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neilalterego

Registered: 14th Jan 2009

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Profile: First influenced by the likes of soul II soul, loose ends, mantronix, beloved, Neil had an early interest in the dance scene. In early '92 he purchased his first set of turntables & mixer & was soon playing happy hardcore & rave music at numerous parties & to his friends. Over the next couple of years the early jungle emerged, neil's choice of music leaned more to that genre. By 1995 he was deep into the drum & bass scene & began to get a few bookings, at first it was illegal radio stations such as "Kane fm" "Darkness fm" then various clubs like "Simpsons", "House of Windsor", "Idols". But as the music became harder more aggresive, Neil came full circle, came back to his roots, he started playing "HOUSE MUSIC". By the end of 1999 Neil had set up a collaboration with another talented DJ called Neil Carr, "Alteregos" had been forged. Since being forged "Alteregos" have been residents for Incrowd Promotions, playing at there Juicy Nights, House.com parties. In 2000 they had then joined the ranks of Soulfulhouse.com & played at there various nights in the south east. By 2001 neil had various monthly slots at "The Matrix" Reading's south east super club & many sets at "The Toad in Dairy". In 2002 neil played at Juice @ The Glasshouse, taking over the decks from the well seasoned Warren Clarke (Lab Rats), Quench @ Warwick, then the legendary Metrogroove @ Turnmills, Soundsheavenly @ The Loft, Maidstone. By 2003 Neil held court through most of the summer at The Fez club in Reading. In 2004 Neil set up his own night with Colin "Sneakerbeater" Witt, called "Makoosa" at a little club in woking called "Vamps" the night went for three years & had a good local following. 2008 Neil also played at "Diablos" a new club in staines. He has also played on the white ilsle, playing at Es Paradis Bar, El Viper & Hush.