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Classic Material: ‘The Breaks of 87’ Mixed by Chris Read

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A continuation of sorts from the Diary mixtape and Classic Material mix series, ‘The Breaks of …’ revisits the chronological theme of those mixes, this time reconstructing classic hip hop from the year in question utilising only the original sample material. Originally released on Limited Edition Cassette in the summer[…]

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DJ Amir Interview for WhoSampled

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I recently interviewed my friend DJ Amir for the WhoSampled interview series. Blurb from BBE: “For the latest of our WhoSampled interview cloudcast series we spoke with DJ Amir, one half of legendary digging and mixtape duo Kon & Amir, record collector, DJ and label boss at 180 Proof Records. Speaking over a slightly unreliable[…]

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Kirk Knight Interviewed for WhoSampled

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I recently interviewed Pro-Era member and rising star Kirk Knight for WhoSampled. Blurb from WhoSampled: “For the latest of our WhoSampled interview cloudcast series we spoke with Kirk Knight, producer and rapper for Brooklyn’s Pro Era crew and producer for Pro Era member Joey Bada$$. Kirk talks about how Pro Era came about, the group’s influences[…]

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Simon Harris Interviewed for WhoSampled

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I recently interviewed veteran UK producer and label owner Simon Harris for WhoSampled. Blurb from WhoSampled: “For the latest edition of our interview cloudcast series, we were grateful to speak with seasoned DJ, producer and label boss Simon Harris. Best known for his late 80s sample based house hit ‘Bass (How[…]

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Steve Arrington Interviewed for WhoSampled

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the wonderful Steve Arrington for the WhoSampled interview series. Blurb from WhoSampled: “For the latest edition of our interview cloudcast series, we were extremely pleased to speak with legendary vocalist Steve Arrington. Steve takes us on a journey through his career from coming up[…]

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Eumir Deodato Interviewed for WhoSampled

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Whilst on tour in the UK earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting with legendary producer, arranger and recording artist Eumir Deodato for the new WhoSampled interview series. Blurb from WhoSampled:“Having worked on over 450 albums, among them 16 platinum records, in a career spanning more than 50[…]

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