Nathan Lockett [Baffled] Interview | UK Garage Producer | Unspoken Word S2 EP5 Part 2

The Unspoken Word Podcast, hosted by Shane, continues with an in-depth conversation with Nathan Lockett [Baffled], exploring music production, Baffled, remixing and the evolution of London's 90s House & Garage and UK Garage scene.In Season Two Episode 5 – Part 2, Nathan looks back at the early development of his production career, the birth of Baffled, managing production and success, remixing techniques and the creative process behind some of the music from the era.The conversation explores collaborations, the story behind working with Nick Rhodes, the famous Speak & Spell story, the Baffled Republic project and the legacy of Paul Trouble Anderson.Nathan also discusses his work with Philip Bailey, collaborating with Scott Garcia, Donna D, the development of the Sunship project and his reflections on remixing and production.This is an honest conversation about the producers, records, studios, collaborations and creative culture that helped shape the development of 90s House & Garage and UK Garage — told directly by someone who was there.4K Remastered as part of the Essential Room archive.🎙️ THE UNSPOKEN WORD PODCASTPresented by Shane | Essential Room™🎧 LISTEN TO THE AUDIO PODCASTSpotify: https://shorturl.at/s8a5vApple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/EeEWPAmazon Music: https://shorturl.at/Kic58Deezer: https://shorturl.at/wb1NwListen Notes: https://lnns.co/LZz1HTIKJ5fABOUT ESSENTIAL ROOMEssential Room™ is a multi-genre music and culture platform built on sound, conversation and history.We document the people, music, stories and culture that shaped underground music — from 90s House & Garage and UK Garage to pirate radio, club culture, DJing, production, interviews, archive recordings, podcasts, live sessions and beyond.Essential Room™ ➡︎ Music. Culture. Conversation.Subscribe and turn on the notification bell 🔔 for new interviews, archive recordings, DJ sets, live sessions, podcasts and music-culture content.Always Imitated. Never Bettered.LEGACY NOTICEThis episode was originally published under our previous platform name.The platform has since evolved and now operates as Essential Room™ — an expanded multi-genre music and culture platform focused on sound, conversation and history.Some legacy content may still reference our former name. This content remains part of our history and archive, while all current and future activity, releases and communications are officially under Essential Room.Thank you for supporting the evolution.— Essential Room™#NathanLockett #Baffled #UKGarage #UKGarageHistory #TheUnspokenWordPodcast #90sUKGarage #EssentialRoom0:00 Introduction & Nathan Lockett1:06 Season One Recap & Part 2 Introduction4:27 Early Production Gear12:23 Evolution Of Music Production17:36 The Birth Of Baffled20:42 Managing Production & Success26:12 Remixing & Production Techniques34:01 Collaborations & Naming40:04 Working With Nick Roads43:32 The Speak & Spell Story47:24 Baffled Republic55:12 The Legacy Of Paul Trouble58:00 Philip Bailey Remix1:07:04 Collaborating With Scott Garcia1:13:36 Donna D & Independence1:19:34 The Sunship Project1:25:31 Remix Reflections1:32:35 Closing ThoughtsSupport the show