Darren Emerson is one of the most influential figures in dance music – after a career spanning more than 17 years and counting. Emerson started Underwater Records in 1994. Initially to release records for his friends, the label has, since it’s inception, seen releases from Steve Mac, Mutiny, Meeker, Gus Gus, Pnau, Paul Jackson, Sharam Jey and Tim Deluxe – whose ‘Sirens/ We All Love Sax’ and ‘It Just Won’t Do’ managed to put Underwater firmly in place on the independent label spectrum.

In 2003 Underwater was voted label of the year by DJ mag and continues to go from strength to strength releasing albums and singles from its ever growing and increasingly varied roster of artists. As well as producing club cuts for Underwater under his H2O moniker Darren has begun work on his eagerly anticipated debut album. Scheduled for a 2009 release the album is shaping up to be something quite special. The 9th Feb 2009 will also see the release of Darren’s third Global Underground mix CD recorded in Bogota. Plans for the coming year include more club tracks and a world wide tour to promote the compilation