Member Since: 31/05/2006
Band Website: A little bit about the Skambolious...
Band Members:
I started mixin UK Garage in '98 under the name Sammy C, and around the same time, turned my attention to Drum & Bass, under the name DJ Skama. Over the past years i've been producing tracks in the studio, working on UK HIP-HOP with lots of underground Artists/MC's within the UK HIP-HOP and Drum & Bass Genre. During this time, for over 4 years, myself DJ Skama & MC Carnage have also been a resident on UKRUMBLE RADIO, which In December 2003, was nominated for the Best Internet Station Award at the Accelerated Culture Peoples Choice Awards, to which we came 4th.I've been lucky enough to have played out at many venues in and around London and the UK, picking up as much knowledge and influences as I can along the way. Mixing music from UK Garage to Funky House - from Drum & Bass to Rock - being as diverse as a man with two (or 3) decks can be!!! I've been brought up on all sorts of music, play the guitar and have a keen interest in anything with a groove.
My love for Drum & Bass started through Pure Science @ ATOMICS and was a regular there along with other raves such as SLAMMIN' VINYL's - ONE NATION's - HEAT & FEVER's, and respect all the Artists that reached down there who influenced me a great deal.
Influences: I got my first play-out @ GOLDSMITHS, New Cross, in Christmas '99- With DJ Spoona - Orpington College! ...and like London buses, I waited ages for a play-out, and a few come along at once... played @ FLAMINGO PARK sidcup, with Kaptain Gum & MC Carnage a week later, and DORRINGTONS greenwich, the week after that!
Played back at FLAMINGO PARK sidcup, for various promotions, namely BLAZE productions, through '99 to 2002, and so returned the favour and got Gum & Carnage back.
Mixed on HYPER 106.5 FM in '99 old skool Jungle sets - shouts to Bennie B.
Went over to Kardemena, Kos in summer 2001 and mixed at bar NO NAME & THE STARLIGHT CLUB.
BOMB SQUAD productions, started their Night @ WALTONS SPORTS BAR eltham... 'til a full-on pub brawl stopped the flow... halfway thru my set!
I played sets at DORRINGTONS CLUB (House & Terrace - previously Meantime) Greenwich thru 2001-'03 with RUFF TUFF & DANGEROUS Vs BOMB SQUAD Productions - ez Boys!
Played warm-up sets for the likes of Eksman -Herbzie - Fat Man D, at CHAMPION SOUNDZ, Bar Uno. Bexley Heath - Shouts to Fader.
Under the name - CRIMINAL MINDZ aka SKAMA, I promoted & presented FIVESIDAZ @ Langtrys Beckenham - Big up the cru reached down there... DJ's Gum, Catalyst, SLB, Kat 5, Stompee, Intruder - MC's Flexa, Carnage, Cyprus, Booka, J-Swiff, K-eye, Chatta B... RESPECT!!!
SLB/NAKED BEATZ presented SESSIONS at THE YAMAS LOUNGE catford, Myself & MC Carnage performed alongside Mekar MC - Fat Man D & Devious D.
VERTIGO No1 leicester square, London for Studio B at REWIND Vs FUNK LOVE - Skama teamed up on a regular night at CAVE AUSTIN, blackheath, alongside DJ Razor. THE DRAYMAN, bexley heath. Also performed at LEEDS CASTLE, maidstone - CLUB 3D, dartford - TRAX BAR, bexley - BAR ICE, bexleyHeath, THE GEORGE, bexley, I'm the resident at LULLINGSTONE G.C - and all the many house parties from Kent to Cornwall, and all events Ive forgotten about!!! Almost enjoyed them all...
Sounds Like: ... And now, myself The Skambolious, am working in the studio on my UK Hip-Hop Beats and vocals, where i'm producing music to a high standard, whether Instrumentals or Rap, producing and promoting my up & coming Album/mixtape alongside Carnagous - Cyprus - The Riff Raff Cru among others, using the influences of life! Always trying to create music thats not run of the mill and already on the circuit. Using my knowledge and background of music to make something "the same but different!" Always looking for new talent to work with and hopefully get an album out soon...
Record Label: email: [email protected]
Type of Label: Unsigned