Hailing from Croydon on the outskirts of London, Silva Snipa (real name Sophie Scott) is a commanding presence in the resurgence of old skool UK drum & bass. With a vinyl only approach rooted deeply in the pirate radio legacy of the late ’90s and early ’00s, her sets specialize in darkside and techstep, summoning an era defined by raw energy and sonic rigor.
Her distinctive DJ persona emerged in 2019, playfully christened when a friend suggested “sniper” alongside her initials “SS,” forging the memorable alias Silva Snipa UKF. Since then, she’s carved a notable path: holding a monthly residency on the revived Kool FM, and hitting major stages such as Fabric, Metalheadz, and Outlook Festival, where she’s made indelible impressions.
Silva’s mastery lies in reviving rare, underground cuts, crafting sets that feel both archival and urgent. She pays reverence to pioneers like DJ Chillem, whose Ruud Awakening mixes taught her the technical finesse of long blends, double dropping, and tight phrasing UKF.
Beyond her club presences, her radio shows on Rinse FM and Foundation FM are sonic deep dives into the ritual of vinyl selection. Episodes like '96 to '00 Drum & Bass and her latest Friday Darkside mix spotlight her finesse in curating immersive, heavy hitting journeys through jungle and D&B history.
