BIOGRAPHY
Provider of original and energetic productions, broken in by hardcore jungle and inspired by music from samplers since.
I was born in Autumn of 1981 in Somerset near the sea. By '84 my Mum and Dad completed our family as my little sister was born.
Flanked by my older brother I am the 'middle child', mediator and creator. On the grass I was defence, a strong tackler and a good keeper. Elsewhere I would be drawing cartoons or tinkling on the ivories. At secondary school I played in my first band and from then on I've always been on my way from or to a stage or a studio. I finished being educated with a degree in Recording Arts and now I am stupid working for myself. My manager tells people I'm the new Photek, and the Independent newspaper recon I'm great fun.
On a unforgettable night in 2007 I launched my debut album at Chew the Fat! in London's the End nightclub. 'Beserka' was the first album release on Fat! Records and received a grand response from press and people. The label has been my stable and has the scheduled release for two Merka album projects in 2008. I've pressed breaks 12's for independents Re:connect and Big Square, produced remixes for Soul of Man, Unique 3 and the Dub Pistols, and launched a bootleg label amongst a variety of studio projects and DJ gigs. Forever a fan of the turntable, I've built a strong reputation as a fresh DJ. Cutting my teeth at college playing Drum & Bass in pubs I've now played across the UK, Europe and Australia, highlights including playing back to back with Pendulum and at the worlds biggest Club, Space in Ibiza.
In the studio is where I'll be so hold tight for forthcoming tracks, remixes and productions.
DJ '...one of the most interesting and captivating
albums the scene has ever produced...'
M8 'Funked up, fat, free flowing, forward thinking
maaaaan!'
LAURENT GARNIER '...ooohhhh yes, lovely, full
support.'
SOUL OF MAN (FINGERLICKIN) '...something we
need in our lives.'
ezz merka..long time m8 hope your well, i really like the trip rmx thats a fat tune..iv been at a bit of breaks n house recently, check out "groove it" and "the king" on my page if u get a minute, let me know wot u think..anyways speak soon take it eazy
Hey Mark, Dan from Chew The Fat! here, thanks alot for the interview, go to http://www.thefatclub.com/interviews/ to read it, looking forward to your set on Friday!
As a massive thank you to all our friends and fans, we are giving away the b-side to our upcoming single "Dark is the New Light" which is being released on the 10th November on Doombox Recordings.
(Click on our profile page for more info including tour dates and loads more)
The B-side is called "Bows and Arrows," it completely FREE and only a click away.
Thanks again and please download the single too!!! Its all down to you!!!
Loving the new 'perty boy' press pic old pal. If I'd have known there was a handsome chap under that club stained & grizzled student look ... why! ... I'd have introduced you to my sister.
Hi
Just a quick message to let you know iBreaks is putting together the biggest breakbeat line up of all times next 20th September in Seville (Spain)
One event defenetely not to miss and broadcasted live on iBreaks.co.uk
Long live the Breakbeat
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