Nightmares ON Wax & Sadie Walker

Biography

Nightmares On Wax is the long-running project of George Evelyn, a pioneering figure in British electronic music whose career spans over three decades. Born in Leeds, England, Evelyn emerged from the UK’s vibrant club scene in the late 1980s, blending hip-hop, soul, dub, and jazz into a signature sound that helped define genres like trip hop and downtempo. His early work, including the influential albums 'Smokers Delight' and 'Carboot Soul,' established him as a key artist on Warp Records, known for lush, sample-rich productions and a deep sense of groove.

Sadie Walker, a London-based vocalist, began collaborating with Nightmares On Wax in 2018, first appearing on the track 'Deep Shadows.' Walker’s voice, described as balancing fragility and force, draws inspiration from icons such as Erykah Badu, Nina Simone, and Lauryn Hill. Her partnership with Nightmares On Wax has seen her join him on world tours and contribute to his evolving sound, most recently on the 2025 single 'True' from the album 'Echo45 Sound System.' This collaboration highlights the project’s ongoing commitment to soulful innovation and cross-genre exploration, cementing both artists’ reputations at the intersection of soul and electronic music.

Fun Facts

• Nightmares On Wax (George Evelyn) is celebrating 30 years of 'Smokers Delight' and 20 years of 'In A Space Outta Sound' with a special Royal Albert Hall performance in March 2026.
• Sadie Walker was first discovered by Nightmares On Wax in 2018 and quickly became a key collaborator, joining him on world tours before recording together.
• The album 'Echo45 Sound System' is described as a 'living, breathing sound system experience' and features contributions from UK tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Goldie, and Daddy G.
• Sadie Walker has also worked with genre-blending artists Channel Tres and Honey Dijon, expanding her reach in both soul and electronic music scenes.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Erykah Badu - Vocal and stylistic inspiration for Sadie Walker (General influence on vocal approach and songwriting) [2010s–present]
• Nina Simone - Inspirational figure for Sadie Walker's emotive delivery (General influence) [2010s–present]
• Lauryn Hill - Influence on Sadie Walker's blend of soul and hip-hop elements (General influence) [2010s–present]

Key Collaborators

• Sadie Walker - Vocalist and co-writer on multiple tracks and tours ('Deep Shadows', 'True', 'Echo45 Sound System' album, world tours) [2018–present]
• Yasiin Bey - Featured artist on 'Echo45 Sound System' ('Echo45 Sound System' album) [2025]
• Greentea Peng - Featured artist on 'Echo45 Sound System' ('Echo45 Sound System' album) [2025]
• Liam Bailey - Featured artist on 'Echo45 Sound System' ('Echo45 Sound System' album) [2025]
• Channel Tres - Sadie Walker collaborator, blending soul and electronic styles (Collaborative singles (not specified)) [2020s]
• Honey Dijon - Sadie Walker collaborator, electronic and house music projects (Collaborative singles (not specified)) [2020s]

Artists Influenced

• Greentea Peng - Inspired by Nightmares On Wax's fusion of soul, dub, and electronic music (Collaborations and stylistic parallels) [2020s]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. You Wish (In A Space Outta Sound)
2. Flip Ya Lid (In A Space Outta Sound)
3. Les Nuits (Carboot Soul)
4. Typical (Shape The Future)
5. Da Feelin (Thought So…)
6. Morse (Carboot Soul)
7. Imagineering (Shout Out! To Freedom...)
8. Nights Introlude (Smokers Delight)
9. 30 Groove St.
10. Waiting A Minute

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia