Chimpo

Chimpo is a Manchester-based producer, DJ and vocalist whose work spans drum & bass, grime, hip-hop, dancehall and dubstep. He began DJing as a teenager, playing jungle from the age of 13. The Manchester crews Levelz and Richie Brains are both part of Chimpo’s work, with Richie Brains bringing him together with Sam Binga, Om Unit, Alix Perez, Fixate, Fracture and Stray. Collaborators beyond those projects include Calibre, Dub Phizix, Skeptical, Big Narstie, Footsie and Trigga.

Chimpo released Outside in 2021 through his own Box N Lock imprint, contributing vocals alongside guest artists. His 2010 single Manchester Anthem came out on Nemesis Recordings Digital.

In 2025, Chimpo joined Kasra for the single Outta Control / Funktional on Critical Music and released The Adventures of Chimpo & Samurai Breaks on Super Sonic Booty Bangers. In 2026, he released SF Cypher 32 with Rieks, Taken Care Of with PABLÓGYAL and Had Enough. He played FORGE on 25 September 2026.