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U Don't Have 2 (Tombee Remix)
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U Don't Have 2 (Tombee Remix)
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Released: Sep 6, 2010
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General Info

  • Genre: Experimental / Hip Hop / Turntablism

    Location Newcastle / London / St. Albans, Northeast, UK

    Profile Views: 44588

    Last Login: 12/2/2011

    Member Since 2/28/2006

    Website www.jacktophono.com

    Record Label Jack to Phono Records, Unique, 2GR, Nova Gain

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. .. ........................ .... ....Make your own Banner Here!...... .... ....Make your own Banner Here! ...... Okay, well I guess it's time I updated this here Myspace, so here goes.......Hi, I'm Tombee. I'm kind of a skratch DJ and producer, although to be honest I don't really DJ as much as I probably should. Currently I'm lucky enough to have a label putting my music out, but more about that in a bit. I've been Dj-ing since around 1992, when I used to be well into early breakbeat and drum n bass - or Hardcore as it was known back then.....I'm getting on a bit now so I've worked in lots of different places and industries. I've worked at record labels such as UNIVERSAL/ISLAND, RAWKUS UK, LONDON RECORDS, FFRR, MUSHROOM/INFECTIOUS RECORDS, FIERCE PANDA, LIVID MEER CAT, RABID BADGER, aswell as VIRGIN records to name but a few, doing various things, but nothing really glamerous.....I've worked in advertising too; as a writer. I've just recently I've got back into doing it again full time after getting sick of scraping a living doing music for the last 7 or 8 years. Basically I had enough of being skint, had just bought a house, and needed the dough. I find I'm getting pretty sensible and boring in my old age to be honest. I've done a few remixes and had a few records out, some of which you can hear here.....They were put out on rather a cool little label called Jack To Phono Records. It's a long story that started years and years ago with a pie in the sky dream. After a lot of hard work and a few lucky breaks I was put in touch with my label by a guy called Diesler, who has stuff out on the Tru Thoughts label as well as others. He was DJ-ing for me at Better Days, gave me their address and the rest is history. Now might be a good time to mention Better Days then.......I was a DJ and partner in BETTER DAYS, a Newcastle club night that notched up a tally of musical firsts for the city and ultimately led to me getting my music on a label...I've also supported the likes of AIM, WOOZ of THE DMC CHAMPS THE FLAREDY CATS, KEB DARGE, MARK RAE, ONESELF, FREDDIE CRUGER, UTAH SAINTS, DREAD ZONE, WARP'S CHRIS CLARKE, AYAK, RED ASTAIRE, COLD CUTS skratch Dj RAJ PANNU and many more...I've managed and was also head engineer at a MUSIC STUDIO in London - And I was also one third of the band VODA COLA, so I've done all that type of thing in my earlier years too.....I keep threatening to set up my own independant imprint, FLY FOLK-MUSIC, but never really get round to it. One day I will though. Honest. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....I also love Trainers... or sneakers if you prefer. Kicks, whatever. I love them so much I paint my own. I customise them and sell them so if you're into that sort of thing check out my other page below (in my top friends). It's called Fly Folk Footwear, drop me a message or something if you want some.....I also really really like sharks... one day I'm gonna swim with them, but I hopefully what happened to my youtube buddie scuba steve won't happen to me. Check it out... I can't stop watching this video..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....I'd also like to add - If you're feelin' my music, spread the word and pass it on. Peace. That's about it really. Oh here are some videos I made using my mobile phone, plus a few other ones I like. See what you think. Also I'd really like to go to Japan, so if there are any Japanese artists or labels that want a remix or anything - let me know. .. R.I.P the genius that is or rather was Michael Hedges. The video below is a must see. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. width="425" height="350">...... .. .. .. .. .. ....> value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GPbYaQnCtAU">.... .. .. .. .. .. ....> .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    Just me folks......"To do is to be. (Descartes) To be is to do. (Voltaire) Do be do be do. (Sinatra)".. ...... .............. .... You've been marked on my visitor map! Click to zoom in... .. .... Get your own map at ..hit2map.com.... .. ............Create your own visitor map!.... ..........

  • Influences

    These guys are cool cats.... ...... ..The Roots, Madlib, RJD2, Aim, Young Blood Brass Band, Jim White, Q-bert, Dudley Perkins aka Declaime, Kid Kanevil, Lord Quas, Mark Rae and the rest of the Grand Central artists, The Clash, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, P.U.T.S, Blackalicious, The Cure, Al Green, Wu-tang, blah blah blah blah blah....Oh, and of course, everyone on Jack to Phono.. ............

  • Sounds Like

    Sounds like I got it wrong and fell flat on my face. .. ...... .. And that's the idea.... The Tombee sound is Organic, home brewed Hip Hop and beats, or as I used to call it at one stage, Folk Hop. It keeps that raw sampled sound just left of the centre of main stream UK Hip Hop crews. .. Once upon a time I had a flash studio with loads of kit, spent hours getting things... hmmm... no... yeah... a little less.... ah, just right! But the end results often lacked the vibe and realness the original idea had when it was thrown down in 15 minutes. Things became over worked and lifeless; they lost their soul. It's like Bruce Lee said: ''Don' concentlate on da finga aww you wiw miss aw da heavenry grorwy!''. .. Nowadays, as long as you dig the beat and catch the vibe, I don't care if the kick drum needs more compression. .. Mistakes intentional and a dirty sound essential, sod the production skills and polished sound, Tombee's all about the dirt and the feeling. I strive to combine warmth, emotion and soul with super fly beats and lots of turntable trickery. .. Want to know a little more about Tombee and what makes me tick? Read on and find out what's going on in my noodle.... ..........You Are 44% Paranoid Schizophrenic.................. It's likely that you're perfectly fine, though you have your crazy moments... You tend to be a bit paranoid, but no one's out to get you but yourself. ..........Are You A Paranoid Schizophrenic?.... ..........You Are 44% Abnormal.................. You are at high risk for being a psychopath. It is very likely that you have no soul. .. .. You are at medium risk for having a borderline personality. It is somewhat likely that you are a chaotic mess... .. You are at medium risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is somewhat likely that you are in love with your own reflection... .. You are at low risk for having a social phobia. It is unlikely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement... .. You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer. ..........How Abnormal Are You?.... ..........Your Pickup Line Is.................. Can I buy you a drink - or do you just want the money? ..........The Magical Pick Up Line Generator.... ..........You Are Somewhat Machiavellian.................. You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead..... But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself... You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place... You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to! ..........How Machiavellian Are You?.... ..........You Are 52% Politically Radical.................. You've got some radical viewpoints, but you aren't completely nuts. You're more of a visionary than a radical. ..........Are You a Political Radical?.... ..........Your Famous Last Words Will Be:.................. ''So, You're a Cannibal...'' ..........What Will Your Famous Last Words Be?....

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