
An individual who is undoubtedly synonymous with the birth, growth and rise of UK Dance music particularly Drum N Bass is DJ Grooverider and two words synonymous to him are Pioneer and Icon. Having been integrally involved within the UK underground scene for well over 15 years he has participated in and supervised its evolution to it now being an highly eclectic club culture regarded and revered globally for being one of the most dynamic and developed.

Despite being for the most part associated with Drum N bass and regarded by both avid listeners and his fellow artist and peers as being the Godfather of this genre, he himself is quick to publicise his own musical journey charting his other creative influences and exploits prior to the birth of Drum and Bass. I’ve listened to black music all my life. Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, Disco the whole thing. I started cruising to house then Hardcore. Now its drum n bass but house is what I know inside out.

That’s what I grew up with, my first love. I know everything about it. Drum n bass is something we formulated out of house. Its this cultured journey which qualifies him for almost unrivalled praise and recognition as clearly his efforts and his contributions have been critical in helping to establish and nurture UK Urban music as we know it today, which is flourishing as one of the most lucrative mainstream genres. As a DJ his credentials are phenomenal and testament to this is the fact that despite the underground club scene having unbelievably calmed since the memorable and tumultuous years of the 80 and 90s rave era, Grooverider is of a select few DJs who continues to play out at numerous events many of which are worldwide.

This acclaim and notoriety is a far cry from the so called early days and his time on a sound systems and pirate radio station Ill always be a DJ first. I used to DJ on a sound system years ago then I got on to a radio station It was called Phase 1 I was playing acid house every Sunday morning, like, 8 ’til 10 in the morning sometimes we would start 3 am and go on ’til the next day The guy who owned the station opened a club after-hours and booked me and Fabio, cause we were both on the station This association with Fabio also considered by many as a forefather to the scene, proved not to be a flash in the pan and the two of them remain close friends, sidekicks and business partners and presently cohost the weekly radio 1 Drum n Bass show. Amongst Grooverider’s lasting legacy will be not that he simply helped establish the genre but also he helped it grow and expand it by exporting this energetic and progressive music to those who traditionally would not have listened to it.

“It’s not just about me and Fabio, its a whole platform for drum n bass. It’s about what’s happening in drum n bass, taking it on the road and showing people who dont necessarily go to drum n bass parties that this is what we do.” This aim is clearly something that motivates him and it is clear that his long journey to where he is today had many challenges and struggles but with tenacity and resilience he started also to gain the respect of larger legitimate mainstream radio stations who could no longer ignore the genre or Grooverider, eventually he was given a set on Kiss Fm. We were on Kiss before and when Radio 1 called us in we ran at it.

In closing Grooverider has had a profound influence on UK music in general and in several different capacities as he has successfully assumed the both mantles of being a pioneering DJ and Producer. He is also the recipient of countless underground and global dance awards but perhaps his most reputed achievement was the MOBO best DJ award he won in 2002. As long as he continues to play at massive events, produce great tunes and pursue his Radio 1 shows it is likely that he will receive many more awards yet and each one will be deserve


LJHigh
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 started playing soul in reggae sound system, called countryman and went on to local nightclub where I was approached to mix some reggae and soul and hip-hop to old school rave tunes that eventually kicked of underground parties in the south west, we used to carry our on equipment up mountains, hills, across streams, peoples squats you names it we played at it. After awhile we were doing little parties around Bath, Bristol Wales etc, Called Brainstorm,bedlam,exedus and spiral tribe at the same time we promoted events in clubs in bath Bristol cheltnam, etc in about 92 is when the 1st universe, fantasia, perciption,onenation raves started to fell the gap what was left from the decreasing illegal parties I was having to travel across the other side of the country after gigs to play at free raves and we were very militant at the time we had a crew of atlest 10 cars, from every city and big town in southwest and the welsh crew were the biggest, there was always a convoy of 50 to 100 vehicles waiting outside my house or clubs. Played at all the big raves till it the scene started to break up and that gave advent to jungle in its raw form I always wanted an all night jungle rave so when it happened I was in right place at right time and played London regular which I had about 7-9 resisedent per week at it heyday. I was one of the first Djs to play at legal late night clubs in swansea Coventry, Bristol, Yate, Plymouth, london, manchester, and many more started making tunes with a Dj known as orca, Darren,(kohshen) that’s when d/b started to grip the nation I wasn’t on circuit so much any more and was pleased to be playing regularly again, wid the likes of all the main stage players, i.e. Krust, Nicky bm,fabio,etc and started doing a few promotions and playing abroad more often when England became flooded out wid d/b nights. Was with jungle rock from 94-97 which was held Malcolm X Center St pauls Bristol. I’ve also played with all the full cycle crew and forth coming on Rinseproof Records is a tune I did with Suv and Flash Feat Hannah entitled ‘Save Me. In 1998 I was one of the founder members of 'Drive By' a club night in Bristol which I was resident at until 2004 .then i took on ventures to europe and asia.playing at the full moon parties in thailand every few months,plus festival all around europe all my years the only time i ave been side lined so i could not entertain for the party massive so long. after breaking my neck in three places,xmas 06(u think im in a bad way you should've seen the wall) taken till now to get back to full speed NOW WICKNESS THE RETURN OF RAMJACK thanks for the support of bigga junglest family,and all krew.

hi mate this is just a write up someone did for me few mths back. i am a co-owner of headrush.webclubbing.net i have 3 shows a week where i play jungle/liquid/dnb i have a main show on sunday nights from 8-10 called drum & grace where i dedicate a section to preview selected producers. 
i also play on unite-underground.com every saturday from 6-8 and on wednesday from 4-6 on globaldnb.com. 
im also resident at clubs in bristol and yeovil aswell as playing in europe monthly at differant venues,i am resident dj at the fullmoon party when i am in thialand. 
hope this is good enuff to convince you that i love the music i play and would love to play your music 

Hi everyone im dj redeye..been established since 1991 and play all kinds of beats from old skool to drum n bass...ive played all over england and some international...been a promoter for quite some time...based in manchester we were getting big name dj and mcs such as MAMPI SWIFT MICKY FINN G-DUB BRIAN G TWISTED INDIVIDUAL TOTAL SCIENCE BAD COMPANY NICKY BLACKMARKET...MCS TONN PIPER SKIBBA SHABBA FEARLESS AND BASSMAN.....
FOR BOOKING ENQUIRIES EMAIL chrisredeye2013@gmail.com for details and info...

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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:

• BBC 1xtra presenter Drum & Bass Mixshow (2004 - 2007). The show attracted the likes of top dnb artists including, Total Science, Skibadee, Conrad,Roni Size and many more to feature on his guest mix!!

• Sold over 250,000 records on major labels and his own successful label 
(Advisory Records) as well as on V, Emotive, World Dance, Flex and Formation, Rinse Out, Frontline, 
(see discography for full details).

http://www.discogs.com/artist/DJ+Sappo

• Memorable tracks such as: Dopeman, Ding Dong Bass and Wheel Up, temptation, Original, Stompout, Babylon Boy, Chuckie, Daywalker, Dig This, Ryde or Dye.

• Remixes for many artists most notably Roni Size(Playtime).

• Outings at Global Gathering 05 & 06, Nottinghill Carnival, Fabric, Kinetic, Movement, Metropolis, SE1, and Hysteria as well as a residency at Sanky Soap and hosting the most successful nights on the Xtra Bass tour in his home town of Manchester.

• DJing across Europe including: Sweden,Moscow,Spain,France,Germany,
Latvia,Estonia,Belgium and the USA!



•Sappo was the first producer to put mcs Bassman,Spyda and Trigga on tracks !

CAUTION HISTORY::

DJ CHEF SET UP CAUTION RECORDINGS TO CREATE A LABEL WHERE GOOD MUSIC 

NO MATTER WHAT STYLE OF DRUM AND BASS WOULD BE REPRESENTED.

WITH SUPPORT FROM A NEW BREED OF PRODUCERS THE FIRST WAS SERIOUS INTENT & CERTAIN CRITERIA FROM 
THE EAST LONDON COLLECTIVE MAC 2 RECORDINGS & FORMULA MUSIC, 

CHEF WAS BEING SENT MATERIAL FROM NEW ITALIAN PRODUCER CALLED HELLRAIZER NOW KNOW AS HLZ WHOSE TECH STYLE INSTANTLY FORCED CHEF TO SIGN HIM UP 
TO THE LABEL,AFTER MUCH SUCCESS IN SOLO PRODUCTIONS HLZ NOW RECORDS WITH MOSUS AS NFM -NEED FOR MIRRORS. 

CHEF ALSO SIGNED A 12" FROM FELLOW KOOL LONDON ARTISTS DJ SMOKSTA AND DJ PACSO !

NEWS::
CHEF IS CURRENTLY PUTTING OUT THE MATTER OF FATS EP 
LEGANDARY MC SINGING FATS ALONGSIDE ARTISTS LIKE CRIX & BROTHER AND FOUNDATION CAUTION ARTIST SERIOUS INTENT 
ALSO CHEF AND HLZ COLLAB FOR TWO TRACKS FOR MC FATS.

MC FATS & VARIOUS ARTIST  STYLE EP! DUE NOVEMBER 2012

SERIOUS INTENT BACK FROM THE DEAD EP! DUE JAN 2013

THE NEW BLOOD EP DUE FEB 2013

MORE RELEASES DUE FROM CHEF AND CREW SOON!

CAUTION RECORDINGS UK
    

Rollz
UK electronic dance music producer.

Contact: james@cakemanagement.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rollzuk

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/RollzUK

Having ascended the bass music ranks with startling speed, Rollz is quickly garnering the attention of all the right people with his intricate, emotive and powerful productions. The past year Rollz has become an increasingly prominent force in bass music, picking up support from a number of heavy hitters including BBC Radio One tastemakers Zane Lowe and Annie Mac. Now capping off a stellar year this prodigious talent is returning to Pilot Records with his new ‘Firepod’ EP released on 26th November.

EP opener ‘Alive’ featuring Takura showcases just why there is so much excitement surrounding this thoroughly uncategorizable producer and has been championed as a staple in Knife Party’s sets over the summer. Open on a soft wash of melody and the soulful vocals of Takura, the track’s breakdown unravels into a heavy 4/4 stomp and a splayed bassline that reverberates through the track. For those whole like their beats pure, the EP also comes with the instrumental for additional club artillery. Up next, ‘Isotonic’s’ shimmering synths are quickly absorbed into a high energy blend of concrete drums and growling bass, aided by the deft melodic flourishes. ‘Triple A’ opens softly with its sweeping pads and ethereal flickering synths, disappearing into silence only to emerge with a renewed energy as Rollz unleashes tight drum & bass breaks, burrowing bass and flashes of colour. Completing the package, ‘Madrid’ eases in with an introduction full of street life ambience evocative of the hustle and bustle of city sounds and textures. The delicate piano melody and soft female vocal emerge from this ether before the record spontaneously dives into an upbeat dance floor filler backed by rolling bass and bumpy grooves. 

The five-track ‘Firepod’ EP is a collection of finely tuned records that blend an eclectic array of influences, reinvented as something entirely new and unique. With the young producer being tipped for greatness by a number of electronic music’s heavyweights, with over five million hits on YouTube, with music on Pilot Records, Hospital, Ministry of Sound, and even 21st Century Fox, Rollz has earned his respected reputation and is set to continue his ascent right through 2013. Having recently remixed Example’s next track ‘Close Enemies’ and Labrinth & Emeli Sande’s number 1 track ‘Beneath Your Beautiful’, Rollz’s production talent is in high demand.

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