Aries

Aries began broadcasting on pirate radio in Birmingham in 1990, starting a career as a jungle and drum-and-bass DJ and producer. Born in the Midlands, he draws on reggae and sound-system culture, describing his music as a blend of reggae, ragga, jungle and drum and bass, with dubwise and dancehall influences. His best-known productions include “Herbsmoke” and “Ain’t No Sunshine”.

Aries co-founded Born On Road, a Bristol-based label and collective, and has also worked with Chopstick Dubplate. His releases have appeared on Congo Natty, Dread Recordings and V Recordings. Recorded collaborations include work with Gold Dubs, Kelvin 373, Krak in Dub and Random Movement, as well as vocalists Top Cat, David Boomah, Solo Banton, Demolition Man and Johnny Osbourne.

His releases include the 2008 single “Ganja Fire / Herbsmoke (Visionary VIP)”, made with Visionary for Pure Vibez Recordings, and the 2021 single “Sola: Remixed” with Sammie Hall for Grand Theft Audio Recordings UK. Aries released the single “Hey DJ” on Liondub International in 2022. In 2025, he made the single “Let It Go” with DJ Gaw for Born On Road and released the single “Live Your Life (Aries Remix)” with Gardna on Gardna Music.