Ras Kwame is one of the most influential radio presenters and DJ’s in the UK.

His knowledge and influence on the UK music scene is undisputed. Ras is a leader in representing the UK urban scene and encouraging new music talent.

The London born, Ghana raised DJ moved to London and began his career 15 years ago. He started out as a DJ at University and founded Sugar Shack record store and recording studio in 1997. His understanding of business in the music industry is undeniable, as he formed Baby Shack Record Label. The label, which specialised in UK garage, was hugely successful in the underground scene and was responsible for some massive garage anthems including chart topper Bump n Grind.

Ras’s career launched into radio in 2002, with his 100% home-grown music show on BBC 1Xtra, and it was when someone was needed to fill the late John Peel’s influential Radio 1 slot in 2005, that Ras was brought in.

Inclusion on his award winning BBC 1Xtra and Radio 1 shows have proven to be a crucial first step in an artist’s career. Ras has presented a range of music shows over the years including Channel U, Trouble TV and MTV Base. More recently he can be seen hosting the BBC’s legendary Live sessions which showcases the hottest acts in the UK black music scene at the world famous BBC Maida Vale Studios. These include acts like Lemar, Dizzie Rascal, Kano and Taio Cruz.

Ras has just released a CD compilation representing the best music in the country, Urban Goodies. Apart from his love of music, Ras is an avid sports fan and enjoys football, world history, spirituality, politics and travel.