Today marked the release of the lead single from the album Diam Piece from one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. D.I.T.C legend Diamond D.

The reason Im posting this, firstly because this is album that brought me and Diamond together on my first official piece for the man. I created the artwork for the new album. Alongside Diamond we came up with the cover.

check out the new video, you will not be disappointed.

Earlier in the week I started work on a new t-shirt idea. Inspired by the 60’s and 70’s poster artwork that was popular in the San Fan, Bay area.

Long before i ever knew about Hip Hop, my house was the home of psychedelic music and art thanks to my older brother and sister. Anyhow recently I saw a poster that I wanted to try recreate, but now to have a little hip hop flavor to it.

The original sketch featured names from the upcoming film ‘looking for the perfect beat’. I posted it on facebook to only get a lot of private messages ‘Pritt, where is my name?’. So yesterday my brother Kool Keithee McKenzie visited me to shoot my whilst sketching out a new idea. 3 years ago I got this slider for my camera, but I haven’t had a chance to use it. I picked up 2 tripods the other day from ebay, so this was the perfect opportunity to have a play.

In between editing my film this is how i spend my time now. either cutting up records or doodling. So here you go, this is quick look at how I usually work, and develop my ideas into a final product.

The poster features the names of artists who have always had my back and to this day stay in touch and support my work, if i missed anyone I’m sorry. I just ran out of paper.

Shot straight after completing the video for ‘Good Guys Never Win’ by ‘Tha 4orce’. Myself, Steven Ellington (tha 4orce) and Andy Higgs sat down to reflect on the days going on.

This video was done on a zero budget, but as Tha 4orce is part of the team we came together to try do something different.

The video features Andy Higgs, hailing from South London. He has established his name as an up and coming photographer and videographer. He was also part of the team that headed out to NYC last year to work with me on the King of the Beats film ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’.

It was a nice day. The sun came out. We was able to shoot, edit and upload the video in a day. Here is our take on the days goings on. enjoy

Today I’m proud to drop this video. My Partner in King of The Beats Records Tha 4orce, Steven Ellington had been talking to me about making a trip to the Midlands to pay me a visit.

The Plan was to watch the Edits for the Film ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’. Discuss and plan our return trip to NYC to complete the movie. Instead we ended up shooting 3 videos.

The first was a video promo geared towards promoting his radio show. Mind Tha Gap Radio is a monthly show dedicated toward new music only. My part in the show is minimal. I helped plan and design the site .  To Motivate and be there spiritually behind the scenes.

The second is a video for the song – Good Guys Never Win taken from the Album Setting Standards the Deluxe Edition, the new vocal version produced and featuring Tha 4orce.

Shot on location in Birmingham City we started out sunrise this morning 01.03.2014 without much of a plan. The only idea we had was to make sure the main character would be walking somewhere. Unfortunately things did not work out to plan, the footage just did not come out to plan. So we went back to our old format of stand and rap infront of the camera. We shot 7 scenes returning back to Redditch to start Editing.

We put together a tidy video, but personally it lacked any spark. I felt it needed another layer and that we need to step our game up.

Thankfully Andy Higgs arrived at my place traveling 150 miles to join us on today’s project. We had a open discussion where I aired where I felt the video needed to go, and what I wanted to do. I had mentioned this to Steven earlier the day before.

Im not a fan of Pharrel Williams but I can not say that I do not really admire his work, vision on his Happy single. The video blew me away. I could see that this was going to be a big thing internet not just for its high spirited lyrics, topic and drum patterns, but the video concept. Bringing people together no matter their race, gender, sexuality, size, age or dancing ability. I could that this was going to be a internet sensation with people, groups all over the world being inspired to shoot their own versions of the song. He has lifted the spirits of the people like no president has ever done. its been a week already and look at how many global covers there are, even northen soul versions of the song.

I wanted to do my own spin on that, but unlike the videos that you see from Japan, Russia, Italy and Australia this would be like the answer record, not a diss version but the opposite to happy, Tha 4orce had written a very personal story, expressing his frustrations that many like us feel, how good guys grinding hard always seem to loose out. Hence the opposite to the Happy song by Pharrel.

Andy Higgs after watching the Pharrel Video at my house for the first time suggested that I sit in the back of his van with the doors open and shoot Steve walking around. We would get the smooth shot and maybe we will capture some magic. Steve said that we can do 2 takes, that he would rhyme ever other line and that we edit the 2 scenes together. We did one take of him rhyming the lines as we drove around Winyates shooting.

Returning to my house after 30 mins, I started to put a new video together. We got the magic, adding the element of a story or character to the video. Collectively we sat together as I edited the video. I must say Im very pleased with the outcome. Although we are based here, im very proud to have some great and creative people around me.

As I keep telling these guys at this age this is what I love to do, to be and continue being creative is something I strive and enjoy being / doing. In Rakims words..’I aint not joke’. Thank for your support enjoy our new video, directed by yours truly.

Calling all film makers / videographers, Im looking for your kean filmmakers who would like to contribute some footage towards the film ‘King of the Beats –Looking for the Perfect Beat’.

April last year the crew went over to nyc to start shooting the film conducting interviews. 8am start, finishing 3am. Running out of time we couldn’t take the time out to do the New York /Toronto scenery shots that we liked to.

If you would like to contribute towards the film and take some shots of NYC / Toronto, which would be used exclusively only for this project please feel free to get in touch.

This is non-paid project, but your contribution will get credited. I have added a link below for some of the shots we are looking at. Areas that would be ideal to get shots off, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Toronto (city). Skylines, busy streets, buildings, signs, shopfronts. Traffic, people.

Footage must be H.D. Steady, it does not have to be edited. 10 second shots, unless your doing time lapse.

If you would like further info please feel free to contact me.

Christmas Eve 2013 my mother suffered a minor heart attack. Since being released from Hospital she has took it upon her self to get closer to her children. Likewise I’m trying t spend more time with my parents as they are not getting any younger and time is very precious.

My father recently took up oil painting, something that he wanted to do as a child, but in those days totally unacceptable. Mom on the other hand she’s interested in her thing textiles and cooking. Many a time prior to her getting sick they would be calling me to see i wanted to go here or there, my usual response is that Im too busy.

Saturday 11.01.14 she decided to come over to mine and see and experience the things I spend my time doing. I thought it would be fun to make some music. For those that may of seen the 2011 King of The Beats Documentary would of seen her talking about records. After arriving in the UK in 60’s. Many Asian rather then going out would pass time either watching films or listening to music, old Indian soundtracks. My mother collected those records. Something me and my brothers continued to do to this day.

Here is a video from that day. Although i picked the samples she did all the work with my guidance. Operating the Mashine her self. Chopping the samples and arranging them. playing around with EQ to tune sounds she did her self.

What i love about this video is that we often under estimate older people and their understanding and even knowledge of the things we do. Living in the same house as me and my bothers for 20 years she had to put up with us making noise, with our turntables and cassette tapes and drum machines. I think in her subconscious she grasped and had a little understanding of the music.

This video is testament that no matter what your age is, that put your mind to something you can do it, and do it right. This video means a lot to me.  She will be turning 70 this year, I would like to share it with friends, family and those that really understand the culture, concept and artistry behind sample based music.

Its been a very interesting year for me, a lot of problems to deal with, states of depression, sickness, a loss of a brother a wife and almost a house that hangs in the balance. When you loose the things that motivate you and inspire you, its very hard when you are true artist to find the will and spark to get your self going. December there was some light shed, a light at the end of the tunnel shall we say.

Before going into that I need to firstly thank a certain JFK Aman, DJ Supreme who hung in there with me and was very patient while ive been up and down dealing with the demons within.  Apologies for that.  Jazzy Jay for still hanging in on the project and offering his fullest support.  A thank you to my parents and family who have been there for me. My friends Damian, Keith, 4orce, Andy, Malcolm, Sparkii, Pappi, Beanz, Chieko, Flow, Pogo, Swift, Biznizz, 2000 A.dee, Ray West and A.Gee, Ryan Proctor, Chris Malbon and the many more who know who they are that kept me going through the year.

I did find some inspiration through the year courtesy of Johnny Juice who’s work ethics and sheer presence on facebook would remind me of the times I would be working like that. Chuck Chillout and the Higgs & Butler family. Mr Walt and Baby Paul who introduced me and gave me a lesson in business. Always the mighty Mr Lord Finesse who over the years has turned out to be a good friend. Diamond D for just being himself, just pure class. Psycho Les my brother. The Ultramagnetic Family Ced, Keith, Moe and of course TR who I really enjoyed hanging out with even though our time was short. Dib Stacks, Jah Jas, Jim Slice and Cool V who came through on the Paul C flick.  My brother TeQnotic for his art and contribution to the Paul C film

Breakbeat Lou who’s self faith speaks volumes. Caron Wheeler who really lifted my spirits towards the end of the year. This leads me onto Paul Large Professor who put the icing on the cake. To get props from him after all these years that did mean a lot. through all the person issues that some goodness came out of it. I remember my last words to Paul, ‘ I will and always have to be consistent and persistent coming from here that is the only key to some success for me., and maintaining my integrity and what I stand for’.

Coming to the realization I have a lot to offer still and that this film is a key to me changing me life somewhat. I have been locked in my house isolated my self and been grinding on it.  Already 3 hours of interviews edited, The Beatnuts have joined the cast,

For those that have supported me and the work and cause here is short scene, rough I must say from the upcoming film, Looking for the Perfect Beat. Featuring Mikey D and K-Cut from the group Main Source. 

If you would like to add any comments please feel free, any questions will be answered.

This is one of the best acknowledgements  I could ever dream of.  Nothing like Kanye West and some Fashion designer, but something real and natural, call it a acknowledgment to your contribution to Hip Hop  and the great legacy of one of the purest groups to ever record on vinyl that is Main Source, although my contribution was tiny it meant a great deal to me and my brother Mikey D.

I was always a fan of both Main Source albums.  Large Professor as we all know is one of the greatest producers of this genre, not only did  he help develop its sound, but inspired thousands of up and coming beat makers and producers to take up the art.  He helped me develop, and yes inspired me greatly in digging for records and learning the craft of making music with samplers.  As I started working on my films, I would Analise projects such as the second Main Source LP.  Not much was known about Sir Scratch and K-Kut in comparison to Extra P but going through the Album its plain to see that their knowledge of music and production placed them amongst the greats.

This lead me to meet Mikey D in NYC who at that time was not the Mikey D you see on facebook right now.  He really wasn’t feeling that Main Source LP.  I think that was to do with a lot of personal issues he was dealing with at the time.  Its been said though sometimes great artists produce some of their best pieces in those sort of times.  Mikey a battle M.C who thrives off being the underdog in my personal opinion wrote and put together a timeless classic.  After talking to Mikey about that record, trying ever so hard to get him to try and see the record how I saw it, he agreed to come to the UK to perform the whole Album.  Originally It was to be be him and K-Kut, but Kev could not make the tour for legal reasons.  He granted me permission to act as the groups DJ for the tour.

Mikey was well received here in the UK to his surprise  i think. maybe inspiring him some to really get his act together and build him self back to the artist he was for many many years before. Thus founding his Elements of Hip Hop Project.  In April last year I was in NYC working on my project Looking for the perfect beat.  I received a call from Mikey asking me if I would like to go to Canada with him.  Kev heard I was in town and he was doing a show scheduled to perform along side Large Professor and Cormega.  He thought it would be a great idea if me and Mikey could go and then be the surprise act.  Not as easy a planned,  thinking it was a 8 hour journey turned into a 12 hour drive.  We got held at the border, searched and interrogated we was allowed to enter the country providing we left by Saturday night. Large didn’t make it either. On the journey we picked up a now addiction to Subway Cookies.

Although Me and Large Pro had met once before it was brief, we have never really got to work.  He was and is very aware of my work and what I do and I heard he supports it.  But the video above only confirms that if you put hard work in, that you will get recognition.  Not just me, my brothers Kev K – Kut and legend Mikey D.  Extra P, take my hat off to you.

I don’t normally post on my personal blog anything that i’m not working on, but this morning I saw this.

I know there are many people who still don’t use that facebook thing. This is something that should be shared and viewed by all the masses in internet land!!

Me and Marc go back a long time, He is with out a doubt in the top 3 greatest DJ’s this country has ever produced. Always a pleasure to see him in and out of work.

Press play and enjoy.

Many years back I met and befriended Jay Stephenson.  We very quickly become good friends. I was the only Indian boy in our year and him the only Jamaican, (not forgetting Pretty and Stacia!!!! XX) which really didn’t mean much to us back then we was kids like everyone else.

In 1982 i was introduced to my first ever DJ set up, that was because Jay’s older Brother Mark was part of a Sound System.  It was until only recently I discovered that musical gifts the Stephenson boys had may of been passed down by their father who I found out was part of a well known Reggae outfit. I knew him for his Martial Arts, he was my instructor. He helped build me a lot, finding my inner strength. He told me only 2 weeks ago that before Jay or I was born he was given a choice music or martial arts. He chose Martial Arts his Son Jay chose the other.

Hip Hop came along and we were totally absorbed by it. He had  lighter fingers than me, so on our belt driven decks I could not scratch but he could. He mastered mixing from the get go, It took me a bit of time to get it, in fact I remember he taught me how to count a beat.

We would spend hours getting together at his crib having fun with turntables. Him Jason Coombes and Steve Bridger where all part of the mix. Our first gigs where are community halls. Picking out our records and what we mix we are going to drop. Really fun times. I can remember when he picked up drum sticks. His set up was in the Atic. From my house to his you could hear him practicing.

When we left High School we parted. I went off to study Design and him Sports. Many years later we met again. It was a pleasure to learn we both kept up our passion for music and things creative.

He was drumming with his band called Feral Sun. A heavy Rock outfit. Seeing that I had done some videos for hip hop acts he asked if I would be interested in taking on a Rock Video. How can I turn that down. Alongside my video partner Keith McKenzie & NeNe we met the band at their Birmingham O2 Academy to film their performance.

Here is the new single and video from Feral Sun, filmed and edited by your truly. Here is to friendship and success. Jay wish you the very best Ninja!!

I would like to dedicate this feature to our great friend Rhett Butler, who also had a real passion for music that was also in the same year. R.I.P.  I remember when you got your guitar bro