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Ali Wilson, the tekelec tsunami
Reported by mostwantedkat
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Submitted 30-06-06 15:34
My flatmate hadn’t heard of Ali Wilson. I promptly ran outside to check if our des res had turned in to a stone and whether he was, in fact, living underneath it. You’ll have to forgive my friend. If all you listen to is dodgy remixes of Madonna and Britney Spears then you too may not know about Ali Wilson either. Let me break it down for you . . .
A Mixmag Future Hero, his record label Tekelec produces tech trance that has djs foaming at the mouth with anticipation. His tracks receive consistent and full-blown support from none other than his Holiness, Carl Cox. His skills as a dj have been showcased on Kiss 100. His videos are currently playlisted on Rapture TV. He’s been called the “King of Tek” by John Askew and Nick Sentience has proclaimed for all to hear that his work is “redefining genres.”
Superstar DJ pose!
Makes the phrase ‘next big thing’ seem like a bit of an understatement really…
Now Ali is preparing for a set at the legendary Innovate at Brixton’s Fridge on July 15th alongside Nick Sentience (live), the Edison Factor (live) and Phil Reynolds. We caught up with the wunderkind and asked: “What does it feel like to be pretty much the second coming as far as dance music is concerned?”
Are you looking forward to Innovate on July 15th?
Does a one legged duck swim in circles?
What makes the Innovate nights so special?
I think it’s a few things. The djs that Innovate pick are definitely Innovative. Mac Zimms played the last one (he in my mind is an inspiration in the tracks he makes), also resident Nick Sentience, he’s been doing the business for a long time. The other things that make it special are the crowd, the venue and the Innovate crew. The Fridge has always been a favourite of mine and the Innovate crowd always seem to be more receptive to new sounds!
You’re practically the Messiah according to some in the world of dance music! Do you feel under pressure with the amount of hype you’ve had since you started? Or do you think it was totally justified?
Ali behind the decks at Innovate
Hehe, I don’t know about that but very nice of you to say so! I wouldn’t say I feel pressure from media to much to be honest, I just do what I love and hope the people like it too!
John Askew called you the King of Tek — are there any pretenders to your throne?
Haha, throne? If I had a big fat gold throne I’d sell it and become a millionaire!!!
“It’s redefining genres; it’s doing something different and I like that.” Nick Sentience, DJ Mag, talking about your tune Mayhem in Miami. How did it feel to have someone like Nick Sentience, who’s responsible for creating, pioneering and defining so much of the hard dance sound, say something like that about the music that you’re making?
It was great coming from a legend such as Nick, he’s always inspired me and I’ve always admired his work so for someone like Nick to say that is always good!
You’ve just released Robotek, which was a collaboration with Nick. What was it like working with him?
Nick and I have done a few tracks now and it’s always a pleasure working with him, he works slightly different to me which is all good because we can bounce ideas around to create a good track.
It seems like every dj that comes along now starts up a record label almost as soon as they get going. Why do you think that is?
Yeah that does seem to happen, I suppose like it was for me it’s an outlet to release your tracks and create your own brand!
What makes Tekelec different from the rest?
Tekelec is all sorts of sounds all moulded into one to create a pleasurable listening experience whilst dancing one’s clogs off on the dance floor!
It’s inspired by my experiences throughout my life which are put into audio via the Tekelec gramophone here in the studio!
You’ve got five tracks out at the moment and no less than six more coming out soon, including an EP with Andy Farley. With a production rate like that, would you say that you prioritise being a producer over being a dj?
Yeah I’ve just finished the EP with Farley, one track tough, techy and hard called ‘Butcher’, one deeper/trancey techno called ‘Funxion’ and one funky techno called ‘Environment’!
I wouldn’t say I prioritise production over DJing, it just kinda happens that way! I’m in the studio all through the week so don’t really get that much time for doing bookings!
God turns round to you and says you can either be the number one producer in the world or the number one dj in the world, but if you choose one then you can never do the other again in your life. Which one would you pick?
Are you trying to implode my head?
. . . (half an hour later) No, I still can’t decide!!!
Five of your tracks have made it on to three of Carl Cox’s latest compilations: Carl Cox Global, Carl Cox Tuesdays @ Space and a new mix for DJ Mag. What’s it like having such a heavyweight name giving you such a massive amount of support?
It’s great, there’s been loads of hard work from myself and with the rest of the Tekelec crew (Matt Smallwood, Chris Barnes and me Mum) and it’s nice to see it all paying off and having some of the top djs in the world caning your tracks!
I hear you’ve just had your video for Digital Killas — ‘Rhythm Search’ added to the Rapture TV playlist . . .
Yea we have indeed, really happy about that! Please show your support and vote for it by texting VOTE 785 to 63222! Much appreciated!
If your career could emulate that of any dj, who would it be and why?
Carl Cox for sure, he’s been around for years and still at the top of his game!
Innovate loves Ali!
You’ve got a blank card to collaborate with anyone you want from the world of music. Who would you pick?
Coxy!
Describe yourself as a dictionary definition . . .
One who eats, lives and breathes music and the creator of the Tekelec Gramophone haha!
Just a quick plug here at the end . . . there will be a shop running from my website (www.aliwilson.co.uk) very soon with exclusive releases and mixes so check it out!!!
See ya @ Innovate!!!
Ali Wilson will be playing at:
Innovate - THE 2ND BIRTHDAY!
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Saturday 15th July 2006
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£12 Tickets / £ MOTD
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www.innovateuk.net/
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t’s been almost 2 years now since the inception of what has become one of London’s most respected and consistently entertaining parties. Innovate residents Nick Sentience and Phil Reynolds are known around the globe for their outstanding productions and awe-inspiring sets and people flock from all over the UK and beyond to see them perform in what they now consider to be their spiritual home – The Fridge.
Innovate has always been the party which has aimed to provide exactly what the clubbers want. Whether that be less DJ’s and longer sets, more Live Acts, or bigger and better production, we are Inspired by you to Create the Innovate experience.
In celebration of the last 2 years we have enlisted the talents of some of the finest DJ’s and entertainers to have graced the decks at the Innovate parties and have combined them together with a whole raft of the very best emerging talent on the scene to create one mother of a party come the 15th of July.
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As if one fantastic party on the 15th wasn’t enough for you, why not get warmed up for the evenings celebrations in style with our good friends at Addiction. The guys behind the superb free parties at Freedom Bar and the highly successful Addiction Digital label are once again raising the bar with another one of their legendary boat parties. The last party was a complete sell out and the interest in this one already has been huge, so much so that they have had to get a bigger boat!
Featuring the talents of Spencer Freeland, an amazing Live PA from Nick Rowland alongside the likes of 2PhunkedUp and FunkyFranky, who will also be joining us later on in the evening, there really is no better way to start the day.
For more info check out - http://www.addictionclubbing.com/
To buy tickets for this event please visit - http://www.addictionclubbing.com/Tickets/?event=22
Keep a hold of your ticket stub from the Addiction Boat party and you will gain access to Innovate’s 2nd birthday for only £10!
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From: Glyn Waters on 30th Jun 2006 15:54.21
Yes Ali good stuff mate 
From: K.A.R.L. on 30th Jun 2006 16:58.28
A quality dj and one of my favourite producers. Keep up the good work mate.
From: anushka007 on 30th Jun 2006 18:05.27
what can I say... I saw Mr Wilson play at Tilt few years back and that was it one of my fav clubbing moments was during his set  ... interesting dj and producer I cannot wait till I see him in action again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Martin Begley on 30th Jun 2006 19:27.28
U BEAUTEEEE!  keep up the top notch work mate, and see u on the 15th!
From: Type 1 on 30th Jun 2006 19:54.53
leg end mate! its a pleasure working wit u dude!! oi its all bout the techno!
From: theviceroy on 30th Jun 2006 20:06.17
Ali's material and label are establishing themselves as must have tunage, wicked interview, keep up the good work
From: Nikki S on 30th Jun 2006 23:51.23
Boowai centrral! Ali Wilson you little legend. It has been a pleasure working with you over the years and having you as one of my original residents when I started running clubs years ago. You'll always be one of my favourite DJs. Love your work and can't wait for your set at Innovate! 
N x
From: Letty Bird on 1st Jul 2006 01:52.33
BOOOWWAAAIIIII!!!! Ali is one amazing producer and guy! Innovate is going to be amazing!  Keep up the good work!!
From: Gordon Darley on 1st Jul 2006 14:06.37
*generic "we love you Ali" response*
Good work fella, long may it conrtinue
From: bennett on 1st Jul 2006 19:14.35
keeping up the sidcup end
From: Lorenzo Barrero on 1st Jul 2006 20:07.45
Wicked interview mate! Keep up the good work!
From: James Terry on 1st Jul 2006 20:11.10
love his tunes, always fresh and creative, a true pioneer of all things tech!
From: Mike Harris on 2nd Jul 2006 02:41.03
Top bloke, wicked dj and an awesome producer, well done Ali mate, keep it up!
From: Ganesha on 2nd Jul 2006 09:00.28
All very well deserved. 
From: maliksta on 3rd Jul 2006 01:34.00
Mad Props...
Stilll Loving the hell out of your GENERATOR MIX..
there have been a few out there, but yours is WKD shtuff.
Shame I miss you in july at Innovate, but will see you in August!
Long live Jenga.
From: Richard Launch on 3rd Jul 2006 12:19.44
Go Ali..!
From: Stevi D on 3rd Jul 2006 12:55.20
Get in there!!!
From: T-bag on 3rd Jul 2006 13:06.45
WILSON!!!!!!!!!
From: Lisa B on 3rd Jul 2006 13:16.00
Absolute legend!! The futures bright the Futures Ali Wilson! Well done babe on making such a mark on the music scene Long live Tekelec !! Love ya Work Lisa B xx
From: GJB on 3rd Jul 2006 14:18.08
Some proper mint sounds coming out of the Tekelec studio right now. Keep up the good work son
From: raving.looney on 3rd Jul 2006 16:20.40
Quality bit of shit...............keep up the good work mate...........see ya soon for more drinking games lol xXx
KEEP IT TECHNO!!!
From: Maria on 3rd Jul 2006 17:21.39
I love your work babe! mmmwwwhhhhaaa
From: Matt Smallwood on 3rd Jul 2006 19:54.00
You Feckin' Beaaaauuttteeeeeeeeeyyyyy!
From: Becka on 3rd Jul 2006 21:38.09
Yes Ali! Tekelec FTW!!
From: twist on 5th Jul 2006 10:59.54
Am I the only one who thinks this was a dreadfully written piece in bad taste?
Ali making more waves than an earthquake on Boxing day is not funny or offhand references to the tsunami does nothing for the memory of 1000's of people who died.
Ali is a great producer/dj and deserves better. Whoever this Kat is, she needs to have a re-think.
From: mostwantedkat on 5th Jul 2006 17:48.49
HI all. I am terribly sorry if what I wrote has been found offensive, of course I mean no distress to anyone, and my thanks to Steve at Twist for pointing it out. Coming from a background in newspapers, you’d have thought it was something I would have seen straight away. We all learn from our mistakes. Kat x
From: Holly-Anna on 5th Jul 2006 18:55.27
Ali you leg-end will be voting rhythem search all day every day.... TUNE!!!!
From: twist on 5th Jul 2006 19:40.46
Thanks for your professional response Kat.
From: dani d on 6th Jul 2006 01:13.09
Witcked interview fella!!Keep it good work!!Boowaayyy!!
From: Ali Wilson on 6th Jul 2006 13:47.54
Thanx alot for the comments people, bring on Innovate! 
From: andyandy on 8th Jul 2006 11:36.27
Come such a long way since Milk at the 414, and rightly so!
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