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Glen Parver put some questions to Non Thespian who play LeftLion Presents on Saturday 3 March |
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Where did you start out in music? Duke01: I’ve been rapping since ’87 and worked on various group and solo projects before hooking up with Dwyz back in ’95. Non-Thespian has been going since 2000. JC: In ’95 I started learning to play instruments and writing. In 2000 I got heavily involved in turntablism and in began producing in 2002. Dwyz: Nottingham, in my bedroom to be precise. Lethargy: I started out in a crew called Tusken Coalition with a couple of good friends. What’s going to be big in hiphop generally in 2007? Duke01: Rubbish music… it always is! People should be checking out Def Jux and Rhymesayers for music that is still innovative and undiluted. Lethargy: I reckon the UK hiphop scene has a few tricks up its sleeve. As far as the mainstream goes, we’ve lost that war! Dwyz: That bland, bland Atlanta sound. What was the last album that you bought? JC: A couple of Gary Numan albums, but they were for my girlfriend. For me it was a second copy of Jesus Christ Superstar for some beat juggling. Duke01: Public Enemy’s Beats and Places. I’m looking forward to the new El-p album in March though. Dwyz: Nas. I was very disappointed. Lethargy: Listner’s Whispermoon, Radioinactive’s Soundtrack To A Book, Blue Sky Black Death Presents: The Holocaust. They’re all dope! What was the last thing that made you laugh? Dwyz: Sophie Johnson-Hill drawing an out of work reindeer on my PC when I was busy tweaking the boards. JC: Karl Pilkington, I’ve only just finished it! Duke01: The hubbub surrounding the return of Nas and Jay Z! Lethargy: My bank balance. What was the last thing that made you cry? Duke01: (puts on BA Baracus voice) Real B-Boys don’t cry! Seriously, the last time was probably at the end of 2005 when I was having some stress with a house move. Damn, I’m well overdue for a good bawl. JC: Probably my cat being eaten, she was licked clean to the bone… Dwyz: A documentary called From Freedom to Fascism. Lethargy: When my nan died least year. I had known her for the last thirty years and she was always there for me. I’d like to take this opportunity to say RIP Violet Lilly Jones 1910-2006. Who’s your least favourite thespian? Dwyz: 50cent! Duke01: Either Tony Blair or George Bush. Trying to act like leaders, but it just doesn’t wash! JC: Hmmm… I don’t have a least favourite, I’m not a fan of people not being honest with themselves and those around them. Lethargy: Anyone who does not have real talent and claims fame off the back of those that do. What can people expect from your show at the Orange Tree? Duke01: Energy! Whether we’re playing to five or five hundred, we always endeavour to give a professional show. JC: That’s good enough for me. Lethargy: What Duke said! Anything else you want to say to LeftLion readers? JC: No… no offence readers. Its just I’ll bang on about all sorts! Duke01: As I reach my personal milestone of rhyming for twenty years, I want to thank all the promoters that put us on, all the groups that gave us the opportunity to open up for them and everyone who bought our music. Most importantly, everyone that comes to our gigs and shows love. Lethargy: Keep reading the pages of this magazine it’s all about supporting the local scene. Dwyz: Support LeftLion, one of the only true great pieces of literature in our town. Non Thespian play LeftLion Presents at the Orange Tree on Saturday 3 March 2007. www.non-thespian.com, www.myspace.com/nonthespian Comment (0)  Send to friend  Print  Add to Facebook  Socialise
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