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SHERELLE, a renowned British DJ and electronic musician, made waves not only in the field of electronic music but also in reshaping the cultural diaspora prevalent in the music industry. In 2025, she graced the world with a transcendental musical testament, ‘WITH A VENGEANCE’ (fondly referred to as WAV), churning out one track a day throughout a tumultuous 2024, between London and Amsterdam. The album was birthed from a fusion of resilience, intensity, raw feminine energy, and an earnest desire for personal and sonic growth.
The 10-track LP, anchored in the throbbing heartbeat of club music, was SHERELLE‘s escape route from personal hardships. It became a beacon of emotional wrestling, a battleground where she unleashed her fury and anguish, and a transformative space where she nurtured positivity out of negativity. The record became a testament of her journey through the labyrinth of pain and the immense pleasure derived from the triumph over adversity, mirroring the dualities in life’s realities and the dancefloor’s euphoria.
‘WITH A VENGEANCE’ is not merely an album; it encapsulates a rallying surge within the 160-beat scene, pushing boundaries and fostering audacious exploration. The album pushes boundaries by revisiting impactful influences like Kode9, Scratch DVA, Machinedrum, and Lone. Integrating slivers of London, New York, Detroit and Chicago, the record is a changer of perceptions – showcasing what the genre of 160 is truly capable of.
Born on 3rd September 1993 as Sherelle Camille Thomas and hailing from Walthamstow, East London, SHERELLE cut her teeth in dancehall and rave, later pivoting to footwork and jungle – the niche that marked her path to prominence. She strengthened her broadcasting prowess on South London’s Reprezent, gaining experience before earning her stripes with her unique slot, propelling her further to a coveted slot on BBC Radio 1.
Interestingly, SHERELLE‘s rise to the pinnacle shares threads with other groundbreaking music mavens such as Goldie and 4hero – artists she would later collaborate with on BBC Radio 1’s residency series. As steadfastly as she climbed, she kept her feet on the ground, rooting for her favorite – Arsenal F.C. and continuously lending her support to the Black and LGBT community through her musical project, Beautiful.
Having already held a stronghold on the scene, she upped the ante, reciprocating the acclaim she received with fervent displays of energy; her intensity mirroring that of the roaring urban nightlife. She targeted the dancefloor and aimed to uplift moods, radiate positivity, and invigorate the spirit of music. Buoyed by her palpable excitement and tangible ambition, SHERELLE ascended from being an anonymous music lover to a recognized music mogul. ‘WITH A VENGEANCE’ becomes not just an album, but a symbol of her growth, bravery, heresy, and resilience.
Riding the wave of a flourishing career, SHERELLE stepped into the world of fashion, adding ‘fashion designer’ to her bourgeoning repertoire of talents. Collaborating with Boiler Room, she unveiled her first clothing line in 2021 – a testament to her enduring influence. Then came the celebrated release of ‘fabric presents SHERELLE,’ an eclectic mix that stitched together snippets from across musical eras into an auditory tapestry, further solidifying her status as the apex DJ of her generation.
SHERELLE’s creativity saw no boundaries; she was fluidly transitioning among a Black music lover to DJ, to world-renowned artist, to an influential fashion icon. With her unwavering determination and enthralling music, she has inscribed an indelible mark in the annals of music history, serving as the embodiment of feminine fierceness and proving that indeed, her story and her music well deserve to be delivered ‘WITH A VENGEANCE.’
