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Davey Dex (real name David Carter, also known as Dave Dex) is a producer, DJ, and remixer from Queens, New York, recognized for his innovative work across soulful house, UK garage, and underground hip-hop. With deep roots in 1970s soul, jazz, and R&B, his music is built on groove, emotion, and a lifelong connection to analog sound and vinyl culture.
He began his DJ and production career in the early 1990s, rising out of the vibrant Queens club scene. As a member of the influential house collective House2House and the production team The Rhythm Section for Strictly Rhythm, he helped shape the sound of early East Coast house music. His solo work appeared on major underground labels such as Strictly Rhythm, Nervous Records, and Maxi Records.
Under the alias Dejavu, he produced the club classic “Move Your Waistline” for Maxi Records, a deep house favorite still cherished by DJs and vinyl collectors.
In more recent years, under the name Dave Dex, he has released a series of tracks on Finest House Traxx, including “The Rhythm,” “Breathe (Remix),” and “Raw Madness.” These projects reaffirm his status as a vital voice in today’s house and UK garage movements.
He also played a major role in 1990s underground hip-hop, producing tracks with William “Big Will” Rosario under group aliases like Da Hitmen, Queens Tag Team, and DAT Project. Their credits include “Dead Beat Mom” by Illa Ghee and the uncredited but widely respected “Modernized Symphony” by Tragedy Khadafi.
As a key contributor to AV8 Records, Davey Dex produced several high-energy party breaks and remixes, including “Here We Go Now” by Crooklyn Clan and DJ Kool (AV8-032), and his own Da Headbangaz Pt. 2 EP (AV8-064), featuring DJ staples like “Bounce Part 2” and “Throw Ya Hands Up.”
Whether releasing soulful house grooves as Dave Dex, spinning vinyl on club nights, or crafting gritty hip-hop cuts, his work is grounded in authentic rhythm, storytelling, and Queens pride.
