OCTANE / MC

Origins: How did you first get into drum and bass? Was there a particular artist or track that sparked your interest?

Loved it from first hearing it when I was in my early teens, hearing the sets from Westfest with Skibba and Eksman on the mic like 06/07 got me so gassed though that’s what fully got me hooked. Started spitting and writing bars in 2019/20  got my first set in 2021 after Covid fucked everything up 

First mic : What was the first piece of l equipment you ever owned, and do you still have it?

My first mic was was Sennheiser e935, nope I lost it on a messy one in Bournemouth got an E945 now  

Influences: Who are your top three influences in the drum and bass scene, and why?

Not a top 3 but all the real lyricists and wordplay dons  

Creative Process: What’s your typical process for preparing a set? Do you prefer to plan meticulously or improvise based on the crowd's vibe?

Preparation is usually 2-2 bevvies on route to the rave maybe listen to one of my mixes to refresh the mind of the bars or whoever’s I’m working with to see how they work. Always gotta improvise with what the crowds feelin tho more double time shellin or crowd hype bars



















Crowd Connection: What’s your favourite part of performing live, and how do you connect with the crowd during your sets?

The more gassed the ravers get the more gassed I get it can get real mad

Inspiration Sources: What inspires you outside of music?

My lil squad  

Personal Playlist: What are your go-to non-drum and bass tracks or artists when you’re relaxing or need a break from the genre?

If it ain’t drum and bass it’s Grime 

Learning Moments: What’s one mistake you made early in your career that taught you a valuable lesson?

Don’t drink vodka  

Advice to New MCs : What advice would you give to someone just starting in the drum and bass scene?

Focus on yourself not what other people are doing, be original. Don’t work with nerds that ain’t fully in it and quit when ya start picking up some traction  

Upcoming Projects: Are there any upcoming projects, releases, or events you’re particularly excited about?

Couple bits and bobs in the pipeline couple tracks and a cipher coming up  

Off the Mic: When you’re not MCing or making music, what are your hobbies or passions?

Gym Food and Gym. More passion, more energy  

Personal Goals: Outside of music, what’s one personal goal you’re working towards?

Getting wham  

Travel Tales: What’s the most interesting place your mc career has taken you, and what did you take away from the experience?

Ayia Napa for inno in the sun 2022 was pretty mad still  

Mixing Mayhem: What's your secret to covering up a trainwreck mix? Asking for a friend.

unplug the decks