Idris Elba

Actor and musician

Music genres: hip hop, R&B, dance, Afro, house, Latin house, techno

Country: England

Idris Elba. Actor, Musician, DJ

Idris Elba is not only a well-known British actor but also a successful musician and DJ. Idris Elba gained fame and recognition as an actor thanks to his roles in the TV series Luther and The Wire, as well as in the films Suicide Squad, Thor, Pacific Rim, and others. Alongside his acting career, Idris Elba is actively involved in music: he is a rapper, DJ, producer, and also has his own record label, “7Wallace”.

Idris Elba's Music Career

At first, he appeared in music videos for other artists, and later Elba contributed to Jay-Z’s album “American Gangster” as a co-producer and performer of the intro. Around the same time, Elba began performing as a DJ at parties in Las Vegas. In 2009, the artist released his first single, “Please Be True,” and the following year he released his debut EP, High Class Problems Vol. 1.

Throughout his music career, Idris Elba has collaborated with a number of well-known artists: notably with Paul McCartney on a remix of the song “Long Tailed Winter Bird,” with Taylor Swift, for whom he performed the intro to the song “London Boy,” and with Madonna, for whom he served as the opening act in Germany during her Rebel Heart Tour. He has also worked with other artists as a musician, co-director, producer, rapper, and creative director.

Idris Elba's Music

Idris Elba’s music is primarily in the electro and hip-hop genres, blending hip hop, R&B, dance, Afro, house, Latin house, and techno. Among Idris Elba’s popular songs are “Boasty” with Wiley, Stefflon Don, and Sean Paul, as well as the tracks “Choke Hold” and “Roller Coaster.” Notable electronic releases include “It’s Ours” (including a popular remix by ARTBAT and David Guetta), “Girl with The Bat” (feat. Shadow Boxxer), and “Ballie” (with Kah-Lo).

DJ Idris Elba’s Performances

You can hear Idris Elba’s DJ sets live all over the world. He performs under the pseudonym DJ Big Driis or simply Idris at many festivals, clubs, and private events. The DJ has performed at major music festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and others. His schedule also includes performances in London, Ibiza, and Las Vegas. In addition, the artist also holds solo concerts, which are usually dedicated to his own projects and inspired by techno music.