A London-born DJ, keyboardist, and producer, Kamaal Williams is a pianist, DJ, as well as a producer. His funky sound is influenced by acid jazz, ’70s jazz fusion and other electronic traditions. Kamaal Williams, a talented keyboardist, DJ and producer from London, is known for his combination of jazz fusion and funk, as well as contemporary hip-hop and electronic music influences. He is an integral part of South London’s vibrant music scene and holds a special place in the hearts of jazzmen, DJs, and rappers thanks to his easy-grooving style. He’s established himself in the global club culture since his solo album, The Return. He’s been a musician in many bands since the mid 2000s. However, his rise to fame was in 2016 when he joined the jazz-funk duo Yussef Jamaal with Yussef Dayses. Their 2016 album Black Focus received high praise. Williams launched his solo career with The Return, which was also cross-pollinated in 2018. Born Henry Wu in South London and raised by a Taiwanese father and a British mother, both of whom were graphic designers, he has a rich cultural heritage. As a child, he was taught Mandarin by his parents. He also learned Muslim calligraphy which he used as a graffiti artist. He was a passionate music lover by his teens and played percussion in school’s band. A love for garage/grime duo Oxide was an early passion.
