I remember seeing under 18 event flyers distributed all over my school and local record shops. After picking one up, I looked closer noticing that some of my favourite DJ’s and MC’s were performing at these events. I had been listening to these artists for a few years and aspired to achieve the same success as they had. After reading through the line up, I saw the promoter’s number (Aaron) at the bottom of the flyer.   At the time, I was a young, enthusiastic, budding MC with a show on the local pirate radio station. I saw this as an opportunity I needed to grab with both hands, an opportunity to possibly perform alongside these artists. I got home and rang the number leaving a message with my name and details.   A few days later Aaron returned my phone call and gave me an address to send my demo cassette tape to. Aaron liked my demo and invited me to become one of So Essential’s resident MC’s and I was only 15.   Aaron ‘So Essential’ gave me the platform to showcase my talent at under 18 events locally and across London, meeting and working for some of the biggest artists and promoters in the industry at the time such as Terry Turbo who ran an event called ‘One Nation’ which was the single largest Drum n Bass Rave in the country.   This gave me the confidence and experience I needed to pursue a career in the music industry as an MC   The rest is history…   10 years on, I have performed at some of the biggest Drum and Bass events/festivals in UK, Europe and further afield such as One Nation, Innovation, Random Concept, Slammin Vinyl, Global Gathering, Gatecrasher, Hysteria, Drum and Bass Arena and many more. I have also been showcased and interviewed on BBC Radio 1xtra, Radio 1, nominated for numerous Drum and Bass awards and am currently working on my forthcoming album. As an International MC I’m currently performing to crowds of 10,000 people, with this being my career.   As another string to my bow I’m also a youth worker with kids that have been taken off of timetable working in a school in High Wycombe.   I owe Aaron a massive thank you, for his support, guidance and faith. He’s been an inspiration and a friend.   I fully endorse his project and his ability to make a difference and have faith in Marmalade Jams and the impact it will have on today’s youth..