London DJ Phil Asher has reportedly died at the age of 50. According to Mixmag, citing friends of the DJ, he died of a heart attack.
The news has spread across social media today, Friday, January 22 with tributes coming from friends, colleagues, fans and individuals across the music business.
Who Was Phil Asher?
A record collector who got his start DJing at Delirium, one of London’s earliest house venues, Asher’s interest in music was passed down from his father who worked at a record store. Asher worked at both Quaff Records and Vinyl Solution in the early ‘90s, while teaching himself how to make house music and DJing around London.
What Genre Of Music Did Phil Asher Make?
His music bridged a gap between four-on-the-floor house music, broken beat, soul and more with impeccable selection and taste. He released under monikers like Phlash, Basic Soul, E & E Soul and Demonstration. He worked with the likes of Nathan Haines, Mark De Clive Lowe, Karizma and Benji B, while remixing Roy Ayers, Todd Terry and Peven Everett in the early to mid-2000’s.
Alongside IG Culture, Dego, Demus and G-Culture, he founded West London’s Co-Op club in 2000 that became a staple of that era.
DJs React To Phil Asher’s Death
RIP Phil Asher. ????????. A really nice guy that made lots of great music. pic.twitter.com/qJVDp4YhPp
— Mark Farina (@djmarkfarina) January 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/KirkDegiorgio/status/1352617364320346122
Hearing incredibly sad news – the death of Phil Asher, top bloke, DJ, one of the UK's best house, jazz, jazz/house producers. RIP. pic.twitter.com/PrXvSzb5yz
— Dave Haslam (@Mr_Dave_Haslam) January 22, 2021
Heartbreaking to hear about the death of @philasher. Genuinely one the most talented and nicest people I have met in the music business, sending my condolences out to his close friends and family ????
— FABIO (@fabiodnb) January 22, 2021
Rest easy King. Awful news to hear of the passing of Phil Asher. An absolute legend and a gentleman. A humble soul whose music helped shape the world and inspired so many. Myself included. Thoughts are with his family and friends. He lives on through his music and influence. pic.twitter.com/8Juj1HTE2E
— Alexander Nut (@AlexanderNut) January 22, 2021
Rest in peace my dear friend Phil Asher.. When I was coming up you always had time for me and you was a lovely kind guy..
My thoughts are with your family and friend's right now . I'm absolutely gutted ???? pic.twitter.com/W7iwHqrK3v— Jumpin Jack Frost (@djjjfrost) January 22, 2021
Phil Asher — an incredible talent who never really got the props he deserved despite years of dedication.
This is my favourite of his creations, he made so many great records:https://t.co/sw3Sgh9O4Z
Rest in peace sir.
— Paul Woolford (@PaulWoolford) January 22, 2021
Totally heartbroken from seeing the news that Phil Asher has passed away. This is a hard one to take. What a wonderful person he was. Without a doubt probably one of the best talents on our scene. You will be missed. RIP my friend. ???????? pic.twitter.com/guGZRmQ8WC
— CJ Mackintosh (@cjmackintosh) January 22, 2021
#RIP Phil Asher ????????????
I played so many of your records growing up.
You brought so much soul to House.— kid Fonque (@KidFonque) January 22, 2021
