TK – Manager & Co-Founder, Finesse Foreva

TK is one of the three co-founders of Finesse Foreva, an independent record label based in Croydon, specializing in Drill, Trap, Rap, RnB, and Afro-swing. Known for developing chart-topping artists like Russ Millions, Skengdo, and AM, IQ, Ivorian doll & more. TK has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK music scene. Under his leadership, Finesse Foreva has achieved major milestones, including winning the 2023 YMB Music Entrepreneur of the Year award, the 2022 Pride of Croydon award, and a 2021 MOBO Award for Best Song. The label has gained widespread recognition, with notable successes including over 20 million streams on the 2 Bunny mixtape, Skengdo x AM’s sold-out nationwide tours, and international collaborations like Chief Keef’s feature on Pitballs. TK has also overseen groundbreaking achievements such as producing Drake’s platinum hit Demons and Russ Millions’ UK No.1 single Body.

Beyond music production, TK has made an impact through education, creating a music business course designed to empower young aspiring executives. This program equips participants with the skills needed to be self-sufficient and pursue job opportunities within the industry. With multiple platinum, gold, and silver certifications, TK continues to drive the vision of empowering young talent while shaping the future of UK music.

Speaking: Saturday Afternoon

MIDDAY-4PM

MEET THE EXPERT SURGERIES

Looking for specialist one-to-one advice? Sign up to our Meet The Expert Surgeries and we’ll aim to supply the fix! Whether you’re looking for artist management tips, legal know-how, online strategy pointers, help in maximising performance royalties or general music advice, our experts are here to tackle those burning questions.

MIDDAY-4PM

A&R ESSENTIALS

Want to get feedback on your demo? Got an idea that you’re looking for direction on? Think you’ve written a hit? Got a question? Sign up for this incredible opportunity to meet with some of the most powerful A&Rs in the UK music industry.

1pm-3pm

production masterclass with jb made it – powered by finesse foreva

Join JB Made It – whose cuts include Drake & Fivio Foreign, French Montana, Chief Keef
& Skengdo AM, Melladaze, Darkoo, IQ & Amaria BB, Ivorian Doll, Russ Millions, Headie One, Unknown T, Potter Payper & more – in UD’s state of the art studio, as we explore JB’s creative process, tricks, tips and more in this exclusive practical workshop, powered by Finesse Foreva. Spaces are limited!

1PM-2PM

live music masterclass – powered by high roller

High Roller will present a live music panel featuring Jojo (co-founder), Lodina (project manager) and RBC (programming manager) who will lead you through their respective departments and what it takes to work in the live music and event space.

2pm-3pm

creating a visual identity

UD invites you to this panel discussion where creative professionals Hyperfrank, Samuel Adjaye and Tolu Elusadé, boasting multifaceted experience in the music and entertainment industries, will delve into the art of creating a visual identity with host, Nayana.AB. From building up a portfolio and initial branding steps to pitching and delivering jobs to brief, we’ll look at how freelance creative jobs connect to music, videos, social media identity, content creation and more.

2PM-6PM

LIVE DJ SETS FROM NO SIGNAL

Following the High Roller panel, SAVSSOUNDS and RBC will spin some of their favourite tracks across a wealth of genres including Afrobeats, Amapiano and more in the Talent House atrium to keep the good vibes going.

4PM-6PM

OPEN MIC – POWERED BY TRENCH

Calling all Black music artists! Join us on Saturday 28th September for Open Mic – powered by TRENCH. Want to perform?
Drop an email with links to your music to openmic@udmusic.org.