Hervé (DJ)

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Joshua Harvey
Background information
Also known as Hervé
The Count of Monte Cristal
Speaker Junk
Dead Soul Brothers
Voodoo Chilli
Speaker Punks
Born 1980
Origin UK
Genre(s) Electro
House
Fidget
Drum 'n' Bass
Grime
Rave
Wonk
Occupation(s) DJ
Producer
Label(s) Dubsided
Associated acts Sinden
Young Lovers
Speakerjunk
Website myspace.com.

Joshua Harvey, otherwise known as Hervé, is a DJ/producer from the UK. Hervé quickly gained notoriety in 2006/07 in the UK for his heavily rave-orientated productions and DJ sets, with raising popularity stateside with his productions receiving support from influential DJs (MSTRKRFT, and others)[1].

He also records as Count of Monte Cristal, Voodoo Chilli, Dead Soul Brothers, Speaker Junk and Young Lovers. He has an album coming as YOUNG LOVERS. Along with Sinden and Kid Sister, his track Beeper reached number 1 on the dance chart in April 2008.

[edit] Trivia

  • Pete Tong of BBC Radio 1 once incorrectly introduced a remix of Hervé's as one of legendary fidget-house DJ Switch's, to whose label Hervé is signed.
  • "Hervé" is the French form of Harvey.
  • Annie Mac of BBC Radio 1 is rumoured to be dating Hervé and is responsible for financing much of his studio and recording time. Annie's limited funds let to her embarking on an extensive Annie Mac Presents UK tour.