Philadelphia-based artist Starkey is more than just a renowned music producer — he’s a true innovator in the electronic music scene. As the creator of “Street Bass,” a genre blending hip-hop, grime, and dubstep, Starkey crafts immersive soundscapes that stand out for their intricate complexity. A pioneer in introducing grime to the United States, his distinctive production style, which merges a classical music background with refined music engineering, has earned him a global fanbase and solidified his place as an in-demand composer and producer.

Since 2005, Starkey has captivated a passionate, forward-thinking audience with his bass-heavy, intergalactic arrangements. In 2008, he became the sole American producer featured on the legendary “Generation Bass” special on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 1 show. His 2012 album Orbits was hailed by Pitchfork as “classic synth grandeur,” earning an 8/10 rating, and his 2015 release The Transponder Orchestra was named Bleep’s Album of the Week, with praise for the more expansive and ambitious direction of his sound.

Starkey’s 2016 releases, Odyssey Five and Charting Stardust (Original Soundtrack), built upon the acoustic-analogue sound he’s been cultivating with his NOREMIXES imprint, while still retaining the core elements of his revered heavy bass meets syncopated synthesized sounds.  His 2019 New Theia series, released on Eat the Bomb, saw him expand his use of modular synthesis in the studio, while collaborating with international artists like Eligh (Living Legends / US), Miss Eaves (US), Mad Hed City (Trinidad & Tobago), and UK heavyweights Buggsy, Manchester Hypes, XP & Redders.  In 2020, Starkey dropped Pulsar 2020Hz on the Deadbeats label, further advancing his electronic production by blending classic hardcore elements into his unique sound.

In 2023, Starkey released the official Elijah & Jammz ‘Make the Ting (Starkey Remixes), remixing every track from the pivotal grime release, which landed two tracks on Spotify’s Grime Shutdown playlist.  This was followed by the collaborative Clydebot Ultra EP with Norwich-based producer CLYDE for Los Angeles’ Dome of Doom: flexing old school hardcore breaks and rave stabs.

Acclaimed worldwide, Starkey’s body of work is a testament to his originality and inventive production. His music has been featured in commercials for British Airways, Adidas, GoPro, and Temple University, and appeared on shows including Sense8 (Netflix), Football Focus & Waterloo Road (BBC1), Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CNN), and 20/20 (ABC). His tracks have also been included in video games like Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, Dirt 3, and Crackdown 2. From producing and DJing to running the influential record labels Seclusiasis, Slit Jockey Records, and NOREMIXES, Starkey remains an unstoppable force in the evolution of music.