Tracie Tate: How do you feel about Love Parade being cancelled? Me and 20 mates were going and were very excited!
It's a shame. Everyone has put in loads of work. Last year was probably one of the best things I've done in my life. I guess I'll have to look forward to next year.
Alan Donaldson: I have a ticket for the Telewest Arena this Saturday, will Radio 1 be coming live from there?
Yes, for the Essential Mix and a lot of other stuff. You can be 'loving it' at home!
Emma Gorton: I'm really gutted that the Love Parade was cancelled. Can you tell me some more festivals and things coming up?
Creamfields is the finale in the festival season. Everyone up North goes completely bonkers!
Gilles: You've been at Radio 1 for about a year now. How's it been?
Scary to start with. When I first started doing my own show I was very nervous, but now I'm really enjoying the show. I leave the show as inspired as hopefully the listeners do.
Heather: What has being a Radio 1 DJ changed about your life?
I think DJ'ing has changed my life. I don't know whether Radio 1 has changed my life. Ask me next year.
Phil: How did you get the job DJ'ing at Radio 1?
I just had the lucky phone call. I was doing Kiss at the time, I didn't expect it at all.
Tamzeed Ahmed: Have you ever thought about re-mixing songs of bands such as Radiohead?
I have done loads of re-mixes. I generally hide under pseudonyms. I would rather do Red Hot Chilli Peppers, or something like that.
Chrissy: Do you record under any pseudonyms?
There have been so many. Cequenza is the latest one. I have my own record label Spot On and there's loads of stuff on there.
Mark Henry: Do you still run Spot On?
It's probably in it's busiest year at the moment. We've signed some amazing records. We're starting a sister label for the garagey funk stuff.
Chris Bromage: When you first started DJ'ing, how long did it take before you hit the big time?
It was very different back then. I was playing hip hop and funk when I started. My whole DJ'ing thing grew steadily for about five years or so. It's very hard to classify what you call big time.
Samantha Birchall: Which up and coming DJ do you think has what it takes to make it big?
There are loads of people I see that have the talent to make it big. Whether they will or not is another thing. There is an element of luck, and being in the right place at the right time.
Khani: Which artists have been most influential to you in your DJ'ing career?
Hard Floor, the funky acid sound really converted me into more funky stuff. Leftfield, and all those guys were the ones.
Excession: Which DJ would you like to see do a show on Radio 1 - Tall Paul?
Carl Cox.
Aramin Rahming: What's on your schedule this year?
I'm just about to do a Creamfields CD with Yousef. We're going to try and cover some of the bands playing at Creamfields, a bit of everything really.
Huey: What do you think of Yousef?
Yousef is a shining example of keeping plugging away. When he stood in for my radio show he was really nervous, but he handled it really well. He's a great laugh too!
Matt Pickford: Who, or what, in your life made you want to become a DJ? Mine were you and Judge Jules.
Norman Jay was my real inspiration. He was just the master. He had records that nobody else had and he was really in control at that time. Also, some of the American DJ's, Grandmaster Flash, and all those guys.
Ozzy: What's been the best thing you've done with Radio 1 since joining?
Love Parade, it has to be. Walking on stage to 120,000 people was great. There have been so many great events now. The outside broadcasts are great, and it's tough to get the balance between what the audience want to hear, and what people want to hear on the radio. Homelands was amazing because of the weather. The Radio 1 stage was better than some of the tents on the day.
Chris Fuller: What do you think of the Radio 1 'Dance Parties' that Dave Pearce fronts?
It's great that Radio 1 gets to do events in places that some of the DJ's don't get to go to, so it's reaching out. It can be very odd because there are kids of five to Dad's of fifty-five. It's not like playing in a club.
Lee Tomlin: I need some new material on vinyl. Where can I get new stuff from?
My favourite shop is 'Plastic Fantastic', and they have a great web-site if you're not in London. They're really nice guys. 'Massive' in Oxford are very good.
Aramin Rahming: What makes a good set for Seb Fontaine?
Crowd reaction really. The way I like it is if you can have people going mad, as if they were listening to big records, but without playing big records. That is a huge success.
DJ Fiddy: I've got MP3, CD, record, cassette, mini disc players and a decent mixer, but no-one likes my music. Can you help me here?
If you are trying to break it as a DJ, you have to play music that people like. It's about balance. If the crowd like what you're doing you can start to influence them.
Club Giant: Are you making an appearance for Creamfields Las Vegas?
Creamfields has moved to LA now, and yes I am playing. I love Vegas, it's my favourite place on Earth, but it's moved to LA.
Aramin Rahming: Where do you see DJ'ing and dance music in general ten years from now?
I don't think it can get bigger. It's very comparable to rock and roll in the 50's as it unites people. The best thing dance music has done is to unite the nation. People go travelling around the country to clubs and it's opened peoples eyes to see that England has a lot to offer all over.
Alavaro Casco: Any plans of coming to Toronto, Canada, anytime soon - maybe for the Mekka Festival?
I was there two weeks ago, and it was brilliant. I'm already talking to people about going back. Hopefully, by October I will have got back there.
Phil: When did you get your first pair of decks?
I have still got my first pair of decks and I have had them since I was 18. They are Technics. If you haven't got enough money for a set of decks, I would suggest buying one Technics deck and save up and buy the other one later.
Infinity303: What do you see as the next big thing in dance music? We've had speed garage, discoey house, trance and garage. How do you see it evolving? Drum and Bass possibly? Or, will it go the way of hardcore and split into many different genres?
I quite like a breakbeat sound, which is coming through at the moment - Plump DJs, Stanton Warriors. I can really see this sound being quite big.
Scotty Scott: Who carries your record box/boxes -you probably need more than one?
I carry one, and my mate carries my other one. I feel a bit odd asking him to carry both. I make sure he gets the heavier one!
Excession: What car do you drive? Is it still the Brown Nissan Datsun from the Kiss days, or have you gone upmarket now you're at Radio 1?
I have got a Jeep for my dogs. I have to have a huge boot as I have the hugest dog in the world. Although, the dog misses the Datsun.
Paul: I read somewhere that your girlfriend is your manager? Is it true, and if so does it cause any domestics?
No more than usual. She's actually my wife now.
Brian: Who do you think will win Big Brother?
Brian has got to win. He seems to be the nicest guy.
Chris Knappy: What do you reckon to Jules' dress sense?
Yikes! Jules knows his dress sense is peculiar, and he loves that it's peculiar and that people are talking about it all the time.
Mike Smith: What is your fave English festival?
Creamfields.
Chris Knappy: Could ever see yourself wearing what the Judge does?
No, but maybe my little boy could!
Alan: What will be the last tune you ever listen to?
Extortion, 'How Do You See Me Now'. I love that record.
Khani: With all that you have accomplished in the dance world, is there anything you haven't achieved, or would like to achieve?
There is still loads I need to achieve. There's still loads more places to go, people to meet and fun to be had.
Sarah Gill: Turnmills The Return! When will you be back?
Not sure.
Julie: Which UK club do you like playing most, apart from Cream?
At the moment it's The Cross. The Cross comes into its own in the summer. Kellys in Portrush, the Arches in Glasgow. There's loads. I like low ceilings at the moment.
Tom Preece: Did you ever go to Ibiza before you became a DJ?
My parents met in Ibiza, I was conceived in Ibiza. I guess you could say that I was in Ibiza before I was DJ'ing!
Rude Girl: What's your 'If All Else Fails' tune?
I'm dying for someone to do Chemical Beats. Someone has got to do it and I can't wait!
Matt: There were stories in the press earlier in the year about John Hill leaving Cream because he couldn't agree with the new musical direction. What changed about the music that offended him so much?
It was an argument over hard house.
Chris Knappy: What do think of Golden?
Golden Manchester is fantastic. Last time I played it was amazing.
Samantha Birchall: If you opened your own night club what would you call it, and why?
'Seedy', because that's how I like my clubs!
Gemma Craven: How did you rate Cream 2000, and do you think they will ever do another New Years Eve event on that scale again? I went and thought it was one of my best nights ever!
I had a great time, it was fantastic. I presume you're talking about the Pier Head. It was the longest room I've ever DJ'd in. I think New Years events that big won't happen again.
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