Darren Styles, born Darren James Mew on May 23, 1975, in Colchester, Essex, is a prominent British DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. He has been a significant figure in the UK’s electronic dance music scene since the early 1990s, particularly known for his contributions to the happy hardcore and UK hardcore genres.

Styles began his musical journey as part of the breakbeat hardcore group DJ Force & The Evolution. He later formed the duo Force & Styles with Paul Hobbs, producing influential tracks like “Heart of Gold,” “Pretty Green Eyes,” and “Paradise & Dreams.” In the early 2000s, he collaborated with Mark Brady as Styles & Breeze, releasing hits such as “You’re Shining” and “Heartbeatz,” both of which reached the UK Top 20 singles chart.

As a solo artist, Darren Styles released his debut album, Skydivin’, in 2008, which peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and achieved Gold certification. His follow-up album, Feel the Pressure, was released in 2010. Styles has also been involved in various collaborations, including projects with Gammer, Dougal, and Stonebank under the alias Zero Hero.

Throughout his career, Styles has been instrumental in bringing hardcore music to a broader audience, participating in major tours like Clubland Live and contributing to popular compilation series such as Clubland X-Treme Hardcore. His energetic performances and enduring influence have solidified his status as a key figure in the evolution of UK dance music.

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