[Introspective]

For all DJ/remix/engineering/mastering enquiries contact:
[email protected]
INTROSPECTIVE
B I O G R A P H Y
Mike Hulme, aka Introspective, has undoubtedly achieved unrivalled recognition as one of Breakbeat's rising stars. Since his opening track 'Time Travel' (Aug, 03) released on the pioneering Breakbeat label Sinister Recordings, Introspective has received critical acclaim from some of the most established and respected DJs/Producers in the business.
Rennie Pilgrem quoted,"Introspective is one of the hottest names on the circuit right now" IDJ Magazine
Meat Katie stating "Introspective will be massive"
URB Magazine saying "Introspective is quickly becoming one of the hottest new artists in breaks, with his superb blend of melodies, heavy beats, and a tinge of funk."
Such acclaim signifies Introspective truly has an exciting future ahead of him...
Described as 'ecstasy in music form' (Streetwise Records), his debut remix of Splitloop's 'Klaxx' was nominated at the Breakspoll awards for best remix. Introspective's completely re-vamped version saw it getting heavy radio play on Radio 1 (Koma & Bones/Fergie) and Kiss FM (Tayo/Jay Cunning) and was also short-listed for Bedrock Breaks III mixed by Meat Katie. This remix quickly set the foundations for even better things to come from the talented London-based producer.
The second Introspective single for Sinister, 'Slavery Incorporated', reached the Breakbeat top 3 world sales charts and at number 11 for two months in DJ Mag's Beats and Breaks chart it received even more critical acclaim than his past productions. Introspective seems to have the rare ability to improve on his last work.
In May 2004, Introspective stepped up along side Lee Coombs to provide a remix of Atomic Hooligan's 'Shine a Light', released on Botchit and Scarper.
The June edition of DJ Magazine Hyper quoted, "This guy's remix of Atomic Hooligan's recent single was the clear winner on the package!!"Introspective was once again cited by Rennie Pilgrem as a "Very promising new act who has turned in a wicked club version of Atomic Hooligans latest smash (and grab)."
The remix received an abundance of DJ reactions from the likes of BLIM, Plump DJs, Hyper, Meat Katie, Elite Force, James Zabiela, etc. and it also appeared on the acclaimed Fabric Live 21 CD mixed by Meat Katie.
"The mix is crowned with phenomenal remix of Atomic Hooligans Shine a Light by Introspective." DJ Mag
Off the back of the Atomic Hooligan remix, Mike was asked by world-renowned Trance guru Matt Darey to step up and remix the "Eternity" single for Darey Products. The remix received great support from top breaks DJs, whilst also reaching Paul Van Dyk's top 5 chart for April 06. Matt was so impressed with Mike's remix that the pair are now collaborating on a joint breaks project working with vocalist Tiff Lacey (ATB, Paul Oakenfold, Lost Witness).
Playing funky tech house and breaks, Mike has DJ'ed for Tayo's Kiss 100FM show, Breaks FM, Angus Robinson's Proton Radio show, live on Elite Force's Strong Arm Sessions and in Hungary with a live mix on Tilos Radio. After hosting the Melting Pot show on iBreaks alongside Southpaw, the duo has recently moved stations and secured a bi-weekly slot on NSB Radio.
Mike's DJ'ing skills were seen in full swing at the 'Drop Beats Not Bombs' festival in Birmingham where he played a tech-fuelled peak-time set to an 800+ crowd for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament And Campaign Against The Arms Trade. Following the success of the event, Introspective has been asked back to perform at the next DBNB in summer '07.
Late 2006 saw the release of "Nu Awakin' Rhythm" in Japan. The CD, compiled by Introspective, was a concept album released by Apperitivo Records to increase the awareness of the breaks sound in the region. With gigs at HMV and Club Froat in Shibuya and interviews with the likes of Loud Magazine (Japan's equivalent of 'Q magazine'), the album-launch tour was a huge success and Mike's fan base in Japan was well established. The highlight of the tour has to be being cheered by the crowd to get back on the decks for one more set at 5am!
2007 was another good year for Mike. One of the key releases of the year, 'Pole Kat (Get It On)', climbed to the dizzy heights of number 1 on the djdownload.com bestsellers chart.
"Stepping away from the big room sound, Mike here takes a leaf out of the minimal wonky-tech book for an electroid slab of bliptronica breakbeat. Using techniques pioneered by Trentemoller/Oliver Huntemann, etc - clanging electronic bass, mad fizzy delays, robo sounds - this slithers with silvery magnificence." DJ Mag
Other releases which received yet more critical acclaim amongst DJs and fans were his remix of Weisel & Captain Koma's 'Get Pushed' on Ruff Dog and the 'Hotwired' remix on N-Mity.
DJ-wise, a tour in Poland during summer helped to establish himself and the Sinister brand amongst the mainstream media and underground clubbing scene in Warsaw and Krakow. Later in the year, Mike was taken out to the home of minimal, Berlin, and given a chance to showcase his sound in one of the best cities for underground dance in the world.
2008 looks set to be another rocker with tours being planned throughout Europe as we speak and some more original productions will see the light of day including the much-hyped 'Submit' (Sinister) and his remixes of Reead's 'Baby' (21st Jan 08 - Roll Records) and the much anticipated ‘Mind Games’ from Digitalis (Sinister).
Keep your ears to the ground...

DISCOGRAPHY:

Originals:
Introspective - "Time Travel" (Sinister)
Introspective - "Slavery Incorporated" (Sinister)
Introspective - "Skanky" (Sinister)
Introspective - "Fatal Attraction" (Sinister)
Introspective - "Inside" (Sinister)
Introspective - "Devil Theory" (Sinister)
Introspective - "Pole Kat (Get It On)" with 30Hz Remix (Sinister) As featured on General Midi pres..."Y4K"
Remixes:
Splitloop - "Klaxx (Introspective Mix)" (Sinister)
Atomic Hooligan - "Shine A Light (Introspective Mix)" (Botchit) As featured on Meat Katie "Fabric Live"
Benz & MD - "Radiance (Introspective Mix)" (Release Records)
Matt Darey - "Eternity (Introspective Remix)" (Darey Products)
Dobbs - "Spectral Combat (Introspective Remix)" (Redgrave)
Wiesel & Captain Koma - "Get Pushed (Introspective Remix)" (Ruff Dog)
S. Cole & M. McCurry - "Hotwired (Introspective Remix)" (N-Mity Sound)
REX - "Alternate Reality (Introspective Remix)" (Sinister)
Reead - "Baby (Introspective Remix)"(Roll Records)
Dinamics - "Breacknek (Introspective Remix)" (Erase Records) - AVAILABLE NOW ON DJDOWNLOAD.COM
Compilations:
Nu Awakin' Rhythm mixed by Introspective (Apperitivo Records) (Japan-Only CD release).
Ministry of Sound pres. Snowboard Sessions mixed by Introspective (Ministry of Sound) - OUT NOW on iTunes, Play.com, djdownload.com, mosdownload.com, trackitdown, 7digital, etc.
Forthcoming:
Introspective - "Submit" with bitrok Remix (Sinister): 31st March 2008
Digitalis - "Mind Games (Introspective Remix)" (Sinister): 28th April 2008
Introspective - "Keep It Dusty": TBA