Heres another BIG interview on the blog , courtesy of the wideboys , dont forget to check out the links at the end of the interview.
Lets start from the beginning , How did the 2 of you meet ?
We met was back in the mid 90’s – Jim was running a full time recording studio which he was hiring out to Dj’s from around the country and Ed was running a record shop called VIP Vinyl and was part of a small studio collective. Ed called Jim to arrange a meet. The rest is history.
Where did the name "wideboys" come from ?
One day everything just came to us. We sat down and said were going to do this, this and this and we are going to be called the Wideboys and that is what we did. We are both cheeky and have a bit of a laugh and back in the day were a little dodgy like the old Wideboy wheeler dealers.
How did you get your 1st big break ?
Our very very very first break was when Colin Aubrey responded to a tape we sent him. Back in those days it was all about C90 cassette tapes and we literally send out hundreds to labels all over the place. Colin was running nights at Bagleys in London at the time, heard the track, called us up and signed us for our first UK garage record deal. Jimmy & Andy from Public Demand and Andy Lewis from Locked On were instrumental in bringing us through to the masses.
How does the 90s clubbing scene compare to todays clubbing scene ?
It was different. For a start clubs used to be proper smokey and for us it was all about getting on the dancefloor early and getting off it late, although you still get very special parties these days there seems to be more red tape around organising events.
Your releases and remixography is HUGE but have you got a favourite track you have worked on?
Working on Rihanna’s “Good Girl Gone Bad” album and collaborating with MJ Cole back in the day were huge honours for us.
If you could remix any track currently in the top 40 what would it be and why ?
Either Adelle or Jessie J because they are both such great talents and really put a curveball in to fresh and exciting music. We have worked quite a lot of the acts that are in the current top 40 J
When you guys are not working how do you like to relax ?
Jim – Bike Riding, Dog Walking, Cooking, Guitar Playing
Ed – Meditation, Martial Arts, Piano Playing, Eating
What has been your highlight of 2011 ?
There have been a lot and we count are blessing every day to be involved in something we love doing. Starting our new label and releasing our debut track on it “Shopaholic” with Sway & McLean, working with some of the World’s greatest talents with our remixes, landing a show on Kiss Fm and releasing our Addicted to Bass albums with Ministry of Sound J
What remixers have really stood out for you this year ?
These are the producers and remixers who have stood out for us this year Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Netsky, Benny Benassi, R3hab, Flux Pavillion & Doctor P, Mike Delinquent Project, Chuckie, Afrojack, Axwell, Calvin Harris, Nero, Swedish House Mafia, Sub Focus, Friction , Dj Fresh, the Prototypes, Sigma, Deadmau5, Mj Cole, Danny Byrd, Nu Tone, Michael Woods, Wolfgang Gartner.
Any new producers you would recommend people look out for ?
Cutline, Seed, Dream, Tantrum Desire, Mord Fustang.
What are you doing this new years eve ?
Playing the midnight set with Majestic in the depth of Wales.
What can we expect from you guys in 2012 ?
You can expect loads of new music and releases on the label. A new Addicted to Bass compilation. Some exciting twists to the Kiss Fm show. Nurturing some new talented producers and artists. Developing our live shows. We are currently running some remix competitions via our facebook and soundcloud to unearth some new underground talent so if your an up and coming producer get involved!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO JIM & ED (WIDEBOYS) FOR THE INTERVIEW , WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT
WAYS TO FOLLOW WIDEBOYS
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