Saxon Studio International began operating in Lewisham, South London, in 1976.
[1] The sound came to prominence in the early '80s because of the "fast chat" style which was pioneered by its deejay Peter King.
Saxon continue to play internationally, including an annual outing at London's Notting Hill Carnival.
Their style has influenced artists such as Massive Attack (who invited them to play at the 2008 Meltdown festival, which they curated[7]) and The Bug (who has collaborated with Tippa Irie and Saxon selector Trevor Sax).
However, an official recording of a mid-eighties session in Paddington, West London, entitled Saxon Studio International: Coughing Up Fire!!!