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7 43 Issue 82 / 2015 DNB guestlist.net This man made his name as a dnb DJ and producer, has been involved in creating Jungle's all time biggest tunes and is a member of the infamous Ganja Kru with DJ Hype and Pascal. We caught a hot minute with a don of UK electronic music ahead of his performance at Rinse FM's Boxing Day bash. Hey, how are you doing? Great thanks, ten out of 10! Describe your current mindset? Very good thanks! I've been at seminar for the day so its back to school! In what ways has the music industry changed since you started out? For better or worst? The digital change has been the big thing, I'd say 90% better, 10% worst. So you've become a leading light in UK electronic music and have made a name in house, garage, and drum & bass and are well known for switching between the styles in your sets. Is it better to be versatile in today's music industry? I'm not sure if its better? I make what I'm interested in at the time, but not sure if its better or worse. You have a tight touring schedule, and amongst the many bookings is the occasional genre specific set. Do you prefer a set that's specific to one style or ones that bounce between them? I love mixed sets as it can go anywhere, although it is nice when a promoter asks for a specific year of jungle. Then I can really have a dig through some old tunes! You have a regular mixtape on your SoundCloud 'Trust Me I Was There'. What inspired you to do that? I was digitising my old tracks and wanted a way to show the old tunes to a new and old audience. Do you think the younger crowds are fascinated by the old school sound? Erm - I dunno. I think there 's a lot of love for the 'golden era' of jungle. You were a member of the legendary group, The Ganja Kru with DJ Hype and Pascal. How did that come about, and has that shaped the Zinc we know today? I met Hype and Pascal through record shops and nightclubs so it made sense to work together. Defo shaped the sound of my music! Its been 20 years since you first released Super Sharp Shooter, since you've released big tracks like Wile Out, 138 Trek and Nexx. Was it hard to first break out of only being a drum & bass DJ/produce? Not really - I did 138 Trek and it did so well that it opened the door for me to make all other stuf . Your performing at Rinse's Boxing Day bash at Ministry of Sound, and you regularly appear on their station, what's your relationship like with them? I've worked with them for years, they're very inspirational the way they are dedicated to underground music, but still growing and evolving. If there was any gig that you could play, anywhere in the world where would that be? Hmm, I really enjoy what I do - I don't have any ambition to play anywhere else. The places I play already are great! If you were on a desert island, what instrument would you take with you? Mini Moog. What ideas have changed your life? I think making stuf other than dnb was a great idea. I loved dnb but have really enjoyed doing more varied stuf. Whats your favourite song of all time? Any Winehouse - Love is a Losing Game INTERVIEW DJ ZINC " There 's a lot of love for the 'golden era' of jungle " Interviewed by: Arren Haynes