DJ Aku

Aku is a multi-talented musical force, a DJ, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, as well as being a key member of the Grammy-nominated band Florence and the Machine and a crucial musical accomplice (DJ/bass/keys) to the critically acclaimed American rapper Santigold.

  • Aku is a multi-talented musical force, a DJ, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, as well as being a key member of the Grammy-nominated band Florence and the Machine (they were introduced by mutual friend Mark Ronson), and a crucial musical accomplice (DJ/bass/keys) to the critically acclaimed American rapper Santigold. He has also penned tracks for the likes of Saul Williams, TV on the Radio and Massive Attack.

    When not touring the world with his regular commitments, Aku applies his decade-plus experience on the decks at New York, Paris and London’s top clubs and nightlife spots (Soho House, Paul’s Baby Grand, Silencio, KOKO) to DJing events for eminent clients in the fashion, film, music and other industries - including Chanel, Versace, Teen Vogue, MoMA and the prestigious Whitney Biennial, one of the art world’s most important events. His house based musical style has a distinct futuristic bent.

  • His house based musical style has a distinct futuristic bent.

  • Tommy Hilfiger, Teen Vogue, Mustique, Artnet, MOMA, Valentino, Chanel, Versace, Loews, Art Basel, Mick Rock, The New York City Ballet, Gucci Ghost, Childish Gambino (private), Whitney Museum Biennial

  • Soho House, residencies at the Roxy / Soho Grand Hotels, Paul’s Baby Grand, The Box, Baby’s Allright, The Blonde, Brooklyn 1 hotel, The Mulberry, Jimmy, DJ for Santigold, KOKO’s in London, Silence in Paris, and all of the Florence and Machine after parties

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