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21. OCTOBER 2011

MC WREC WITH LONDON ELEKTRICITY @ Soul Motion, Germany

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How was the recent Soul Motion gig with London Elektricity? 
yeh really good, always good to play in Germany, plus I always have Schnitzel before the show. Man I love Schnitzel.

You've got a jam packed schedule full of dates…are there any you're looking forward to more?
Erm... Australia is always a great place to tour and looking forward to our American tour next year.


As well as being a busy MC, you're also managing some of the UK's best talent….how do you find the time?
I don't just talk about 'working hard', I actually work hard! Its a juggle, but time management is the key and having great people around you. Life is about balance as they say!

It seems it's been a great time for British music, what have been your highlights?
It is I guess. There's still a lot of crap out there, but the kids seem to actually be into supporting our own British talent now, rather sending their hard earnt cash to the states, which has been the case for so many years. I'm excited by all the acts we manage (obviously), but I'm also really feeling acts like The Weeknd, Switch's new track 'I Still Love You' and this amazing new soul band from Essex called The Milk.

Who do you think's doing the best job of waving the British flag for the UK  music scene? 
Adele, Dizzee and dance music in general. America has only just woken up to dance music, so now its on our terms abit more really.

You recently signed up the artist Byron….what was it about him that stood out for you?
For me he's the truth. Clever, individual and lyrically gifted on a different level to any other MC I've ever heard. I'm so bored of rappers talking about insular issues that only apply to London life. There's a whole country out there to talk to, and Byron for me is that guy. He talks to the suburbs. He talks to the regular person on the street. Similar to what Eminem and Mike Skinner have done in the past.

What can we expect to see from him?
A lot! Look out for his next mixtape 'Dirty Beats and Dirty Lyrics 2', and then singles and an album towards the end of next year.

Wrec talked about his latest signing Byron, probably got you all wondering a little bit?
Already being talked about as a future star by the likes of MTV and The Guardian. Byron Chadwick from Slough is in the early stages of his career, but has already received the nod of approval from East London's grimest Ghetts and Dot Rotton, not to mention chart topping pop-stress Emeli Sande. Infact he's already cut records with all three of them! Expect to hear the fruits of his labour and these collabs on his debut album towards the end of 2012, but not before he gives the world the 2nd part of his 'Dirty Beats, Dirty Lyrics' mixtape. This is a true story teller, representing for grey, suburban Britian with flows that can match any emcee anywhere.

Byron has all the ingredients that Addict looks for when supporting an artist. With exceptional talent, guts, will and determination to go all the way, staying true to his roots and sticking by his guns is one of the many reasons Addict have shown an interest in Byron.

Check out the latest Byron video - ‘Gangster’ Produced by Z Dot and remember...He's the truth, so get ready! - www.itsbyron.com