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A Beat Happening: Alexander Nut

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This week we welcome Alexander Nut to the show! A DJ, promoter, and the co-founder of Eglo Records, Alex has been an integral part of the London scene for over a decade, both behind the scenes and behind the decks. In the late 2000s, he was one of the most vocal supporters of the global beat scene through his show on Rinse FM, the only non-dance music focused program on the station at the time, and his work as a promoter through the All Young Kings mailing list. A regular at Plastic People, it was there that he met Sam "Floating Points" Shepherd with whom he setup the Eglo Records label in 2008, as a home for a new school of artists inspired by the soul and funk of the past and energized by hip-hop and dance music. 

This episode was edited and produced by Laurent Fintoni and Will Horrocks. Intro and outro music by Duke Westlake. Artwork by Kutmah. Design assistance by Paper Resistance and Brandy Flower. This show is a labor of love and if you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us in being able to continue, you can donate via PayPal at https://paypal.me/abeathappening.

In this episode we discuss...

  • Skate culture and learning about music via mixtapes and videos
  • Growing up in Wolverhampton and soaking up the local music history 
  • Moving to London and becoming involved in the UK promotion industry 
  • The importance of promotion and promo records 
  • The birth of Eglo and the importance of Plastic People 
  • Changes in club culture in big cities 
  • Keeping the label going for a decade as both DJ, owner, and manager
  • Radio and DJing as a means to play and support new music

    • Tracklist:

    • Roc Raida - Zoo York mixtape intro 
    • Coki & Benga - Night 
    • Black Pocket live at Plastic People
    • Ordinary People - I'm Missing (Vocal Dub for Clubs) 
    • Floating Points - Radiality 
    • Natalie Slade - I Won't Cry (Broke One remix) 
    • 2tall ft Kashmere - The Most High

      • Links:

      • Eglo Records Bandcamp
      • The story of the Zoo York Mixtape
      • Black Pocket live at Plastic parts 2 and 3
        • ...more
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