What have been the highlights of 2009 for you?
There have been a lot of highlights for me in 2009, moving back to London, being asked to be a regular artist on Metalheadz and then being asked to do a solo EP for them and it coming together. Having a release on 31 Records and Critical Records.

Having our (SP, Dakuan & Jubei) project Code 3 come to life with releases on Shogun Ltd, Coded Music and also Exit records, signing a Code 3 12" is something we are all proud of. Getting to work in the studio with people like Goldie, dBridge, Breakage, Alix Perez, Icicle and joining the Reprise Agency.

However, the most memorable thing would have to be working with Goldie on the BBC Proms project. That was an amazing project to be part of, watching a 170 piece Orchestra working on things I helped with in a studio then going to the Royal Albert Hall to watch them perform the final piece "Sine Tempus" was unreal, also getting a few seconds cameo on the TV documentary about it was pretty cool as well.

What have been the highlights of the decade for you?
Lots of things, probably way too many to mention.

How have things changed for you over the last ten years?
Well, I am ten years older, still doing the same things but older and hopefully a bit wiser.

What have you been doing recently?
The same as usual really, STUDIO, STUDIO, STUDIO!! I have just moved house again for the third time in six months so I am adjusting again and getting used to the sound in my new space.

Which artists should we look out for in 2010?
Keep an eye on Ulterior Motive, Code 3 and Rockwell in 2010 and, of course, there are the usual suspects like Spectrasoul, Icicle, Perez, etc. Also in 2010 I am really looking forward to albums from Breakage, dBridge and Instra:mental.

What are your plans for 2010?
I have a few releases forthcoming throughout 2010. There will be releases on Metalheadz, Shogun, Critical and Exit. These releases will take the form of solo work and Code 3 tracks. I have done a few collabs as well with people I mentioned earlier which should, fingers crossed, see the light of day in 2010.

What are you most looking forward to in 2010?
More of the same, studio sessions, gigs, hearing new music from new artists and those I look up to.

Give us a top 5
Top 5 Only Fools & Horses Episodes

1. To Hull And Back (The one where they go on a diamond deal in Amsterdam.)
2. A Losing Streak (The one where Del & Boycey play a high stakes poker game.)
3. Wanted (The one where Rodney gets mistaken for a rapist and hides in the lift smoking weed.)
4. Tea For Three (The one where Del turns up the sun beds to make Rodney go orange and Rodney tricks Del onto a hang-glider.)
5. Stage Fright (The one where Del turns his hand at artist management, and unveils the "special" vocal skills of Tony Angelino who has problems with R's.)

Anything else you want to tell us about?
My solo EP on Metalheadz is hitting stores very very soon so keep your eyes peeled and your wallets out for the Jubei - Nothing Ventured: Nothing Gained EP. Have a great Christmas & New Year.

 

• Jubei

Related Links:

• Rodney P Signs To Tru Thoughts
• Looking Back Looking Forward: Jehst
• Icicle Studio Tips
• S.P.Y Guest Mix
• Code 3 Guest Mix

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