Sticky is a renowned UK garage and grime producer from the United Kingdom, best known for his influential role in shaping the sound of early 2000s urban music. Born Richard Forbes, Sticky rose to prominence with his 2001 smash hit "Boo!" featuring Ms.
Dynamite, a track that became an essential anthem of the UK garage scene and propelled both artists into the mainstream. Characterized by his energetic, bass-heavy production and inventive use of syncopation, Sticky collaborated with numerous pivotal voices in British music, including Tubby T, Kele Le Roc, and So Solid Crew, crafting tracks that seamlessly blend infectious melodies with underground rhythms. His catalog spans an array of releases on seminal labels such as Social Circles, and his influence continues to resonate in modern UK dance music.
As a DJ and producer, Sticky remains celebrated for his ability to fuse elements of garage, dancehall, and grime, earning respect across generations, and playing a vital role in the evolution of contemporary British club culture.