We’re back with another episode of The ELMNTRY Show.
This time, we sit down with the legendary Troy ‘A Plus’ Miller — a true pioneer in the UK scene. From his deep roots in Grime to trailblazing the DVD era with Practice Hours and other iconic releases, Troy shares his incredible journey. We dive into his documented legacy, behind-the-scenes stories, historic moments, and the lasting impact of his work on the culture.
Tap in for a powerful conversation that celebrates one of the unsung architects of UK music media
(0:00) Intro
(3:04) 20 years in the scene
(5:36) What made you create ‘Practice Hours’?
(8:03) Was there any DVDs that influenced you?
(9:50) When did you release ‘Practice Hours’ & other DVDs you made?
(11:12) Where are these DVDs being produced and why?
(12:08) How did competition not get in the way of supporting?
(14:26) Who taught you how to use filming equipment?
(16:32) Being a DJ to becoming a cameraman
(18:50) Who was the first person that allowed you to film them?
(20:50) Who did you film that inspired you?
(23:23) Origins & meeting Wiley and more
(26:30) What mad moments didn’t make the DVD?
(27:31) Was there always something happening in Grime back then?
(28:33) Process to making a DVD
(30:16) Transition from DVD to YouTube
(32:06) Ever wanted people to stop talking about ‘Practice Hours’?
(34:12) Jammers Birthday Bash. What do you remember?
(36:47) Favourite show on the radio back then?
(37:50) Wiley in his early days
(38:43) How did you have time to film all of these DVDs?
(39:50) The intensity of filming the ‘Conflict’ DVD & Titch vs Dizzee clash
(42:10) Any clashes that didn’t make a DVD?
(43:22) Wiley vs Lethal B clash
(45:57) Top moments and memories
(51:06) Artwork and theme for ‘Practice Hours’
(54:27) Who implemented advertising on your DVDs?
(56:55) Who is installing community building back then?
(58:51) Grime now. How do you feel about it?
(1:02:32) “Grime is dead”. What are your thoughts?
(1:05:07) Why did you step away?
(1:07:11) Producing MC’s mixtapes
(1:10:46) Was sponsorships always a thing?
(1:13:15) Does the evolution of Grime make you sad at all?
(1:15:27) Moving on with creating projects
(1:17:15) Would you become an A&R?
(1:18:23) What is inspiring you back then to create?
(1:19:22) Ever wanted to MC?
(1:20:00) What do you hope people take from your journey?
(1:21:47) Not finishing a Skepta music video?
(1:26:27) Favourite songs in Grime?
(1:32:50) Where are you at now with music?
(1:35:12) Personality shown in Grime. Meeting JME
(1:36:51) ‘Run The Road’ DVD. Releasing ‘Saw It Coming’
(1:38:41) Final words
