Zapya, the stage name of Sam Richards, is a drum-and-bass DJ and producer from Bournemouth who is now based in Bristol. His releases have appeared on Dub Shotta, Serial Killaz, Invicta Audio and Jungle Cakes, as well as DNB Allstars and Sub-Liminal Recordings. In 2022, he released Dark Web EP on Ctrl+Alt+Del Audio. His 2026 single Cloak & Dagger was made with Mad Sam and Wigman and appeared on Can You Cope?.
His collaborations include “Pon Mi Side” with MC Spyda and Persona, and “Real Souljah” with Benny Page and Sweetie Irie.
In 2026, Zapya released Light It Up (Remix EP) with Conrad Subs and Dazee on Jungle Cakes, and Lone Now on Dub Shotta. He also released Bloodclaat Baaad (King Toppa Remix) with Da Fuchaman, King Toppa and RJD on Raider Records. His album Spotlight Series Vol. 19, made with True Tactix, came out on Serial Killaz. He released the remix “Big Four Five (Zapya Remix)” with DJ Hybrid on Boom 93.