Renegade Riddims: Peas

Peas is a non-stop, Hertfordshire-based Drum & Bass MC and host, known for his infectious energy, slick bars, and killer crowd control. He’s got a knack for getting the whole club moving, making him a favourite at any Drum & Bass event. With sharp, intricate rap flows, Peas has definitely caught the eye of labels and promoters all over the scene.

He’s a resident MC for Engage Audio, Rebel Music, and Delirium Sessions. Over the years, he’s hosted for big names like Ulterior Motive, Bredren, Particle, Philth, SCAR, Ill Truth, Envy, Creatures, Taelimb, Saxxon, Arkaik, Amoss, Data 3, Mark Dinimal, Trimer, Kolectiv, and Hadley. Peas has also played at events for major labels and parties like Exit Records, Alchemy, Vanguard, Sine Series, Audio Porn, Goatshed, and the legendary Outlook Festival.

Whether he’s hyping up the crowd or dropping bars, Peas brings an unmatched vibe to every set, making him a staple in the Drum & Bass community.

I’ve known Alex for a few years now, but only as an MC. Imagine my delight when he messaged me saying: “Shelley, I’ve just recorded this mix, do you have any space to host it?” I was shocked and surprised to know that he’s now turning his hand to DJing and more production! Obviously, I had to find a space that wasn’t too far away and here we are today! I’m really excited to get his mix out to you all, Peas really knows his stuff and has a brilliantly bright future ahead of him.

His mix features tracks by himself along with artists such as Loki, Adam F, DJ Fresh, Skeptical, Creatures, Enta, High Contrast, Invadhertz, Mickey Finn & Aphrodite, Lveela, Auris and loads more!

Check out the mix below and download it for free here!

Q&A:

Sum up this mix in 10 words…

An off-the-cuff full-spectrum ram-jammed blend-up

What’s your personal favourite track on it?

There’s actually loads I could pick as there’s a few classics that are Percy’s as well as some fresh stuff, but I’ll take the time to promote myself and say the first track titled ID – ID hahaha

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?

The huge amount of unreleased music from the best producers in the scene!

What have you got coming up?

A few releases where I’m featuring on vocals, a few MC gigs here and there and too many unfinished projects to work on…

When was the last time you actually raved?

Whenever I play a set, I like to at least have a little rave – I’m never going to be the type to just sit in the greenroom or stand behind the decks! But beyond that I haven’t been out just to party in a while. I’ve got tickets to go to 1985 at The Cause in July and I’ll be parting then!

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?

When it comes to music – Keep it dark, keep it deep, keep it underground!

TRACKLIST:

ID – ID (ft. Peas)

Loki – Chumps

Spektiv X Koax – ID

Objectiv, Untrue – The Goons

ZeroZero & Creatures – Roots and Culture

Alyness – Business

Creatures – Decriminalisation

GLM – STEP

ID – ID

Skeptical – Cold One (Jubei Remix)

Counter Culture, Soulfil – Somewhere

Dub Phizix – Iced

DJ Fresh – Heavyweight

Adam F – Circles VIP 2000

Micky Finn, Aphrodite – Bad Ass!

Enta – Behave

Koax X Yannons – ID

Zero T, L-Side, MC GQ – Raise It Up (feat. MC GQ)

Clearance – Wire Hanger

BassDubbers – Put Em Down

En:vy – Banned

Enta – If You Leak This You’re a Prick

LNO x Peas – Into The Darkness

LNO x Peas – Into The Darkness VIP

ID – ID

Konetix – Pistol

Levela – Cranium

Melysma – Identity

Invadhertz – Icy

Counter Culture, Soulfil – I Saw

Auris – This One Is On Me

Zero T, Onj – Jazz Type Thing

Roy Davis Jr ft Peven Everett – Gabrielle (Melinki Bootleg)

Monty, En:vy – INLOVE

Invadhertz – Switch

Creatures – A.I.

BassDubbers – Way Back

MIDAS, Coppa – Sound of the Beat

Universal Project – Infamous Payback

Askel & Elere – Jola Dub VIP

Enta – Longtime

Skeptical & MC Fokus – Structure

Coza – Shottas

Arkala Dre x R3IDY – Take 3

High Contrast – Racing Green