Tha Method

Just did a gig at the weekend supporting the frankly-barking-mad rock/rap outfit called The Method.

It was the first time I’d done a hip hop show in about 11 years (I’ve been a Drum ‘n’ Bass head for time!), so I had to put together a whole new set from scratch, which was cool; I like being under pressure to make tunes – I always get loads more done when the adrenaline’s pumping…

For the first time ever, I had two MC’s from Southside crew providing vocals – Sowzuh (My brother, incidently) and Virus. They were absolutely wicked, giving my dirty-electronic beats a UK Garage kind of flavour, with double-tempo spitting and general hype making it a wicked affair. We’re going to put down a few tracks in the studio, so I’ll let you know how they come out.

I thought that I’d only get the kind of buzz I get from performing when I do dnb, but I was loving those 110bpm riddims; It was like I was home again with the hip hop, but had taken all the madness I learnt from dnb, and brought it home with me to make some kind of twisted hybrid.

Hmm, I’m feeling this genre; Might hang about and see what I can make of it.

I had some of my old college friends come to visit too, which was cool, and they videotaped the show; When they’ve transferred it to digital, I’ll upload it here so you can check it out for yourselves.

Thanks to Jo Dean for the mad lazer photo of the event!