Mella Dee

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Mella Dee
Born
Ryan Aitchison

Doncaster, England [1]
Citizenship United Kingdom
Occupation
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2010-present
Musical career
Genres

Ryan Aitchison, known professionally as Mella Dee (Pronounced Melody), is an English DJ and record producer, best known for his 2017 single "Techno Disco Tool". [2] "Techno Disco Tool" was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in 2022. [3]

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References

  1. "How To Make A Mella Dee Track". Factmag.com. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  2. "These Are the Stars of the Year 2018". Mixmag.net. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  3. "British certifications – Techno Disco Tool". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 8 October 2021.