How long have you been DJing now?
I started DJing in 1983. Back in those days it was just a hobby then to be popular in school.

So back in those days what were you playing?
Hip Hop, Disco, Electro (which was considered as Hip Hop) and Breakdance. Then in 1985 House Music started to get big. I started playing a lot of Chicago tracks and I stayed with that progression ever since.

When did you become a full time DJ?
By the time I was 16, I thought I was pretty good and I got my first job DJing in a roller skating ring. It was only a part time job, so I done other jobs to earn extra money such as working in a supermarket.

So who gave you your first real big break in DJing?
Well the records I made got me going. Ever since I was really young I was saving money to buy bits for my Studio including keyboards, decks and other things. I made a few tunes, took them to a label called New Groove in New York and things took off from there.

When did you first come to the UK?
Back in mid 1990!

Do you think things are better or worse now than when you first came over in 1990?
I think things were better then. When I first came over it blew me away. I had never seen anywhere so good. From an outsiders point of view it was brilliant/

How many times have you been to the UK?
About 5 times now!

Is there anything you look forward to when you know your coming to the UK?
Yes a few things like seeing the people I know over here, hearing the music and buying music.

What do you think of the music being produced in the UK at the moment?
It’s good and bad. The stuff that’s good is really good and the stuff that’s bad is really bad. I remember in 1990 I was liking everything that came out of the UK.

Then last Summer I wasn’t liking that stuff much from the UK, I was more into the German stuff, but right now the UK seems to be getting back on top, they just want to take back over I think.

What sort of music are you playing at the moment?
I’m not playing one type of thing right now, I play different sets for different crowds. I mean like all types of music, I do try to work different types of music into a set.

Are there a lot of things happening over the States and what sort of music is being played?
It’s hard to say because it’s such a big place, there’s so many different things happening. The stuff I personally like in the States right now is the Chicago sound. A lot of other places are just a bit lame at the moment.

Are the parties in the States as good as in this Country?
There is a much better vibe in the UK. The USA you sometimes get trouble at events.

Are a lot of people into the breakbeat thing over in America?
That never really caught on. A few DJ’s played it but not many. I like and I even used to play it. I can’t see it ever catching on over there.

What’s the average price at any event over there?
For a big event it’s about $25 (Dollars) (£15).

How big is a large event in the States?
About 4,000 to 5,000. The biggest one I have ever heard of in the States was 18,000 people, but to get that many people they had to use an amusement park. It was New Years Eve and it wasn’t very good because it wasn’t a rave just an amusement park open at night with kids riding on the rides with about 5,000-6,000 people where the music is playing.

So whilst over here in the UK where are you playing?
I’ve played at Resurrection in Scotland, Colchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Plymouth and Universe at Bath.

Have you enjoyed raving in this Country?
Yes, I really like it especially up North.

What do you think of English DJ’s?
The English DJ’s are probably the best I’ve heard in Europe, their quicker and more technically gifted.

What English DJ’s are known in the States?
Most people know Fabia, Groove Rider, Colin Dale, Carl Cox plus a few others.

No other countries have MC’s apart from the UK, what is your opinion of MC’s?
I have no problems with an MC. MC’ing over my set if that’s the way it is, but on choice I would rather not have an MC whilst I’m playing.

What other countries have you played at?
Australia, Finland, Holland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, France plus a few others.

Which Country have you enjoyed playing in the most?
It would have to be a toss up between England and Holland.

Reproduced with permission of Blaze