Hedkandi


Hedkandi is a UK-based record label, events and music brand owned by Ministry of Sound. Its back catalogue includes both artist albums and dance music compilations.

History

A Record Label founded in 1999 at Jazz fm Radio Stations' Enterprise Division by Mark Doyle who proposed the initial idea and created the name, concept and track listings, Hedkandi was a stable mate to Jazz fm Records. Its live events quickly gained popularity with a residency in Ibiza at el Divino managed by Paul Wilkins and by having its own specialist radio show on Jazz FM. In 2002, Hedkandi had gathered enough momentum from its Ibiza nights to launch a regular residency at Pacha in London.
The Hedkandi brand was supported by Team Kandi, which involved a core of Djs and brand ambassadors, and back office staff that delivered the international package of albums and events.
Standing out from other club events,Hedkandi strives on Glitzy and glamorous production as well as very high emphasis on partnering The Hedkandi musical sound with high production values and locations
In January 2006, Hedkandi was purchased by Ministry of Sound.

Events

Since its inception in 1999, Hedkandi has developed from hosting small boutique parties to staging more than 500 events annually.
It has a number of residences in Dubai, Amsterdam, US, Frankfurt, Thailand and the UK. Hedkandi has hosted events at renowned venues including Es Paradis Ibiza, Nikki Beach Miami, Pacha London the Muziekgebouw Concert Hall in Amsterdam, And Solo Bar in Koh Samui

Radio

The Hedkandi radio show is the most popular show on Ministry of Sound radio's 24/7 service and is syndicated on various stations around the world. It is available to listen to on the websites of both Ministry of Sound and Hedkandi. A separate version broadcasts weekly on Kiss FM.

Compilations

Hedkandi has sold more than 5 million compilation albums to date.
The principal genre is soulful, vocal house although other dance music genres are also covered. The album covers have a distinctive illustrative form and belong to a series.
A Taste Of
Back To Love
Beach House
Deeper
Deep House
Disco Heaven
Disco Kandi
Hed Kandi The Mix
"Acoustic"
Kandi Lounge
Nu Cool
Nu Disco
Serve Chilled
Stereo Sushi
Twisted Disco
Twisted House
Winter Chill
Uncategorized
Hedkandi albums are generally recognizable by their illustrations of a woman dancing/clubbing/on the beach, accompanied by Hedkandi's logo and the album name. The original illustrations were created by Jason Brooks and the original logo was designed by Ryan Hughes.