Dave Lee is a renowned British DJ, producer, and remixer whose influential career spans over three decades. Based in London, he is widely celebrated for his pioneering work in house, disco, and funk, and is recognized for an impeccable ability to blend soulful grooves with contemporary dancefloor sounds. Under a variety of acclaimed aliases—including Joey Negro, Doug Willis, Akabu, and The Sunburst Band—Lee has released hundreds of productions and remixes, earning him a distinguished place in the evolution of dance music.

Lee began his journey in the 1980s, propelled by a deep passion for the roots of disco and boogie. His early productions laid the groundwork for the UK garage and house scenes, and his 1991 hit “Do What You Feel” established him as a leading figure in electronic music. As Joey Negro, Lee released a stream of enduring dance anthems and pivotal remixes for artists such as Diana Ross, Pet Shop Boys, and Mariah Carey.

He also created several acclaimed compilations, including the influential “Disco Not Disco” and “Backstreet Brit Funk” series. A champion of musical authenticity, Lee founded his own label, Z Records, in 1990, a platform dedicated to quality house, disco, and reissue projects. Here he nurtured both his own releases and those of like-minded artists.

His band project, The Sunburst Band, became a byword for sophisticated, live-oriented disco, fusing musicianship with electronic innovation. Throughout his multifaceted career, Lee has tirelessly championed disco’s enduring legacy while pushing the boundaries of modern club music. With a prolific discography, highly sought-after DJ sets, and an undiminished passion for music, Dave Lee remains a true luminary and tastemaker in the global dance music community.