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Ben Invader

About Me

Rather than write this in third person and pretend to be something I'm not, I'll be down to earth and tell it how it is :-) I have been a lover of music since I was a kid... the first words I ever wrote where actually "Status Quo"! The first thing I ever bought? I think it was something cringe worthy like Brother Beyond or Bros. My awesome dad bought me a turntable for a fiver from a second hand shop and I'd spin stuff like D-Mob Acieeeed and Yazz, happily to myself in the corner of the room. "That's the best £5 I ever spent", he later admitted. I wasnt your ordinary kid, I was only 5 years old and I was a total music nut. Many years later, in the summer of 1997, I started buying 12" dance music records and became a bedroom DJ, doing it ‘just for fun’ and secured a few gigs in the years that followed. Whilst DJ’ing isn’t at the forefront of my hobbies more recently, I still enjoy the occasional mix at home and the odd bookings are always exciting.
I have been involved in various label projects and my 'career' was quickly jump started in 2001 as I became a co-owner of the fairly short lived record label Phase 4 with Tom Wright (Stargazer) and Ryan Bennet (Rushout) and later the sole owner and operator of the label Innervision . In 2006 Trancewarez Recordings & Music Publishing was established as a partnership between myself and Jeremy Trimby (Vandall); I departed from Trancewarez in November 2006 and have since been pursuing a solo career again.
During this evolving musical journey, either working alone or as a producer for other artists, my productions and material have been aired and used worldwide, as well as receiving big club support from a whole host of respected DJ’s. I am proud of my achievements so far and have met and worked with some great people.
If you've got this far, well done, I've almost finished my rubbish write up! As a person, I don't claim to be a part of any kind of scene or cult, neither do I try to fit into one, I just am who I am. I have an awesome group of friends, we generally do ridiculous stuff which I'm sure will one day result in someone getting arrested or seriously injured! I try to make the most out of everything, even bad situations; life's too short to be any different. I'm far from perfect, so I hope you can learn something from my mistakes.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/17/2006
Band Website: chixwithdix.com
Band Members: Benjamin Handbury (Invader)
Influences: I know it's probably a bit cliched, but I really can't give a favourite, cos I do get influence from literally everything... not just music either. To me anything that evokes emotion of any form is inspirational.

Sounds Like:

SERVICES

Services available include remix work, engineering, collaborations, label management, etc. Lots of strong trustworthy contacts within the music industry;
labels / artists / engineers / publishers / compilers / vinyl/cd manufacturing / mastering, etc. Able to assist with promotion, licensing/exposure to compilers and DJ's (including radio play). Please contact me with your ideas! An in depth CV can be provided on request.
I enjoy building relationships with new clients / associates – if you are a DJ, compiler or a publisher and are interested in what you hear, feel free to add me.

LOOKING FOR PROMOS?

If you have heard one of my productions and would like to promo it, please send me a message – all applications will be of course be considered. Please supply as much information as possible to make things easier :)

Catalogue of releases on Discogs

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Invader

Record Label: Various (check discogs)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New CD releases available now!

Electronica Exposed EECD037 Electronic Exclusives 11 - Plundered Vaults 1xCDCD1/1 - Unmixed 01. Invader & Shanty '2 DJs 1 Beat (Firefly Remix)'02. Firefly 'Centrifuge (Shanty & Invader Remix)'...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:36:00 GMT

INNERVISION  BACK FROM THE DEAD

Some people may not remember, some people may not even care. But anyway, here's the deal!After much consideration, I have decided to resurrect the imprint I used to run a few years ago. The 'label', I...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:36:00 GMT

'Exaltation Reborn' (Shanty & Invader Remix) - 12" release - OUT NOW!

As the media rams buzz words such as 'credit crunch' and 'recession' down our throats, what better way to embrace the apparent shortage of cash by releasing 4 tracks per vinyl!If money really is getti...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:36:00 GMT

Hardcore Coalition EP4 / EP5 - OUT NOW!

Yo!Just a quicky to let everyone know the next 2 Hardcore Coalition EP's are out now! Great value for money at 4 tracks per vinyl Hardcore Coalition EP4A1. Darwin & Pearl Blue 'Don't Be Lonely'A2....
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:06:00 GMT

Remix offer, exploding CPUs and pikey teenage girls

Good evening everyone...Hope everyone's cool. Few things for me to rant on about!Firstly...Shanty and myself have been collaborating on many projects over the last couple of years, but recently have s...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Marcie Fallen (inc. Invader Remix) OUT NOW - CD & Digital Download

"The debut Electrocute release is a vocal anthem from red hot US vocalist Marcie, who has been causing a storm in clubland recently. The super talented vocalist has worked with Deadmau5's BSOD, DJ Sha...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:59:00 GMT

Engineering service! Midlands based - from £60! PLUS 10% OFF

I'm currently offering an engineering service based in the Nottingham/Derby area, which at the moment focuses on Hardcore/Hard Dance. I am situated literally 2 minutes from Junction 28 of the M1, and ...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT

'Trigger Finger' - 12" vinyl available now!

I've received quite a lot of messages about this track, so to everyone who's asked about a release date; it's available to buy on 12" vinyl now! Hardcore Coalition EP 3 HCEP003 [12" vinyl]A1. J.D.S 'H...
Posted by on Fri, 02 May 2008 10:02:00 GMT

Crush On Hardcore 3 - OUT NOW! 4xCD’s Free!

Hey everyone,A quick reminder that 'Crush On Hardcore 3' is still fresh and available to download, so go get it for free if you haven't yet.All 4 mixes can be downloaded here: http://crush.dreamhoster...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:11:00 GMT

Continued Kutski BBC Radio 1 support!

Invader & Shanty '2 DJ's 1 Beat' featured on Kutski's 'In New DJ's We Trust' show on Radio 1!After the massive support recently of 'Indecision', not to mention other tracks over the years, I would...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:02:00 GMT