Social Media Mourns Death Of Drum & Bass Legend Marcus Intalex

Musicians around the world — particularly those involved in the drum-and-bass community — are mourning the death of Manchester producer Marcus Kaye, better known by his stage name, Marcus Intalex.

As BBC and others have reported, Kaye — who also worked under the moniker Trevino — passed away unexpectedly at the weekend, and no cause has yet emerged.

The producer had been scheduled to play a set at the Pickle Factory nightclub in London on Sunday as part of the venue's Soul:ution party but the gig was cancelled last-minute as news of Kaye's passing began to spread, with organisers only saying at the time that further information would be emailed to ticket-holders.

Kaye got his start in 1991 as a house DJ, and spent seven years from 1993 to 2000 co-hosting a drum-and-bass radio show, Da Intalex, with DJ Mark XTC. In 2001, he founded the record label Soul:R with fellow musician ST Files, and went on to help found dubstep and DnB label Revolve:R in 2003. In 2014, he started another label, Birdie, through which he released material as Trevino.

Under his various pseudonyms, Kaye released more than 20 full-length albums over the course of his more-than-25-year-long career. In his downtime, he was an avid golfer; in fact, his last tweet expressed excitement about playing gigs with fellow muso LSB, with time for "the obligatory round of golf".

Multiple artists and organisations active in the global drum-and-bass scene (and surrounds) have since expressed their grief at his passing on social media. See a selection of tributes below.

Jesus. Terrible news for dance music. RIP Marcus Intalex/Trevino. Such a massive, universe spanning talent. Travel safe, brother.

— The Black Madonna (@blackmadonnachi) May 28, 2017

I'm utterly saddened that we have lost a soldier @marcusintalex My thoughts are with his family & friends. RIP AND KEEP ON ROLLIN ON.

— Roni Size (@ronisizebristol) May 28, 2017

RIP marcus Intalex..... Absolute legend and lovely guy.. kept it 100%

— Dillinja (@DillinjaValve) May 28, 2017

@marcusintalex R.I.P my brother

This one of the saddest days in dnb history.
Your music will live on in my sets.

— mampi swift (@mampi_swift) May 28, 2017

RIP Marcus Intalex. Such devastating news, another legend, one of Manchester's greats taken too early. Our thoughts are with his family

— Chase & Status (@chaseandstatus) May 28, 2017

I can't believe it...lost for words...a true master & legend has left us. RIP Marcus Intalex. Sending love & strength to his family

— Andy C (@ANDYC_ram) May 28, 2017

RIP Marcus Intalex, aka Trevino.

A groundbreaking and legendary figure in Manchester's music scene.

— Warehouse Project (@WHP_Mcr) May 28, 2017

Truly heartbroken to find out about my old friend @marcusintalex. Im utterly shocked.
R.I.P. brother. https://t.co/ShcPRFDHEN

— Boddika (@Boddika) May 28, 2017

RIP Marcus Intalex. One of the greatest.

— Friction (@friction) May 28, 2017

Very sad to hear of Marcus Intalex passing away. His music was a huge inspiration for me, thankful of privilege of working with him. Legend

— High Contrast (@HighContrast) May 28, 2017

Rest in paradise to one of the greatest to ever do it. Know that you've inspired a generation and will forever... https://t.co/92r6XNANvh

— Lenzman (@thelenzman) May 28, 2017

This life is short people ... make every second count , rip Marcus intalex a true drum and bass pioneer

— AUD!O (@AudioPXLFST) May 28, 2017

Shocked and devastated RIP @marcusintalex a true legend & friend.

— FABIO & GROOVERIDER (@fabioandgroove) May 28, 2017

RIP Marcus Intalex. So sad

— DJ ZINC (@djzinc) May 28, 2017

I'm so cut by the death of a person I've known over 20 years .. one of the people who shaped who I am today .. thankyou .rip @marcusintalex

— DJ GROOVERIDER (@GROOVERIDERDJ) May 29, 2017