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Ray Hurley
Label Head / Producer

RAY HURLEY

The Architect of the Sound

A veteran of the UK garage scene, Ray Hurley brings decades of experience to every track and performance. As Label Head, he has been instrumental in shaping the direction of Big Drum Records, ensuring the authentic underground sound remains at the forefront of everything we do.

|Deep UKG • London
10+
Releases
Head
Label Role
30 Yrs
Experience
1995
First Release

RELEASES

Hand-cut vinyl and digital releases from Ray Hurley

Vicious
Available Now
Digital

Vicious

Ray Hurley & Soverign2025

Raw, uncompromising 2-step with gritty basslines. Pure underground heat.

A: Vicious
B: Vicious (Remix)
Embrace
Available Now
Digital

Embrace

Ray Hurley & Jeff Big Drum2025

Soulful garage with warm chords and deep sub pressure. Late-night vibes.

Embrace (Original Mix)
Embrace (Instrumental)
In The Middle
Low Stock
10" Lathe Cut

In The Middle

Ray Hurley & Jeff Big Drum2025

Hypnotic grooves and shuffling percussion. Nearly gone—grab yours now.

A: In The Middle
B: In The Middle (Dub)
Available Now
Digital

Let Me Tell You EP

Ray Hurley2025

Three-track EP showcasing the full spectrum of Ray's production.

Let Me Tell You
Sunday Session

BEHIND THE CUTS

The craft and care behind every Ray Hurley release

Custom Low-End EQ

Tailored bass response optimised for lathe-cut reproduction

Analogue Warmth

Outboard compression and tape saturation on every master

Test Cut Approved

Every release personally approved before production run

TIMELINE

30 years of shaping the UK garage sound

1995

First release on Big Drum Records

"Where it all began."

2000

Residency at legendary Sunday Scene

Peak garage era. Packed floors every week.

2010

Label Head appointment

"Time to shape the future of the sound."

2024

Return to vinyl with lathe-cut series

Bringing the music back to wax.

2025

Vicious 10" sells out first press

Proof the underground is alive.

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