To cut a very long story short, Martin Ryan (That's me. Hello if you are reading this. I like to speak about myself as a third person when writing about me-self. You have got be a little crazy in this world. Don't ja?) is known worldwide as Stretch (MC & DJ), his musical history goes back to the original days of Acid house in London, UK. A big Reggae fan and regular listener of Kiss FM back in the day and inspired by the likes of David Rodigan, Norman Jay and Paul Trouble Anderson he hooked up with a couple of pals and started djing and organising parties. After successfully organising his very own underground parties he was asked to join the crew at World Dance & A.W.O.L. The home of UK Drum & Bass
Also, as an unofficial part of the original crew from the Spread Love Project on Sundays in the GAS club, Stretch reluctantly became an MC, working very closely with the leaders of UKG, Public Demand, Freek FM, Dominic at Stonesthrow, Laurence'Bags'Bagnall, Micheal'the Hermit'Hodgeson (aka Doctor House) and Daniel 'come on you irons' Ward Plus the usual suspects!! On the intoductions made through the record shop and local hang out, Rhythm Division in Bow, he started working with Alex RD, CB, Luvin 'The Library' Lou and DJ Empee from Munich. On internet pirate radio, Gia live(Big up Tim) led to Stretch being recognised in many more places in Europe. This was the beginning of the Dutch interest and after several trips to the Dutch capital, negotitations were ongoing and the final transfer was agreed by EX agent Mr Lawlor and manager Ricardo!!(For an undisclosed fee).
Ibiza played a huge roll in the summer months of 2000/2001. Hanging with the likes of Gaz from Gods Kitchen, Pete Gooding, Andy Wharburton, Ronnie Randall, DJ Oliver, Paco Osuna, John Ullysees, Eric Morillo, Charlie Chester, Paul Wilkins, Danny Whitehead and Bora Bora's DJ Gee, it allowed the already vast knowledge base to grow! Promoting for Dance Valley at Amnesia, and notably in the adventure, dj on the terrace and be the first english mc to perform in Amnesia hosting for Dance Valley. Also holding the MC residency for Twice as Nice in Es Paradis (Respect Steve)!
Since the end of 2001 Stretch has been based in Nijmegen, Holland working with just about everybody! From Lil Louis Vega to Tiesto (Featuring on both Tiesto in concert DVD'S). The master Dave Clarke to The Audio Bullys.
Currently working with Ronald Molendijk in the studio on Ronald's new forth coming album! Plus, there are some other bits & pieces in the cupboard that are due to be unlocked.
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Dutchweekenders takes most of his time, as does the gym (Exercise Body & Mind) he runs with his wife, Esther. Proud owner of two Dogs, Rommel & Sol: See videos!
More in depth info available from his ego trip Shush!
Dance Valley: A decade of dance! Live with Carl Cox Dance Valley 2005 closing with Paul Van Dyke!
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