Tall Paul

Paul Newman, known professionally as Tall Paul, began his DJ career in 1985 at Turnmills, a nightclub owned by his father. This initial opportunity provided a foundation for his subsequent work. He quickly secured residencies at notable venues including the Gardening nightclub, Zap Club in Brighton, and Trade in London. These early roles allowed him to develop his distinct style and gain recognition within the UK club scene.

His career advanced significantly with the release of his first white label, ‘Love Rush,’ in 1992. Collaborating with Red Jerry of Hooj Choons, he was christened ‘Tall Paul,’ a moniker reflecting his height. This partnership led to the creation of ‘Rock Da House,’ which was later re-released on VC Recordings in 1997, reaching No. 11 in the national charts. In 1998, under the alias Camisra, he achieved a Top 5 hit with ‘Let Me Show You,’ demonstrating his ability to produce chart-successful tracks. He has remixed for artists such as New Order, The Stone Roses, Erasure, and Duran Duran, highlighting his versatility as a producer.

Tall Paul has maintained a global presence, DJing across the UK and internationally in countries including the US, Brazil, and Ibiza. He has held residencies at prestigious clubs like The Gallery at Turnmills and performed for major events such as Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Sundissential, Cream, and Golden. His commitment to the North American market involved dedicating two weeks monthly to touring. He also launched Duty Free Recordings, his own record label, which has released tracks by various artists. Further career developments include numerous compilation albums, such as those for Ministry of Sound, and hosting radio shows like “The Mix Down Session” on Kiss FM. He was featured in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs.