Nick Warren, née Nicholas John Warren, got his start as a DJ in Bristol in 1988. At the time, he mostly played indie and reggae until he found his niche as a house DJ. By the early ‘90s, he was one of the most popular DJs in Bristol, DJing for the likes of Massive Attack at superclub Cream in Liverpool and working with producer Jody Wisternoff.
Warren has released eight full albums on Global Underground. Working with Wisternoff as Way Out West since 1997, he’s become one of the most popular DJs in the world. Although he won’t let anyone know exactly how old he is or when his birthday is, he’s been a huge name and influence in the dance music scene in Britain and all over the world.
What sets Nick Warren apart from other house DJs? The man really knows how to work a crowd, put tracks together seamlessly, and take the dance floor to the next level. When other DJs were just playing records and tracks, Warren was mixing Frank Sinatra with the Carpenters, bringing in dub and hip-hop samples, and messing with the tempo on house tracks.
As the house and downtempo scenes were burgeoning in the UK, Warren was on the bleeding edge. His career’s big breakthrough came when Global Underground released three compilations featuring his sets: Prague, Budapest, and Brazil.
He’s remained prolific over the years, continuing to work with Wisternoff as Way Out West. In 2009, they released their fourth album, “We Love Machine”, to rave reviews from critics and fans. Warren continues to proliferate his music and drive people to the dance floor everywhere he plays. His down beats and melodic tones drive any night to all new levels. Warren will never rest on his laurels, but stays on the edge, pushing the genre forward.