Where and when was the best crowd u have ever played too?
Blimey! What a question... I think that the best crowds are those overseas simply because they don't get a lot of UK DJ's in places like New Zealand, South Africa and Japan. They know all about the music and are so enthusiastic it's sometimes embarassing as you realise just how spoilt we are here in the UK.
Have you ever played a bad set due to anything going wrong? What happened?
Umm, the worst situation happened in Bristol last year. Someone handed me a drink that had been 'doctored'. I ended up pretty much passing out and had to be carried from the club completely out of my mind! Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy! hahahaha
How do you feel when u see the crowd go wild to yr tunes?
You feel ten foot tall. It truly is the best high and when you finish you're grinning from ear to ear - and if you're not then you should retire!
What's yr favourite club to play in?
I run a party called Riot! at The End in London and because I work really hard to make it the best event in the UK (Mixmag approved!), when I step up to the decks and there's nearly a 1000 people going crazy (on a Sunday afternoon!) it's the culmination of a month's blood, sweat and tears and it's the best. That's job satisfaction!
What other music do you like?
good music!
What hobbies do you have?
ummm, promoting is my hobby! I know that it sounds daft but I work a full week running Nukleuz Records, the number one 12" selling label on the planet, DJ two - four times every weekend and so there's not a lot of time to do anything outside of music! Riot! is my baby and a labour of love. It's been hard work but after two years we have been voted Number One club in the UK by Mixmag so it's a hobby that's totally rewarding!
What do you spend all your money on?
Money? I do this for love baby...
What model were yr first ever set of decks?
My very very first pair of decks were a disco console that a mate gave me in 1991 when I was 15! With no crossfader or pitch-control they didn't last long! moved on to soundlabs and then took the plunge to buy technics about 8 years ago...
Whats your favourite tune on rotation at the moment?
Got a bootleg of Eminem in a German stylee that features the breakdown from Moby 'Go'. It's bonkers!
Which DJ would u most like to play B2B with?
I'd like to battle Carl Cox 'cos we've both got the funk are really pro-active in our mixing style. There's no standing around!
If you could choose any place in the world to DJ...which would you choose?
I still really want to play in South America and I'm making enquiries... hopefully won't be long!
How does it feel to have gone from a small weekly night to a monthly voted number one in the country by Mixmag? (Riot! that is)
It feels immensely satisfying. Promoting is the hardest game, especially in London! In two years there has been a lot of hard work put in by me and the team and to become the best club in the UK in Mixmag was a dream come true. I must admit I had a lump in my throat when I saw it...
How important does he think House music is in HH clubs?
Variety is the spice of life! I would play drum and bass in my club if I could! Funky house works really well, it draws a different type of clubber into the party and offers an alternative. Clubs that play hardhouse in two or three different rooms need their heads checking and there's so much good music out there - experiment!
Who do you see as the future of Hard dance music?
The future of hard dance are the people on the dancefloor. It's the job of promoters, producers and especially DJ's to inspire the people on the 'floor and make them want to get up and say 'i want to do that!' Everyone in the industry has a responsibility to spread the love...
Did you ever fancy your teacher at school?
hahahaha - i used to fancy the dinner lady 'cos she used to give me second helpings!
If you could change the colour of the sky what colour would you change it to?
I'd just want to keep it blue all the time - not grey and shitty like today!
All time 3 favourite tunes?
Stutter Rap - Morris Minor & The Majors / Startrekkin' / The Wizard - Paul Hardcastle
Do you prefer Steps or Abba?
Abba - the source is always purest.
Most random object ever given to you in a club?
Not sure, quite a few times I'd end up swapping my t-shirt with someone else who had a design I was particularly partial to! hahaha
If you could rename purple what would you rename it as?
Aubergine!