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Been spinning since my Uni days, 14 years now. Got a slot on Girls FM in West London soonish after and ran a night at the S.U. Never pushed too hard really and the mixing didn't really take off much as any more than a hobby. Been pushing it more the last 5 or 6 years, and have played at events all over the south, East and the Midlands and have played alongside many of the dnb scenes big players. Soon to be embarking on a tour of Spain, and if succesful, may look at a broader one next year. Into all styles of dnb, but lately been veering towards more darker and liquid, though still Ilike me jump up. Really gettin' back into the swing of things after a slow few months. At the moment things going well to. Through this site, i'm back in touch with a lot of peeps I ain't seen for a while which is great. Good tings for dis year expected!!! Finally sorted my page, hope its a bit more interesting for ya! Back to chillin' now for me. Just getting into production, so page should be getting updated a bit more regular now like. Hopefully see you soon, either the pub, about, or in tha dance!!! Big ups!
Wheres the dnb at? by hippokl
Whos output you feelin' at the mo?: Loads, and i'm sure i'll miss plenty. Chase and Status, Klute, some Clipz stuff, Commix, some Break, most of the releases on Quarantine, Subtitles, Commercial Suicide, Shogun Audios releases are getting stronger, TC, some Dillinja, theres so so many. Dark, light, and all in between. Theres some good stuff about.
How do you see the scene right now?: I think its in a transition phase right now. Cracks seem to be appearing, the togetherness doesnt seem to be there as much. Musically, theres so many labels and producers croppin' up the standout tunes and original sounds are getting harder to find. The established artists are in a good place, but new blood is easy to overlook when there's so much churning out.
And what do you see for its future?: I fear a lil for the future. The smoking ban in clubs is gonna have a big effect on ravers. We'll have to see on that. I think the scene will break up more and more. Nights will specifically cater for one sound, as is happening more and more now. I think its going to be negative. People will become more insular in their tastes, and that togetherness the scene used to thrive on will disappear. Still, theres plenty of good tunes coming out, and some great producers, its just taking ever longer to churn through the shit to find 'em!
Where do you fit in?: Nowhere much. Hopefully do some promotions again, get some more bookings, show off some skills, and knuckle down on the production. All in all, want to make up for lost time! Respect one and all!!!
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I love going raving, but my head wont let me go too often. Love chillin at home wiv a good DVD. Spend quite a bit of time on my computer, and at the weekends, i'll nip out and have a drink wiv me mates if theres nowt else on. Spend a fair while on my decks, polishing up my skills too for those occasions when I have to bring joy to the masses. Probably other tings but I've had a brain block.
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Name: Hippo
Birthday: 27/09/73
Birthplace: Kings Lynn
Current Location: Rugby
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: As above, but seldom seen. Shaved head.
Height: 6'3"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Ambidextrous
Your Heritage: Err...
The Shoes You Wore Today: Workboots, then Ikon trainers. Uion jack stylee.
Your Weakness: Very sensitive.
Your Fears: None. Oh yeah. Struggle with bust ego.
Your Perfect Pizza: Umm...meat feast
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Raise some eyebrows and be happy.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: STFU. Lol.
Thoughts First Waking Up: Oh shit. What happened. Lol.
Your Best Physical Feature: Arms.
Your Bedtime: When tired.
Your Most Missed Memory: Cant remember. My short term memory loss is awful.
&..39;Pepsi or Coke:' Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King: McDees
Single or Group Dates:
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Crap
Chocolate or Vanilla: Crap
Cappuccino or Coffee: Crap
Do you Smoke: Yes
Do you Swear: Certainly been known.
Do you Sing:
Do you Shower Daily: Be rude not to.
Have you Been in Love: Yesh.
Do you want to go to College: Been and done
Do you want to get Married: Dunno
Do you belive in yourself: Sometimes. Depends what life throws at me.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Sea sick fo sho'.
Do you think you are Attractive: I'm not bad.
Are you a Health Freak: Lol. No but working on site is pretty tiring.
Do you get along with your Parents: Yup.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love em.
Do you play an Instrument: Spinning the wheels like.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Had a heavy fortnight, though generally i've cut down.
In the past month have you Smoked: Yup. Everyday, but the shame haunts me, believe.
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No comment.
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Not as such, no.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Chronic pedestrian rage prevents this. Few things upset me more than dithering shites while out shopping. I just wanna get it done and f**k off. Kno what I mean?
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Wtf?
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: As it happens, yes.
In the past month have you been on Stage: Yup
In the past month have you been Dumped: No.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Er, no. Its bleeding cold in the Midlands in April. I couldn't imagine anything more ludicrous.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Not that I can remember.
Ever been Drunk: You could say...
Ever been called a Tease: Yes
Ever been Beaten up: Once, when I was a student, passed out on a bridge. Got a kicking for my trouble. Usually able to get outta trouble one way or another though.
Ever Shoplifted: Yeah. My first moment of shame, being nicked as a kid for it. Lol.
How do you want to Die: Happy
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Succesful
What country would you most like to Visit: Peru
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Blue
Favourite Hair Color: Brunette
Short or Long Hair: Long
Height: 5'0-6"
Weight: Normal
Best Clothing Style: Raver baby!
Number of Drugs I have taken: No comment
Number of CDs I own: Not that many. Nuff bits of vinyl though.
Number of Piercings: 3 down from 10.
Number of Tattoos: 2
Number of things in my Past I Regret: F**king loads. Its all experience though innit.

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I'd like to meet:

Allsorts of peeps wiv similar views and interests really. Could be a good networking ting.

Music:

Drum and Bass, drum and bass and more drum and bass. All genres of it. Cannot get enough!!! LOL! Some funk, soul and Jazz too. A few odds of hip hop, and i'm just getting back into Progressive house, for listening at home more than anything. Just regained my mojo recently. Promotion nightmare kill my passion for a while, but we all bounce back. In that time, started listening to allsorts. Got back into Slayer during this time. Should have a curious effect on any musical output. LOL! Roy Ayers - 16th March 2006

Add to My Profile | More VideosAnd these are the guys who got me into dance music. Cant believe they,ve been locking it so long. Respect.

Movies:

Tricky. Anything with good balance. Like comedies, horrors , anything really. Best thing would be to go for a 'top ten'. Aliens, Blues brothers, Evil Dead 2, Something about Mary, Shawshank redemption, Lord of the rings trilogy, Sin city, Saw, Amelie,Long good Friday and that was tricky to chose. Bit of an update. Recent films i've seen that ive been feeling, or just films worth biggin, The Green mile, Goodnight and good luck, King Kong, Bourne Supremacy, LA Confidential, Platoon, Syriana, Fahraheit 9/11, The commitments.....

Television:

Breakfast tele, to motivate me to go to work, Eastenders, bit of sport sometimes, football, cricket defo boxing, and sometimes newsnight. Like to know whats going on in the world. And fucking Eastenders. I need a life. LOL!

Books:

Douglas Adams, JRR Tolkien, Nicholas Saunders and some political literature.

Heroes:

Dunno really. Anyone who has made it in life but still keeping hold of their principles, not harming anyone and retaining their humility. Anyone fitting that description is a hero in my book.