Ned Pegler, known professionally as Medlar, was born in Somerset, United Kingdom, around 1985 or 1986. He is a deep house music producer and DJ who began his career by producing tracks under the pseudonym Klic on his own label Hit and Hope starting from 2010. His early influences included Chicago house, Detroit techno, disco, and hip-hop. Medlar's breakthrough came in 2011 with the release of "Terrell" and "Floor", which gained international recognition in the house club scene. He signed to Wolf Music in London, where he released several notable EPs, including Wolfep016 (2013). His debut album, Sleep, was released in 2013 under the same label. Medlar has collaborated with artists such as Detroit Swindle and Soulphiction, and his work often features jazz and soul vocal samples.
