Future Cut is the name of groundbreaking producers Darren Lewis and ex-student Tunde Babalola. The duo first met whilst promoting rival Drum 'n' Bass nights in Manchester and by being in the same building as the Manchester Midi School.
Their first track was promptly snapped up by Renegade Hardware and over the next few years they recorded for the top drum 'n' bass labels of the time as well as DJing all over the world. The classic 'Obsession' for Goldie's Metalheadz label featured singer Jenna G who later joined forces with Future Cut to become Un-cut. Their debut was the stunning 'Midnight', followed by the album 'The Un-calculated Some' on Warners.
Since 2004 Future Cut have taken a different direction pursuing production, songwriting for other artists, mixing and remixing. They recently scored a UK number one single with the Lily Allen hit 'Smile' which they co-wrote, produced and mixed and then reached number 5 with the follow up 'L.D.N'. The pair also co-wrote, produced and mixed half of Lily's album as well as B-sides including 'Nan You're A Window Shopper' and 'U Killed It'.
Other projects include Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls), Natasha Beddingfield, Mr Hudson & The Library, Dizzee Rascal, The Sugababes, Plan B, Remi Nicole, No Bizzi, Joel Ortiz, Laura Izibor, Nick Harrison, Underground Heroes, Kate Nash, Estelle, Goldielocks, Lemar, Ava Leigh, Kelis, Conner Reeves and Takura Tendayi.
Future Cut offer up master classes at the Manchester Midi School on their production techniques and give advice on getting ahead in the music industry.
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