Sy Sez is a London house music DJ, producer and radio host, known for soulful, deep and Afro-tinged house. He started on pirate radio and at warehouse parties, became a resident for Soul Heaven and Ministry of Sound in the mid-2000s, and now plays clubs and festivals worldwide. He founded Raising Records in 2021 and hosts a show on Mi-Soul Radio.
Sy Sez at a glance
- Based: London, UK
- Roles: DJ, producer, label owner and radio host
- Sound: soulful house, deep house and Afro house
- Residencies: Soul Heaven, Ministry of Sound, Stereo Sushi and more
- Labels: Defected, Soul Heaven, Nervous, Ministry of Sound, MN2S, BBE, Quantize and more
- Own label: Raising Records, founded 2021
- Radio: Mi-Soul Radio, every other Thursday from 9pm
- Aliases: Says Who?, Truu Colours, AphroDisiax and MindState
From pirate radio to London’s big rooms
Like many London house DJs, he learned his craft on pirate radio and at local warehouse and house parties. That grounding led to residencies for some of the city’s most respected brands, including Soul Heaven and Ministry of Sound, and later Stereo Sushi. Today his most-played clubs include Trapeze Basement, Ministry of Sound and 93 Feet East, and he plays across the UK, Ibiza, Croatia, Malta and Spain.
Sy Sez as a producer
In the studio, he has released on some of house music’s biggest labels, including Defected, Soul Heaven, Nervous, Ministry of Sound, MN2S, BBE and Quantize. His track With You, featuring Cleveland Jones, on Soul Heaven and Defected, reached No.1 on Traxsource.
He also records under several aliases, including Says Who?, Truu Colours, AphroDisiax and MindState, each exploring a different side of his sound. Browse his releases on Traxsource.
Raising Records
In 2021 he launched his own label, Raising Records, releasing music from house legends including Robert Owens and Michelle Weeks alongside newer names. The label has also released music by Plymouth’s Flambé, including The City and Do You Remember.
On the radio and the road
He hosts a show on Mi-Soul Radio every other Thursday from 9pm, bringing his soulful and deep house selections to listeners worldwide. On the road, recent dates have included Forward Motion at UNO Malta, Deep Into Soul, the London soulful house party he co-founded with Neil Pierce in 2011, at 93 Feet East, BBE Music’s 30th birthday party, and What The House at El Charcon Beach in Malaga. He’s also booked for Liquid Spirit Gozo in September 2027. Check his Resident Advisor page for the latest dates.
Sy Sez and Kings & Queens
He has also guested at Kings & Queens, the open-air house music event at the Three Crowns on Plymouth’s Barbican run by Steve Bell and Flambé, where his soulful selections suited the harbourside setting perfectly.
Why Sy Sez stands out
- Roots in the underground: pirate radio and warehouse parties gave him a real connection with dancefloors.
- Proven in the studio: releases on Defected, Nervous, BBE and more, including a Traxsource No.1.
- Building for others: Raising Records gives a platform to legends and new artists alike.
- Constantly active: radio, club and festival dates across the UK and Europe.
Frequently asked questions about Sy Sez
Who is Sy Sez?
Sy Sez is a London house music DJ, producer and radio host, a former Soul Heaven and Ministry of Sound resident, and founder of Raising Records.
What labels has Sy Sez released on?
Sy Sez has released on Defected, Soul Heaven, Nervous, Ministry of Sound, MN2S, BBE and Quantize, among others, and runs his own label, Raising Records.
What is Sy Sez’s biggest track?
His track With You, featuring Cleveland Jones, on Soul Heaven and Defected, reached No.1 on Traxsource.
Does Sy Sez have a radio show?
Yes. He hosts a show on Mi-Soul Radio every other Thursday from 9pm.
What other names does Sy Sez use?
He also produces as Says Who?, Truu Colours, AphroDisiax and MindState.
Keep listening
Steve Bell plays soulful, deep and vocal house across the UK, Ibiza and beyond. Catch his monthly DancersHip show and live sets, or see the media pack to book Steve for your event.
