DJ Vadim

The Profile

DJ Vadim (Vadim Peare) is a Russian‑British DJ and producer, founder of the Jazz Fudge label and long‑time Ninja Tune artist. Active since the mid‑1990s, he blends hip hop with downtempo, trip hop, reggae, and global soul/jazz textures.

Released U.S.S.R.: The Art of Listening on Ninja Tune in 2002, following U.S.S.R.: Life From the Other Side. Known for the track "The Terrorist" and collaborations with artists such as Motion Man, Vakill, Gift Of Gab, Demolition Man, Kela, Ulzula Dudziak, and Revd Clevie Brown. Founder of the Jazz Fudge label.

ZiOn’s review spotlights DJ Vadim’s U.S.S.R.: The Art of Listening (2002, Ninja Tune) as a forward-thinking follow‑up to Life From the Other Side. It blends hip hop with soul, jazz, ragga, blues, and electronics. Highlights include It’s On, Combustible, Revelations Well Expounded, and That Which Is Coming. Some dips occur with Too Fun Aiye, L’art d’Ecoutier, and Edie Brickell. Verdict: a worthy successor with a strong experimental streak.