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29.04. - FUTURE BEATZ - Flex - Vienna

BREAK
(DNAudio, Commercial Suicide, Metalheadz, Quarantine/UK)



SP MC
(Emcee Recordings/UK)



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BREAK



Acquiring a love for the breakbeat through jazz and funk records, Break took to the drums at a young age, learning piano along the way and taking to the turntables at the age of fourteen.

A talented musician with a wide range of influences, Break looks to push the barriers in whatever he’s doing. Crisp breaks, heavy bass and strong melody are stable marks of his productions making him a firm favourite with a variety of the scenes top DJs.

Break hooked up with the DNAudio crew back in 2001 after meeting Squire through mutual friends. Since then he has played an important role in the label’s expansion, working closely with Silent Witness in developing a fresh & devastating new sound.

DJ A-Sides was quick to sign Break’s debut, Cocktail for the ‘East Side Jamz 2’ LP and wasted no time releasing his first solo twelve, ‘Sticky Situation’, the ‘Breakout EP’ and a string of other singles.

His partnership with Silent Witness lead to releases on No U Turn and since then Break hasn’t looked back. As one of the most prolific producers in the scene, long hours in the studio have lead to outings on East Side, Fuze, Commercial Suicide, Quarantine, Critical, Invaderz, Explicit, Subtitles, Metalheadz, Levitated, Shadow Law and DNAudio; all building on Break’s reputation as one of the drum & bass’ hottest new talents.

Now working closely with Fierce and with singer Kyo, Break’s output shows no sign of slowing despite a busy DJ schedule that has taken him around Europe and the USA.





SP MC



"I want to cement myself in the scene... Now I'm here and I'm not going anywhere." - Bold but not arrogant words from SP MC.

Chatting to him in the sun in the garden of his North London pad it is apparent early on just how gracious he is to be where he is, how he got here and above all, how enthusiastic and opinionated he is about the scene. With that in mind let's get right to it..

What's the low-down on how the MCing thing started?

"I listened to hardcore and early jungle tapes when I was pretty young because one of my best friend's older brother was out raving when we were first-years, so I got into it when I was about 11 or 12, going out on the weekend and collecting flyers to bang on my wall, just got into it from then. Then, as we were getting older we would do a few house parties and Mcing as a bit of a joke really, just having a laugh, nothing really serious. Then I got introduced to my now flat-mate DJ Jubei. When I was about 19 we started doing mix-tapes, got a partnership going and began playing at one of our good friend's nights in Essex, where we lived at the time and had a residency. It started becoming more serious and I began writing lyrics and trying to learn the Jedi art of MCing. That's when it kicked off really. Jubei and I did a CD, which found its way to GQ who was my strongest influence anyway, and then for me to get a link with him was magic. Up until then it was the 9-5 but within 6 months of meeting GQ I was playing all over the shop and people were interested in me. GQ has never put his name behind an MC before so it's kind of inspiring to say yeah "you're part of my camp" and he got me on Unique Artists - Boom Agency. Before, I couldn't really make waves because I didn't have a surfboard but GQ gave me a board. I'm quite proud of being recognised by GQ - in fact its what I will always be most proud of. He's a nice guy and he's got thousands of wise words and who everyone in drum n bass uses as a benchmark for an MC."

Do you ask GQ for advice?

"It's not like I phone him up and run lyrics by him - nothing as deep as that but he'll always have a wise word if I get into a scrape or if I'm playing at a certain night. There's different buttons to press for different crowds so you have to remember that - you can't do a set routine for every place you go - some places it'll go off and some places they'll be standing there scratching their arse. You have to get the most out of the crowd -in my opinion, without outstaging anyone. I think the best MC should never outstage the DJ. I am quite happy to play number 2 - its no skin off my nose. At the end of the day I don't think I'll ever be an MC that draws a massive crowd - you know "wow SP", everyone's flocking - its not gonna happen. My lyrics just try and compliment whatever tune is playing at that specific time. I want to be known as someone that can adjust to the terrain."

How do you write your lyrics?

"It depends on the mood but quite a lot of the time I use the voice memo on my mobile, if I'm in my car or something. You have ideas all the time - I can't sit down and write a whole tune. For me its little pieces of a jigsaw and I gradually put it together for a 16 bar or 32 bar thing. Mainly I talk about beats and bass, dubplates - the club vibe. I try and make people react. I listen to a lot of hip-hop for inspiration. For me the best lyricists in the UK are hip hop MC's like Jehst - he's disgusting, and Klashnikoff is a sicko!"

Do you think it's hard for new blood to break through when all the old dogs are still on the scene?

"It may be easy for me to say as I'm on the other side of the fence, but I think many people have this attitude that you need a special handshake and have to know somebody. People might say that the only reason I'm where I am is because I know GQ, but I only got to know GQ because I sent him a CD and he was in it. What I'm trying to get across is that if you're an up and coming MC or DJ or producer don't ever think that you're not going to make it because a lot of people have this attitude that the scene is saturated with people and no one else can get in, that if you want to jump up on the platform you have to knock someone off the other side. I don't think it works like that, now there are so many more producers and DJ's like Break, Sub Focus, TC, & Chase & Status and then you've got your MC's that have become more prominent like Eksman, Verse and myself.

People are making waves and always will be. I don't think it's a closed thing at all, its just about standing out. You have to sound original. So what do you look for in a good MC and whom do you rate? My favourite MC's are GQ and Dynamite. They can go to any club, play to any tune, any country and they know how to adapt and be themselves. That is what a good MC is. You've got to look for versatility, character and a style. It's all about people that can adapt to the terrain who are really aware of the crowd. A good MC compliments the night. I want to be one of those MC's that the DJ likes too. I think if the DJ likes you you're always going to be working. It's really important. You don't need to lick their arse, what you basically have to do is not chat when they're mixing. When they're mixing let them do their thing. Show a little repect for the DJ & the music!."

You've established yourself across the board - you must be pretty busy?

"Luckily for me I've been given the opportunity from getting the stamp of approval from GQ & Friction. People are interested in booking me. From that I've been able to branch out. I started out at the Emcee monthly with GQ and got to work with loads of different people. From there I've gone to Renegade Hardware and all the way through to Valve, Metalheadz, Prototype, and then across to Soul.R and Hospital.

What is your favourite type of night?

"Well for high impact my favourite night is something that is just literally going off like playing with Friction at Hardware or Fabric with the big dogs like Grooverider and Andy C, these are nights that are just kicking off -that is a massive buzz.

But then on the other side of the coin a real big buzz is doing a much more musical thing where its not so much about hyping its about complementing it like playing at a Soul.R or Hospital night. For me the End is the bullring - everyone is round you at 360 degrees, its really intimidating the first few times you play there, its really scary. Luckily enough for me playing with Friction for Hardware is an easy job. Ed is killing it at the moment. Hardware at the End is special, people all around you, hands in the air. But then again, at Hospitality just seeing everyone bubbling and grooving away and I'm doing a little singy thing is wicked as well."

Do you have any plans to get in the studio?

Tracks haven't been a priority as I've been trying to establish myself in the clubs because that's the foundation. Having said that though, I've done some vocals for Nu.Tone's album, a little singy thing: it's a bad tune. I plan to do a couple of tunes with Clipz, TC & Commix. Friction and I might be doing a mix CD, it may take a minute but hopefully we'll do something for late 2005.

Also some Hip-Hop with Breakage. He's been giving me these beats and they're lashing! I'm looking to dabble in hip-hop for sure." Look out for a Breakage track on Eksman's forthcoming album, featuring Eks & myself. In his own words "2005 is looking all good!"

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DNAudio Label Profile

“DNAudio head the charge of new school labels currently infiltrating the D&B scene. With ties to the legendary No U Turn camp this crew have the experience and backing to make real strides in 2004 and beyond.” (Knowledge Magazine, August 2004)

Following a string of successful singles on Nico’s infamous No U Turn Records, Silent Witness & Squire decided the time had come to launch an imprint with a new wave attitude to drum & bass; one that would explore the deep & innovative alongside dance floor orientated beats with maximum quality control and no compromises.

Established in 2003, DNAudio is the culmination of the music of Silent Witness and Break and the No U Turn philosophy of building a tightly knit crew of artists and delivering a strong, unique sound. Alongside Silent Witness and Break, Helsinki based producer Ercola, a close friend and collaborator of the crew was added to the artist roster whilst behinds the scenes, Squire, who learned his trade assisting Nico as label manager at No U Turn runs operations.

DNAudio’s output soon caught the attention of drum & bass’ premier DJ’s with the label enjoying the regular support of Goldie, Klute, D Bridge, Fierce, Ed Rush, Trace, Calyx, Teebee, Bailey, Pendulum, Flight and many others. Outside of the regular circuit, DJ support for the first few releases came from Radio One’s late great John Peel and Ninja Tune stalwart Amon Tobin, confirming the labels wide spread appeal.

Since the labels inception, DNAudio artists have gone on to record for a variety of the leading scene’s leading labels including Metalheadz, Commercial Suicide, Quarantine, DSCi4, Subtitles, Critical and East Side with an ever increasing number of others joining the list of those interested in signing material.

Guest artists Klute and Fierce have recently extended their support by gracing the label on the recent Gene Pool EP and further collaboration with some of the scene’s top guns and freshest new talents is planned for the future.

Discography:

DNA001: Silent Witness & Break - Psychic Killer / Shadows

DNA002: Break & Squire - The Filth / Silent Witness & Squire - Rooted

DNA003: Break & Hydro - Breathless / Deliverance

DNA004: Silent Witness - Jump Gate / Amazon

DNA005: Silent Witness & Break - Block / Klute & Silent Witness - Cowpoke (Gene Pool EP Part 1)

DNA006: Silent Witness & Break - Close To Zero / Fierce & Break - Singular (Gene Pool EP Part 2)

DNA007: Silent Witness - Triple Seed / Tripwire

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quote:

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schade, dass es noch so lang dauert

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endlich break, einer der wenigen die ich immer schon hören wollt, und noch immer nicht hab.

aber ahhhhh das is am selben tag wies surf opening in podersdorf, das wird eine harte entscheidung, mal schauen wies wetter dann is.

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bittebitte lieber gott, make it come true!

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das war klar, das da wem einer abgeht

aber nicht nur wem...

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BREAK big thx!

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Oh yes... Break & SP-- pure Quality!!

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aber ahhhhh das is am selben tag wies surf opening in podersdorf, das wird eine harte entscheidung, mal schauen wies wetter dann is.

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...aber der surfweltcup ist ja eh immer über 2 wochenenden und der 1. mai ist ja auch ein feiertag!

also die entscheidung sollt wirklich nicht allzu hart sein!

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B R E A K

also da werd ich auf jeden fall dabei sein muessn - endlich mal wieder ein festl in vienna bei dem man wegen dem booking hingehn kann!!

ich hoff nur mir sch*** da zivi nicht gleich im ersten monat voll rein!!

@globertus...da gibts wirklich nicht viel zu überlegen - break is ein muss!!


lookin forward!!!

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macht mir platz...denn den brauch ich zum feiern....BREAK...endlich...hat immer wieder (auch mit silent witness) richtig geile releases.....vorfreude!!!!!!!total...

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wooohoooo pflichttermin .....

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i'm so here

Break the genius of the momental dnb situation probably the nicest booking for me

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yeyeyeah!!!
geile galaktische scheiße!

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FETT!!!

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digg alda...
watch me freakin out...

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gfreu mich schon!!!

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up, up...

jawui!

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find den flyer ziemlich stylish ...

mal nicht 100%ig in den gewohnten future beatz farben ...

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feines boking

jetzt dann nur noch unknown error und upbeats und meine wunschkandidaten für dieses jahr sind erledigt.

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from future beatz i expect Skc (with his new Com. Suicide album) , sillent witness & Squire, upbeats ...

anyway,saturday will be BLASTTTTT !!! overload the sound system!!! c yaa

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