Todd Terry
Todd Terry is an American DJ and music producer and remixer, one of the producers who helped to define New York's house music during the 1980s. He takes time out to answer a few questions before his debut at the Q Club Birmingham for Ministry of Sound on Saturday April 19th 2008.



Hi Todd, so where have you been playing recently?
Lately I’ve been playing all over Europe: London, Italy, Amsterdam, even Sofia, Bulgaria.

What has been your favorite gig so far?
The last show I did in Italy, at Urban in Treviso, was awesome because everyone was going crazy for me. I ended up giving away all the cds I usually play with to the fans!

What do you think of the UK house scene at the moment?
The UK house scene is always improving. More people are making more songs and the music is getting better.

What influences you the most?
I get the most inspiration from the crowds when they’re enjoying the music. When everyone gets really into what you’re playing, you just want to keep going and going.

Is there anything exciting you're working on?
Right now I’m working on the Todd Terry All-Stars album, which will hopefully be out in September.

When you're not DJ-ing or producing, what else do you normally get up to?
When I’m not on the road, I like to be able to just relax, and eat ice cream. Especially Vanilla Swiss Almond.

What sort of music do you listen to in the car?
I listen to mostly old school rap in the car, like Rakim and Eric B.

If you could only play one more club ever, what club would it be and what other DJs would be playing?
I would have to say me and Carl Cox at Most in Moscow, Russia.

Have you ever played at the Q club, Did you enjoy it?
I don’t think I have, but I’m looking forward to coming.

And what does the future hold for you?
My future holds a lot of music of course! I’m going to keep working on making good music and more songs for everyone.

Danny Rampling
A pioneer, an innovator, an ambassador for dance music, a truly globally respected DJ, a house music stalwart, a musical perfectionist, an accomplished remixer and producer, a passionate radio presenter, Danny Rampling has been cited all these in the dance music press over the years and he is proud of what he has achieved and the millions he has entertained over the years.

Where have you been playing recently?
I played for Azuli at the farewell party for The Cross in December, that's about all recently. Cream is my first gig this year.

What has been your favorite gig so far?
Every gig this year will be special

What do you think of the UK house scene at the moment?
2008 is going to be a special year for the celebration of 20 years of the music culture we have created. I was at the Defected Party at MOS in London on Saturday and it was a great party, really packed!

What influences you the most?
Personal Development, Information, Anthony Robbins, Ibiza, House music, Wine, Food, The Moon, Film, Traveling.

Is there anything exciting you're working on?
My new website www.dannyrampling.com, 20 years of house tour and a new facebook group... along with loads of other business ventures.

When you're not DJ-ing or producing, what else do you normally get up to?
Go to seminars, build houses, develop websites, invest in property, internet marketing, help other's to create additional income, make a difference increase knowledge through www.dannyrampling.successuniversity.com

What sort of music do you listen to in the car?
Not owned a car for 15 years!

If you could only play one more club ever, what club would it be and what other DJs would be playing? Somewhere warm that's open air with Morales, Knuckles, Tenaglia, Streetlife DJs and Carl cox.

When did you last play at the Q club, Did you enjoy it?
Now you got me! It was probably back in the 90s?

And what does the future hold for you?
Much continued success, abundance, joy, contentment!