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Who is Rupture? (the crew)
Rupture is run by Double O & Mantra and our resident dj's include Equinox, Panka, Bekah, Hades & Theory. Blackeye, Fozz, Joker D and Bassline host the night.

How did it come about?
We started Rupture 2 years ago when there was only really one party every month or so that we would go to and feel like the music was on point. We deceided to try and do our own thing. Our first party was at Dingwalls a 400 capacity club on a Sunday night...we half  filled it  and we learned a lot from that night , dont start off with too high expectations!

Who are the main headz?
Mantra : I started dj'ing when I was 16, got myself on internet radio and eventually started playing out around 2002. I've played at various venues around London, including Turnmills, Ministry of Sound & Herbal. I've also played abroad in Poland, Italy and New York. I tend to play the darker more experimental sounds but also love up my deepness. D-Bridge kills it on that front for me.  I've been getting into production more over the last couple of years and really want to focus on that as much as possible.

Double O : I  got into the scene around the time of electro and breakdancing. Started dj'ing around '89 and making beats soon followed that. Labels I have had releases on include Formation (1994), DZR, and Lab Logic.

What is your role in d&b?
We dj, produce beats and run Rupture.

What do you think of D&B these dayz?
We think that a lot of the more underground producers don't get the recognition they deserve. It's really hard to get your music signed as there is a lot lesser music being put out. Having said that, there are so many wicked producers comIng with a really fresh exciting sound. People like Nolige, Resound, Dub One, Blocks, Reactive, Data, Escher, Nebula, Ben E, Threshold, Social Engineer.

You guyz make beats?
Yeah- Double O more than Mantra though!

With what do you work?
Double O : I use PC and Cubase  
Mantras : I recently upgraded to a Mac that's running Logic

Who are your influences? Mantra : Dj wise, Randall, Equinox, Loxy, Kemisty & Storm. I was too young to go ravin to people like Dillinja, Photek, Dj Crystal, Wax Doctor, Source Direct back in the day but those sounds still have a huge influence on me. There's a few producers coming with a proper heavy sound,  real moody darkness which I'm proper feeling. Cylon beats and producers such as Escher, Data & The Untouchables are abolutely heavyweight!

Double O :  My brothers' reggae sound system which I grew up with, Detroit Techno, Hip Hop, & Soul. Back in the day the dj's i rated were Grooverider, Randall, Frankie Valentine, Winston Hazel

What advice would u give to peeps who are startin' out?
If you are going to run a night you have to be totally committed and dedicated. Our second birthday was our best party yet, pure vibes and ram, it makes all the long cold nights of flyering worth it!  Also if you're starting out as a dj or producer believe in your sound and make music from  your heart, try and create your own vibe, and always be humble and be willing to take positive criticism.

What is commin' up? (bookin', rupture nightz, or realeses)
We just had our second birthday which went proper well so we will hopefully have another date before the end of the year. Double O has some music forthcoming on Mac2 , Rythm Seeker, Hidden Hawaii and Syncopathic Audio.

What are your plans for the future? (where would u like to take Rupture)
We have found our dream venue in Corsica Studios. It has such a heavy sound system and the space and vibe of the venue is perfect. We will hopefully be runnin' 4 parties a year, spacing them out can make sure we take our time with the line ups and  make sure that we put in 100% to the promotion.

You guyz have a site or links to myspace?

www.rupturedbeats.com
www.myspace.com/rupturedbeats