Bell was raised in Sheffield where he attended King Edward VII School.[2] He started DJing at the age of 14 in the clubs and bars of Sheffield and by the age of 16 had left school to pursue a full-time career in the music industry. His stage name was given to him by the older Sheffield DJs who influenced him and was used to indicate his relative youth.[3] He has two children with his wife, fellow former BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac. Bell is a fan of Sheffield United F.C.[4]
Career
Bell's first album, for 1965 Records, encompasses hip-hop, electro, garage, dancehall and house and was released in May 2009. The major collaborators were Serocee and Mr Versatile. The album also features further collaborations with Matt Helders from the Arctic Monkeys, Benjamin Zephaniah, Roots Manuva, Tinchy Stryder, Joe Goddard, Conna "Three Chainz" Haines and Hervé.[1]
He has created a mix album for the London nightclub Fabric.[5]