Tesfa Williams

Not another DJ digging through their collection… I know but I’ve finally got 80% of my vinyl collection in one place so it’s only right for me to share some of these gems with you guys. Trust me there’s some serious cuts and dubs in here. Real one of one type stuff. Along with the jokes ones that had no business being so iconic and maybe some left field gems you may not have heard. Over the next few weeks I’ll be digging out some tracks that have shaped my music knowledge and sound from back in the day and some which I’ve been spinning at Defected festival Croatia over the weekend. #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcollector #digging #recordcollection #recordoftheday #ukgarage

T. Williams is a torchbearer for UK house music and African diasporic sounds like Afro house and gqom in London. ⁠ ⁠ His RA Podcast charts his musical journey in reverse chronological order, starting with smooth, African-influenced sounds and winding through grime and dubstep, eventually landing at jungle. He threads a needle through diverse genres (and eras), and posits that the traditional UK hardcore continuum is a bigger spectrum than you might think, with gqom’s heave and amapiano’s log drum equally important in the musical equation. It’s nearly two hours of UK dance music past and present, from a DJ who has lived it all.⁠ ⁠ Listen to RA.935 - 🔗 in bio 🎧️

My Debut album, ready for preorder!! 😍🎉🍾🍾🎉 #linkinbio #bandcamp The album has been made with real love and care. Independent artist, independent label, independent music!!! Big up for all the love on the singles that I’ve dropped already💜🙏🏿 It’s been absolutely amazing to see all the ideas come together. But this vinyl is just so good and I can’t wait for you guys to have your very own copies. Big shouts to @fortiesfieldgy @instagash for making this all happen and pulling together all the creative ideas💜 https://twilliamsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/raves-of-future-past Release date: Feb 2nd 2024 🙌😇🥹 #vinyl #vinylcollection #album

"Get It Together" Out Now on @heistrecordings Today marks the release of my first single under my full name Tesfa Williams on @damswindle's label!! The full EP "Beyond Today" is ready for preorder on vinyl, hope you guys enjoy these 4 dancefloor melting pot tracks as much as I did making them!! Tesfa #vinyl #housemusic #newmusic #linkinbio

The start of a new chapter. Changing my name has been a long time coming — a journey through moments of doing what worked for others. But now, I’m proud to own my name. Ahead of my new EP release, I’m sharing a bit about why this change matters.⁠ ⁠ Coming up as a DJ in the early 2000s and breaking into international scenes, I often felt the need to be more “palatable” for different audiences. An authentic ethnic name could cost you bookings — wild, but true.⁠ ⁠ Now, I’m reclaiming my identity fully. Tesfa. A return to my roots and a reflection of where I’m headed. Thank you for riding with me. The music stays true, and so do I. ⁠ ⁠ #musician #dj #producer #backcreatives #musicjourney #DJLife #electronicmusic #albumrelease #ukmusic #musicdiscovery #vinyl

Some records I'm feeling from my collection at the moment!! 1. Karl Tuff Enuff Brown - Intro Number 4 2. Status IV - You ain't Really Down (Jazzanova Remix) 3. Chris Mac - Baby Gonna Rock Dis 4. Vitor Duplaix - Gravity (Charlie Dark Remix) 5. Sovereign - One On One

Kerri Chandler’s Street Musiq 1.0 wasn’t just a moment, it was a movement—deep, soulful, and undeniably raw. A true pioneer who shaped the sound and culture of house music as we know it today.⁠ ⁠ What's your favourite track off the album? ⁠ ⁠ #kerrichandler #musicdiscovery #housemusic #vinyl #vinylcollectors #deephouse

You can now listen back to my first @voices_radio breakfast show via link in bio!! 🔊🔊📻 Big up everyone that sent me fresh new music to spin. Was a pleasure to share !!

Kickstarting 2025 in style! This morning, we’ve got the incredible T Williams on the ones and twos for the first breakfast show of the year 😎 Lock in for the next two hours as we ease your ears with some smooth global fusions, gradually turning up the vibes with jazzy, soulful, and house-infused breaks sensations. It’s the perfect soundtrack to elevate your morning. Don’t miss it!”

🚨 Excited for my new monthly Breakfast Show starting tomorrow on @voices_radio 9-11am (GMT) and continuing every 3rd weds of the month. We're about to get housey in the morning 📆 Join me : www.voicesradio.co.uk/

Wayz of the Dragon - 1998 jungle / drum & bass compilation 🔊 One of my favourite vinyl artworks, picked up the same year it dropped 😮‍💨 #vinylcommunity #vinylcollection #vinylcover #junglemusic #dnb #ukmusic #dj #vinyllover

Let’s take it back to 2001—UK Garage was shifting, evolving into something rawer... Grime. Sticky was already a heavyweight in the scene, and Golly Gosh II came through as one of those records that blurred the lines between garage and this harder, darker sound that was bubbling up from the underground.⁠ ⁠ This track wasn’t just music—it was energy. From pirate radio sets to the raves, Golly Gosh II had that reload-worthy vibe that DJs and MCs couldn’t get enough of. It laid the groundwork for a lot of what came after.⁠ ⁠ What’s your first memory of this one? 👇🏾 Drop it in the comments.⁠ ⁠ #ukgrime #ukmusic #producer #musichistory #musicdiscovery #ukgarage⁠ ⁠