Interviews

2000F AKA Obeah Interview | Dubstep

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2000F AKA Obeah, is a producer, DJ, and events organiser/promoter from Denmark. A member of the OHOI! crew, 2000F has become one of Denmark’s leading DJ’s as well as a foreign producer that has influenced London’s sound.

In the interview we talk about the usual; musical influences, time spent in London and forthcoming projects, but the cultured 2000F also wanted to go into Afro-Caribbean belief systems and urban geography?

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Jeff Soto is in London

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The Californian pop artist Jeff Soto is in town with his first ever UK show. Soto’s style is inspired by science fiction, childhood toys, the colourful lifestyle of skateboarding and graffiti, hip-hop and popular culture. The Inland Empire exhibition at Stolen Space features over 20 new wood panel paintings, focusing on the theme of recession in the area in which Soto lives and how it reflects what is happening the world over, open to view until 7 June 2009.

A few more images of Soto’s work over the jump.

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MeLo-X Interview | Hip Hop Electro

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MeLo-X  proves his versatility as an artist through his outlets as a DJ, Producer, Rapper and Blogger. If that isn’t enough then how about being part of the collective that puts together one of the biggest nights New York has to offer? Having just set foot in London to begin his European tour we took the opportunity to grab insight from the man himself.

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WrongWroks Interview | Label Highlight

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Since 2005 Tony Wong has been the creativity and headman behind the WrongWroks street fashion label. The Asian transplant now living in Vancouver has gained global recognition for putting his own spin on many recognisable cultural references. Having just opened his new store “Super Bored”, alongside a fresh Spring collection, we thought it would be a great time to catch up with Tony.

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Mantra Interview | Drum and Bass

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Mantra alongside Double O are the duo responsible for bringing you those memorable nights of D&B and Dubstep. Since Rupture’s move to the Corsica Studios the night has been bringing together headz that like it deep, dark and drummy. We grab some time with the mother of Rupture, Mantra, in our exclusive Q&A.

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Fashawn Interview | Hip Hop

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Since 2006 Fashawn has released six mixtapes and has hip hop fans anticpitating the release of his debut album later this year. Gaining the respect of hip hop legends Mick Boogie, Terry Urban and Planet Asia, whilst also being supported by Orisue, OnSMASH and NahRight. This West Coast rapper is set to help bring life to a new generation of Hip Hop. Here is our exclusive Q&A with Fashawn.

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Hobzee Interview | Drum and Bass

So many producers out there are simply doing that, trying to be “out there” making club bangers by overloading tracks with novelty to ensure plays. Hobzee is a different breed of producer taking things back to basics, keeping his music simple but deep; he has an honesty to his sound. Check out what Hobzee has to say in our Q&A, plus we’ve got some sound clips of current and forthcoming releases for you to get excited about!

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Mistabishi Interview | Drum and Bass

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He’s been signed to Hospital for over a year and now it is time for the “Drop“, his debut album. The album is described as being “Brave, inventive and arguably the most challenging long player ever on Hospital Records”. We spent some time with the former city trader to see how he works now.

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Darkside Interview | Dubstep

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Darkside has dedicated a lot of his life to music and Dubstep. With his website GetDarker.com and also boasting a prime time radio show on London’s leading underground station as well as playing out, it’s obvious that he is a busy man! We managed to take some more of his precious time with this Q&A.

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House of Billiam Label Highlight

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House of Biliam is a UK clothing line that takes classic, British suiting fabrics and creates unsuit-like clothes for men and women. Specialising in bespoke hoodies: hand-made, made-to-measure, hooded jackets crafted from exquisite suit materials. We get in touch with the label’s founder Thomas Bird to try and find out where he is coming from, what inspires him and where the label is progressing.

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