Dave Angel (born David Angelico Nicholas Gooden; 13 May 1966) is an English
techno musician. Angel was born in
Chelsea, London in 1966. He is the son of a London-based
jazz musician, and the elder brother of
rapper Monie Love. He had an unorthodox musical education; his father influenced him deeply, as did his friends and his environment, including the radio. He listened not only to
Miles Davis and
Charlie Parker, but also to
soul music and
funk. Even though he was playing instruments at 14 years old, including percussion, his musical development was not easy or straightforward.