Original Sin AKA Adam Tindall is one of the undisputed kings of the Jump Up Drum and Bass Sound. Originally part of the much revered Generation Dub production duo, Sin produced such classics as ‘Tink Ya Bad’, ‘Touch Me’ and ‘Les Miserables’ alongside fellow producer Subzero. Sin went solo back in 2008 and slowly began carving a reputation in his own right as one of the true Lords of the Jump Up.
From original productions such as ‘Therapy’, ‘Don’t Be Silly’ and ‘Overfiend’ along with remixes for the likes of Ebony Dusters and Distorted Minds, his crisp, sizzling slabs of bass music have caused carnage on dance floors all around the world. However, his new release on Playaz, the eagerly awaited Move EP appears to signal a change of direction. With this in mind and to find out about what’s in store for the future, drum+basics asked him some questions. He was kind enough to answer to them!
The Move EP marks a slight change in style/direction from the trademark Original Sin sound, what were the reasons behind this?
I got bored of my old sound. I felt it was dated and my fans have always been fairly open minded towards my music as I’m sure most have who followed since the Generation Dub years…and its been quite a transition, so I wasn’t scared to try new things. I just write whatever I feel like writing. ‘Move’ was born out of desperation to make people wake up a bit during a set. I feel like that old jump up sound has been battered so hard that people, just kind of shift around to it like zombies. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about dance-floor music no matter if its DnB or Dubstep. I just think DnB has always about keeping it moving forward, and this year has been a good year for that all round.
How did you get into producing? What kind of sounds influenced you?
I got some decks when I was 12, I actually asked for them for Christmas when I was 11 and was told if I still wanted them the following Christmas I could have them. The humour wasn’t lost on me I can assure you! Next year came and they asked what do you want…I said decks, and it wasn’t long before the novelty of putting two tracks together wasn’t enough and I wanted to make the records I was playing myself. I’m influenced by all kinds of stuff basically…a lot of it isn’t even music, just moments and feelings. I like capturing a vibe like that, the way that a movie score does.
You’re now known as a stalwart of the Playaz label, how did you end up joining them?
Am I? That’s cool! Hype called the Formation office one day asking to speak to one of us and told me he liked the Hawaii-Five O tune that we (Myself and Subzero) had just released on our label Propaganda. Shortly afterwards (but unrelated), I left Formation, and I swore to myself that I’d never sign for another label again. Then Hype hit me up on AIM and it was hard to turn that down!
What’s been your highlights of 2011 so far?
All the festivals I played at in Europe and America, I spent most of the summer playing in front of crowds from 2000 to 6000 people! 2010 was a bit of an off year for me personally and that was reflected in my output and performance in my opinion. 2011 was the reawakening for me, I rediscovered my love of DJ’ing and that made it more clear which direction I wanted to take my music in. I also started taking my Dubstep work more seriously as my DJ sets became more eclectic, and my new Dubstep moniker is also taking off well. I’m now managed by circle in the USA, and they’re dealing with all the press and PR/Marketing side of things which is a nice change to the DIY approach. I’m definitely more comfortable in front of my keyboard or some decks than I am planning a marketing strategy lol!
The last Original Sin & Friends EP was really well received, we hear there’s another on the horizon. What can we expect on that?
Yeah, that series got off to a really strong start. When I sent the promos out, at least one of the tracks off it, if not most of them were played by another DJ in every club I played at. On Part 2 there will be a track from myself, Taxman, Supreme Being and Sonic & Silver. It’s more diverse in sound than Part 1 but still 100% dance-floor.
The next project on Image is the “Now That’s What We Call 140″ series which will feat a track from me under my new ‘Monstar’ alias alongside tracks from my new secret weapon signings ‘Max Headroom” and ‘Animate’ and we’re not f*****g around, I promise you that!
The Image Recordings label seems to be coming along well, and I hear mentions of a podcast. When can we expect this?
Yeah, we recently recorded the first podcast. Its new territory for me, although whilst I’m aware I’m late, I’m still excited to finally be getting involved in the world of the podcast. Everyone likes something for free and its a really good way to keep people up to speed on releases and artists info. Plus we talk pure s**t on there which I’m sure is reasonably entertaining!
Who are your favourite producers/DJ’s out there at the moment?
Culture Shock, Knife Party, Max Headroom, Animate, Camo and Krooked, Subzero, Taxman and Supreme Being.
Finally, what would your advice be to any up and coming producers or DJ’s?
Don’t do it! Only joking… I’d say just stay true to yourself and write what you feel, be your own biggest critic and other than that work as hard as you can at it and you will get back what you put in!
drum+basics would like to thank Adam for his time and remind you that the Move EP is out now and in all good vinyl and digital music emporiums!
Buy it now:
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