Influx UK (Aka Gavin Price) had his first experience of production at the age of 9! For a school play he made a 'dub version' of the Pink Floyd song 'Brick In The Wall' by cutting out the vocals and recording it to tape. His father showed him guitar and chord structure at 11. By 15 he was learning to mix and scratch and became an avid collector of US Hip Hop, and later Chicago House. Going to the raves in London during the late 80's, Gavin developed a love for the beats and breaks. He cites... Read more
Influx UK (Aka Gavin Price) had his first experience of production at the age of 9! For a school play he made a 'dub version' of the Pink Floyd song 'Brick In The Wall' by cutting out the vocals and recording it to tape. His father showed him guitar and chord structure at 11. By 15 he was learning to mix and scratch and became an avid collector of US Hip Hop, and later Chicago House. Going to the raves in London during the late 80's, Gavin developed a love for the beats and breaks. He cites Fingers Inc., Farley Jackmaster Funk, Frankie Bones and Run DMC as major influences. Taking time out during the early 1990's, he started producing again in 1996, and soon after met up with Marco to form Influx Datum. The duo shot to prominence back in 2001 when the “Back for More” on DJ SS` Formation label help to kick off a liquid revolution in drum and bass that saw the likes of High Contrast enter the enter the drum and bass mainstream. Releases on New Identity Records and Headquarters cemented their place as some of the hottest emerging talent of the time.
With his solo album "Two Million and Rising" due for release in April, 2005 could well be the yeat of Influx UK.
(source: www.contagiousmusiq.com / www.clubvibes.com) Show less
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