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Interview with BK @ Enzos 23/11/02 Reported by Robert Muir / Submitted 08-12-02 15:58 BK is a legend in the making, with a production list that is set in gold. Can you honestly say you have been to an event where a track by BK hasn’t been played! I caught him at Enzos and it was a sight for sore eyes, I rarely see him play myself outside London or in the North – and it was a pleasure... Robert Muir: So Ben, how did you get your break? BK: I have always worked in studios from the age of 16/17. I started as a tea boy/runner and that led to me becoming an engineer. I then got the opportunity to become an engineer for Media Records who own Nukleuz, which gave me the opportunity of producing my own stuff. RM: Were you helped on your way ? BK: I received a lot of support and direction from DJ/producers such as Tony De Vit, Ian M. and Pete Wardman as I would often take them acetates of new material and closely listen to their feedback. RM: You worked a lot with Lisa Pin Up, any more classics on the way? BK: Nothing planned at the moment as I have lots of production deadlines to meet. RM: How did you meet Ed Jenkins @ Nukleuz? BK: I was already working at Nukleuz when he started. RM: Do you think the scene has progressed in forms of productions over the last year? BK: Yes, it’s encompassed a lot of different styles to progress to a new hybrid sound by merging trance, techno and traditional hard house etc RM: Revolution was the main track over the summer and proberly still is now, did you expect it to be as huge as it’s become? BK: NO! RM: Chart success with Revolution – did you expect it to reach the position it did. BK: The big stores such as HMV refused to stock any CD singles so any charts success is based on vinyl sales only. I find out on Sunday. RM: I recently read in the Judge Jules Interview (by Tom Allen @ HarderFaster) that he thought you were the most improved producer over the last 12 months – what do you thinks of his comment? BK: Very flattering as he is one of the top DJ’s in his field. RM: What has been the highlight of your career so far? BK: Playing at Trade’s closing party was amazing; the atmosphere was one of the best I have experienced in a club to date as well as playing at Dance Valley and Impulz and playing to 40,000 people. RM: As everyone’s favourite producer out there today, how do you test your new productions? BK: Quite often I finish something on a Friday cut a CD play it that night and over the weekend, see how it goes down and if it needs changing I’ll do it the following week. I also give it out to DJ’s whose opinion I trust and respect and get feedback from them. RM: What do you listen to at home apart from Hard House? BK: I really like the Sugababes. RM: Tony De Vit in my eyes was the greatest Producer/DJ that there has ever been, whom do you rate as the crème de la crème? BK: Tony De Vit has been the biggest influence on my career. I went to Trade every week for 4 years to see him play as well as people like Liam from the Prodigy for his brilliant production skills. RM: I’ve got to ask, what tunes still blow you mind, and still give you goose bumps? – mine has to be De Vit’s remix of “Hooked” and the Stimulant DJs “Hoover Time”. BK: Are you all ready by Tony De Vit and the original mix of Marmion Schoneberg. RM: Now that’s the past tracks – what are you playing at the moment that people are really responding to? – Mine has to be Paul Jane’s RMX of Glazbys “Kick it” BK: A new track called Butterflies by EJ Doubell and myself; a new track by Andy Farley and myself called Facefacts as well as some new Glazby material that’s doing the business. RM: Do you prefer the studio or DJing? BK: Both are two completely different buzzes. I love them both. RM: Do you have any plans for your own record label – in the future? BK: No, I like to make records not sell them. RM: One last one Ben, what all time classic line up would you love to witness if you were out clubbing yourself? (Past DJs OR Present). BK: Would probably be one of the original Trade line-ups Malcolm Duffy, Alan Thompson, Steve Thomas, Tony De Vit, Ian M and Pete Wardman with Carl Cox, Umec and Marco V thrown in for good measure. With thanks to BK for his time. Thanks to mrbicgit and boshmaster for the use of their photos Share this :: : : : Follow HarderFaster :: Other Features By Robert Muir: Slinky @ The Opera House, Bournemouth Matt Handy Interview with Robbie Muir Interview with Guyver Enzos @ The High Post Hotel - Review Who was the Boss ?? The result The views and opinions expressed in this review are strictly those of the author only for which HarderFaster will not be held responsible or liable. Comments: From: boshmaster on 8th Dec 2002 18:48.25 Cool! From: madbuffyfan on 10th Dec 2002 00:17.30 revolution is way over rated !!!!! From: robbie muir on 10th Dec 2002 12:18.25 Add your own comments about this feature here ! From: robbie muir on 10th Dec 2002 12:21.35 woops didnt meant to write that above!!! I think that a tune that makes No 42 in the charts on just vinyl sales alone - it must be doin somin right, so I disagree with that comment pal From: LOZ on 21st Jan 2003 14:29.35 I love Revolution it gets me bouncing everytime, even when i've just finished a long hard day at work and i can hear it on someone's walkman. we love BK and his tune's they just want to make you bounce till your leg's & feet fall off.

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