Born and raised in Croydon, South London, SGT Pokes has been a fixture of the UK underground music scene since the early 2000s. Renowned for his unmistakable voice and infectious energy, Pokes is best known as the charismatic MC and hype man for Digital Mystikz (Mala & Coki) and as a founding member of the legendary DMZ collective—widely credited with pioneering the global dubstep movement. With DJ residencies spanning London’s iconic Fabric and appearances at legendary events such as FWD>>, Pokes has championed the sound system tradition and brought his versatile talents to stages across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and beyond.

Over two decades, SGT Pokes has collaborated with a wide array of artists, including Skream, Benga, Artwork, Loefah, and Kode9, while continually evolving his style to bridge dubstep, grime, jungle, and deeper dancefloor genres. Celebrated for his quick-witted lyricism and mastery of crowd control, Pokes is as comfortable on the microphone as he is behind the decks, often blending DJ sets with his signature vocal improvisation. A passionate advocate for the culture of sound system music, Pokes has contributed to radio shows, documentaries, and workshops dedicated to educating new generations of ravers about the roots and evolution of bass-driven music.

Whether performing at underground clubs, major festivals like Outlook and Glastonbury, or curating his own events, SGT Pokes remains an enduring influence and an unmistakable presence, forever synonymous with the heart and soul of UK bass culture.