Introducing Loxy, Englands very own terminator, the walking legend. This Artist is the superhero of Drum & Bass ... From day one he has been pushing the cuttin' edge sound while staying true to his colors. Tunes packed with dutty flavors, disgusting b-lines & heavy breaks redefining D&B to its purist form. His influences are hip-hop music, mixed with a drum&bass approach, it's just a hurting combo. Representing the freshest sound around. Watchmen keep your eyes & ears on Loxy ... Cause he will be hurtin' you ...
Who is Loxy?
i started djing in 90/91 it was the influence of a rave i had been to previously which put me on my path.
How did you get involved in D&B?
Well it was house and acid when i started, but it evolved into dnb so it maybe a cliche but i been in it since it evolved.
What do you think of the evolution of D&B and where it's going?
Well i class jungle and dnb the same, it's just that people tend to think of jungle as the stuff with ragga vocals but its all drum and bass and jungle. As for the evolution... things always change, but everything is always feeding from the past. Vibes seem to come back round in cycles.
As for pinpointing what the future hold exactly, i havent yet manifested that ability. But im sure the people will keep the fires burning.
What do you think of the scene in England?
Being the home i think its pretty solid. It has its ups and downs. I would say lately its definitely getting better and more open minded to the deeper sounds, thats always been there i might add, but it is getting the exposure it needs.
When i started djing u had everything on in one night from doc scott to bukem from bukem to hype thats what it needs to be again.
Who are your favorite D&B artise & Dj’s?
New artist that push the boundaries inspire me in general.
Really feeling what JUNE MILLER are doing their production is fresh.
With what software do you work?
I used to use a lot of hardware back in the day but i got things more minimal these days. I'm running logic 8 with the plug ins that are needed. I dont have loads, i like to keep good solid plug ins that i use regulary, little 8 track alesis desk and behringer truth monitors.
Who are your influences?
Photek
Source Direct
Doc Scott
Goldie
Digital&Spirit
4 Hero
Ltj Bukem
Lonnie liston smith
Curtis Mayfield
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Alan moore
Jah Shaka
Nas,Mos def
Mobb Deep
etc..
What advice would you give to peeps who are startin' out?
Try And keep it fresh, keep it minimal and persevere and try and be original in some form.
Take time out on your mixdowns, quality is very important.
What is commin' up?
Last drum and bass event @ the end on 23rd jan
Check out www.repriseagency.com for updates on where i will be appearing.
Watch out for all CYLON and X-TINCTION AGENDA releases
Loxy & Resound - Burning Shadows LP (CYLON RECORDINGS)
Loxy - X-Perminetal E.P. (HORIZONS MUSIC)
Loxy 12" (DIGITAL SOUNDBOY)
Loxy & Perpetuum - The LEAGUE (SUDDEN DEF)
AS well as a rmx for sudden def also
What are your plans for the future?
Keep putting out constructive music that i feel needs to be heard.
And to never focus on sales, but on quality. That's what i want to represent.
Do you have site or links to myspace?
www.repriseagency.com
www.myspace.com/loxydj
Any shouts?
All the soldiers keeping me in good beats and the promoters putting on good parties
lets keep it going
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Rupture
05/02/2009 at 04:21
biggup loxy & the untouchables everytime!