Craig Richards, born in 1966 in Bournemouth, England, is a British tech house DJ. Before embarking on his musical career, Richards studied illustration at Saint Martins School of Art in London and also pursued photography and painting. His initial breakthrough came as part of the duo Tyrant alongside Lee Burridge and Sasha. In 2011, Craig Richards released the album Fabric 58: Nothing Special. He also notably collaborated with producer Howie B on a multimedia project called A Short Run, which combined music, poetry, and visual art.