Timmy Regisford

Timothy Regisford, known professionally as Timmy Regisford, is a Trinidad-born DJ and producer who has operated from New York City since the 1980s. He began his career in 1985 as an assistant music director at WBLS radio station before being promoted to director, then moved into A&R roles at major labels including Atlantic Records in 1988, followed by vice president positions at Motown Records and Dreamworks Records. Regisford also releases music under the aliases Afrikan Jazz and Special-T, with his electronic music production beginning in 2021.

Regisford produces house music with strong afro house and soulful house influences, releasing six tracks since 2021 primarily through Nervous Records. His sound blends traditional house rhythms with African percussion elements and gospel-influenced vocals, maintaining the mid-tempo groove characteristic of soulful house while incorporating the polyrhythmic complexity of afro house. His releases span from November 2021 through December 2025, showing consistent output that bridges classic New York house traditions with contemporary afro house production techniques.