Guided by the same seven questions, each guest shares the tunes and their personal memories behind them, as we learn about the beats, and the moments, that shape a DJ's journey.
Cue Drops: My DJ Story, the 1hr radio show where we discover the tracks that frame a DJ's journey, from their earliest inspiration, to their defining moments.
1st half of the show, guided by the same seven questions, each guest shares the tunes and their personal memories behind them, as we learn about the beats, and the moments, that shape a DJ's journey.
Part 2, our guest DJ makes a mix of their life, including those 7 tracks.
Music, stories and the art of the set - one cue drop at a time.
Each show drops here every Tuesday, and on-air at TooHotRadio.net every Wednesday 1700-1900 UK during show Cue the Music.
"Desert Island Discs (for DJs) - with a twist!"
Cue Drops: My DJ Story, the radio show where we discover the tracks that frame a DJ's journey, from their earliest inspiration, to their defining moments.
1st half of the show, guided by the same seven questions, each guest shares the tunes and their personal memories behind them, as we learn about the beats, and the moments, that shape a DJ's journey.
Part 2, our guest DJ makes a mix of their life, including those 7 tracks.
Music, stories and the art of the set - one cue drop at a time.
Each show drops here every Tuesday, and on-air at TooHotRadio.net every Wednesday 1700-1900 UK during show Cue The Music.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1
Kicking off the Cue Drops series, Jay Taylor takes us deep into the roots of UK house and techno, revisiting the early days of Kiss FM, belt-drive decks and cassette-recorded radio shows. With a career shaped by London’s underground and Detroit’s soul, Jay shares how his love for raw, analogue sound evolved into a lifelong passion with vinyl and dancefloor storytelling.
From his first gigs and early influences, like Colin Dale and Underground Resistance, to the timeless energy of Drexciya and Terry Francis, Jay’s episode is a love-letter to a scene built on intensity. Expect memories of 90s club culture, techno classics, and the unfiltered truth of what it means to grow up living and breathing house music.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 2
Actor, comedian (and alter-ego Lenny Beige) steps behind the decks as Steve Furst recounts the wild evolution from cabaret stages to London’s most iconic chill-out rooms. His Cue Drops episode spins through Hammond funk, easy-listening floorfillers and the forgotten gems of Britain’s retro nightlife boom in a journey where comedy and crate-digging collide.
From Double Six, the UK’s first board-games nightclub, to cabaret chaos at Talk of London, Steve shares how vinyl nostalgia, Moog-driven grooves and soundtrack deep-cuts found their way into his DJ sets. A warm, witty ride through the offbeat corners of London’s nightlife history.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 3
London-based DJ Savannah brings fierce energy and fresh perspective to drum & bass culture in this standout Cue Drops show. From her debut set at Glastonbury to technical fails turned triumphs, she shares how a passion for liquid, jump-up and soulful rollers built her sound, and how sobriety has sharpened her connection to the crowd.
Featuring tales from Corsica Studios, XOYO and Hospital Records’ hospitality events, Savannah’s story captures the highs and heart of a new generation of DnB selectors. Expect lollipop giveaways, viral double-drops and reflections on keeping rave culture alive and inclusive.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 4
Raven brings disco, soul and pure joy to the Cue Drops studio, blending drag performance, Glitterbox glamour and timeless Ibiza anthems in a story that celebrates inclusivity on the dancefloor. From podium dancer to headlining Raven’s journey is as dazzling as their sets.
They revisit dancefloor moments scored by Fish Go Deep’s 'The Cure & The Cause', Groove Armada’s 'Superstylin’' and Soul Central’s gospel-house masterpiece ‘Strings of Life’. A celebration of love, liberation and the irresistible pull of euphoric house under the watchful gaze of the mirror ball.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5
With two decades behind the decks, Oscillate rewinds to their early days of mixing, when he showed up with two CDs, and prayed his USB didn’t overheat. From Underworld in Camden to beach parties on Croatia’s Yacht Week, his sets mix nostalgia, precision and pure crowd instinct.
Oscillate reflects on navigating first-gig nerves, mid-tempo transitions, and those hands-in-the-air moments powered by Floating Points, Kiasmos and Amtrac. It’s a masterclass in resilience, rhythm and the joy of rediscovery.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 6
From Soho House residencies to Pike’s Ibiza, George Plant’s Cue Drops captures the evolution of a DJ who lives for connection. Rooted in deep house and Balearic warmth, his sets blend emotional storytelling with effortless groove.
George opens up about his first overseas gigs, euphoric moments sparked by Lovebirds’ ‘Want You In My Soul’, and the crowd unity that defines his approach. With a sold-out debut release and more on the way, this is an artist tuned perfectly to the pulse of house music’s heart.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 7
British-Iraqi DJ Luma blends UK bass, garage and SWANA influences in a Cue Drops episode bursting with cultural pride and club energy. From Glastonbury’s Shangri-La to Boiler Room and Fabric, Luma’s sets bridge worlds through Arab pop edits, drill beats and fearless energy.
Luma shares stories of discovering ‘Body Groove’ at 16, championing representation through Habibti Nation, and turning mishaps into milestones. A celebration of identity, sound and the future-facing DJs shaping London’s underground.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 8
Lewie’s Cue Drops story dives into the deep hours of London’s club circuit, and 5–6am sets where gospel-tinged techno meets hypnotic house. From Egg London to Ibiza, his selections build tension and release with cinematic precision.
With heroes like Bicep, Floorplan and Dubfire shaping his palette, Lewie talks loop mixing, late-night resilience and the soulful energy that fuels his sound. A set-builder’s story, in equal parts grit, groove and grace.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 9
Jack Leonard’s Cue Drops captures the spirit of DJs raised on Britpop and shaped by big beat and electronic influences. It’s a deep-dive into what it means to find your sound and make each set personal and unique.
Incorporating tracks he’s written with guest collaborators, including James Lavelle and Unkle, and Cheapcuts (which he formed with Jonny Harris), and their new single, Lately with Benjamin Francis Leftwich, expect reflections on track selection, crowd flow, and the art of staying authentic behind the decks.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 10
Our final episode of season 1, meet Bill Brewster, DJ, writer and music historian. Author, selector and dance-music historian, Bill brings wisdom, wit and warehouse memories to Cue Drops.
As co-author of ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’, and 'How to DJ Properly’, his stories trace decades of club culture through the lens of experience and love for the craft.
Bill’s reflections are part history lesson, part masterclass and a fitting finale to Season One, bridging the roots of DJ culture with the energy and pulse of its present scene.
Presenter • KABBAGE
Producers • Pauline Russell and Kabir Malik
Theme Tune • Jamie Thomas
Sound post-production • Bubble TV
Sound Engineers • Benjy Giddings and Jonny Bee
Branding and design • Today Creative
Production • Kabbage Creative Services and Bubble TV