In 2010, Drew began producing for Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from South Sudan who was rescued by a British aid worker and later found his voice through freestyling and writing lyrics on the streets of Nairobi. As Jal’s career grew, he became an...
From bedroom beginnings to Mercury Prize stages, Grammy collaborations, and beyond, Drew Horley’s story is one of persistence, versatility, and community. Whether producing for world-renowned artists, composing for film and TV, or nurturing new talent through soul.fi, Drew continues to shape the sound of contemporary...
Never one to stand still, Drew launched soul.fi in 2023, an independent label designed to give young Soul and Hip Hop artists a platform to release and develop their music. At the same time, he reunited with Dom G to revive Double P. Their 2024...
Alongside artist collaborations, Drew established himself as a versatile composer and sound designer. His credits include a direct commission from actor Don Cheadle for Ocean’s Twelve (2004), placements with Sky Sports Cricket (2006), and numerous independent films and TV projects. In 2021, he was awarded...
In 2003 Drew began a fruitful collaboration with singer Natalie Williams, producing the iconic single Butterfly—a track that quickly became a classic with its lazy beat, Moog bass, and lush flute solo weaving throughout. Their partnership grew with her second album Secret Garden (2006), widely...
In 1999 Drew began working with UK Hip Hop pioneer TY—both a visionary rapper and producer—on his debut album Awkward (2001), contributing to underground classics such as The Tale. Their partnership continued on TY’s Mercury Prize–nominated album Upwards (2004), which they co-produced, bringing international recognition...
The Whole Circumference, was released in 1997 on Low Life Records, followed by The Slip Stream a few years later on Stonegroove Recordings....
Drew Horley’s music journey began in the early ’90s when he met Dom G at college. The two quickly formed a creative partnership, making beats and writing rhymes as teenagers. As Double P (originally Psychic Phenomena), they became fixtures in the UK Hip Hop scene—regularly...
In 2001, Drew co-founded Lab Studios in Clapham, South London. Over two decades, the studio became a creative home for both major-label and independent talent across Hip Hop, Soul, Pop, and Dance music. Countless projects passed through its doors, including collaborations with Estelle, Burna Boy,...