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Yam & Banana Studio

Yam & Banana Studio sits in the heart of Bristol’s inner city, a creative hub where artists come to lay down tracks, mix, and master their sound. Whether you’re stepping into the booth or sending over multi-track files for mixing and mastering, this is where raw talent meets polished production.

Behind the controls is Uri Green, a seasoned engineer and producer with 15 years in the game. Holding a Master’s in Music Production and Sound Engineering from dBs Institute Bristol, Uri has fine-tuned a signature sound and workflow that artists from Bristol and beyond trust. The vibe? Focused, fast, and creative—no stress, just music.

The studio also offers custom beat-making and production services, crafted to fit each artist’s unique style. To book a session or inquire about mixing and production, use the Contact Form.

Beyond engineering, Uri is the driving force behind Yam & Banana Records, collaborating with a wide spectrum of artists to push fresh sounds into the scene.

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Yam & Banana is the fresh Bristol-based production and DJ duo Danny Omz and Uri Green. Their sound embraces the many facets of the contemporary UK music scene while maintaining a strong connection to its Jamaican cultural heritage. Reggae, Bashment, and Dub fuse masterfully with Jungle, Drum & Bass, Trap, and Bassline, creating their unique style. Some call it Grime Hall, some call it Bashstep, but they just call it Hard Food.

It all began back in late 2006. Danny Omz had recently moved from London (“the Big Smoke”) to Bristol, the vibrant capital of the South West. One night, he decided to go out for a pint and ended up at the Kebele Social Centre, where an open mic session was happening. He heard this dude singing in Spanish and, after the performance, went:

“Yo! That was wicked. I got a setup at home—wanna come round and record some tunes?”

And Uri said:

“Yeah man, let’s go!”

Back at the yard, Omz started playing a live Drum & Bass set, and Uri went:

“Ostia! That’s sick, man!”

From that night on, a close friendship was forged.

After a year of making music together, Uri returned to Barcelona, his homeland—Omz was gutted! There, Uri and some friends formed a reggae band called Universal Rockers, performing across Spain as the lead vocalist. Meanwhile, Danny Omz was making moves as the producer and founding member of Bristol Hip-Hop crew Upperkutt UK, while also performing live Drum & Bass sets around the UK. The two never lost touch—Omz even flew to Mollet del Vallès, Uri’s hometown, to perform a live Drum & Bass set in 2008, just as Uri was getting into music production.

In 2012, Uri moved back to Bristol, where he started another band, Uri Green & The Seeds, alongside Jimi ‘Contacts’ Can, Stephen Russell, and Theo Grimshaw. Around this time, Stephen introduced Uri to reggae artists Jah Garvey and Norris B, who were setting up a studio called Dadaras in St Pauls. Uri got involved as the in-house engineer/producer and knew exactly who could take the project to the next level: Danny “Uncle” Omz. And so, Yam & Banana was born.

The name represents some of the most nourishing ingredients in the Caribbean diet, also known as “hard food”—a fitting reflection of their heavy, authentic sound. Since then, they’ve worked with artists from Bristol to Kingston, from Banjul to Barcelona, collaborating with Anthony B, Lutan Fyah, Daddy Freddy, Da Fuchaman, Jah Garvey, Norris B, Roe Delgado, Perfect Giddimani, Blackout JA, Mad Sam, Niggi Tallawah, Splitz P, and many more.

Today, Uri Green runs his own studio, while Danny Omz takes a break from the project. Uri continues to cook up that Hard Food, collaborating with incredible artists and musicians, and releasing music primarily through Yam & Banana Records—though some of his work has also been released on Raider Records and University of Tropical Sound.

On this website, you’ll find both sides of the Yam & Banana sound—the reggae roots and the UK urban energy. Stay tuned for more musical nourishment for your ears and soul!

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