DJ Ital

Martin Oscar, who performs as DJ Ital, is a London-based DJ and producer born in Hackney in 1968. His career began in East London’s underground scene during the early 1990s, and he was a core member of Kool FM, a pirate station linked with jungle and drum and bass. His 1995 track “Decibel,” also known as “Decibels,” was included on the compilation Kool FM – The 5th Anniversary. Oscar is also a radio host and event promoter.

DJ Ital has presented events at Bar A Bar, The Yard and Lvls in London, featuring jungle and drum and bass. Event line-ups have included DJ Brockie, The Ragga Twins and Uncle Dugs. In 2023, Oscar established Vital Fest, a club-night series and festival based mainly in Hackney, East London. Its events have been held at The Hackney Social, The Yard, Arch 14 and Bar A Bar, with Bryan Gee among the featured artists. In 2024, Oscar released the documentary series DJ Ital: The Journey on YouTube.