Tayo Mob Records Interview December
Interviewed by Somsay.
Profile
Age: - 28
Height: Not very tall
Weight: Not very much
Average heart beat per minute: Excuse me?
Fingernail lengths: Short
Bed time: Late
Colour of hair: Black
Favourite Pop Song: 1999 - Prince
Records: Starborne Johnny Hammond
Band: Funkadelic
TV Show: The Shield
Monsters: Don’t know any
The Interview
Hello Tayo, first--it is my honor to interview you because you have helped breakbeat become what it is today. According to Rennie Pilgrem, you are one of the god-fathers of Nu Skool breaks. Why did you choose to concentrate on Breakbeat in the first place...what drew you to it?
I enjoyed big beat but not the novelty side of it. I started to hear records with a bit more of a techy edge, closer to the drum and bass I loved and the hip hop and electro I also listened to a lot. then I met Rennie Pilgrem and Adam Freeland in the space of a few months and I heard coastal breaks. that was it.
Tell us about Mob Records and how that is going, and how that came about?
I always wanted to have a label and Rennie helped me start by giving me a tune he had done that he didn’t think was right for tcr. things are good at the moment and we are looking to build on the foundations. its a tricky time for everyone but we are confident.
Tell us about the Mob crew?
Klaus techy dark, funny talented producer. care in the community-three producers learning about the scene really quickly and putting out some dope music. Santos crazy ideas, crazy production but we’re finding a groove. Beber the don. me dunno. getting there....
Tell us about your artists on your label?
See above. also got to mention tom real a wicked DJ and the guy who does all the hard work on the label. watch for his debut releases on mob soon.
How many releases have you done so far for Mob Records?
Just the one. up ’til now I've been running the damn thing. this will change next year believe.... got some good collaborations on the go.
Tell us about your style of breaks that you are portraying with Mob Records and where you are going with it?
All its about is whether I like the tunes. there is no real discernible style, though we go through phases I suppose, like with anyone’s tastes. who knows where it will go next? I don’t.
How is the Breakbeat scene in your area?
Strong. the UK is the home of the sound and there are some really exciting releases happening at the moment from a new generation of producers.
Do see your scene growing in numbers?
Of course I've watched it grow already now you have breakbeat scenes all over the world with DJs and producers just as good as in the UK. its a positive sign for sure.
What does your production studio consist of?
Fuck all. I work with acid rockers in his studio. that’s gonna change though as well as I've just bought some equipment...
Do you see a bright future for breakbeat?
I hope so. I wont make any predictions but you only need to look at the plumps to see what is possible.
From you experience, is breakbeat really growing globally?
Of course. I've traveled to Tokyo, Taiwan, Australia, Budapest, Spain and other places I cant remember this year, as have the rest of our crew. places you would never have imagined our getting down, so fingers crossed.
Where is your favourite place to DJ now?
Australia. great scene, fit girls, knowledgeable crowd. unbeatable.
What other kinds of music inspires you?
Funk, rare groove hip hop and dub are the constants in my life. I also love bands like grandaddy, flaming lips, mercury rev etc. prince is my all time hero though.
Did people ever mock you for being a breakbeat DJ a few years back?
No I was a DJ playing stuff that was new and exciting. it still is. there was a time when the press went mad about the scene and there were a few funny comments, but they were deserved because the scene wasn’t as strong as the press made out.
Can you please tell us about your current and future productions?
Working hard on some dub inflected breaks with acid rockers and looking forward to getting back in the studio with Beber. will also work with Klaus when I get to Australia and also some exciting collabs you’ll have to wait until next year to hear about...
Who are your favourite producers and why?
Bushwack genius/ derrick carter prince influenced bumpy boomp. the same goes for basement jaxx. a big fan of Aquasky, Freq nasty, lee coombs, Klaus and evil 9 because they can all get the crowd moving without losing the funk. Neptunes however are streets ahead of anyone else at the moment and I always by stuff that Timberland goes near.
What was your favourite Ding gig ever and why?
Any gig in Australia when I was doing a tour with freq nasty. probably the first time I played on Bondi beach for vibes on a summers day.
What was your worst Ding gig ever and why?
Cant remember. which is probably a good thing. the last few years have been great though so nothing to complain at...
Will you ever get into scoring for film?
Wouldn't; that be great? we’ll see. I love the idea of doing so but i'll have to get more accomplished before that could happen.
Are you using Mac os X or Mac OS 9 or a PC?
Updating everything for osx but as I said before my production skills are nascent to say the least.
Words of wisdom to aspiring breakbeat DJs and producers?
Play and make the music you love. however weird it seems on paper doesn’t mean shit. who would have thought the world would be grooving to bollywood inspired hip hop two years ago? stay true
Shouts: MOB CREW, MASATO, MR LIMITED, JUCI AND YUGO IN TOKYO. NUBREED, BINDI, LYNT, GOOD VIBRATIONS, PAUL TROUBLE ARNOLD, THIERRY HENRY.
Links:
www.mobrecords.com
www.arsenal.co.uk
