Where were you born and when?
Chicago, IL. 1974
Your father's occupation?
Musician
Your mother's occupation?
Nurse
Brothers or sisters?
2 bros
What is your earliest memory?
Being too small to climb on to my grandmother's couch.
What was the first poster on your wall?
MJ's Thriller
Describe your room as a teenager ...
The closet was filled chest high with crates of records and smelly clothes
What was your first car?
Ford Exp.
What do you drive now?
The big green limousine is a term referring to Chicago public busses
Favourite footwear?
Etnies, crazy comfortable.
Pets?
Princess was not my cats original name. Her original name was Daisy.
What watch are you wearing?
A fun black swatch.
What is in your pockets?
Front right always gets the keys and cigarette lighter, oop... Just found one crinkled dollar.
What would you wear to a fancy dress party?
A very nice porkpie hat if I had one.
The last time you cried?
Best friend died last year. Rest in peace Elisa Ridley.
The Beatles were ...
A staple reinforcement in the structure of western music as well as a foundation for popular song form today.
Are you a city or countryside person?
I am a city boy.
When you look in the mirror what do you not like?
My grandmother never used the word ugly aesthetically. He was acting ugly towards me, she would often say.
You get three free days of solitude. Where do you go?
A clean and quiet place conducive to learning.
What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought (apart from a house or flat)?
Car.
The oldest record in your DJ set this week.
You Make Me Feel So Good - Book of Love.
The newest record in your DJ set this week.
Test pressing from Fred P.
Your house is burning down. What three things do you grab as you run out?
Contracts, phone, and main hard drive.
Can you recognise any wild flowers?
No.
The most personal thing in my wallet is ...
Elisa's business card.
Your favourite book?
A Confederacy of Dunces.
What's on your bedside table today?
Old coffee cup.
What does jazz mean to you?
It is a music along a historical timeline of Black American music.
What would you most to like to receive in the morning mail?
More records.
Do you like custard?
Absolutely not.
A perfect breakfast consists of ...
Gotta have eggs.
A world of free downloads means ...
A terrible time for the individual artist.
Favourite sport to watch?
Basketball
Favourite sport to play?
Skateboarding
What is your greatest achievement?
Surviving a Chicago inner city childhood, and still wanting to learn.
Do you have a major regret?
No
What colour is your DJ sound?
Black and blue
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Spike
What song would you like played at your funeral?
Musical Communion - The Skatalites.
What will clubland be dancing to in 6 months time?
Hopefully more house.
What record are you best known for?
Without Me, Tracey did the vocals!

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