Sharkey

Sharkey is a pioneering figure in the UK hardcore and freeform scenes, best known for his energetic DJ sets and influential productions during the 1990s and 2000s. A key contributor to the famous Bonkers compilation series, Sharkey helped define the sound of hardcore rave music with his high-energy style, blending fast BPMs with euphoric melodies and a raw, underground edge. As both a DJ and producer, he consistently pushed the boundaries of hardcore, incorporating elements of techno, trance, and breakbeat into his work.

Throughout his career, Sharkey became renowned not just for his scene-defining mixes but also for his motivational MCing style, which became a staple in the rave circuit. His collaborations with other hardcore legends like Scott Brown, Hixxy, and Kevin Energy helped shape the evolution of the genre, particularly the development of freeform hardcore — a more experimental, emotionally-driven offshoot. Releases like "Slaughterhouse EP," "Pumpin," and "Bonkers Anthem" showcase Sharkey’s diverse, cutting-edge approach to hardcore music.

Genres

Happy Hardcore

Hardcore

Gabber

Hard House

Related Artists

Skrillex

Marshmello

Sub Focus

deadmau5

The Prodigy

Wilkinson

Dimension

Kaskade

Excision

S3RL

Zeds Dead

NGHTMRE

Latest Release

Quadraphonix

Sharkey•

Rikki Arkitech

Single - Released April 15, 2025