Hello and thank you for checking out my space area.
To give you a brief background of myself, I was born in Canada and have lived
in the UK most of my life. Done various jobs and then went to Kingston University
and have a degree in business and finance. When I was at uni I got into the
old skool hardcore scene back in 1992. Since then I have started and run various
companies within the dance music scene as well as being a producer and running
various labels such as Definitive Dance, Warped Science, Underground Recording,
Cloned and Destructive Force. As a dj, I have played at nearly all the top
Hardcore and Old Skool events across the world including World Dance, Elevation,
Slammin Vinyl, Moondance, Helter Skelter, Labyrinth, Dreamscape, Tribal Gathering,
Phoenix Festival, United Dance, Asylum, Pleasuedome, Destiny, Obsession, UK
Dance, Hardcore Dance Awards, Hysteria, Vibealite, Dream, Bristol Exposure,
Fubar, Rezerection and Brunel Rooms to name a few
In 1993 I Appeared on London's infamous Kool FM, moving on too other well
known stations such as Don FM, Storm FM and Energy FM.
1993 was also the year I teamed up with ex Prodigy mc Ruff who toured the
world with me for many many years. RIP - Ruff was a top person and very close
friend that sadly passed away unexpectedly.
In 1994 I launched a radio station called Global FM which I changed in Late
1994/95 to Dream FM which became London's number one pirate station on air seven
days a week.
After being heard by EHM Productions and Kiss FM event co-ordinator 'Funky',
whilst DJ'ing on Dream FM in 1995, I was booked for Elevation and has been booked
for every EHM Productions event since then.
Between 1994 and 1999 I promoted 14 Events under the names Evolution, Dream
Allnighter's and Virtigo at various venues including Linford Film studio's,
The Fridge, Labyrinth, Laserdrome, Rocket, Adrenalin Village and Bagleys Film
Studio's.
In 1996 I launched Dream Dance Magazine which was one of the leading dance
magazines on sale world wide in WH Smiths, HMV and other outlets.
1996 I also had a Integral role in the introduction of hardcore music to
Kiss FM (London) which was also aired on Kiss FM 102 (Manchester) and Kiss FM
105 (Leeds). The campaign was led through Dream Dance Magazine with Spinback
being one of the first to host the show along side Slipmatt, Vibes, Dougal and
Sharkey.
In 1996 I Formed with McMc who was voted best Drum 'n' Bass MC, a five-man
team named 'Rush Hour'. Appeared at World Dance in front of ten thousand people
and has also appeared at Helter Skelter, Vertigo, Pleasuredome, Cocoon and Moondance
to name a few.
I was voted in the top four hardcore DJ's at the Kiss FM, MTV and Muzik
Magazines Hardcore Dance Awards in 1997 along with Slipmatt, Vibes and SY.
Late 1997 was the year that I launched IMO Records which started off as
a mail order company and has now branched into one of the main record shops
in the country and the largest independent Warehouse shop now based in Wimbledon
with an online store giving people value for money and the best service on the
planet. www.IMOrecords.com
2002 saw the test re launch of Dream fm on line www.dreamukonline.com which
has many top guests such as Hixxy, UFO, Force and Styles and Storm to name a
few.
2002 also saw the launch of IMO Distribution which supplies vinyl directly
to record shops world wide. www.IMOdistribution.com
In 2004, having established IMO records, I decided to take the next step
and launch IMOdownload, The first main Dance music download site covering all
genres of dance music. www.IMOdownload.com
2005 saw the launch of IMOtv, Interviews with dj's, artists and ravers to
be broadcast over the interternet. www.IMOtv.net
In 2006 I founded a live PA Hardcore live act along with Mike Euphony and Vicky
Fee called Heaven 7. We have been performing at various events around the country
throughout 2006 and have had various releases out on Definitive Dance Recordings.
As well as doing all of the above and much more I have also mixed over 10
Commercial Dance albums over the years including Dream CD's, Dreamscape CD,
Spinback, Slipmatt & Dougal Take Control, For those That Remember, Wow Simply
Hardcore & Old Skool Rewinds to name but a few.
So what does 2007 Hold??? Well, We have brand new sites being launched for
IMO Records, IMOtv, IMOdownload & IMOdistribution. Having also been busy
in the studio with good friend Alistair Storm, there will be a plentiful supply
of tracks coming out every month so watch out for these.
Early 2007 will also see the Launch Of Dream FM online, a online radio station
reliving and moving on from the past dream FM days.
We are also planning to start the event promotions up again later in the
year - more details soon
WE ARE BRINGING LABRYNTH BACK ON NEW YEARS EVE, IT WILL BE TOUCHING DOWN IN VAUXHALL SE11 5AW LONDON @ CULB LIFE!!! JOE,NUTNUTDAWN & STEVIE SILK WILL BE BRINGING BACK THE ORIGINAL VIBE OF LABRYNTH,THAT HAS BEEN GONE FOR FAR TO LONG NOW!!!
WITH THE ORIGINAL LABRYNTH DJS, WHO GOT YOU ROCKING BACK THEN. THEY ARE 100% GUARANTEED TO GET YOU ROCKING IN THE SAME WAY THEY DID WHEN WE WERE @DALSTON LANE CLUB LABRYNTH!
IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE PLANS YET, THEN MAKE A PLAN TO GO TO LABRYNTHS NEW YEARS EVE EVENT IN LONDON!!!!!
SO KEEP IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFO ON MYSPACE CLUB LABRYNTH!!!
WE ARE BRINGING LABRYNTH BACK ON NEW YEARS EVE, IT WILL BE TOUCHING DOWN IN VAUXHALL SE11 5AW LONDON @ CULB LIFE!!! JOE,NUTNUTDAWN & STEVIE SILK WILL BE BRINGING BACK THE ORIGINAL VIBE OF LABRYNTH,THAT HAS BEEN GONE FOR FAR TO LONG NOW!!!
WITH THE ORIGINAL LABRYNTH DJS, WHO GOT YOU ROCKING BACK THEN. THEY ARE 100% GUARANTEED TO GET YOU ROCKING IN THE SAME WAY THEY DID WHEN WE WERE @DALSTON LANE CLUB LABRYNTH!
IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE PLANS YET, THEN MAKE A PLAN TO GO TO LABRYNTHS NEW YEARS EVE EVENT IN LONDON!!!!!
SO KEEP IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFO ON MYSPACE CLUB LABRYNTH!!!
Oi Oi!! Been along time overdue, but eventualy we have got our 1st 4 out on digital download!
dbd001 Surrender -Thian Brodie dbd002 To wet to dance - Vagabond dbd003 Dusk til dawn - Thian Brodie dbd004 Riders of the steel - Vagabond vs Thian Brodie
These can be previewed, purchased in 192/320 Kpbs Mp3
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Dougal & Gammer In Association With Whos Hardcore Presents...
:: United In Hardcore 4 ::
22/12/07
UNITED IN HARDCORE invite you to join some of the biggest and best names in Hardcore for what will be the BIGGEST, BADDEST AND BEST Christmas party of 2007! After the sucess of our September event, we are back to celebrate Christmas, true Hardcore style!!! What could be better? We're making raving xmas wishes come true with our very own Hardcore Grotto, misletoe, Santa's little helpers, even making the party SNOW! The Roadmender will be transformed with an amazing soundsystem and lighting setup, along with seasonal decor to get everyone into the festive spirit!