BK and Knuckleheadz join forces for their new single, a dark club-driven collab that channels the production prowess of two hard house progenitors.
BK and Knuckleheadz tap into their longstanding chemistry to release their new single, “Turn That Fuckin’ Music Up,” a raucous club collab arriving via Dreamstate Records on January 23rd.
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Two trailblazing hard house artists are tying up for some serious floor-filling action. “Turn That Fuckin’ Music Up” is a hard-edged cut crafted for straightforward club and festival play. Driven by an anabolic, forward-charging rhythm, every element is dialed in for maximum propulsion. The track methodically cranks the pressure, stacking white-knuckling tension as it builds upon relentless basslines, murky acid arpeggios, discordant chord stabs, and a tenacious vocal loop that cues the climactic crescendo. Prior to this release, the pairing crossed paths in 2014 with their collab, “Shining,” as well as their follow-up single the subsequent year, “Fire Burning.”
Hailing from London, Ben Keen—better known as BK—has staked his claim as one of the most influential hard dance producers of all time. The seasoned veteran has been forging a path for the hard house movement since the ’90s, maintaining a consistent output of trance- and techno-fueled club tools along the way. He previously made his Dreamstate Records debut with 2024’s “Alive,” drawing radio support from XiJaro & Pitch, Suzy Solar, Steve Allen, Myni8hte & Seathic, and Jochen Gareth. BK has previous radio support from BBC Radio 1, and his tracks have been supported by Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Bryan Kearney, Funk Tribu, T78, Judge Jules, Andrew Rayel, and Timmy Trumpet, On the live front, he continues to dominate major stages, with an upcoming headline set for SubBass’ ‘Get Hard Fridays’ at Suburbia Southampton, and a festival slot at Trance In The Woods.
South Coast-based producer Knuckleheadz is equally notorious as a stalwart of the hard house scene. Another formative project from the late ‘90s, Knuckleheadz has stayed the course to establish himself as a staple of the genre. His extensive discography includes collaborations with Agent Jack, Tasty, and Steve Hill, in addition to remixing tracks for Bush Babies, Sam Townend, and Justin Bourne.
With “Turn That Fuckin’ Music Up,” BK and Knuckleheadz deliver an unapologetic single that reaffirms their legacy—a prototype for contemporary trance music that wields the high impact of techno and hard house grooves.
BK & Knuckleheadz’ new single “Turn That Fuckin’ Music Up” is available on all platforms via Dreamstate Records.
More About BK
Ben Keen, aka BK, is a legendary figure in the world of dance music, known for his pioneering Hard House sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. From his early days at London’s Carnaby Street Studios to his residency at the iconic Trade club, BK has continuously pushed the boundaries of electronic music.
His career has been marked by numerous chart-topping hits and acclaimed releases, including standout tracks like ‘Music Is Moving’ and ‘Revolution’. With a knack for blending trance and Techno elements into his signature style, BK has earned praise from both fans and critics alike.
In 2024, BK remains at the forefront of the scene, delivering a series of high-impact releases on labels such as DOOF, Armada, and Speedmaster. An epic remix of
‘Warrior,’ set to be released in September, adds to his impressive portfolio. Furthermore, collaborations with industry heavyweights like Hannah Laing, Reinier Zonneveld, Ammara, Funktribu, and Matty Ralph further underscore BK’s versatility and enduring influence.
As his vast back catalogue continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, BK’s impact on the dance music landscape shows no signs of slowing down. With each new release, he reaffirms his status as one of the most iconic figures in the genre.
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More About Knuckleheadz
Knuckleheadz have been producing quality, funky, chunky hard house music since 1997.
Starting out as a duo, Jon Langford and Warren Clarke met whilst DJing in the South Coast town of Bournemouth, UK. Their first release on Tripoli Trax, “House Rocca / Turn That Fucking Music Up,” went on to sell almost 10,000 copies, and “House Rocca” was given the prestigious title of Tony De Vit’s Tune of 1997. Their second release, “Raise Your Hands,” firmly planted the Knuckleheadz on the Hard House map, and it set the stage for a host of releases and remixes from the likes of Sandy B, NRG, Bulletproof, DJ Quicksilver, Tony Di Bart, and labels including Champion, Sony, Warners, Positiva, and Tidy Trax.
These tracks featured in multiple compilation albums, including Pete Tong’s Essential Selection Clubbers Bible, Extreme Euphoria, The Best Hard House… Ever, Ministry of Sounds Hard House Classics, Hardhouse Anthems, and various compilations from the scene’s biggest labels, Tidy Trax, Nukleuz, and Tripoli Trax.
In 2001, Jon Langford took on the Knuckleheadz as a solo project continue to release for Tripoli Trax as well as remixing for artists such as Kylie, BK, Andy Farley, Mr Bishi, RR Fierce, and Rob Tissera.
As the demand for releases and remixes grew, so did the DJ appearances in towns and cities across the UK, but also around the entire globe!
With over 30 years of DJing experience, the transition from behind a mixing desk and studio monitors to behind a mixer and decks was an easy one to make! Regularly travelling to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, where Knuckleheadz were residents for System 6. Hong Kong, where they held a 6-month residency alongside tours of Japan, Canada, and North America, and guest appearances across Europe, including
Amsterdam and Helsinki.
Back on home ground, Knuckleheadz have appeared at some of the most prestigious events, including Trade, Tidy Weekenders, Sundissential, Frantic, Storm, Insomniacz, Nuklear Puppy, and Slinky. Covering almost every town and city in the United Kingdom and Ireland!
More recently, Knuckleheadz have already appeared at Kinky Trade (EGG LDN), Trade Orange, Fearsum, Cheeky Little Monkey, Encoded, 90s Fest in Sheffield, and Poole Harbour Festival, continuing to push that distinctive sound of chunky, funky, bassline throbbing, stabtastic, drum rolling hard house music.
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More About Dreamstate
Created in 2015, Dreamstate carries the mantle for all forms of trance & progressive music—from deep progressive to psytrance and all BPMs in between—and aspires to create an experience as vivid and diverse as the genre it was inspired by. Envision a world where ethereal beats and timeless melodies transport you from the everyday to a higher state of understanding. Trance music has the power to connect, the power to soothe, and the power to heal. At Dreamstate, we experience that power together. A global movement backed by a passionate community, Dreamstate has held festivals in Mexico, the UK, Australia, Poland, Canada, and all throughout the United States. Dreamstate-hosted stages have also been featured at EDCs in China and India. Dreamstate Records launched in 2017, and its catalog has since logged releases from Vini Vici, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Judge Jules, Jordan Suckley, Roger Shah, Key4050, and more.
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