Sonar Sessions 2007

Benji B & Spacek Soundsystem

BBC 1xtra, Deviation, Spacek

Big respect to the man like Benji B - Radio has been this bwoy's life since his early teens, cutting his teeth as an assistant to Gilles Peterson. Now he steers his weekly 1Xtra radio show 'Deviation' through the uncharted waters of the most twisted club sonics. Considered by many as the DJs DJ, Benji reps for the global underground club scene, searching out the beats that eventually become those well-thumbed future classics in every one's box. And when it comes to DJ sets, he definitely brings the travellin-without-moving vibe, mixing a troo-school selection across all styles, tempos and countries. Pack yo passport. When Benji hooks up with Steve Spacek on decks, efx and microphone, the two link up to deliver a space age version of the classic sound system format with soulful toasting and bass-heavy instrumentals. A purveyor of outer-galactic soul and leader in the field of zero-gravity seduction soundtracks, Steve Spacek explores soundscapes fueled with a foundation of beautiful Motown-worthy songwriting - whether it manifests in his Blackpocket dubs or a project like his last 'Space Shift' LP incorporating collaborations with Detroit legends past, future and beyond time. Steve and his radio shows always unveil a plethora of cosmic influences, from the sound systems and pirate radios of London, to the psych soul of sunny LA or his new homebase Sydney. Warp factor Infinity, Mr Sulu.