DJ Hugsta

What year did you start DJing?
About 1987

Favourite music genre?
Soul, Jazz-Funk, Soulful House, Lovers Rock, R&B

Most treasured LP/album?
You Send Me - Roy Ayers

Favourite artist/band/singer?
At present Leroy Hutson, too many to list!

Name your favourite club or club night, past or present.
Back in the day my past favourites were: Goldmine, Crackers, Lacy Lady, Ronnie Scotts, Wag Club Today, I just go to the one off events which are happening around the country like Cockle Shed Soul, Soul By The Sea - Recent favourite was Vintage Goodwood 2010

Who was your inspiration as a DJ?
Tom Holland, David Rodigan, Froggy, Mark Roman, Greg Edwards, Robbie Vincent and Chris Hill

Favourite single, 7” or 12”?
Oh my lord, this is a tough one, there has been so many tunage throughout the decades! There are so many favourites.

Biggest artist to inspire you musically?
Bacharach and David, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Holland Dozier Holland, Aretha Franklin, everyone on Motown and Curtom label!

What musical artist would you invite to dinner?
Rod Templeton, Leroy Hutson, Bob Marley, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones.

How many records do you have in your collection?
1500 albums, 2600 12'', 180 7'', 600 CDs plus 460 GB on Hard drive

Best live concert or performance you’ve seen?
Bob Marley at the Rainbow Theatre and Crusaders, London 1977

Away from music, what do you enjoy most?
Riding my bike, socialising, eating in good restaurants

What record would be played at your funeral?
I Wouldn't Change A Thing - Coke Escovado

If you had to play one record to a stranger to describe you and your musical taste, what would it be?
Cameo - Its Serious