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

History

The Hedkandi label was founded in 1999 at radio station Jazz FM's Enterprise Division by Mark Doyle, who proposed the initial idea and created the name, concept and track listings, as a stable mate to Jazz FM Records. Its live events quickly gained popularity with a residency in Ibiza at el Divino 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 disc jockeys and brand ambassadors, and back office staff that delivered the international package of albums and events. Standing out from other club events, Hedkandi thrived on glitzy and glamorous production as well an 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 a solo bar in Koh Samui.

Radio

The Hedkandi radio show is broadcast on over 30 radio stations worldwide and uploaded weekly to Youtube and Mixcloud.

Compilations

Hedkandi has sold more than five million compilation albums to date. The principal genre is soulful, vocal house although other dance music genres have been 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 (2013)** Winter Chill Uncategorized

Illustrations

Hedkandi albums are generally recognizable by their illustrations of a woman dancing or 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.