ubblahkan

ubblahkan is a musical project by Dale Hooks and Gary Quinn. The pair grow up on the outskirts of Belfast City and begin DJing in their early teenage years. Over time they build a reputation for playing a wide range of dancefloors and for adapting to different locations.

Background

Hooks and Quinn have more than 30 years of combined DJ experience. Each develops a separate profile on the dance music circuit before they begin working together more closely. They DJ alongside each other in various places around the world and become familiar with one another’s style.

Studio work and style

The project comes from the two joining forces in the studio. ubblahkan is a dancefloor-focused act, with music shaped by the genres they enjoy as DJs and listeners. Its sound is described as crossing house, dance, tech-house and electronica, with a direct club orientation and an emphasis on energy and movement.

Context

The project reflects the shared background of Dale Hooks and Gary Quinn, combining their experience as selectors with a studio partnership built around their mutual taste in club music.