With over 10 years of professional experience under his belt already, DJ Snips is one of the UK\u2019s most prominent prolific DJ’s and producers. A co-founder of London\u2019s popular, preeminent and hugely respected Hip Hop night, Livin Proof \u2013 now in it\u2019s sixth year; Snips has co-run the hosting of artists ranging from ASAP Rocky, Danny Brown, Flatbush Zombies, Hudson Mohawke and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning at legendary London record store Deal Real, where he ran the open mic night alongside British host and comedian Doc Brown, Snips’s years there saw him DJing alongside performances from several US heavy hitters including Kanye West, Mos Def and the Black Eyed Peas.<\/p>\n

Spending a year in various residencies across NYC, 2009 saw him spinning at world renowned venues including The Pyramid, The Delancey Lounge, The Knitting Factory, The Sputnik Lounge, Sutra and Santos Party House. Notably, Snips has also spun alongside NY legends such as Evil D, Sucio Smash, Just Blaze, Questlove and Tony Touch.<\/p>\n

When Snips isn\u2019t touring or on the club circuit, he\u2019s known for churning out beats for some of the most talented MCs on both sides of the Atlantic. His production work includes tracks for several major US recording artists including M1 (Dead Prez), Shady Records recording artist Cashis, Capadonna (Wu Tang), Sean Price, Strong Arm Steady, Skyzoo and Sha Stimuli. Back home in the UK, Snips has worked with several UK heavyweights including SAS, Master Shortee, MOBO award winner Sway Desafo, Baby Blue, Stylah, Doc Brown, Skinnyman and Lowkey as well as London\u2019s new wave artists Catch\u2019em, Its Nate and Piff Gang.<\/p>\n

What are your earliest memories of music?<\/strong>
\nGetting shouted at by my Dad for trying to touch his record player. My first word was “No” and that was actually a response to my Dad telling me to stop. That and being bought a 7 inch of Sophia Georges “Girlie Girlie” When I was 5 years old by Mum. First record I owned.<\/p>\n

What first got you into DJing?<\/strong>
\nI actually wanted to be a producer first so DJing was kinda my right of passage. I used to listen to my parents records and recognise the samples and I basically just thought “I can do that”.<\/p>\n

Who were your influences coming up?<\/strong>
\nI would say, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Funk Flex + Tony Touch. As far as the direct influences I was checking for in London I would say Shortee Blitz, Manny Norte, DJ Swing and Pogo.<\/p>\n