ABOUT SLIPCODE
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HISTORY
Slipcode is a hard dance, Trance, Techno and house DJ from the UK. Having started off listening to HipHop and Electro whilst at school, slipcode was introduced to electronic sampled music in the early 80's with groups such as Kraftwerk and The Art of Noise being prominent in his playlist.
Being hooked on loops, beats and samples, it was inevieatble that slipcode would make his way through the 80's synth beats and into Acid House and dived head first into the 90's Rave scene. Attending infamous named events by ESP-Dreamscape, Fantasia, World Dance and Raindance he was addicted to the thumping bass from huge sound systems and the never ending energy the DJ's provided. Slipcode is old skool through and through with the medals to prove it.
Late 90's and 2000's bought Hard House and Trance to slipcodes attention. Borrowing heavily from the ealrier rave scene, slipcode immediately felt at home, and his true love of multiple genres was realised.
INFLUENCES
Slipcode's style is to reflect a journey through his crowd pleasing attitude to music, his energy and tune selection speaks for itself. Old skool breaks, deep Heavy basslines and Rave Stabs are key factors but Trance is his main love with those melodic highs, thumping basslines and faster pace are a staple of his mixes.
Inspired by those previous years, slipcode decided to invest in some decks and from that moment he decided he was in this for the long run. Years of energy dancing in-front of the decks soon manifested itself again behind them when he was playing.
Having spent time around DJ's and ravers for the previous 15 years, slipcode built up a nice circle of experience that he was destined to learn from. Watching the DJ's in the clubs and learning new techniques helped him hone his skills and it showed in his sytle. From blends to chopping, slipcode's confidence grew.
DJ's such as Billy Daniel Bunter, Dougal, SY influenced slipcodes style. Later listening to and watching Paul Oakenfold, Dave Pearce, Sasha and John Digweed provided some amasing technical knowledge. <more dj's>
CURRENT
Slipcode is currently planning for a revival ignition event after Covid clears.
After starting with guest mixes on Radio RUAR and teaming up with DJ EddLee to start a weekly radio show also on RUAR, slipcode is playing virtual events such as Emotional Response Live for Music Unity for Mental Health and the RUAR VR Live event.
He is still producing mixes that are regularly charting in the Top 20 Global Mixcloud charts.
Embarking on production, slipcode built his own studio and is starting to produce music using Ableton and FL Studio. Covid has put a lot of creative people on hold and he is using this time to practice, learn, plan and be ready for when we can play again.
FUTURE
Slipcode is scheduled to produce with David Jackson (Digital Mafia) at tidy studios and the Tidy Pro course with Signum both starting in February 21.
New shows, new events, new promotions and music production gives slipcode a healthy future for post Covid DJ life.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF MUSIC
In spare time (which is short) slipcode is a huge BMX fan and also loves his video games. Avid PC gamer and Xbox owner spending many hours in games such as RUST, Desitny 2, World of Warcraft and Elder Scrolls Online.
INTERESTING FACTS
slipcode as a youngster was cast in the Indiana Jones and the last crusade movie. As an extra of course but all the same its a claim to fame and Harrison Ford stood on his foot during filming (lol).
Also as a youngster, slipcode raced at his local BMX track with the likes of Andy Ruffell. Was severely beaten in those races though.