DJ Spoony, born Johnathan Joseph in London, is a pioneering British DJ, radio presenter, and producer renowned for his influential role in the development and popularization of UK garage music. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s as one-third of the legendary Dreem Team alongside Mikee B and Timmi Magic, Spoony helped bring garage music from London’s underground scene to mainstream audiences through their celebrated broadcasts on Kiss FM and BBC Radio 1. Throughout a career spanning over two decades, Spoony has remained a prominent figure in British dance music, performing at iconic clubs and festivals worldwide and collaborating with a wide range of artists.
His innovations extend beyond the DJ booth; he has curated and produced acclaimed projects such as “Garage Classical,” which reinterpreted garage anthems with orchestral arrangements, earning critical praise and introducing the genre to new audiences. Also celebrated for his charismatic radio presence, Spoony is a passionate advocate for music education and youth culture, consistently championing emerging talent while honoring the legacy and evolving sounds of UK dance music.