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. Ive 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. Thats 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 some times 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, side kicks and business partners and presently co host the weekly radio 1 Drum n Bass show.
Among Grooverider 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. Its not just about me and Fabio, its a whole platform for drum n bass. Its about whats 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 beforeand when Radio 1 called us in we ran at it. We didnt know what it was going to be like... but we had to take the chance Kiss was changing into a commercial station and Radio 1 was going the other way. I think it was the right time to jump ship. The underground side of Radio 1 was still developing and we were able to add to itIm now in my fourth year on Radio 1. Its been going really well. Radio 1 are happy and weve moved our time forward an hour
In closing Grooverider has had a profound influence on ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />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 deserved.
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Once again Escape Into The Park was a huge success in 2008, the sun was out, the people turned out in force and a good time was had by all. The legendary Underworld returned to Wales for the first time in years to perform an exclusive closing set on the main stage which will be remembered for years to come.
2009 sees Escape Into The Park return to the spacious Singleton Park for yet another outing. Being labeled as Wales' biggest dance event is no mean feat so feel rest assured you will not be disappointed with 2009's offerings.
Main Stage Eric Prydz Scratch Perverts Neil Navarra Utah Saints Steve Smart
Godskitchen v Polysexual Arena Judge Jules Lisa Lashes Tidy Boys Menno De Jong Marcel Woods Dave Pearce Andy Whitby Cally Gage Mark H Big Al Nikki Elise
Uproar v Bionic Arena
Darren Styles Hixxy DJ Sy b2b Chris Unknown Gammer Seduction MC's Storm Whizzkid Wotsee Rude
Showtek (Holland) Hard Dance Awards Best DJ 2009 Activator Live P.A (Italy) (UK Exclusive) Blutonium Boy (Germany) b2b Flarup (Denmark) (World Exclusive) Mark EG Cally & Juice Brian M Vs McBunn & LED Hosted by Shocker
Raveology Drum & Bass Stage
Andy C Friction Hype Chase & Status High Contrast Grooverider Hazard 23 DJ DJ Active
MC's Bassman Biggie Magika GQ
Lamerica - VIP
Norman Jay Jimpster Craig Bartlett Gareth Hopkins Clare James & Dave Little The Lamerica Allstars Dave Eaves Leighton Brookfield Smiley
Hey honey, all good here, I'm in Philippines at the moment, nice and hot here 30 degrees everyday and listening to my Mysteries of Funk CD from way back when.... Eagerly awaiting the Mysteries of Recession CD lol
i hope you keeping up the gym and staying health and super fit,, not just for your ladys friends,, as i know you are very busy this summer time,, so we need you 100 percent. cant wait 2 see you on set again. 1lov-ladysweetness+ street art ..
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