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1Xtra Breakfast Show With Trevor Nelson & Gemma

On Air Now 07:00 – 10:00

Young Lion Profile

Young Lion

Where were you born?
Bristol.

Your favourite hobby and/or present as a kid
Playing on my dad's set. Me and my bro would split his records in half then have a clash.

How you got into being a DJ/presenter
Going with my dad and learning the trade as a lil' boy on pirate radio stations. Even if he gave me a turn to select one tune, I was over the moon.

Your biggest influence(s)
My parents and the most high.

Biggest achievements
Too many to mention. From playing alongside nearly all the top sounds and artists to getting signed to 1Xtra.

Key tune that you love or inspired you
Again too much to mention. I'll tell you what though, one tune that didn't inspire me was Singing in the Rain. You think I got time to be singing in any damn rain?!

Favourite lyric
I change all the time according to mood. But right now, Spragga Benz - How Long on the Kette Drum riddim. The lyrics are true and straight to the point.

Your dream gig or collaboration
To produce a collaboration track with Sizzla and Capleton.

Interests / hobbies outside music
Basketball, going to the gym.

Three rules you live your life by
1. Believe in God.
2. Live with a clean heart.
3. Everything happens for a reason.

When did you last flop as a DJ?
What a crazy question... NEVER!

Which world record would you like to break?
Getting the most forwards in a dance.

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