D-Code (DJ)

D-Code
D-Code
Background information
Genres	Drum & Bass, Punk, Alternative, Electronica
Occupations	Producer, DJ, Musician
Labels	Shiva Soundsystem, Terrafunk

Early life

D-Code's ardour for Rave music began at the age of 15, as a teenager in Essex, when he invested in a record that would reinforce his love for Rave music forever- "Drum & Bass Selection One".

Fixated by tracks like "The Dark Stranger" by the Boogie Times Tribe and The Prodigy's debut album, D-Code spent much of his youth in record shops and raves- Moondance at Camden Palace, Telepathy, Junglemania, One Nation and World Dance.

Early career

Inspired by rave culture, his fascination got serious when he started playing on pirate radio stations of the likes of Eruption FM, Rude FM and one of the first internet stations- gaialive.co.uk, under the alias 'Blade'.

D-Code set up studio in 2005, and so began a learning curve.

Breakthrough

D-Code met Nerm at a Shiva Soundsystem warehouse party in Hackney - There they shared a common taste for Drum & Bass, Dubstep, The Prodigy, The Sex Pistols and thus struck up a friendship introducing D-Code as a member of Shiva Soundsystem.

In 2006, D-Code released his first single on Shiva Soundsystem Recordings- "Mumbai Cells" ^[1] along with collaborations with Ram Records' Sparfunk working on material for his new label , Terrafunk Records.

D-Code

Current

Now with a number of Drum & Bass productions supported by popular artists of the scene (Fabio, London Elecktricity and Andy C amongst many others), and a production style that merges Drums, Bass and Electro Punk, D-Code became the core tune maker in Shiva Soundsystem.^[2]

D-Code’s individualistic musical signature caught the attention of the producers at BBC Radio 1 and in conjunction with Nerm in 2008, they hosted their own radio show as part of 'In New DJs We Trust'.

Nerm and D-Code often stepped in for Mary Anne Hobbs,^[3] shared the mic with Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Zane Lowe, Fabio & Grooverider and hosted their shows featuring guests such as Matt Helders from Arctic Monkeys, Norman Jay, Marky, Rusko, Andy C, Foreign Beggars, London Elektricity, Sub Focus, The Count & Sinden. The double act uphold a solid rapport with the radio station and frequently present shows across the BBC networks.

2009 saw the release of Shiva Soundsystem's debut LP, "Phasmatis In Machina" which made it to number 3 in the Drum & Bass charts and number 10 in the DMC charts.^[4] Having produced the backbone of the album, D-Code provides immense collaborations with the likes of UK Hip Hop act Foreign Beggars, Italy's Elio D'Anna Jr and New York and Mumbai's electronic twosome, Shaair & Func.

DJ Hero

Being one of the lead remixers for the newly released smash music computer game “DJ Hero” has made D-Code as 'one to look out for' within the music industry. His track 'Annie's Horn' is the sole Drum & Bass tune on the game. Remixed with DJ Shadow, ‘Annie’s Horn’ was heard in 2 million homes by Christmas 2009.^[5]

D-Code has worked together with Jazzy Jeff, Grandmaster Flash and Tiesto. He's a DJ, producer, Radio 1 presenter, and has held down residencies at night clubs across nationwide and is a recurrent performer at festivals including Glastonbury and Lovebox.

Discography

Albums

• India:One mixed by Nerm - DJ Mix (2008)
• Phasmatis In Machina (2009)
• India:Two mixed by D-Code - DJ Mix (2009 - India Only)

Singles and EPs

• Shiva Soundsystem - Mumbai Cells SSR001 (2006)
• Sparfunk & D-Code - Under the Moon/Lights Out TVR002 (2007)
• D-Code & Chan1 - The Mutation/Rebirth SSR002 (2007)
• Sparfunk & D-Code - Apocalypse TVR003 (2007)
• D-Code - Isolation EP SSR003 (2008)
• D-Code & Chan1 - Glitterstep SSR004 (2009)
• D-Code feat Nerm - Outlaw SSR006 (2009)
• D-Code - Annies Horn EP SSR007 (2009)

DJ Hero Mixes

• Celebrity DJ Mixes:

• · Jazzy Jeff - The Verve “Bitter Sweet Symphony” vs. LL Cool J “Rock the Bells”
• · Jazzy Jeff - Eric B & Rakhim “Eric B for President” vs. Tears for Fears “Shout”
• · Grandmaster Flash - Boom Boom Tap vs. NERD (snare drum bonus mix)
• · Grandmaster Flash - Here Comes My DJ vs. Gary Numan “Cars”
• · Grandmaster Flash – NERD “Lapdance” vs. Herbie Hancock “Rockit”
• · Z Trip- “Foreigner” DJ Mix
• · Z Trip- “Foreigner” DJ + Guitar Mix

• In-House DJ Mixes:

• · DJ Shadow “Six Days” remix ft. Mos Def vs D-Code “Annie's Horn”
• · Beastie Boys “Intergalactic vs. Blondie “Rapture”
• · Rihanna “Disturbia” vs. Trammps “Disco Inferno”
• · Gwen Stefani “Hollaback Girl” vs. Rick James “Give It To Me”
• · Jurassic 5 "Jayou" vs. Herbie Hancock "Rockit"
• · Black Eyed Peas “Boom Boom Pow” vs. Benny Benassi “Satisfaction*
• · Paul Van Dyk “Nothing But You” vs. Sandy Riviera “I can't Stop” (David Penn Remix)

Awards

• UK AMA Awards Best Alternative Act - Nominated (2010)
• Brit Asia Awards Best Alternative Act - Nominated + WON (2010)

References

1. ^ "Mumbai Cells". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg16QnLXL2o. 
2. ^ "Glitterstep Press Release". http://rocketsciencemedia.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/glitterstep-d-code-shiva-soundsystem-single/. 
3. ^ "Mary Anne Hobbs". http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/maryannehobbs/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20090415. 
4. ^ "Generation Bass". http://generationbass.com/2010/02/25/shiva-soundsystem-n-d-codea-real-dj-hero/. 
5. ^ "DJ Hero". http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/10/13/dj-hero-masterclass-with-dj-d-code-video-preview-115875-21744823/. 

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