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Music Producer Interviews

Interviews with music producers, DJ's and musical artists from various genres and countries.

Asaviour - UK Hip-Hop MC / Producer Interview

Asaviour - UK Hip-Hop MC / Producer Interview

July 2008

In depth interview with the multi-talented UK hip-hop MC and producer Asaviour which covers his steady rise through the hip-hop scene, the concept behind the Asaviour name and "The Borrowed Ladder" LP as well as his feelings on the current UK hip-hop scene. Includes link to a free download!

Beardyman - Human Beatboxer Interview

Beardyman - Human Beatboxer Interview

June 2008

Interview with human beatboxer and twice in a row UK Beatbox Championships winner, Beardyman, which discovers the feeling of being slapped in the face by the wet fish of success!

Ils - Nu-Skool Breaks Producer Interview

Ils - Nu-Skool Breaks Producer Interview

September 2007

Interview with nu-skool breaks pioneer Ils, which explores the producers drum and bass history, his move into the breaks scene and the use of his work in the commercial environment.

Shut Up And Dance - Breakbeat & Rave Producer Interview

Shut Up And Dance - Breakbeat & Rave Producer Interview

September 2007

Interview with Smiley and PJ, otherwise known as UK breakbeat pioneers "Shut Up And Dance".

Combat Wombat - Australian Hip-Hop Producer Interview

Combat Wombat - Australian Hip-Hop Producer Interview

August 2007

Interview with Monkeymarc, from politically influenced Australian group Combat Wombat, which touches on environmental and activist activities as well as the Australian music scene.

Essence Of Aura - Drum and Bass / Rave Producer Interview

Essence Of Aura - Drum and Bass / Rave Producer Interview

August 2007

Tim, the DJ and one of the producers from drum and bass pioneers Essence Of Aura, speaks about the old days… from '92 and beyond.

Perfect Combination - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Perfect Combination - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

March 2004

Perfect Combination tells how he got into the drum and bass scene, what he gets up to in his spare time and what his plans are for himself and Freeform Records.

EZ Rollers - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

EZ Rollers - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

October 2003

With a mass of club smashers already under their belt EZ Rollers speak about about the "Lickable Beats" on Intercom as well as talking about their past, present and future contributions to the drum and bass scene.

DJ Mace - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

DJ Mace - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

September 2003

DJ Mace touches down from Planet Funk and speaks about his forthcoming hip-hop and drum and bass releases!

Exile - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Exile - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

September 2003

Tim Exile speaks about his studio equipment and production, his recent MA in Electroacoustic Composition and his Sensible Footwear Productions company.

Nu:Tone - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Nu:Tone - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

September 2003

Nu:Tone is Hospital Records latest signing and here he gives the lowdown on his forthcoming projects and his Church Of Universal Acceptance links!

Alley Cat - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Alley Cat - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

June 2003

Originating from San Francisco and now working at SkunkrockAlley Cat speaks about the international scene, how she got into drum and bass and much, much more!

Blame - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Blame - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

May 2003

Blame has been at the forefront of the Drum and Bass scene since day one - we catch up with him to get his views on the past, the present and the future!

Fellowship - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Fellowship - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

May 2003

Owner of the Defunked Records label, a Drum and Bass producer, graphic designer and ex graffiti artist… Fellowship is a busy man!

Tommy Knocker - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Tommy Knocker - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

May 2003

Currently working on an album for Intercom and with releases forthcoming on Defunked Records and Renegade Recordings, Tommy Knocker is a producer to keep your eye on!

Heist - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Heist - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

April 2003

Heists' "Company 7" track has been getting support from Peshay in clubs like Fabric and Swerve. While the Co-Lab Recordings label is still in its early days get the lowdown on this future star!

TC - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

TC - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

April 2003

TC is about to release his second drum and bass offering on BS1 Records, find out about his studio set up, the Bristol scene and how he got in to drum and bass.

Blue Sonix - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Blue Sonix - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

March 2003

With releases on labels such as Formation Records, Defunked Records, Creative Source and Hospital Records - Blue Sonix speaks about his label Aquasonic Records, what he has been up to in the studio and his political activism.

Drumsound - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

Drumsound - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

December 2002

Drumsound speak about Technique Recordings, how the Drumsound crew got together and their forthcoming release on V Recordings.

DJ Special K - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

DJ Special K - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

November 2002

DJ Special K speaks about making music, Vinyl Conflict, Bomb Productions, Vanguard and his involvement with Peshay's Cubik Music.

DJ Friction - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

DJ Friction - Drum and Bass Producer Interview

August 2002

DJ Friction gives the lowdown on his involvement with Mampi Swift's Charge Recordings label and his very own Transparent Recordings.

Music Producer Interviews

Graffiti Artist Interviews

Akit - Graffiti Artist Interview
Akit

In depth interview with old school UK female graffiti artist Akit, who is a member of the GOT Crewand DDS Crew, which puts forward her argument for the enjoyment in the illegal aspect of graffiti and vandalism!

Phorm - Graffiti Artist Interview
Phorm

Interview with Phorm, a graffiti artist originating from the West Coast now currently living in London who represents the M4C Crew as well as being involved with the WGS Crew, GPK Crew and LKM Crew.

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