Karim Lamouri, often known simply as Karim, is a highly respected and influential figure in the UK hard house and NRG scene. He has been pushing the harder edge of dance music for over two decades and is well-known for his relentless energy and uncompromising approach to the genre. Karim is also the head of several prominent record labels, including Do Not Bend Recordings, Tuff Trax, and Unfknblvbl, which have been instrumental in shaping the sound of hard dance. His productions and DJ sets are characterized by their driving beats, powerful riffs, and often controversial use of samples, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the harder styles of electronic music.