Tommy Dash and Nicky Inch DSilva, met through the Community Music Program in London. The pairing up of these two DJs by their tutor was to be the start of something special and Ctrl Z‘s first production was unleashed. Snapped up by Funkatech Recordings, ‘Disko’ and ‘Pain’ blasted their way straight into the boxes of the elite and paved the way for the duos illustrious career thus far.
They have over 40 releases and remixes under their belts on respected labels such as Against the Grain, Lot49, Botchit & Scarper, Passenger, Functional, Rat Records and Hardcore Beats. It is no surprise that after only a year in the business, Ctrl Z had the honor of receiving two nominations for Best Breakthrough Act and Best Breakthrough Producer at the 2005 Breakspoll Awards. Dash & Inch continued to receive praise and support from some of the biggest players in the scene, remixing and working alongside stalwarts such as The Freestylers, Tayo, Atomic Hooligan, Dreadzone and Dylan Rhymes amongst others.
Always looking to take things to the next level, Ctrl Z have started their own label as an Ray Ban Outlet for their ever changing and uncompromising sound: ‘Never Say Die Records’. Launching the imprint with their much sought after collaboration with the Freestylers Ruffneck 09, the label is already making waves, with releases and remixes from artists such as Foreign Beggars, Reso, Excision & Datsik and of course the boys themselves.
