One of Edinburgh's most infamous Breaks DJ's, with a proud 10+ years of service. Starting out during the ‘summer of love old skool rave scene’, his love of "break-beat" was born. From that point he started playing in local night spots and on the free party scene. From gigs and residence's in the back room at some of the cities largest and most respected nights (Lift, Sativa) he grew more and more apt at working the dance floor, never restricting him self to just one sound and style....from house to techno, hip hop to funk, breaks to whatever else. You never knew what was coming next but it was always aimed at the floor and enjoying the music.
In the late 90's he became resident at one of the first break beat nights in the capital, Boogie Mo' Dynamo. Boogie Mo' was in every sense a block rocking night with other residents Smack and Wreckage (Wall of Sound). They put on some of the biggest players in the scene...from Jon Carter, Derek DaLarge, Mekon, and The Dirty Beatniks to the present stars of day.......such as Gavin Hardkiss, Lee Coombs, Soul of Man and the mighty mighty Plump DJs. After Boogie Mo' finished he became a promoter / DJ for several other nights, Digital Biscuit, Al’s Allnight Jokeshop, Future Noodle, Switch Up! and Bio Rhythm where he played and booked guests, Trevor Rockcliff, Freddy Fresh, Dave Angel, Aquasky, The Ragga Twins, Rennie Pilgrim, The Freestylers, Stanton Warriors, Mylo, Phil Hartnoll, Friendly, The Ragga Twins, Stereo 8, Freq Nasty, Lo Fidelity All-stars, FC Kahuna, X-Press 2, Roni Size, Andy C, Baily, High Contrast, Meat Katie, Jon Carter, Drumattic Twins, Soul Of Man, Plump Dj's, Mark Rae, Krafty Kuts etc etc etc.
Presently Believe is resident and co promoter of Bass Syndicate, a night which is based on the idea that when they find a artist they really want to put on they will do it, and not a night that they feel like they have to do. 2006 saw Bass Syndicate host the biggest night during the Edinburgh Festival. Starring our very special guests The Plump Dj’s we had a sell out crowd in the liquid Rooms and a que of about 300 outside trying to get in. 2006 also saw Believe and Silver Storic smash the Eden Stage at the Wickerman festival, were they played before Meat Katie. 2007 looks like being another smash year, with Bass Syndicate already with a handful of nights fired up ready to go as well as a return to the Eden Stage at the Wickerman Festival already booked.
Along with all of that he has worked on and produced several local radio shows. From Edinburgh's very own Festival Fm, Fresh Air Fm and Radio Forth. With his most famous stint being Channel Four's very own Graham Norton where he was resident DJ. At present he is writting reviews for the on-line magazine called EQ (www.EQ-Mag.co.uk).
On the production and writing front he has worked on his own tracks as well as several remixes and has collaborated with other local producers.......Wreckage Inc., G-Mac and Silver Storic.
Dj wise Believe has embraced the technological age and uses Traktor Skratch on a Intel Mac Book Pro 17†along with a M - Audio Oxygen V2 midi keyboard.
If thats not enough he can also be found during the day at his ‘normal ‘ job of Body Piercer at Tribe Tattoo Studio in Edinburgh. Where he has worked for the past 7 years.
Mix cd avaliable on request.
Chart May 2008
1. Sidewinder / Panic Attack - Rogue Element - Exceptional.
2. Do What You Want - Deekline Breaks Mix ft Yo Majesty - Micheal Morph - Pure Mint Recordings.
3. Call Me - Backdraft Mix - The Body Snatchers - Passenger.
4. Milton - Dee Zed Rmx - General Midi - Distinctive Records.
5. Gotta Have More Cowbells - NAPT - Funkatech.
6. Gun Club - Rektchordz Rmx - Sam Hell - Sinister Records.
7. Triple Points - Mephisto Odyssey Biohazard Mix - Funkasaurus - Groove Quest Records.
8. Peyote Road - AMB Rmx - Elite Force - U & A Recordings.
9. Jack It - Daniel Dexter Vs Nhan Solo Rmx - Freakz Me Out Records.
10. The Sting / Remedy - Brothers Bud - Finger Lickin' Records.
11. Benga Dose - Sly Beats - Slybeats Vol3 - Slybeats.
12. Hate Is An Illness - Napt Rmx - Ills - Botchit & Scarper.
13. Torque Of The Devil - Plump Djs - Finger Lickin' Records.
14. Various - Lot49 Presents.. Lee Coombs SAMPLER - Lot49.
15. Toyko Landing - Strider - Splank!.
16. Speakers Corner - Dilemn Rmx - Dj Quest Eskmo - Cyberfunk Records.
17. Body Shout / Namnasty - Dilemn - Hardcore Beats.
18. Love The Life - Crtl Z Feat Tennor Fly - Dreadzone - Functional.
19. Ghetto Fabulous (Dopamine Rmx) - Elite Force - U & A Recordings.
20. Stars - Koma & Bones Rmx - Dylan Rhymes Vs Blende - Lot49.
If you have any tracks that you would liked reviewed in EQ magazine (mainly breaks and some elecro/house/techno) please drop me a message and I will give you details of how to get them to me.