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We ask Rob a few questions and give you a very special exclusive promo mix Rob has put together for us here at door So Rob ….. What have you been up to today? - I've woken up to 6 inches of snow so that will be restricting my movements a bit. Being housebound will give me a chance to catch up buying tunes and get up to date with the new series of Lost :) What where you listening to as a kid jumping around in your bedroom? - My brother and sister are both older than me, so my initial memories are quite 80's influenced, Wham would be getting played from my sisters room and in our room my brother would be playing Depeche Mode and The Cure. When I hit my teens I massively liked rave music, so the Prodigy and SL2 were always blaring out. Then towards the end of high school I discovered house music at our local club and then I was hooked. I would tape every Radio 1 Essential Mix, record every episode of BPM, I just wanted to immerse myself in as much house music as possible. When did you first decide you wanted to be a DJ? - Erm when I hit 16 and still hadn't lost my virginity What was your first vinyl? Five Star - between the lines (non DJ) Your hugely successful Get Diverted parties are now South London’s premier house night. What has the journey been like, and what would you say to anyone thinking of starting up a night of their own? Worth it? - It has been a tough ride as there is no escaping the fact that it is a lot of work and it can at times be stressful. But it is a worthwhile ride, it is incredibly satisfying when you put on a great party and you put a smile on peoples face. When a big name DJ tells you that was one of the best gigs he has played this year or a brand new Get Diverted punter says how much they enjoyed the party and they can't wait for the next one...they are amazing feelings. As well as getting your hands mucky with promoting, your resident DJ at Get Diverted – which do you prefer more… getting people to your party? Or rocking the hell out of them when they are there? - That's a good question, I really enjoy both. I am probably more recognised as a promoter and whilst there are a lot of DJ's who can go out a play to a decent standard there aren't as many people out there who can put on a decent party, so in that sense I maybe take more pride from promoting. But, I got into promoting because I wanted a great party in London to DJ at there is no better buzz than seeing people losing themselves in the music you are playing. You looking forward to slamming our Never Grow Up crowd? Here’s your chance to get ‘em excited …. - I am looking forward to it big time. I love the concept of there being different genres of music on offer for the crowd and I'll be making sure there is some ass shaking house music thrown into the equation. I haven't played at Fluid before but I know it's a good venue and with Jnr on the decks after me I know there will be some good music for me to have it on the dance floor after!! |
