The UK\u2019s \u201c1st Lady of Hip Hop\u201d and \u201cOne Woman Wrecking Machine\u201d, DJ Sarah Love has a genetic talent for music, over the last half-dozen years Sarah\u2019s skills on the wheels of steel have been honed and recognized in live performances throughout five continents, and on urban music radio in the UK, USA, Australasia and Africa. Sarah has emerged as an international club DJ in an essentially male-dominated game, an elegant strong young woman.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are your earliest memories of music and who were you listening to growing up?<\/strong>
\nWow! Probably my parents band rehearsals and house parties. Being snuck into shows like Subterania to see Hugh Masekela. Going to my Mum\u2019s South African musical theatre rehearsals. And rapping along to Slick Rick with my sister\u2019s in their bedroom.<\/p>\n

You were originally a drummer what got you into the art of DJing?<\/strong>
\nI thought vinyl and Hip Hop DJ\u2019s were cool and I was always envisaging myself as one. Finally I obtained a pair or turntables and started teaching myself to DJ, then I started working at Deal Real Records store, which stepped it up a gear.<\/p>\n

You studied a degree in Popular Music and Recording at University do you think that has helped you in your career?<\/strong>
\nDefinitely! No doubt. You know, I\u2019m a music nerd so I love to learn about music in all kinds of capacities. Knowledge is power right?<\/p>\n

Who did you look up to when you started to DJ?<\/strong>
\nDJ\u2019s Shortee Blitz, Tony Monson, Cash Money and Harry Love. I admired them all and wanted to be like them. They\u2019re like idols to me.<\/p>\n

What was your first big break?<\/strong>
\nI dunno if I had a \u2018big break\u2019 as such. Being a resident DJ at Kung Fu in London was where I first built my reputation and earned peoples respect. And working at Deal Real Records too, I guess that was a pivotal point for me as well.<\/p>\n

Kung Fu was a legendary Hip Hop night held monthly in London where you were a resident DJ. What are some of your most memorable moments from then? <\/strong>
\nWow, so many classic, special moments! The first ever Kung Fu I DJ\u2019ed was the first time I ever played out and the first time we had Hip Hop at the party. Harry Love Birthday Bash with Taskforce & Guru was bananas. One of the last parties we did with Raekwon, Klashnekof & Ramson Badbones with 2000 people was incredible.<\/p>\n