Phil Cogan

Phil first got into dance music in the early 90s, listening to unofficially released cassettes from the notorious North East of England hardcore scene. After been given his first sampler aged just 13, followed by decks at 15, he began mixing Scottish hardcore in his bedroom. Over the years Phil played alongside some of the biggest DJ’s on the hard house scene including Paul Maddox, Anna Savage, Tara Reynolds & Ed Real. While playing out Phil found himself djing in various locations over the years, from barn party’s to packed out clubs across the country. While in the studio Phil worked alongside Paul Maddox, Eufex and Graeme EUK. He further remixed tracks for the likes of Lisa Pin Up and had his own material remixed by artists including Rodi Style, Paul Maddox and Dave Owens. Between Djing and production Phil was a regular co-presenter and guest on the Cause & Effect radio show. Playing out a lot of new unreleased tracks and digging out some forgotten classics. Phil eventually came to release all of his material on his own label, First Class Recordings, which gave him control over how and when the music would be released. With a heavy schedule of one release a month followed by a remix of each track he tried hard to make sure that everyone was kept happy.