DJ EZ. Selector Extraordinaire. Cue Button Don. Nike Ambassador. Straight up (UK)G. To say he has carried the scene on his back is an understatement. Coming up to 20 years in the game he is showing no sign of slowing down with the release of his Fabriclive CD. This man deserves and OBE, eyebrow slits or something. Whilst most top dj's that have been in a scene for that long turn to jump up or its equally shit equivalent he has stayed (more or less) true to the sound whilst simultaneously pushing the newcomers. I've never had the pleasure of meeting him personally but from seeing him in action and from reading interviews he seems like one the most decent people in the business - motivated simply by music and becoming better; I'm not sure there's that much room for (technical) improvement though.
I was first introduced to him when I got Pure Garage II for my birthday. Not living in London my knowledge of garage was previously limited to Craig David, Sweet Female Attitude, 702,Artful Dodger & Bound 4 Da Reload (anything on MTV basically) and then this CD came along and opened my eyes. I had only known garage in it's pop form so this DOUBLE CD of soulful vocals and heavy basslines pretty much melted my brain. For more brain melting check his now legendary Boiler Room mix. And if you need further assistance Blackdown breaks it down here. He brings more vibes in 15 minutes than anyone. Ever. But yeh, his Fabriclive is exactly what we've come expect from him, and as good as his brand is; it is getting slightly predictable. Now, this won't stop me from going to see him play out but at the same time I wanted to be rushing to discogs or at least drawing for my gun finger but all it made do is want to draw for this CD again.
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