Mr C was originally most famous as the front man of The Shamen; the techno-rave outfit that scored huge hits and notoriety in the 90s with tracks like Ebeneezer Goode. But Mr C's progress, before and after he gained global fame, has been characterised by a devotion to electronic music and a solid DJ career that sees him playing around the world plus running the underground Superfreq night both in Ibiza and in The End's lounge on Sunday nights.

Making a name for himself as a rapper throughout his teens, going by the name Chelsea Boy, he decided to change his name to Mr C, because "C goes with everything. It's easy to rhyme." The newly named rapper then fell headfirst into London's vibrant acid house club scene, soon working with DJs like Kid Bachelor, 'Evil' Eddie Richards and Colin Faver . He made his first record in 1987 with Eddie Richards. Called 'Page 67', it came out under the name Myster-E, prompting him to start DJing. "The mixing was spot on - straight away," he says. "Before you know it, I was one of the biggest names in London." Mr C then became one of the first stars of dance with The Shamen, touring the world, selling millions of albums, and paving for way for acts like The Prodigy, Leftfield and Underworld.

After forming the groundbreaking Plink Plonk record label in 1992, Mr C went on to open The End with Layo Paskin in 1996, and watched its impact on the capital: "It has been a direct influence on the whole of club and bar-restaurant culture in London." The End even launched its own genre: tech house. The phrase - which can mean anything from house and techno, to breaks and tribal - signifies more of a mindset that a type of music. Says Mr C, "it's an attitude. Like acid house was an attitude". The DJing style he has become best known for in recent years, however, is underground-electro-acid house, and that's the sound that fills AKA on monthly Sunday nights.

As well as the Sunday night Superfreq party, Mr C also runs a record label of the same name with partner in crime, Luke VB, and produces as the Sycophant Slags with production partner Adultnapper.

So there you have it, a bit of luck, a lot of hard work, and a tons of attitude got Mr C where he is today. He reckons the secret of success is never standing still: "I've got a very low boredom threshold," he grins.

> Mr C DJ mix from Superfreq's 5th birthday
> Mr C interview - Secret London 

juv

HEY SUPER DJ, WHAT NEWS FROM YOUR FUTURE CARRIER

06:57 12/02/2009

sothc303

richard have great new year!. :-) hope 2 get down in jan for the closing party :-( i dont believe it

20:28 31/12/2008

themog

Hi richard, dez here. from Ibiza (Dez Brolly) and Sara. Nice to see you again. Would love to come to the Sven Vath do on Saturday 6th. Can you do anything for me? let me know. am at your disposal, as, always!. Dez

18:52 03/12/2008

clickz

hi its clickz u look smexi still

15:48 13/11/2008

clickz

hi its clickz u look smexi still

15:48 13/11/2008

mickycoops

Mr C was most famous for his act as the DEVIL, which was only ever seen by TIMMI MAGIC.. Acid..................................

22:38 16/10/2008

acidhouse

richard you play a track at the 20th anniversary night, in the heat of the night... whats the name of the track? i absolutely love it! please let me know. thanks mil

19:13 11/10/2008

jeffman

Mr. C. I am trying to contact you to invite you to talk on a panel for the 20th Anniversary 2nd Summer of Love Symposium at Synergy Project (renamed Luminopolis) at SE 1 venue on Friday Oct. 3 at midnite. We are trying to educate ravers about their own history and it would be an honour to have you talk and take questions about the impact of 1988 etc. We will look at what happened then, its impact on the nineties and update it to see how it impacts now and into the future of both the alternative and mainstream rave scenes. Other panelists include Fraser Clark (Megatripolis) and Mark Heley (Toontown in California). We will film this event and put it on our website for free . Please let me know if you are interested. Best, JeffMan (Jeff Laster) W

20:42 03/09/2008

sweede

How about ur set u played at the clink st & shoom night . Give us 1 2 remember u please. Thanks 4 some of the best nights of my life .

19:26 02/09/2008

Mr.C

For contact or messages search for Mr.C in members. Thanks, -x-Mr.C

18:29 25/06/2008

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