themselves to the dancefloor while still stimulating the mind. Exploring how genres cross-pollinate and intertwine, lending rhythms and feel to one another.
About the Selector
Tai, aka TJT, is a London-based DJ and vinyl enthusiast, founder of Illasoul and regular broadcaster on Worldwide FM, Voices, Kindred, Radio 1001, Subtle and Bangkok Community Radio. He has supported Patrick Forge, performed at Into the Burrows Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival and taken over Grow Hackney for a six-hour set.
About the Series
From The Crates is a free DJ series at Grow Hackney designed for anyone who wants to listen deeply and discover music beyond the algorithms. Each night explores a carefully chosen theme, whether a label, city, movement or moment in time, uncovering rare gems and hidden sounds. Audiences are immersed in an intimate canal-side setting where atmosphere, mood and connection come first. Each night tells a story through sound and offers an experience that stays with you long after the night ends.
