Scientific Sound Asia welcomes Blaze DJ for his next guest show 'Ministry of Breaks' 13 on our radio station. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic dance music genre radio station, DJ agency, and promoter for the region with an international following.
Blaze DJ, a talented British DJ and producer, hails from the vibrant neighbourhood of Walthamstow in the East End of London, U.K. Throughout his career, he has been deeply immersed in the underground music culture, honing his skills and passion for DJing.
The 10,000-hour rule suggests that one needs roughly 10,000 hours of practice to become highly skilled in a field. Yet for Blaze DJ, those 10,000 hours were merely the beginning of his apprenticeship.
The London-based DJ has put in countless hours of practice, allowing him to develop an almost telepathic connection to the decks, the music he plays, and the people who listen. He was born into a household where he was exposed to a diverse mix of musical styles and genres, crediting his parents and siblings as his earliest influences.
A fusion of jazz, funk, disco, New Romantics, and '80s synth-pop shaped his musical preferences, but it was the discovery of the cassette 'House Sounds of Chicago Volume 1' in 1987 that truly defined Blaze DJ's sound. From that moment, music became more than a passion; it influenced his nights out, his career path, and every facet of his life.
Blaze DJ started DJing at the age of 15 and quickly established himself as a popular DJ. He started at a local pub in Edmonton and later had residencies in Birmingham and Faliraki, often playing to crowds of up to 2,000 people. Blaze DJ is a genuine member of the Acid House generation and feels fortunate to have witnessed the growth of the UK’s electronic music scene from its early days to the present.
Despite the passage of thirty years, he continues to exude the same level of enthusiasm and energy in his performances today as he did during the legendary parties of the early 1990s. For Blaze DJ, the unwavering focus has always been on house music.
Being influenced by a wide array of artists spanning from the early days to the present, he has successfully integrated his inspiration and influences to create a distinctive sound. His style can be described as a blend of classic house with elements of breaks, acid, and techno, which collectively define Blaze DJ's unique musical identity.
Blaze DJ's impact extended beyond his performances, as evidenced by his experience in DJ shops. He notably pioneered the integration of DJing and production equipment in a single retail space, leading a significant transformation in the retail landscape for the electronic music scene. By 2005, Blaze DJ appeared to have lost his passion for live performances. Despite maintaining involvement in the music industry as an audio-visual designer and consultant, contributing to the enhancement of sound systems in renowned global clubs, he ultimately chose to retire from his DJing career.
Following a fifteen-year hiatus, Blaze DJ has reemerged with renewed passion and a commitment to delivering exceptional performances. Despite the challenges of the past year, he has wasted no time in securing three monthly radio slots with Ibiza Club News, Underground Kollektiv, and Scientific Sound Asia.
Now armed with a complete catalogue of unreleased music and currently making waves under Industrial Force and Zeta Records, he is prepared to once again conquer the world of club music. As one of the most dedicated DJs in the global breaks scene, he has been passionately pursuing his craft for over 30 years.
The Ministry of Breaks brand has steadily gained momentum over the past two years and is currently establishing itself as a notable presence known for its distinctive fusion of breaks, bass, and bleeps. Additionally, new music is slated for release in the upcoming summer season.
He has been putting in a lot of effort to develop the London breaks scene, organizing their inaugural Ministry of Breaks all-day block party on Friday, June 3rd in Hackney Wick, East London, with intentions to turn it into a monthly event at a prestigious London venue. Additionally, he has upcoming performances scheduled for June in London and Portugal.
The original airing of this show was on Friday, June 3rd. You can access the uploaded episode using the Mixcloud player provided below.
Blaze DJ episode 13.
Epitome Of Hype - Ladies With An Attitude (Underground Mix)
Guau - No More Acid (Original Mix) [83]
Thursday Club, Rennie Pilgrem - A Place Called Acid (Rennie's Indigestion Mix) [TCR]
Sugiurumn - Acid 2 Acid (Dub Mix) [Horizon]
Acen - Dirty Raver
Tone Abstract - Acid Kiss (Original Mix) [ONE7AUDIO]
Blade The Soundtrack - Confusion feat. New order (Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix)
Nikki Nair - Startrack (Original Mix) [Pretty Weird Records]
Jeff Alford - Home (Blaze DJ Rework) [Industrial Force]
DJ Icey - Acid Modal (Original Mix) [Zone Records]
FA73, Ondamike - Acid Latest Sound (Ondamike Remix) [Black Needle]
James Shinra - Gritti (Original Mix) [Craigie Knowes]
Mentrix, Quantum Entanglement - Acid Thunder (Original Mix) [Vakant]
Anthony Rother - Destroy Him My Robots (Sekret Chadow Personal Bootleg)
Dysfunq - Acid Bath (Afro Acid Mix) [Ox Records]
DJ Natural Nate, Jiggabot - Unstable Gravity (Original Mix) [Duce 77]
Kelis - Trick Me (Adam Freeland Remix)
TVU, Distape - Acid Mango (Original Mix) [83]
Jaydee - Plastic Dreams (Tayo & Acid Rockers Remix)
Hellen Prisma - Electro Signal (Original Mix) [Xclubsive Recordings]
Blaze DJ - Just Messing With Acid
Full Intention - Meteor Man (Original Mix) [OFF Spin]
Deibeat - You Make Me Feel (Under This Remix) [Toast & Jam Recordings]
La Luna - Firestorm (The Lion's Den MixMaster)
X-Coast, XHOSA - Push It (X-Coast VIP) [Sorry Records]
Nikki Nair, Nala - The World Is Always Ending (Original Mix) [DIRTYBIRD]
Lady Waks, Mutantbreakz, Thug Shells - Groove Shake (Original Mix) [InBeatWeTrust Music]
The Darrow Chem Syndicate - Dielectric (Hankook & KALOCOM Remix)
Gibson Brothers, Wonderloop - Cuba (2K20) (Brazilian Mix) [Nimi Records]
DJ Denise, The Incredible Melting Man - BaDonk (Deep Jackin Mix) [ONE7AUDIO]
Urbano - Radius (Original Mix) [With Thumbs Records]
Urbano - Give Me The Funky Beat (Original Mix) [13monkeys Records]
TC 1992 - Funky Guitar
The Darrow Chem Syndicate - If You're In A Funk (Sekret Chadow Remix) [Nipponeer]
DJ Fixx, Huda Hudia - Bass Face (DJ Mondo Remix) [Kaleidoscope Music]
Deep Sea - Welcome To My World (Retro Re-Work) [Spektra Recordings]
Deibeat - You Make Me Feel (Under This Remix) [Toast & Jam Recordings]
Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) [Virgin]
Jason Laidback - The Answer Is Music (Original Mix) [Toast & Jam Recordings]
Snap! - Cult of SNAP! (World Power Mix) [BMG Rights Management]
Psychopaths - Perfect Dreams (Original Mix) [Spektra Recordings]
Awesome 3 - Don't Go (Kicks Like A Mule Remix)
Ondamike - Funky (VIP Mix) [Ravesta Records]
Charles B, Adonis - Lack of Love [Simply]
ElectroBreakz, Brothers Of Funk - Up Jump The Boogie [ElectroBreakz]
The 45 King & Louie - The 900 Number [Telstar TV]
Blaze DJ - Ain't No Other Bootleg
Listen on Mixcloud here.
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