Founded by DJ, producer and multi instrumentalist Tenderlonious in 2013, 22a is a record label that plays host to a collective of talented musicians based in London. Al Dobson Jr, Mo Kolours, Jeen Bassa, Henry Wu, Reginald Omas Mamode IV and Dennis Ayler have all featured on the label. The label is considered to be at the forefront of the rising UK jazz scene and has captured the eye of tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, Benji B, Lefto, Alexander Nut, Bradley Zero, Osunlade, Mr. G, Bonobo and many more! Since it’s inception listeners have been treated to a selection of singles, EPs & albums spanning House, Hip Hop, Broken Beat, Jazz and soul to name a few.
Now into 2018 they have firmly established themselves as one of the leading independent labels in the UK, with a consistent output of quality releases. Make sure you catch them live at one of their infamous label takeovers nights or tune into their monthly show on Worldwide FM to keep up-to-date with their latest musical offerings