Aldo Vanucci is a producer DJ that puts out work on the Catskils label. An occasional guest at The Indelible Marker he has a sure fire party selection and the fun loving attitude to go with it!

Where were you born?
Brighton

where do you live?
Plymouth

where would you most like to live?
New York but not forever

what is your first musical memory?
Being sent to my room by my step mum and passing the time by listening to her Elvis tapes on a one speaker top loading tape player.

what was 1st record you ever bought?
Musical Youth "Youth of Today", ' Dennis come back with my apple pie'!

what was your 1st dj gig?
Marharet and MIck Fisher retaking their marriage vowels after 25 years, firs song Jimmy Roselli "when you're old wedding ring was new", accidently played at the wrong speed. Now that’s Gangsta.

most enjoyable gig?
Warming up for Fatboy Slim on Palookaville tour, dream come true.

how do you describe your musical style?
Party, whatever I do it's got to be party.

who or what are you inspirations?
Norman Cook above all others

What do you think is the most important aspect of
rocking a crowd?
Tune selection, knowing what to play and when is my greatest asset.

outside of music how do you pass the time?
I have three kids and a fiance. nuff said.

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
I've often liked the idea of having a tangible trade like plumbing or carpentry but as my missus does all the diy and the twoel rail I put up fell down, I reckon I should stick to being a vinyl pimp.

what is you favorite drink?
Coffee

can you recommend a hangover cure?
Never had one so can't help, my missus recommends hair of the dog.

Anyone you would like to big up?
I would like to give props to all the catskills, grand central, tummy touch and illicit massives and to everyone I dj with but probably biggest thanks to all the lovely people that feed my vinyl addiction.

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?

www.catskillsrecords.com
www.beathut.com
www.aldovanucci.co.uk
Mondays at quay club, plymouth
Wonkeylegs voted no 1 in the west by mixmag
occasional thursdays at Ride, Plymouth
Spin Cycle Fridays at Ride cafe / bar, Plymouth - my favourite residency

DJ A-Trak is the most accomplished battle DJ ever having won every battle going both solo and as a team alongside DJ Craze. We have been lucky enough to have A-Trizzle play at The Indelible Marker a couple of times now and people are constantly blown away by his skills. On the first occasion that he came to play while Indelible was still at The Key club I arranged an instore performance for him at Deal Real alongside John Legend. It was at this that he first met Kanye West, a meeting which has led to him taking on the enviable task of traveling the world as Kanye’s DJ! He will do doubt soon be sporting a Roc-A-Fella chain!

Where were you born?
Montreal

where do you live?
Montreal

where would you most like to live?
I'd say Montreal still. Or maybe New York.

what is your first musical memory?
Aside from flatulence, my first musical memory would have to be the music that my dad used to play around the house.

what was 1st record you ever bought?
On vinyl, it was the 12" for "Take You There" by Pete Rock and CL, and Smiff-N-Wessun's album "Dah Shinin" (bought at the same time).

what was your 1st dj gig?
I think it was at a graffiti festival called Under Pressure, which happens every year in Montreal. Although I also used to scratch with my brother's live band back in the early days.

most enjoyable gig?
Tableturns 2nd anniversary, in New York, 1999.

how do you describe your musical style?
Hip Hop and anything that's related to it. Hip Hop and its kinfolk.

who or what are you inspirations?
At this point I'm inspired by anybody and everybody.
What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
I think the most important aspect of rocking a crowd is letting your personality shine through.

outside of music how do you pass the time?
I go to University part-time (biology) and I collect 17th century hairpieces.

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
I'd probably be a full-time student still making music for my own enjoyment.

what is you favorite drink?
Southern and 7.

can you recommend a hangover cure?
Eating something like a hamburger or steak & eggs when you wake up.

Anyone you would like to big up?
Not really. Once i start making lists I keep adding more names and it gets too silly.

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?

www.djatrak.com

DJ A-Trak’s All time top 10 Albums
1. Nas "Illmatic"
2. Led Zeppelin "physical graffiti"
3. ATCQ "Midnight marauders"
4. Group Home "Livin proof"
5. Stevie "Songs in the key of life"
6. Chromeo "She's In Control"
7. Kanye West "College dropout"
8. Steely Dan "Greatest Hits 1972-1978"
9. Ghostface Killah "Supreme clientele"
10. Queens of the Stone Age "Songs for the dead"
honorable mention: La' Chat "Murder She Spoke"

Brad Baloo is one half of my favourite UK producers The Nextmen alongside Dom Search. His ability to make soulful party hip-hop is matched by his skillz on the wheels of steel. Always one to play anything he feel will get a party rocking no matter what style of music it might be dancefloors are invariably as busy smiling as they dancing while BB is stocking the fires!

Where were you born?
I was born in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.. Not exactly the ghetto.. but pretty full of 'in breds'..

where do you live?
Archway, North London.. Now this is the ghetto..Christ I hate it..

where would you most like to live?
Anywhere you can buy Crispy Cream donuts...

what is your first musical memory?
Listening to my dad's Tom Scot and the LA Express LP.. The one with sneaking in the back on it... Bad!

what was 1st record you ever bought?
Cant remember exactly.. Probably a toss up between Street Dance by Break Machine, Hustler's Convention by Melie Mel or Thriller...

what was your 1st dj gig?
Playing in a pub called the Devonshire Arms in Cambridge with my mate Marshy.. He was an amazing dj.. He's now a male nurse and has sold all his records..

most enjoyable gig?
Friends and Family Manchester.. Every time we play..

how do you describe your musical style?
I'll play anything I like... Music for women..

who or what are you inspirations?
Loads of people... Brian Blessed, John Belushi, Oscar Peterson, Nick Drake, Bob Marley, Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Neil Finn, Doctor Ice from UTFO.. Too many to mention..

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
Making women dance..

outside of music how do you pass the time?
Eating, drinking, being moody, reading, cinema, ps2 and x box. Absailing, climbing trees, collecting butterflies and growing orchids..

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
Playing for Spurs.. Captaining them to the Premiership title..

what is you favorite drink?
Coopers Sparkling Ale (Red).. This is the most genius beer in the world. Its from South Australia.

can you recommend a hangover cure?
Dont drink Coopers Red..

Anyone you would like to big up?
Myself..

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?
www.thenextmen.com
www.sjooshi.com
www.elasticartists.net

Brad Baloo’s All time top tunes
1.Today - Tom Scott
2.River Man - Nick Drake
3.Jesus is Waiting - Al Green
4.Throw Your Arms Around Me - Hunters and Collectors
5.Right on for the darkness - Curtis Mayfield
6.Ernie - Fat Freddy's Drop
7.Trying - De La Soul
8.Fairplay - Soul 2 Soul
9.Hymn for Freedom - Oscar Peterson
10.Rainbow Country - Bob Marley

Chris Read is the man behind the hugely successful Substance night in Birmigham. A quality party rocker with a taste for classics he had a stint on BBC 1Xtra but now divides his time successfully between business & pleasure. A man I am happy to call a friend and the owner of the whitest sneaks in town!

Where were you born?
DOLOMITE CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN BORN IN A BARREL OF BUTCHER'S KNIVES. I WAS BORN IN MACCLESFIELD, WHICH IS PROBABLY EQUALLY UNPLEASANT. I MOVED TO LONDON AGED 2 AND HAVEN'T BEEN BACK SINCE.

where do you live?
IN A "FASHIONABLE" AREA OF LONDON. YOU KNOW WHERE I MEAN.

where would you most like to live?
IF SOMEONE WOULD LIKE TO BUILD AN EXACT REPLICA OF LONDON SOMEWHERE WHERE THE SUN ACTUALLY SHINES, I'LL BE FIRST ON THE BOAT. OTHERWISE I'M STAYING PUT.

what is your first musical memory?
PLAYING RECORDER IN INFANT SCHOOL / MY DAD'S WINGS AND ROLLING STONES LPS

what was 1st record you ever bought?
TRUTHFULLY - BEVERLY HILLS COP THEME12". FIRST "REAL" RECORD - ERIC B & RAKIM - MOVE THE CROWD 12"

what was your 1st dj gig?
UK SKATEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP 1993

most enjoyable gig?
ANY OF THE SUBSTANCE ANNIVERSARY NIGHTS @ CUSTARD FACTORY IN BIRMINGHAM OR SOFLTY @ LA PALOMA IN BARCELONA.

how do you describe your musical style?
PROPER HIP HOP & JAZZ AND ANYTHING IN BETWEEN OR EITHER SIDE

who or what are you inspirations?
ANYONE WHOSE MUSIC DEFINES A STYLE OR CHALLENGES YOUR EXPECTATIONS OR STILL SOUNDS FRESH WHEN YOU HEAR IT A FOR THE THOUSANTH TIME. MILES DAVIS, PETE ROCK, SOUL II SOUL ... THE LIST GOES ON

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
HAVING FUN YOURSELF

outside of music how do you pass the time?
GET SOME TIME IN WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY, COOK A VEGETARIAN CURRY, CHECK OUT SOME ART WHEN I CAN, BUY TRAINERS!

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
STARRING IN ALLY MCBEAL - FRIENDS WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN.

what is you favorite drink?
WHISKY, DASH OF WATER, LOTS OF ICE

can you recommend a hangover cure?
3 SLICES OF TOAST (ONE WITH MELTED CHEESE), 2 FRIED EGGS, HEALTHY PORTION OF BEANS, 2 QUORN SAUSAGES, MUSHROOMS, HALF A FRIED TOMATO AND 2 CUPS OF TEA (1 DURING PREPERATION, 1 WITH THE MEAL). FRUIT AND YOGHURT TO FOLLOW AND A LITTLE NAP AFTERWARDS.

Anyone you would like to big up?
ME MUM & DAD, ME GRAN, ME MRS, ME MATES, & YOUR BAD SELF.

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?
SUBSTANCE WEBSITE ON THE WAY - IT'S ONLY TAKEN 10 YEARS. I'M SURE IT WILL BE WORTH IT. WHILE YOUR WAITING YOU CAN CONTACT ME ON HYPERLINK
substance@tinyworld.co.uk.

Dan Greenpeace has come a long way since his start on university radio. With his All-City radio show on Xfm, Mixtapes alongside DJ Yoda, a constant flow of club gigs and his All-City record label the dude has pretty much every base covered. As the name would suggest he has a mellow, peace loving temperament to go along with his sharp business acumen!

Where were you born?
Leeds

Where do you live?
London SW16

Where would you most like to live?
The Moon

What is your first musical memory?
My Dad's Beatles Records

What was 1st record you ever bought?
Adam & The Ants

What was your 1st DJ gig?
Some working men's club in Leeds

Most enjoyable gig?
First Public Enemy show I went to

How do you describe your musical style?
Hip-Hop across the board

Who or what are your inspirations?
Early NY Hip-Hop radio DJ's like Red Alert, Mr Magic, Chuck
Chillout.

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
A quick paced series of bangers.

Outside of music how do you pass the time?
Chilling with Wifey.

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
A 9-5

What is you favorite drink?
Funky Lemonade

Can you recommend a hangover cure?
A lot of water before you hit the sack. If you didn't do that, soluble
Aspirin and lots of water in the morning.

Anyone you would like to big up?
Anyone I'm cool with!

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?
www.allcityshow.com
www.allcitymusic.net

Dan Greenpeace’s All time top 5
Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me
Incredible Bongo Band - Apache
Ultramagnetic MC's - Watch Me Now
Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
Marley Marl - Marley Marl Scratch

DJ Dopey is the 2003 Dmc Champion and was kind enough to do our little interview from a hotel room in China which tells yoou something about how busy he has been since!!! Having played Indelible in London he has stayed in constant touch and will no doubt be blessing us with another set soon!

Where were you born?
- Quezon City, Manila (Philippines)

where do you live?
- Mississauga, Ontario (Canada)

where would you most like to live?
- In a deserted Island in either Hawaii or Australia

what is your first musical memory?
- I think it must be listening to the radio on car rides when I was very young.

what was 1st record you ever bought?
- Simon Harris Beats, Breaks & Scratches

what was your 1st dj gig?
- A house party when I was in grade 10

most enjoyable gig?
- Not too sure there’s been so many, if I had to choose one gig that was pretty recent I would have to say Newquay bank holiday weekend.

how do you describe your musical style?
- fast & funky

who or what are your inspirations?
- My Parents & Life in general

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
- Musical Knowledge & Timing

outside of music how do you pass the time?
- Movies, Video games & all kinds of sports (including sex haha

)If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
- Probably be some rotten ass sales person

what is you favorite drink?
- Rye & Ginger or Water

can you recommend a hangover cure?
- Nice greasy food, preferably breakfast with bacon, eggs, and sausages mmmmmmm.

Anyone you would like to big up?
- Big Ups to Spin Doctor, Needillworks (Canada), Turntable Monks, Notes To Self, Frank N Dank, DCS, and all peeps that I’ve been lucky enough to meet.

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?
-www.djdopey.com
-www.needillworks.com

Dopey’s all time top 5 albums:
NAS - Illmatic
Jay-Z- Reasonable Doubt
De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead
Common - Be
Jaylib - Champion Sound

DJ Eleven is a man of impeccable taste and deep in the mixtape game with sets covering soul, funk and of course hip-hop. His club sets guarantee a good party so make sure you catch him in a town near you or the next time you find yourself in Brooklyn.

Where were you born?
Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City, California

where do you live?
Brooklyn, New York

where would you most like to live?
Either Brooklyn for it ‘s non-stop energy, vibrance, and diversity or Oakland, California to be closer to my family.

what is your first musical memory?
"Performing" as the Cowardly Lion in a production of "The Wiz" at the Black Panther Party school in Oakland.

what was 1st record you ever bought?
Can't even remember.

what was your 1st dj gig?
Doing college radio at a school that had a station which was so weak that in many of the dorms on the campus you couldn't get reception.
most enjoyable gig?

I've done a lot of great gigs & a lot of wack gigs, but the one which has been most consistently great is The Rub, a bi-weekly party I've been doing in Brooklyn for the last 3 years.

how do you describe your musical style?
Primarily hip hop but I touch on most everything everything which it drew from or which it influenced.

who or what are you inspirations?
My friends and family and the overwhelming desire to never feel like I did any less than my best.

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
Knowing the crowd you're playing for, knowing your records, having more records than you need, and having the ability to go in a lot of directions depending on what's working.

outside of music how do you pass the time?
What else is there to do?

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
Making a living doing something else isn't an option.

what is you favorite drink?
Beer or a vodka & tonic

can you recommend a hangover cure?
A big meal before you start, lots of water during and after, and a lot of sleep.

Anyone you would like to big up?
The Rub & (((Local1200))) crews.
www.djeleven.com
www.itstherub.com
The Rub - 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month at Southpaw - 125 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

DJ HAZZE

Where were you born?
Omaha, Nabraska

where do you live?
Killer Cali

where would you most like to live?
Fantasy land

what is your first musical memory?
I used to sing James Brown & Jackson Five tunes using a stick of butter as a microphone.

what was 1st record you ever bought?
Probably the Jackson Five album from their TV show.

what was your 1st dj gig?
In 84 in at a backyard house party in San Fernando.

most enjoyable gig?
K-Rave at Knottsberry Farm in 1992

how do you describe your musical style?
Cutting edge…The real futuristic Hip-Hop!

who or what are you inspirations?
Kraftwerk, Afrika Bambaattaa & James Brown but in no particular order.

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
Watching the crowd and dropping records at those special moments that you can know by watching the crowd. I gotta trust your instinct.

outside of music how do you pass the time?
There is no such thing as outside of music but I do love a good Nando’s.

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
Probably directing films but definitely still working in entertainment.

what is you favorite drink?
A DJ Hazze, available at any good bar in LA! It’s Orange & Pinapple juice, Midori & Tangaray.

can you recommend a hangover cure?
Of course! Shrimp cocktails from a Mexican restaurant!

Anyone you would like to big up?
The Universal Zulu Nation, Air Force Crew, Afrika Islam, The Machete label, Funkin Pussy Squad, COS, Epidemics, One Big Posse and all my Dj peoples!

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?

www.djhazze.com & the Universal Zulu nation.

DJ Hooch is the man behind the legendary Funkin Pussy that was longest running weekly hip-hop jam in London if not the world! It gave many UK heads their first tastes of hip-hop and I was lucky enough to go from a regular visitor, from way back when it was still at the fish club on Oxford St to a resident DJ in its last couple of years @ The Africa Centre. He is also responsible for the UK B-Boy championships and one of the main reasons for this element staying strong in the UK.

where were you born?
In a hospital

where do you live?
London

where would you most like to live?
London

what is your first musical memory?
My dad's Elvis records

what was 1st record you ever bought?
T-Rex & Slade(Can't remember the songs)

what was your 1st dj gig?
At my Primary school for the disco dance comp

most enjoyable gig?
Funkin'Pussy at the Africa Centre

how do you describe your musical style?
Sound System Style!

who or what are you inspirations?
Mastermind,Rapattack,Nottinghill Carnival,Soul II Soul,Good Times,Shake & Fingerpop plus many many more!

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
Playing a set of both hype and goodtimes records

outside of music how do you pass the time?
There is no outside of music,there is only outside of DJing..

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
Clothes/sneaker designer

what is you favorite drink?
Peppermint tea,black coffee,Ice cold beer

can you recommend a hangover cure?
Lots & lots of water

Anyone or anything you would like to big up?
Funkin Pussy massive,all who came and party'd!
Ministry Of FUNK,Every Saturday @Bar Academy Islington,N1.
The Joint,Every Tuesday @Ruby Lo,W1.
www.bboy.co.uk

DJ IQ won the U18 DMC champ back in 2003 and has not looked back since. He grabbed his chance as soon as it came to him with mixtapes, club sets and a job supporting UK Mc Jehst. This young man don’t miss a trick and is keeping us old boys up to pace!

Where were you born?
The royal free hospital, North London.

where do you live?
currently @ the mothership!

where would you most like to live?
Barbados, Brazil, New York....a few places!

what is your first musical memory?
Jumping around to Michael Jackson.

what was 1st record you ever bought?
I can never remember! I know i bought more than one tho!

what was your 1st dj gig?
an Under18's event in Bagleys, Kings Cross.. damn......

most enjoyable gig?
The Jazz cafe gigs with Jehst, supporting Primo and 'the semtex culture festival' out in CZ!

how do you describe your musical style?
its got the funk, its got the bounce, snappy, big band, hard...real!!

who or what are you inspirations?
producers such as Jay dilla, Madlib, The Neptunes, OH No, Jus Blaze, DJs such as: Mr.Thing, MK, Kam, J-Rocc from the Beat Junkies, Premier....

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
Having the right records...

outside of music how do you pass the time?
I like chillin in wide open spaces like parks jus to getaway...jus to get the space, watching films.trying to culture myself abit aside from the music.

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
I have no idea! it would havta be something creative!! maybe illustrating...

what is you favorite drink?
Water!!

can you recommend a hangover cure?
nope....

Anyone you would like to big up?
my ManCan Music family...Kaspa, Billy Zoot, Twink Blu, Big deal dilla for rilla! big up Asaviour, big up the cru in the shop at Scenario! shouts to Jehst & LG..George @ reprezent! that'll do....

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?
check out my site www.djiq.co.uk... for all the latest news &info. watch out for my debut album 'Brain Food' released later this year.

DJ Kinetic came up to me after a set @ Tha Joint and after bigging up my set swiftly moved on to asking how to secure himself some shows. Newly arrived in London he was confident and a little cocky so I figured he was worth a shot to see if he could play the game as good as he talked it! Gladly he did not disappoint and is now a favorite down at The Indelible Marker.

Where were you born?
T-Dot (Toronto)

where do you live?
QP (Queens Park, London)

where would you most like to live?
Toronto, London or New York

what is your first musical memory?
My popps has always been a big music and audio head. When we were little he used to tape our convos & singing on reel to reel tape. And I heard one that I was tellin him "I'm going to be a producer!" at about age 3.

what was 1st record you ever bought?
I got Van Halen's 1984 LP given to me, but my first hip hop 12" was Don't Curse - Heavy D feat. Pete & CL, Grand Puba, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Q Tip (faverite posse cut, still)
what was your 1st dj gig?
at my girls bday party when I was 16, with no-pitch decks
most enjoyable gig?
Opening for Rahzel at the Operah House in T-dot. Ram packed, hot as hell and I could do no wrong. Just one of those perfect sets that happen once or twice a lifetime.
how do you describe your musical style?
I'd say "Primo meets Kanye & 9th for a beer with Roc Raida and then a back alley spliff with Jam Master Jay" But really, anything that has the faint smell of Hip Hop. 
who or what are you inspirations?
people who are dope and D.T.E. (down to earth)
What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
One of the oldest debates in history. Selection is number one priority BUT it's not 1988 no more, so I wanna see some skillz WHILE droppin the right selections. Charisma and stage presence go a LONG way, as well.
outside of music how do you pass the time?
Loungin with my cat Josephine,  playin basketball when I can, takin fashion advice from my girl
If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing? wishing I was making a living from music
what is you favorite drink?
Heineken
can you recommend a hangover cure?
Orangina. a miracle in a bottle.Anyone you would like to big up?
My man Spin and the whole SoulBrew fam. My aussie homeboy Dscreet (need a video? check him out) R9, Kodje Kodj, Pharoah Roche, Step Hen, Velour. My girl Georgie. All B-boys & B-Girls who love Hip Hop. 
Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented for ya?
Indelible, Championship Vinyl

DJ Kinetic’s all time top 10!
Nas - Illmatic
ATCQ - Low end theory
3. Biggie - Ready to Die 4.
RJD2 - Dead Ringer
Portishead - Dummy
Mobb Deep - Infamous
Gang Starr - Hard to Earn
Pete & CL - Mecca & the Soul Brother
Little Brother - The Listening
10. Murs - 9th Edition
 

 DJ MK is one of the Extended Playerz crew and has the enviable job of Djing for the UK’s top MC Roots Manuva. He is probably on of the busiest Djs in the game with international gigs alongside his radio show and tours with Roots. He somehow still finds the time to make mixtapes so I guess he just don’t sleep!


where do you live?
North London

where would you most like to live?
Barcelona

what is your first musical memory?
dancing to the boomtown rats when i was 3 years old

what was 1st record you ever bought?
michael jackson-off the wall

what was your 1st dj gig?
chalkhill estate wembley 1992

most enjoyable gig?
too many to mention, but some of my favorites are city hall Barcelona 2004,club Aquires C roatia1997,the Hop @the end 1996 with Shortee blitz an Diablo, that was the 1st time we ever did the hop,the club was a total sweatbox, Me Shortee, and Diablo killed it so much that the guest dj (who will remain nameless)didn’t wanna spin after us!!

how do you describe your musical style?
My first love is hip-hop, im one of the few djs who rocks clubs, radio, mixtapes as well as spining for a mc. If i can get away with it I drop as many different types of music as I can from funk to hip-hop to 80s grooves to reggae.

who or what are you inspirations?
family, my girl, friends, god, jazzy jeff, cash money, russel simmons,

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd?
Theres a few main things you've gotta take into consideration. First of all you have to be on top of your game. That means you have to have EVERYTHING from the brand new shit that no one has, as well as old skool shit, as well as the current shit. You have to read the crowd. No one wants to hear a DJ playing his favorite tunes all night. If you don’t play what people want the people won’t turn up. Saying that you have to educate people to music and show em that there’s more to hip-hop then dressing in a g-unit top and listening to Emenem

outside of music how do you pass the time?
i dont get anytime off.If you were not making a living from music

what do you think you would  be doing?
crime

what is you favorite drink?
Water

can you recommend a hangover cure?
stoped drinking about 5 years ago.Im irish so we dont get hangovers

Anyone you would like to big up?
big up mr thing,shortee blitz,harry love,a-cyde @nike,the thug lord mr lawson,everyone at kiss100,itchfm,everyone who locks onto my show on kiss100 every thursday nite 9till 11!

Mr Thing

Mr Thing is one of the most established Djs in the UK. As one of the Extended Players and a former Scratch Pervert he has everything covered from the skills to win battles to the selections to please crowds. A lovely fella and someone I like to book as often as possible because of that!
Where were you born?
sevenoaks in kent
where do you live?
sevenoaks in kent!
where would you most like to live?
erm. . . sevenoaks, manchester or australia!
what is your first musical memory?
mum and dad playing motown in the car
what was 1st record you ever bought?
kings of the wild frontier by adam and the ants
what was your 1st dj gig?
blighs town hall in sevenoaks, it's now been knocked down and is a marks and spencers food shop!!
most enjoyable gig?
sydney australia with dj vadim, it was completely crazy!!
how do you describe your musical style?
hip hop with a bit of everything else i like thrown in!
who or what are you inspirations?
jazzy jeff, cash money, rob swift, sinista, babu, dj premier, pete rock, all the funky guys basically!
What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd? watching the crowd, good selection and thinking 3 records ahead!
outside of music how do you pass the time?
love watching films and cartoons, and hanging out at soul weekenders getting crazy drunk with me friends!
If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
thats a scary thought i try not to think about ...
what is you favorite drink?
some beers followed by a quantity of jack daniels and coke!can you recommend a hangover cure?
lots of water and bread!
Anyone you would like to big up?
JP, neil the boy, nappa, big dawg gez, shelly, yungun aka essa aka nico suave aka ..., mk, shortee blitz and harry love (extended players), and mum & dad and kerry!

DJ Papercuts first came into my psyche when I read a review of a mixtape of his. He then got in touch with me looking for work, sent me a mix and mailed me at least twice a month to hassle me. Eventually I got him a slot, he came played a great set and only drank a coke therefore not spending my bar tab, both of which impressed my greatly and got him a residents spot @ The Indelible Marker.

Where were you born?
Hitchin, just north of London

where do you live?
North London, along the picturesque Holloway Road

where would you most like to live?
Visited Melbourne in Oz last year and I could have stayed.. Otherwise, although I have never been, I reckon I would enjoy living in Miami or New York.

what is your first musical memory?
The first memory of me being involved in music (despite the obligatory recorder lessons at primary school) was trying to start a band at the age of 9. We had all the dreams and ideas in the world and no ability. We broke up due to musical differences after 6 hours!

what was 1st record you ever bought?
Rather regrettably, 7” of Bros – I Quit!! But my second one was Soul II Soul – Back to Life.

what was your 1st dj gig?
First got decks at about 18 so did a lot of friends b’days. But my first “professional” gig was at the Dragon Bar in Shorditch. I love playing there so much I still spin regularly

most enjoyable gig?
I played a one off set at the Mother Bar in Shorditch from 10pm – 4am on a Sunday. I thought it would be dead but the place went off. They were loving everything I spun so I got to play a very eclectic set cutting Hip-Hop and soul with the likes of The Prodigy, Groove Armada, and even Nine Inch Nails! It was shoulder room only till 4am.

how do you describe your musical style?
I try to play to the crowd as much as possible but I do have a tendency to try and mix it up a bit by dropping a track they would never expect to come next such as following ODB ‘got your money’ with INXS ‘Need you tonight’ and I have been known to drop Rage Against the Machines ‘Killing in the Name’ after it as well. I love cutting Hip-Hop with some random 80’s/soul/pop track it just lends itself to sampling.

who or what are you inspirations?
DJ wise it has to go to dj Prime Cuts of Scratch perverts fame, and also dj Woody but I was a big indie kid in my youth following pearl jam, Rage, nirvana etc and this music still has a place in my heart.

What do you think is the most important aspect of rocking a crowd? Its got to be down to track selection. You don’t need to be a technical geek to be a good dj but it can help. Oh, and as a dj, looking like you are loving your own music gives something for the crowd to respond to.

outside of music how do you pass the time?
Outside of music?!? Believe it or not it is cooking. I love cooking in my days off and can spend a whole day preparing one meal for the evening!

If you were not making a living from music what do you think you would be doing?
See above…a chef I think and definitely to own a hotel would be a dream

what is you favorite drink?
First choice goes to JD and Coke but you cant beat an old fashioned pint on a summer day.

can you recommend a hangover cure?
Yes: Pint of water, alka seltzer, Boots own blackcurrant re-hydration salt sachets, topped up with Ribena for taste. Works every time!!

Anyone you would like to big up?
Yeah, a big thanx has got to go to Ben O’Brien who has been designing my CD covers, website, promotional flyers etc for me from the beginning for the small payment of a couple of pints – thanx dude, I owe you. And to all those during my university years who had to put up with me learning how to scratch and sounding like ‘strangling a cat’ it’s about time it paid off – thanx for your patience!

Any links, contacts or residencies you would like to be represented?
www.djpapercuts.co.uk

DJ Papercuts Top Ten Albums (in no particular order):
Jurasic 5 EP: the first and the best. Listen to Jayou and Concrete Schoolyard
Dj Danger Mouse feat. Gemini – Ghetto Pop Life: check out Drugs don’t work and Take Care of Business.
Dj Format and Abdominal – Music for the Mature B-Boy: Check out Vicious battle raps and We Know Something you don’t Know feat Charli 2una
DJ Z-Trip – Shifting Gears: Listen out for Breakfast club and Listen to the DJ
Ugly Duckling – Journey to Anywhere: Its old I know but I still love Little Bit of Samba and I Did it like That.

Rob Swift