The Nextmen

The Nextmen are a UK production/songwriting group consisting of Dom Search (aka Dominic Betmead) and Brad Baloo (aka Brad Ellis). Often incorporating hip hop drum sets and electronic basslines into their sound, they have worked with many artists from the UK, US and Jamaica. They are currently signed to Universal Music Group in the UK, with whom they are creating their fourth artist album.

Musical career

The Nextmen have been prolific remixers since 2000, but their first official remix was for UK Hip Hop group London Posse on "Style", the Posse's last 12" single, in 1996. They have created a string of mixtapes, and perform two-man, four turntable DJ sets, often fronted by an MC (usually MC Wrec, Dynamite MC or Yungun) which include music from many genres.

The pair grew up in Cambridge, England and are based in North London. They are both musicians, playing guitar (Dom Search) and keys (Brad Baloo).

Releases

Their first album, 2000's Amongst the Madness included performances from MCs from the US and UK. The second album Get Over It, released in 2003, featured such artists as American rapper J-Live and Cutty Ranks. Dom Search appeared on two Groove Armada albums, Vertigo and Goodbye Country, Hello Nightclub.