As resident DJ at SNEAK from the very beginning 10 years ago, Jess Bays has seen it all, and boy has her career rocketed since. She went on to host a weekly show Capital Dance and release on such credible labels as Defected and Good Company, with notable releases including ‘Real Love’ with Kelli-Leigh and Temptation with Poppy Baskcomb.  

Ahead of the mammoth 10 Years of SNEAK at XOYO on 29 November 2024 – its first ever Friday night slot at the venue – we caught up with Jess to look back at her time at SNEAK to find out what tracks have smashed the dancefloor over the past decade.

Crank up the volume and get stuck in below to Jess Bays’ Top 10 SNEAK tunes off all time.

Armand Van Helden – I Want Your Soul

This record has always been a staple moment in my SNEAK sets at XOYO. It’s usually something I play towards the end of my sets to really give the crowd a big moment towards the end.

Flashmob – Need In Me

One of my favourite classic deep house records of all time. The big vocal moment in the breakdown just sets the dance floor on fire.

Patrick Topping – Forget

Something from my earlier days sets at XOYO for SNEAK. It’s an absolute anthem from Patrick Topping and it works every time.

MD Express – God Made Me Phunky (Jess Bays Remix)

This remix from my back catalogue is always something that works, especially with the younger crowd. It’s really blowing up on TikTok, so they recognise it super well from there. I love it so much for the original record by Mike Dunn is as old as me! And now the remix really helps educate the next generation of ravers to music that they not necessarily have heard.

Sammy Porter & Jess Bays – Devotion (Jess Bays VIP Mix)

Here’s my VIP edit of a record I wrote with my lovely friend Sammy Porter back at the very start of my production journey. It’s a classic vocal from Soul2Soul that we managed to get cleared. I love it! I’ll defo be spinning it on the SNEAK 10th Birthday.

Weiss – Feel My Needs

This track is a proper summer anthem that always brings an injection of feel-good vibes to any dance floor. It’s always on my playlist for SNEAK parties!

Roberto Surace – Joys

Easily one of my favourite records from the last few years. It really had a big moment when it was released via Defected a few years ago and the bassline on it paired with a great sample hook just works every time.

Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling On (MK Dub remix)

One of the records that really pushed MK to the top of his game and I struggle to find a raver or music enthusiast that does not LOVE this piece of music! 

MK & Sonny Fodera – One Night (ft. Raphaella)

When two heavyweights collide only special things happen! Two of my favourite DJ/Producers in the world only means magic is going to happen and ‘One Night’ really does achieve that.

Beyond Chicago x Majestic x Alex Mills – Million Dollar Bill

One of the greatest Whitney Houston vocals ever brought into the current times by three of my very talented friends teaming up. Alex Mills’s huge vocal talent on this one just bring the Beyond Chicago lads and Majestic’s production to an extra level! 

Catch Jess Bays at SNEAK 10 Years alongside Gem Precious, Jay Forster, Janika Tenn and more at XOYO on Friday 29 November. For tickets visit  xoyo.co.uk

Main picture credit: Dan Reid.

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Over the years, Sneak has earned its place as a beloved weekly event, welcoming top-tier DJs across various genres. Legends like Rudimental, Danny Howard, MistaJam, 99 Souls, SKT, Cera Alba and our 10th Birthday party with Tough Love have all graced the decks, leaving their mark while also giving a platform to emerging talent.

With a passionate and music-focused crowd, Sneak remains one of the most vibrant and diverse parties in London. This anniversary celebration is a perfect opportunity to kick off the festive season and reflect on what Sneak has always represented—fresh music, great vibes, and an inclusive atmosphere.

Jess Bays, who first debuted at Sneak in 2015, is headlining this milestone celebration. Her residency here helped propel her to stardom; today, she boasts over 1.6 million monthly listeners. Known for her releases on labels like Defected, Stress, and Warner, Jess continues to captivate audiences worldwide with recent hits like “Real Love” with Kelli-Leigh.

Jay Forster, one of the original Sneak DJs and a resident for a decade, will also perform. A true tastemaker, Jay has influenced the dance music scene through his work at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, always bringing an eclectic and electrifying sound.

Joining them are Sneak favourites Gem Precious, known for her fusion of tribal, Afro, UK funky, and Amapiano, and Janika Tenn, whose genre-blurring style has earned her releases on labels like Perfect Havoc and 303Lovers. Special guests, including some of London’s best-emerging talent, will also join the celebration.

XOYO, one of London’s premier venues, continues to lead the city’s clubbing scene, hosting everything from legendary all-night DJ sets to unique residencies. Sneak’s 10th anniversary promises to be a memorable night, further cementing its place as one of the UK’s essential weekly parties.

Tickets are available via Sneak Rave.

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In 2005 at Turnmills we first created the ‘Data Transmission Fanzine’ as Resident Advisor wrote at the time ‘Such is the hectic schedule that is taking shape at London club Turnmills, they have decided to launch their very own fanzine. Entitled Data Transmission, and coming in nifty A5 format the magazine will be available at the usual locations of club packs and flyers and online for those who enjoy planning their weekends whilst at work’.   

Then in 2008 when Turnmills was closing we decided to take the fanzine online and create – what you see today.  In the past years we have brought you our favourite parts of the dance music spectrum.  Today we launch our brand new website and we continue to hunt and search for new artists – we are committed to balancing the gender diversity in electronic music and are working harder to find more talented women in the industry.

We are still firmly rooted on the dance floor and now the festival grass (we covered 57 different festival last year) and to celebrate the 10 years we have a stream of 10th Birthday parties coming, the first is in London with Sneak.

We are keeping the line-up hush hush but we have some VERY Special Guests joining us but you’ll have to come down to find out. Trust us you won’t be disappointed!

SNEAK has been London’s Leading Music Led Student Night for over 3 years now. Bringing you a mix of the hottest Underground Talent as well as Special Guest DJs passing though on a regular occasion. Bringing you a mix of House, Tech and Bass in the legendary basement complimented by the best Hip-Hop, Garage and RnB in XOYO’s newly refurbed upstairs room we mix all flavours on Tuesdays. With the likes of Rudimental, Blonde, SKT, Danny Howard, Mistajam, 99 Souls, SG Lewis dropping in for Special Guest appearances Sneak’s brought in line ups like no other keeping an intimate underground vibe to hardcore ravers.

You can grab tickets from Resident Advisor, here

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