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Official bios
REID SPEED · DJ · Producer · Co-Founder of Play Me Records & Play Me Too
One-paragraph event bio
Reid Speed — pioneering North American drum & bass DJ, producer and co-founder of Play Me Records.
Short bio
Reid Speed is a pioneering American DJ, producer, and co-founder of Play Me Records and Play Me Too. Best known for her influence on North American drum & bass, she moves fearlessly through jungle, UK garage, breaks, house and underground bass — with appearances at Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Shambhala and more.
Full bio
Some DJs follow the sound. Others help shape it. For nearly three decades, Reid Speed has been a defining presence in American underground dance music. A pioneering DJ, producer, and champion of emerging talent, she's built her career on fearless musical exploration, extraordinary technical skill, and an undeniable connection to the dancefloor. Best known for her influence on North American drum & bass, Reid has never been confined by genre. Jungle, UK garage, breaks, house, and the full spectrum of underground bass music are all part of her musical DNA. Her performances are energetic, unpredictable, and expertly crafted, weaving deep selections, unexpected turns, and explosive moments into an experience that keeps audiences moving. Her career took shape in the fiercely competitive underground rave scene of New York City, where she became a resident DJ for the influential Stuck on Earth crew. She also worked at the legendary Breakbeat Science, America's first dedicated jungle and drum & bass record shop, which later released her first two mix CDs. Those formative years helped establish Reid as a pioneering force in American drum & bass and launched a career that would take her to stages around the world. From multiple appearances at Ultra Music Festival to Electric Daisy Carnival, Shambhala, Hospitality on the Beach, SUNANDBASS, Beyond Wonderland, and Nocturnal Wonderland, Reid has performed at some of electronic music's most recognized events. Beyond the decks, Reid is the co-founder of Play Me Records and Play Me Too, influential independent labels that have helped introduce and champion hundreds of artists, including early releases from Dillon Francis, Bro Safari, Eliminate, and MUST DIE!. Her productions and remixes have appeared on labels including Viper, ProgRAM, Space Yacht, and Play Me, while her guest mixes have reached audiences through BBC Radio 1, triple j, RAM Live, and Beatport. But what sets Reid apart is more than her résumé. She's a lifelong student of underground music, a dedicated supporter of emerging talent, and the kind of DJ who brings the same passion to an intimate club as she does a festival stage. Her technical precision is matched by genuine musical intuition, and her excitement for discovering new sounds remains as strong as ever. She's not chasing trends. She's not playing it safe. And she's certainly not living in the past. Reid Speed helped shape the culture, continues to push it forward, and knows exactly what to do when she steps behind the decks.
Musical styles
Drum & bass · Jungle · UK garage · Breaks · House · Underground bass
Links
Selected festivals & press
- Ultra Music FestivalMultiple appearances
- Electric Daisy Carnival
- Shambhala
- Hospitality on the Beach
- SUNANDBASS
- Beyond Wonderland
- Nocturnal Wonderland
- Dancefestopia
“She stepped up and packed that DnB room to the brim!”
— Drum and Bass Proper, 2024
Technical rider
EXHIBIT A
REID SPEED — TECHNICAL RIDER
This Technical Rider forms part of the Artist Booking Agreement.
Promoter and Venue agree to provide the following equipment and operating conditions unless an alternative has been approved by Artist in advance.
1. DJ SETUP
Artist requires a minimum of three independently playable decks.
A four-deck setup is fully acceptable.
Preferred Setup
- 3 or 4 x AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X and/or Pioneer CDJ-3000
- 1 x Pioneer DJM-A9
Also Acceptable
- Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2
- Pioneer DJM-900NXS2
- Comparable professional Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta equipment approved by Artist in advance
2. ALL-IN-ONE SYSTEMS
The following systems are acceptable:
AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ
Acceptable as a standalone DJ system.
Pioneer XDJ-XZ
Acceptable when paired with at least one compatible standalone CDJ/media player, providing Artist with a minimum of three playable decks.
An XDJ-XZ alone does not satisfy the three-deck requirement when Artist is performing from USB media.
3. PLAYER CONFIGURATION
When separate CDJ/media players are supplied:
- All players must be fully operational and tested before Artist arrival.
- All players should be connected using wired Pro DJ Link when supported.
- Venue must supply all necessary Ethernet, audio, and power cables.
- An appropriate Ethernet switch must be supplied where required.
- Equipment should operate on stable and compatible firmware.
- Firmware updates should not be performed immediately before Artist's performance without Artist approval.
Promoter or Venue should provide the exact equipment models and firmware versions in advance upon request.
4. MIXER
Preferred
Pioneer DJM-A9
Acceptable
- Pioneer DJM-900NXS2
- Comparable professional AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ mixer approved in advance
Mixer must provide:
- Dedicated booth output
- Artist-accessible booth level control
- Fully operational headphone cueing
- Fully operational channel EQ and gain controls
5. BOOTH MONITORING — REQUIRED
Artist requires:
- 2 professional booth monitor speakers
- Positioned approximately at ear level
- Directed toward Artist
- Adequate clean volume for accurate monitoring over the venue PA
- Connected to the DJ mixer's dedicated booth output
Artist must have direct and independent control of booth monitor volume from the DJ mixer or DJ system.
A monitor feed controlled exclusively from Front of House or tied only to the main PA level is not acceptable.
Artist-controlled booth monitoring is a required performance condition.
6. DJ BOOTH
Promoter / Venue will provide:
- Stable and level professional DJ booth or table
- Adequate working space for all equipment
- Safe and grounded AC power
- Properly secured and routed cables
- At least 1 working fan onstage, positioned for and accessible to Artist — REQUIRED
- 1 working microphone available to Artist — REQUIRED
- Reasonable ventilation
- Protection from drinks
- Protection from rain or moisture
- Protection from excessive heat
- Protection from unauthorized audience access
DJ equipment must be fully installed and operational before Artist's scheduled set.
7. ATMOSPHERIC & STAGE EFFECTS
No fog machine, hazer, or smoke effect may be run during Artist's set.
No fog machine, hazer, smoke effect, CO2 jet, cryogenic effect, confetti cannon, or similar stage effect may be positioned or discharged within 30 feet of the DJ booth without prior Artist approval.
No atmospheric or stage effect may be directed toward Artist or DJ equipment.
8. TECHNICAL CHECK
The DJ system should be fully operational at least 30 minutes before Artist's scheduled performance.
Artist must be provided reasonable booth access to verify:
- USB/media playback
- Player functionality
- Mixer operation
- Headphone cueing
- Booth monitoring
- Pro DJ Link/network operation where applicable
- Audio output to the venue PA
A qualified technician or venue representative familiar with the DJ system should be reasonably available during this process.
9. EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS
Promoter must notify Artist as soon as reasonably possible of any significant substitution or change to the confirmed equipment.
Professional substitutions may be accepted with advance Artist approval.
If a critical requirement cannot be provided, Promoter must notify Artist before the event so that an acceptable solution can be arranged.
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Venue / Production Contact: {{TECHNICAL_CONTACT}}
Confirmed DJ Equipment:
{{EQUIPMENT_PROVIDED}}Booking contact & guidelines
Booking: reidspeed@gmail.com
- Correct artist name: Reid Speed.
- Use only the official supplied logos.
- Do not stretch, distort, or recolor branding.
- Do not use unapproved artist imagery.
- Preserve required photography credits.
- Do not imply unauthorized sponsorships or partnerships.