DJ Heavy Stylus

DJ Heavy Stylus An explosive amalgamation of Jamaican roots, hip hop beats, heavy soul breaks and blaxploitation ghetto-funk. Email: [email protected]

Heavy Stylus: An explosive amalgamation of Jamaican roots, hip hop beats, heavy soul breaks and blaxploitation ghetto-funk. I’ve been rocking funk/soul/beats/hiphop/roots for around 20 years in various bars and clubs across the South West, and have supported a wide range of acts and artists such including Jelly Jazz, Boca 45, Andy Smith, Quantic, Craig Charles, DJ Food, Bonobo, Gilles Peterson, Ug

ly Duckling and DJ Format. Although I started as a vinyl-only DJ in Bristol, these days I use a pair of industry-standard Pioneer CDJs as my weapons of choice. I’m currently a resident (of 9 years) at the Angel Bar on Queen Street, and in the past have held Exeter-based residencies at The Monkey Suit, Timepiece and Verve (now Urban Underground), as well as DJing regularly for Hold it Down. For bookings / remix/edits and hook-ups contact James via DM here, email or phone. https://soundcloud.com/heavy-stylus
https://www.mixcloud.com/jamesmonkman/

19/02/2026
I’m DJing in Exeter at The Refuge (in the basement beneath the basement bar The Mermaid) on Friday 3rd October, 8pm thro...
22/09/2025

I’m DJing in Exeter at The Refuge (in the basement beneath the basement bar The Mermaid) on Friday 3rd October, 8pm through to 2pm along with my pals Filthy Mitts (Mark Madbeats & Jeff Showbiz) and Defunct (Philip Duffy).

Funk/Soul/Hip Hop/Breaks/Drum & Bass party vibes all night long. Come and join us!

Big coat season is here and so is The Refuge lineup for October!

It's looking like another juicy one with .co.uk .benmcgowan .vinyl .soon.808 all getting involved.

Dancing, drinks and smiles for miles in our 60 capacity basement located under

Catch me in the bar this Saturday night :)
06/08/2025

Catch me in the bar this Saturday night :)

Apologies for the delay folks! this months listings for The Mermaid. This Saturday we have the smooth styles of DJ Heavy Stylus

Uncharacteristically busy weekend for me on the DJ side of things - first up playing at the Tally Ho Hatherleigh on Frid...
10/07/2025

Uncharacteristically busy weekend for me on the DJ side of things - first up playing at the Tally Ho Hatherleigh on Friday night from 10ish till close, then on Saturday at The Mermaid from 8-1! Expect b-boy beats and breaks, roots/reggae, funk and soul stitched together with golden era hip hop.

LISTEN HERE ---> https://soundcloud.com/heavy-stylus/heavy-stylus-cant-wont-dontCan’t, Won’t, Don’t Stop is more than ju...
17/06/2025

LISTEN HERE ---> https://soundcloud.com/heavy-stylus/heavy-stylus-cant-wont-dont

Can’t, Won’t, Don’t Stop is more than just a mix - it’s a tribute to 25 years behind the decks.

From block party breaks to neck-snapping boom-bap, this hour-long session cuts deep into the DNA of funk, hip-hop, and sample-heavy soul. Expect a hard-hitting mix packed with golden-era grit, b-boy breaks and underground heat.

Every one of these 26 tracks tells a story. They've rocked sweaty basements, backrooms, festival tents and city dive bars with sticky dancefloors. They’ve provided the soundtrack to late-night drives through Devon’s country lanes and dusty-fingered digging excursions in Bristol and record shops further afield.

Consider this a snapshot. A rewind. A love letter to the culture that made me the DJ and record collector I am today. At 46 years old, I still can’t stop, won’t stop - and don’t plan to anytime soon.

LISTEN HERE ---> https://soundcloud.com/heavy-stylus/heavy-stylus-cant-wont-dont

Back once again with the ill behaviour at The Mermaid tonight, gandy st Exeter, 8-1. Five hours of funk, soul, hiphop an...
24/05/2025

Back once again with the ill behaviour at The Mermaid tonight, gandy st Exeter, 8-1. Five hours of funk, soul, hiphop and beats and breaks 🙂

Excited to be back at Altitude Festival, Devon again this year!
15/05/2025

Excited to be back at Altitude Festival, Devon again this year!

Back at the Mermaid tonight! 8-1, funk, soul, hip hop party vibes!
03/05/2025

Back at the Mermaid tonight! 8-1, funk, soul, hip hop party vibes!

Here this months listings for The Mermaids Saturday night DJ nights. This month kicking things of is DJ Heavy Stylus

Catch me at The Mermaid Saturday night for five hours of funk, soul, classic old school hip hop and beats and breaks. 7-...
18/04/2025

Catch me at The Mermaid Saturday night for five hours of funk, soul, classic old school hip hop and beats and breaks. 7-12!

We are excited to announce that this Saturday The Mermaid will be hosting its own DJs in the main bar in conjunction with those playing in The Refuge to offer you all a different vibe on a Saturday night.

Hyped to be playing at the Mermaid in Exeter on Saturday night!
02/04/2025

Hyped to be playing at the Mermaid in Exeter on Saturday night!

We are excited to announce that this Saturday The Mermaid will be hosting its own DJs in the main bar in conjunction with those playing in The Refuge to offer you all a different vibe on a Saturday night.

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