life of his uncle. Music executive After years of working as a recording artist, writer, composer, producer and music publishing executive, Spek moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in 2007 to establish the first music publisher in the United Arab Emirates. As managing director, partner and co-founder of Fairwood Music (Arabia), Spek pioneered respect for musical copyrights in the Middle East, handling some of the world's leading music catalogues for the Middle East and North Africa including those of Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Music Publishing. In 2011, Spek launched a new firm, PopArabia, supported by the Abu Dhabi government initiative twofour54. PopArabia represents the music publishing catalogs of Sony ATV, EMI Music Publishing, Kobalt Music, Concord Music, Peermusic and others. PopArabia connects international stakeholders seeking opportunities in the Middle East and those in the Middle East seeking access to world class music. In January 2015, it was announced that Spek would move to New York, taking on a new role as the senior vice president, creative and A&R at the New York City music publisher Reservoir Media Management. In December 2016, Spek, with Brian Rose, began releasing music under the group name Voo Doo Kids, digitally releasing one song every month. Voo Doo Kids released their first album, Juan, at the end of 2017 and Spek continues to release music independently. In September 2019, he performed his song "Pilgrim" with his friend and collaborator Nitin Sawhney to a sold-out audience at the Royal Albert Hall for the 20th anniversary of Sawhney's breakthrough album Beyond Skin. Spek is also featured on Sawhney's album, Immigrants, featured on the single Lifeline released in July 2020. In February 2020, it was announced that Spek had returned to the UAE, focused on opportunities in emerging markets. Discography Albums and EPs Look Me Up (2001) Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (2002) Singles "I'm a Hippie" (2001) "Smell the Coffee" (2002) Releases with Dream Warriors Subliminal Simulation (1994) The Master Plan (1996) Anthology: A Decade of Hits 1988–1998 (1999) Releases with Voo Doo Kids "Fine (2016) "Staring at the Sun" (2017) "Where the Money Goes" (2017) "Feel Like Doing Wrong When I'm Drunk With You" (2016) "Knock The Door" (2017) "My Faith Is Weak" (2017) "On My Trail" (2017) "Little Bit Sour" (2017) "Kubrick" (2017) "Lovesick Romeo" (2017) "Everyone Is Right" (2017) "Hate" (2017)Juan (2017, LP) Guest appearances Beres Hammond – "Highlight of