DJ Mista C
DJ Mista C, real name Robert Cullen, is a drum and bass DJ originally from London in the United Kingdom. With more than two decades of experience as a selector, he developed his skills during the formative years of the UK drum and bass movement. His journey began at the age of fifteen, learning to mix on vinyl turntables and building a deep connection with the sound of drum and bass.
During his teenage years, he spent much of his time exploring London’s record shops, searching for the latest drum and bass releases. This early dedication to record collecting helped shape his musical identity and gave him a strong foundation in the underground culture surrounding the genre. His growing knowledge of music eventually led him to work at Revolution Records in West London, where he further immersed himself in the evolving drum and bass scene.
In the early 2000s, Mista C became active on London’s pirate radio circuit, holding residencies on stations including Freeze FM, Trilogy FM, Rampage FM and Fire FM. Pirate radio played a central role in the development of drum and bass culture in the UK, and his involvement helped establish his reputation as a skilled and committed DJ within the underground community.
Following his time on pirate radio, he began receiving bookings from several major drum and bass promoters. In 2003, he teamed up with friends to launch AIR Promotions, organising their own events across West London and contributing to the city’s vibrant club culture.
Later, he relocated to Ibiza, where he secured a residency at the well-known club Es Paradis. There, he performed for established drum and bass brands including Helter Skelter and Innovation, further expanding his international experience as a DJ.
Throughout his career, Mista C has shared stages with a wide range of respected drum and bass artists and MCs, including Andy C, Nicky Blackmarket, Phantasy, Ratpack, DJ Hazard, Skibadee, Shabba, Fearless, Eksman, IC3, Flyte and Rhymestar. These performances helped solidify his reputation as a reliable and energetic selector capable of delivering powerful drum and bass sets.
For the past sixteen years, Mista C has been based in Thailand, where he has remained active within the region’s underground scene. He regularly performs in Bangkok’s club circuit while continuing to represent the deeper roots of UK drum and bass culture.
He is now part of the Scientific Sound Asia DJ agency and appears on the station’s radio platform, where he continues to share his passion for drum and bass with audiences across Asia and internationally. Through both his live performances and radio appearances, Mista C remains committed to delivering authentic drum and bass built on the traditions of vinyl DJ culture and underground sound system energy.
