Two-month photography project supported by the Martin Parr Foundation, Noods Levels and Abbey Road Music Photography Awards. Showcasing the underrepresented side of Bristol's hip-hop scene of the 80s and 90s through capturing DJ's from that era as they are now in their adulthood.
Through capturing these individuals in the domestic settings of the home, whether that would be in the garden, kitchen or bedroom, the project questions the meaning of cultural and social capital in relation to the passage of time. This is intended to perceive this different chapter as yet another stage of life which, while different, is as important and impactful, no matter how 'domestic' and 'settled' it may seem.
Andrew aka The General
“From Stepping to Toasting, Robot to Pop Locking, Ice Skates to Roller Skating, Funk Grooves to Break Dancing, Reggae to Hip Hop to Jungle, Selecting and Dj-ing, being in Bristol I was lucky to be in this melting pot, and having music around was always on my mind no matter what form it came to me.”
Andrew, The General
Andrew aka DJ Style
Alice aka DJ Alikat
Founder of ‘Herald The DJ’, a project set up in 2006 teaching young people how to mix and record, at the same time Alikat was a 3rd member of Moodubi Soundsystem which began making waves in the mid nineties.
Pre-millennium and still analogue, breaking boundaries on the decks in the clubs was not the norm. Technology was at the heart of the Moodubi sound, mixing and triggering samples, women using electronics, mixing nu Skool breaks, hip hop, rave, dub, acapellas and added synths, experimenting live with musicians, MC’s and early UK dubstep. DJ Alikat has always been deeply rooted within the underground and free party scene, playing at renowned pirate radios and clubs, and you can still find her scratching vinyl all around Bristol to this day.
Alice. DJ Alikat
“Music has always been a central part of my life from a young age. Whether it be listening to radio Luxembourg, watching Top Of The Pops, borrowing the latest mixtapes. Stevie Wonder, New Edition, Dennis Brown & Marley Marl became the soundtrack to my playlist. These artists plus many more, along with films like Wild Style & Beat Street influence me jumping onto the Wheels Of Steels. Bristol became its own mecca in the UK for the Hop Hop scene, and would create a movement that made us proud Bristolians. Many a night were spent in venues, warehouses, Blues Parties listening to the top DJ crews of the time, and the legendary Burn Offs at Castle Park was one the highlights of the weekend. Many decades later Istill have the same passion & drive, a lot of this I owe to Hip-Hop, and those who I grew up with during this time. From Breaking, to Graffiti and eventually becoming a DJ is where I found my craft. Leading to me performing with some of the top DJ's, hosting A Tribe Called Quest, running one of UK's longest nights 'Code of the Streets', and managing Ujima for five years Award Winning period. It’s been a beautiful journey, and honoured to still be able to tell the stories today.”
Andrew, DJ Style
