The UK music community is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive and influential voices, Nick Hannam, a trailblazing DJ and producer from Leeds, who has passed away.
A beloved figure in both the underground and mainstream dance scenes, Nick helped shape the sound of UK Jackin’, House & Bass, leaving an indelible mark on British club culture and beyond.
Nick Hannam wasn’t just a producer—he was a movement. With a style deeply rooted in northern grit and energy, his music was instantly recognizable for its pulsating basslines, tight percussion, and irresistibly catchy vocal chops.
Early in his career, his tracks became foundational to the Certified Jackin channel, an online platform that elevated the underground genre and served as a launchpad for numerous UK-based producers. Hannam’s signature sound became the pulse of countless house parties, club nights, and festival stages across the country.
Tracks like “Serious,” “Love You Girl,” and “I Like To F*ck” weren’t just songs—they were anthems. His productions helped define an era of northern house music, capturing the vibrancy of the Leeds scene while influencing DJs and producers from London to Liverpool.
With every drop, Nick crafted more than music—he created moments. His work didn’t just fill dancefloors; it fueled memories that thousands will carry with them for a lifetime.
Though deeply respected in the underground scene, Nick’s talents could not be contained. His leap into the mainstream came through his collaboration with fellow Leeds artist Tom Zanetti.
Together, they co-produced You Want Me, a chart-smashing, Platinum-certified hit that rocketed into the UK Top 40. With it, the raw, infectious energy of UK Jackin’ found a global audience. For many, this track was their first introduction to the genre—and Nick Hannam was at the heart of it.
Yet despite the commercial success, Nick never lost sight of his roots. He remained loyal to Leeds, continuously championing local talent and maintaining close ties with the community that first supported him.
He mentored younger producers, collaborated freely, and gave back to the culture that had shaped him. Friends and collaborators remember him as warm, humble, and endlessly creative—a man who cared as deeply for people as he did for sound.
Nick Hannam’s passing has sent waves of grief across the dance music world, with tributes pouring in from DJs, artists, promoters, and fans alike. Social media platforms have been flooded with memories of sweaty dancefloors, sunrise afterparties, and road trips soundtracked by his tracks.
Fellow artists have called him a “visionary,” “pioneer,” and “the heart of UK Jackin’.” But even in grief, there is celebration—of a legacy that transformed nightlife, connected strangers on dancefloors, and helped define the sound of a generation.
Nick Hannam didn’t just make music; he built a movement. His tracks will continue to echo through club speakers and festival sound systems, reminding us of his unique brilliance.
From local pubs in Leeds to international airwaves, from underground mixes to Platinum plaques, Nick’s influence is undeniable. And though he is gone, his sound lives on—unmistakable, unrelenting, unforgettable.
Nick Hannam may have left this world, but his basslines will never stop bouncing.
