DJ Hype - from reggae sound systems to drum & bass pioneer

DJ Hype joined Alan and guest host Talina to reflect on his remarkable journey from the his involvement as a young teenager in reggae sound systems, through DJing at the UK's late-'80s rave events and pirate radio stations, to becoming one of the pioneering figures who helped shape jungle and drum & bass. He shares firsthand memories of the underground movement as it evolved into one of Britain's most influential electronic music genres.From award-winning DJ and producer to the driving force behind the iconic Ganja and True Playaz labels, DJ Hype has spent more than three decades defining the sound of drum & bass. With genre-defining productions, legendary jump-up sets and an enduring influence on artists and dancefloors around the world, his legacy remains woven into the history of UK dance music.Filmed at Ministry Of Sound, London SE1Presented by Alan Warman and Talina. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Billy Booth.Follow/subscribe to never miss an episode.Get in touch ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠