Harry Bizzle is becoming hot property in the world of Drum and Bass with his relentless and unforgiving sets and energetic mixes. Having just been booked to play Innovation in the Sun 2011 and fresh from his performance at Breakin Science, we caught up with the man of the moment to find out a little bit more...

Example: So you’ve been establishing yourself as a jump up DJ to be reckoned with. How does it feel to be finally awarded success after so many years of grafting?

Harry Bizzle :It’s nice when you see your name on the flyer but at the same time it’s one of those things that I just take as it comes. I wouldn't say that what I’m doing has sunk in yet, or how other people perceive me.    

 

Example: How did your big break come about?

Harry Bizzle : When I got asked to join Flying Squad that was a big thing for me and provided me with main room bookings and big events like Muzik Hertz so big up Escape and Nutcracker for that! Things were going nicely with bookings coming in but I would say things have picked up a lot since I did the Unification radio show with Eksman and Skibba. Big up both of those for bringing me in.    

Example: What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Harry Bizzle : I would it say it was either the Unification radio show or Nutcracka’s birthday 2011, with Nutcracka, Trigga, Herbzie and General C on the mic.    

Example: Who would you love to work with that you haven’t already?

Harry Bizzle : If you’re talking about MCs then I’m very happy with the selection I have worked with.

Example: What do you think about all of the technological advances in DJing – CDJs, MP3s etc. Some people say that vinyl is dead. What do you think about that?

Harry Bizzle : It is a shame and that’s from someone who has about 1000 vinyl in his room. But I think most people can see it all moving digital, I myself do mix with CDs.

 

Example: Which tunes are you really feeling at the moment that you absolutely must have in your bag when you play?

Harry Bizzle : Now there are tunes that I have that I’m feeling and there are tunes that I don't have that I’m feeling too. The tunes that I have that are my favourite at the moment are probably Pleasure and Origin - Hubba Bubba but there are loads that I’m feeling, there’s just too many to mention    

Example: If you could play at a rave anywhere in the world and with anyone on the line up (alive or dead), where would it be and with whom?

Harry Bizzle : I would love to play out in Oz but I would also be grateful for any booking abroad. I wouldn't say there is one artist in the scene that I would look to play with in particular.    

Example: Have you thought about moving towards producing?

Harry Bizzle : I have and am but I’m doing a lot of research and reading at the moment. Soon come people    

Example: What do you hope to achieve during your career?

Harry Bizzle : If you’re not aiming high there ain’t no point in aiming anywhere.    

Example: What’s in store for 2011?

Harry Bizzle : Bookings, producing and fun.

Example: Anything else you’d like to mention?

Harry Bizzle : Big up my boy Turno who is coming through nicely and he’s definitely a big producer to watch out for. Make sure you check out his beats.  Big up all the Flyin Squad and every other person who is helping me break into this scene.

Joanna Ranson