Big Div
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Big Div has been into Hip Hop since 1984, and made his first demo back in 1988. Over the years he progressed from being an MC to being able to DJ & laterly the production side.
Big Div has also had a few records out to...
Major Threat - Major Threat EP
Major Threat - The Northside EP
141 Allstars - One Of Those Seven Emcees
Darkroom Presents - Make What You Will (ft. Bhoze of II Tone Committee)
& also production credits and a guest verse on Eastborn's 'Word Perfect' album.
Div has also released mix CD's & helped bring through Scotland's new breed of talent, with Loki, Respek BA & Mac Gee being the main ones.
Div has also recently released a new CD called 'The Individualist' which will find its way on here eventually for free download!!!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes.
over the years I've played on the same stages as... Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Caveman, Gunshot, A.D., Afrika Bambataa, Killa Kella, Ty, The Game, Lloyd Banks & Xzibit.. there are loads more but i'm getting a bit senile in my old age.. lol
Your musical influences
Where do we begin?......
Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, KRS, Nas, Jehst, Braintax, Blade, TLP-1
Production wise it would have to be...
Dj Premier, Pete Rock, Paul C, DITC, Hi Tek, Beatnuts, Beatminers, 9th Wonder, The Molemen, Lewis Parker & Funky DL
What equipment do you use?
The bare essentials
