Personal artist profiles

Musical background

I have been writing since quite an early age. I had piano lessons when I was 13 and used to make music on my Amiga with programs like Octomed & Peotracker. No one thing particularly has inspired me really, I have just always loved technology-based music so it was really a natural progression for me to move into production at some point.

Musical qualifications

A degree in Music Production

What would you say is your sound?

I don't really have a preference. I feel completely comfortable creating all sorts of styles. I like my music to be quite diverse so it depends totally on my mood at that particular time. I am quite open about music but I'm not one to follow trends. I enjoy experimenting with new sounds and ideas, so who knows where that may lead, watch this space!

Who inspires you musically?

I can't really narrow it down to one artist or style. Everything has had some influence on my music but bands such as The Prodigy with tracks like 'Fire' & 'Out of Space' and artists such as Helix & Justin Time with tracks like 'Cluster' & 'Here I Am' - spring to mind as quite important influences.

What equipment and programmes do you prefer when composing a track?

My favourite program has got to be Logic. I think this is the best sequencer but I have a PC and Logic is a Mac thing now - problem! Also definitely my Korg Triton because this forms the base to all of my tracks - I would be lost without it. Oh! I want a virus!!!

How did you first become interested in the Hardcore scene?

I have to say that it is down to my eldest brother who bought a live hardcore tape from a 92 rave and got bored of it. I was about 10 or 11 at the time and I took the tape and played it constantly - my passion for hardcore grew from there really.

3 most famous people you have worked with

I have worked with Nu Energy's K Complex, am currently in the process of working with Gammer and also worked with Sharkey in 2005. I would love to work with Justin Time because of all the quality hardcore anthems he was behind in the 96 - 97 days - his production is fantastic!

Outside of the dance scene, what other musical genres do you draw inspiration from?

The Cheeky Girls are favourites of mine and I really like cutting some serious rug to a bit of S Club - I was devastated when they split, cried for days!

Are you a closet Britney Spears fan or do you have a thing for the Scissor Sisters?

I think I just answered this in the last question! I wish I was in the closet with Britney though - I hope my girlfriend doesn't see this (if you have, I'm only joking!)..
I've got the Scissor Sisters' album somewhere!

What is the oddest thing that's happened to you this year?

I found myself one morning enjoying a Teletubbies episode!

3 favourite tunes of all times

Prodigy - Your Love (wicked piano riff)
Johnny L - Ohh I Like It
Foul Play - Bein' With You (jungle)

3 current favourites

Gammer & D&A - The Light
Brisk & Fade - Retro Rush
BC - Planet Dust (drum & bass)

Bo Selecta or Little Britain?

Too hard! I like both but if i had to choose: Bo Selecta

Madonna or Kylie?

Kylie (tasty ass!)

Jam or honey?

Jam and honey mixed together with peanut butter