JPK001

John-Paul Kennedy, former owner of the record shop, Big Apple Records based in Croydon, South London that was open between 1992-2004 and who many believe was the birthplace of Dubstep. Alongside DJ Hatcha and Artwork I was joint owner of Big Apple Music, the label that launched the careers of Benga, Skream and the Digital Mystics. I recorded under the aliases, AJ Sound and Eagles Prey. Also Djed regularly at seminal London techno party, 'Lost' between 1996 and 2006 where I played alongside some of the world's finest Djs including, Richie Hawtin, Derrick May and Jeff Mills amongst others.