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Sammy Virji, a dynamic British DJ and producer, captivates me with his eclectic blend of garage, bassline, and house music. He has become a prominent figure in the resurgence of bassy UKG/Speed Garage music. Virji's innovative sound and infectious energy continue to leave an everlasting mark on me whenever I hear a new song of his. He inspires me by pushing the sound of new age UKG and Speed Garage sound design, incorporating many different drum patterns and easily recognisable basslines that hold a tight grip in the underground music scene and heavily influence my production.

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Coming from the intense music scene of Melbourne, Australia, Sam Alfred is a local hero to me because he is a versatile and forward-thinking producer. With a fusion of genres, his sonic creations transports me on an exhilarating journey. Alfred's innovative approach and rhythmic prowess establish him as my favourite techno producer and largest inspiration within the genre.

His signature style of techno blends seamlessly with garage music and I look to him to help individualise my music that I produce.

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Chris Lorenzo, a renowned English DJ and producer, is a trailblazer in the electronic music scene. With a distinctive sound blending bass, garage, and house, he continues to shape the industry. Sammy Virji regards Chris Lorenzo as a "Big influence" in his 2020 Mixmag interview. "Chris Lorenzo was a big influence." S. Virji, 2020.

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Sammy Virji draws inspiration from Flava D's vibrant and energetic approach to music production, infusing his own sound with infectious rhythms and dynamic beats, creating a unique fusion of styles. During Sammy's initial obsession with UKG during uni, he mentions Flava D as his main influence.

"I would say my main inspiration when I started becoming obsessed with UKG was Flava D." S. Virji, 2020

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As a young teenager, Virji listened to a wide range of bass music. Genres such a Drum n' Bass, Dubstep and Jacking House. Among those genres, he took a liking to Skream. Skream, a pioneering dubstep producer, helped shape the genre's early sound. His innovative style blends heavy bass, intricate rhythms, and atmospheric elements.

"I’ve always liked UKG but not really known that I liked it. I started off as a dubstep lover of producers like Skream, Plastician, Benga." S. Virji, 2020.

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As a kid during Drakes' historical rise to the top, Sam Alfred admired his ability to stay at the top and adjust with the times. Whilst still keeping his signature style and sound. "For non-electronic music I would probably say Drake." S. Alfred, 2022.

Sam was inspired by his lyrical abilities and his drive to "Do what he's done for over a decade" S. Alfred, 2022

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As Sam Alfred got older, he fell further into the electronic music scene. During his come-up, he looked towards local and international producers within his genre to take inspiration off. One of them being 'Mall Grab', as stated in his 2022 Interview with Beyond the Valley. "At the moment people like Cassettes For Kids, Mall Grab and Skin On Skin all inspire me." S. Alfred, 2022.

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Another widely appreciated modern-era techno/hard house producer that inspires Sam Alfred, Skin on Skin, Renowned music producer, Skin on Skin crafts sonic landscapes that blend genres seamlessly. With a distinctive style, they elevate sound to new heights, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. "I've got a lot of inspirations from just different genres, but those guys are in the main ones." S. Alfred, 2022.

(in reference to the quote from Mall Grabs slide)