The Bee Keepers is the sound of a new generation of Bristol producers hitting their stride and looking to the future while remaining respectful of their city’s musical past. The men behind the project are both successful producers in their own right – Boca 45 has been behind a string of successful releases under his own name and as dynamo productions with fellow Bristol legend Andy Smith. Parker is the younger of the two but quickly built his name as a DJ and producer having released his debut album in 2008. Both are accomplished DJ’s well capable of holding their own against any turntablist. Unlike some DJ’s who are blessed with scratching skills, they never forget the aim of a DJ is to make people dance not to show off and their 4 deck Bee Keepers set as premiered on the Cube Henge stage at Glastonbury 2010 was a sight to behold. The forthcoming album is a mix of Bristol bass vibes with killer hip hop rhythms and soulful overtones defining the new Bristol sound.