After a slight delay like my interview with R.I.O, the Teddy interview is finally here. I caught up with the man formally known as Silencer last night. We talked about why’s he now called Teddy, what’s happening with the Wow Bass series, plus his views on Dubstep. If your just getting into Grime, and you keep hearing the same beats at every set, it’s from this guy…
Name: Teddy Music
Age: 21
Location: East London, Stratford
Crew: N/A
Occupation: DJ / Music Composer
OUaG: First off Teddy, why the name change from Silencer?
Teddy: I’d like to be approached in a professional manner when it comes to music. I don’t want myself to be involved with a name that can intimidate certain people, they could become very hesitant if a label wanted to meet me and I was called silencer. They could be like “does he carry one?” Or “is he a gangster?” (Laughs) I’m just your average Teddy!
OUaG: With that in mind, are you looking to go more mainstream like DaVinche did for example?
Teddy: Yeah, that’s the same direction I’m looking to head, but with a different marketing plan. We have different minds, so he’s doing what his doing and I’m doing mine. I like his formula thought, it’s going to work if he continues…
OUaG: Some have labelled you as ‘Mr 09’ producer wise due to you simply taking over the Grime scene in that year. Why do you think everyone took to your beats and still play the ones from the Run the CD from last summer today?
Teddy: Because it covers the things a lot of producers still don’t channel to their beats till today. Energy driven power and stimulation! (Laughs again)
OUaG: Where do you get the inspiration for your beats?
Teddy: I listen to a lot of Hip-Hop music, and then I try to channel it into grime. But I would say now days I make Hip-Hop and Grime. Now I’m teaching myself how to make Hip-Hop. If we are talking about producers in general, we have Swiss Beats, Bangladesh Polow da Don, Timberland and many more. They all inspire me, professional music inspires me.
OUaG: With Dubstep being so popular this year, will we hear the now infamous Tedddddy over a heavy bassline and wobble?
Teddy: Hmm, I’m not really a fan of Dubstep. I only have the one or two favourites, and that’s about it. But maybe I would probably start getting into it when I start to work on my third instrumental album (after Ghanaian Fire), just so there’s more versatility.
OUaG: Why aren’t you a big fan of Dubstep? There’s many varieties of the genre…
Teddy: It’s just a genre full of wobbles and basses to me, I don’t think its my cup of tea to be honest. But I can’t be stubborn and hate it, I have to see why there’s so much noise about it and try and make one. I’ll have to find out how much money Skream and Benga have in there pockets first! (Laughs) Then maybe ill start…
OUaG: Ghanaian Fire is your forthcoming release with G.Tank. What was the idea behind releasing a joint EP?
Teddy: I noticed a talented producer trying to get out there and he has that fire. I’m making that fire too, so we fused together to create that Ghanaian Fire. It’s just as simple as that.
OUaG: When’s that out again by the way and where can we get it from?
Teddy: It’s out on the 7th June. Pickit up at HMV, Play, Juno, iTunes, Amazon, Tesco, 7Digital, UK Recordshop, the whole of planet earth. It’s getting distributed overseas as well.
OUaG: On the subject of releases, when will we see the next edition to the Wow Bass collection?
Teddy: Probably about one and a half months or two. I’ll be as quick as I can as I have interviews and shows to guest on. So you know, I’ll keep you lot updated.
OUaG: Musicians always have someone in mind they’d love to collaborate with. As a producer, who would be your ideal person to use a Teddy beat?
Teddy: Wiley, Chipmunk, Tinchy, Tinie Tempah and Giggs, that’s all.
OUaG: Thanks for taking time out Teddy, anything to say or any shoutouts before we finish?
Teddy: Big up G-Tank, SRD, Rich Stowching, the Underground Unit and everyone that has been supporting my music so far. It’s been much appreciated, I won’t forget about you lot.
Facebook: Teddy Wowbass
www.TeddyMusic.co.uk coming to you very soon.
Interview by Graeme Day of onceuponagrime.blogspot.com
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