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Who are you and what do you do?

I am a Dj, Graphic Artist, Producer and most importantly food lover. I perform live with Hiphop artists. Recently I was djing for Big dada Artist Juice Aleem on his European tour. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-juice-aleem-jerusalaam-come-big-dada-1765063.html

I also do a lot of art projects with young people. The last was a Hiphop music projects in a young offenders institute where we taught them dj skills, lyric writing and music production.

On the graphic art front I started a project with a new character that goes by the name of P.Chiddy, there will be more from him later this year. I also blog about these things: http://www.moyma.co.uk/site/

What was your route into this job?

My brother got me into Hiphop culture when we were really young. When we hit late teens he bought decks and I taught myself the how to mix and scratch….by ear. No YouTube! I did a lot of gigs at university while studying graphic design and played down the Student Union bar regularly.

They liked me so much I ended up being asked to play the main slot at the Leavers Ball. Goldie was playing in the other room and I played a mix of independent Hiphop and Funk. After uni I worked as a designer for a year and hated it. I was thankfully made redundant and from then I pursued a career in music. Some great things happened since then like winning a BBC New Talent Award and having the privilege of djing in a lot of different places worldwide.

What companies/ organisations are doing really interesting things at the moment?

http://www.qubeseven.com/, http://www.associatedminds.com/, http://www.arearecordings.com/

Which tools of the trade could you not do without?

I cant really live without my computer. I say that but it can cause me massive headaches so I would like to live without it sometimes.

What events might we catch you at?

I am in the studio day and night at the moment working on projects so I don't get a chance to go to anything. Its cool though I have some cool stuff being cooked up.

How do you keep up with what’s going on in your industry?

I read some blogs but their is so much going on so I don't try and keep up and just carry doing my own thing. Hugh Macleod said it best : 'Ignore Everyone.'

Who or what inspires your work?

Other people who have really learnt their craft whether that is painting, dancing, music. You can see when some has someone has got skill when their work has a clear voice.

Do you have any recommended resources for people trying to get into your industry?

Youtube has a lot but it can be a bit sporadic, www.djtechtools.com has some good stuff on djing and music production. Future music is a good resource as you get a free dvd with the mag which really good sounds, tutorials and interviews.

Describe your office/ workspace decor in five words…in short

'minimal abode of aural pleasure.'

What would you like to see more of in your industry?

More artists taking control of getting their work out their rather than waiting for 'the big A&R deal.' All the tools are there to get your stuff out.