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Charlie Says (The Psycho Social Club)

1) Tell us about yourself…..
My [Tamm Smith] background lies in the wonderful world of science. I am a former Microbiologist, and now work in the field of Cyber Security. All of my spare time is devoted to music in one way or another, listening, producing, mixing, and looking for new tracks.

2) How did you get into music and DJing?
I have always had a great love of music, my Mum was always playing Disco around the house and I grew up with a large love of music and the feelings it can evoke in people. I started Djing after I was asked if I spin at a music conference in the USA by Sista stroke a Dj who I admire., That question stuck with me so I decided to teach myself to play. The first record I ever bought now you are asking , lol I have no idea, although I still have a massive collection of Happy hardcore and Dutch dance tunes. I remember paying like £15 for an import EP, back in the day. I used to be big into clubbing a few years ago and have attended some great Clubs and after parties here in Edinburgh. The last club night I was at, was to see Paul Johnston a few weeks ago which was awesome.

3) Who/what are your favourite DJs/producers/labels?
This is difficult, the greatest producer in my eyes is the RZA from Wu Tang Clan, the way in which he is able to sample is truly amazing. In the dance music scene, Djs I admire are, DJ Premier, Khaled, Dj Dan, Dj Heather, Ian Pooley,Phil Weeks, Chocco, Housego an amazing producer and Dj from Edinburgh who always brings it musically, The Filta Freqz who have just had a Defected release, and Sista Stroke, a female Dj, songwriter , and producer. All these guys have given me invaluable advice when it comes to Djing and producing, and I am truly thankful for their support.
Some of the producers I play a lot are Dario D'Attis, Electronic Youth, Re-Tide, Benny Royal, The Deepshakerz, Sonny Wharton, Filta Freqz, Housego. Label wise, there are so many good labels out there it is hard to be specific in which ones are my favourite, I spend hours looking for tunes and usually go cross genre, If I like it I will play it.

4) Tell us about your mix…..
Mix was recorded live at the Psycho Social Club Headquarters aka my studio. The thoughts behind the mix were just playing some of my favourite tunes, some old some new and hopefully someone will like it.

5) What are your future plans?
Future plans, well to keep working on my label and my own music, I am luck that I have the chance to work with some awesome artists, both producers and Dj’s. I have currently 2 radio shows one in the USA and one in Canada, I am still just loving playing my tunes to the world. I hope this summer to step up my production game, currently working on a tune called cherry at the moment which I hope to have out soon, along with some remixes.

Mix tracklist:
Piem, Mike Vale - Givin'
Massimo Lippoli - Let It Ride (Dario D'Attis Remix)
GruuvElement's - Absolut (Tolstoi & Andsan Remix)
Harry Romero feat. Gene Farris - Touch The Sky
PEZNT - Burek (Mike Vale Remix)
Milk & Sugar - House Dimension (feat. Ron Carroll) [Dario D'attis Edit]
Sharam Jey & Jean Bacarreza - No Soy Facil
Pleasurekraft & Green Velvet - Skeleton Key (Format B Remix)
Route 94 - House & Pressure
Zappe - Larry’s Exotic Blend
Dario D'Attis & David Aurel - Fiore (Chus & Ceballos Remix)
CamelPhat - Hangin' Out With Charlie
Electronic Youth - Reality