DJ Vibes: He's Got the Crowd Going Wild - But What's His Story? - Hardcore History - Ep9

[@angelplays1012]

Happy hardcore my era!! The music is in my DNA and my Soul. Had my pic taken with Vibes. brilliant DJ

[@djandyt2009]

I also love the story about how him and grant nelson spent all night making "Sing it loud" on an Atari ST. And accidentally deleted it when almost complete. I asked him once what the original sounded like? He said it wasnt to much different but imagine being able to retrieve that file.❤

[@acidreflux2182]

One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met, had the honour of filling in for him in Stoke one night and livelee picked me up. Never laughed so hard. Just top guys ❤

[@stuartkmusic]

I have the utmost respect for him after speaking with him. He’s so down to earth and a pleasure to chat with.

[@richardevans7035]

Met the 2 of them years ago both west ham United fanatics

[@Planetugm]

When I think of happy hardcore Vibes and livelee are the ones! Best set in Every tape pack! 90s were unbelievable for happy hardcore and vibes was definitely the number one dj for this music! ❤

[@RizlaDizla12]

I know Vibesy well he's literally the nicest realest guy in the rave scene, I've also had the pleasure of working on stage during his sets doing event photography/videography the past few years (he loves a deck pic 😂) always given me sound advice over the years

[@markreeder7123]

loving these hardcore history lessons keep up the good work Stuart

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Mark. I’m really enjoying finding new stuff out about people 👍

[@richardevans7035]

Loved vibes one of my all time favourites, his early records with the wishdokta were fantastic, vibes, sy, Ellis Dee all knew how to play a crowd

[@stuartkmusic]

The Vibes and Wishdokta stuff is happy hardcore at its best.

[@djandyt2009]

Being 46 yrs young, i prefer the 92 - 95 breakbeat piano/chipmunk/hardcore. The 180+ ,4x4 bpm became fairground sounding and to techno for me. So i moved over at 95 from Hardcore/Jungle to Garage. I didnt know Vibes moved over aswell for a bit. Id love to here one of his Garage sets. X. Great vid mate 👍. I got ravers choice 2 lol the Janet Jackson tune is a banger 👌. And the Micheal Jackson tune from vol 1.

[@adrianchristoffer10]

You forgot to cover his Partnership with Hattrixx which has been going on Since 2005. They produced some Nu-School 00’s Hardcore Updates of older Vibes tunes like: Vibes & Hattrixx - Rave Is A Mystery (Remix) Vibes & Hattrixx ft. Sunny Hernandez - Rave Is Still A Mystery Vibes & Hattrixx - Obsession (Music’s Well Wonderful) Vibes & Hattrixx As «Hard & Soul» - Sing It Louder And a whole bunch of Original work: Vibes & Hattrixx - I Know Vibes & Livelee - 10 Years Of Hardcore (Engineered By Hattrixx) Vibes & Livelee - 10 Years Of Waffling (Engineered By Hattrixx) Vibes & Hattrixx ft. Scarlet - Supernatural Vibes & Hattrixx - Weekender Vibes & Hattrixx ft. Sunny Hernandez - Trust Vibes & Hattrixx ft. Junior - Wake Up (Nextacy) Vibes & Hattrixx - Far Away +Remix: SMD - SMD#2A (Vibes & Hattrixx Remix) In more recent Times (2010s/early 2020s) they have been Producing Breakbeat Hardcore here’s the tunes: Vibes & Hattrixx - Come Home Vibes & Hattrixx - Come Home VIP Vibes & Hattrixx - Tonight Vibes & Hattrixx - Hold On Vibes & Hattrixx - You Can Make It Vibes & Hattrixx - Something Divine Vibes & Hattrixx - Lift Your Soul Vibes & Hattrixx - Wherever You Are Pianoman - Blurred (Vibes & Hattrixx Remix) Vibes did also generally make Nu-Skool Hardcore tunes in the 2000s and 2010s with various artists here are most of those: Vibes & Livelee - Twisted (Engineered By K-Complex) Liquid Hardcore Meets Raver’s Choice - Techno Wonderland (Vibes & Splash Mix) (Engineered By K-Complex) Vibes & Livelee - The Miracle Of Hardcore Dougal & Vibes - Feel Real Free (Vibes, Dougal & Gammer Remix) [Rave Breaks] Vibes - Let You Go Vibes & Fracus - Wicked Wednesday Rob IYF & Nobody Vs. Vibes & Livelee - Dare! [Dubcore] Riko Vs. Vibes & Livelee - Totally Twisted. Some of these songs has fallen into obscurity overshadowed by the wastly more popular and iconic tunes that he did in the 90s which is sad since there are some pure gems among those 00s tunes. Thank you for the great video Stuart. Peace. :)

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Adrian. It was a little intentional. When I started to have a quick look into Hattrixx’s career, i realised just how much he had done and how he seems to have worked with a lot of the guys from the scene. I might have to collar Owen and see if he fancies giving us his story 😉

[@honestowl854]

Love this series as a Happy Hardcore fan. Well Done! Fun fact btw: Vibes did some catchy unreleased Happy Hardcore tracks after 96 like "Ruffneck" which samples Shades Of Rhythm "Happy feelings". And there are three other tune he produced. "Essex To The Max" (samples the Sterling Void - Don't Wanna Go piano you are probably familiar with from Ravers Choice 1) He did a bit cheesier one called "Powerplay". And there's a third one called "Ave Dat" which was released on a mixed compilation only called Mad Core and maybe it was meant to be released on his Ave Dat Records label. watch?v=I7ptFtixwF8 All available to listen on yt.

[@marcusseneca7962]

My friend, this is my favorite genre and music and seeing it actually get attention and detailed videos like this is sooo amazing. I look forward to all of your new videos. HTID

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Marcus. I’m glad you found us and are enjoying the videos 👍

[@notenoughram3312]

gosh ive been waiting for this for so long!

[@stuartkmusic]

I got a day quicker this time 😆 maybe it’s a sign 😉

[@djkyzr7660]

Thank you so much Stuart K for your hard work on the videos, so much detail and knowledge

[@LianneMurphy]

He's a Nerd and wears that badge proudly 😂😂 love our stu

[@stuartkmusic]

You are welcome DJ KYZR. Makes it so much easier when, like Vibes, I get to have a chat with them.

[@stuartkmusic]

@Lianne Murphy I might upgrade to a bigger badge soon 😆

[@stevebirch4897]

Awesome information .. Ask Ramos too. He's rely nice guy.. I can ask go for you 😁👍

[@stuartkmusic]

Ramos is on my hit list along with Supreme. Definitely want to find out more about them 👍

[@mercennium]

Just found this absolute gem of a channel thru watching the Scott Brown video, and it shocked me he was under Hyperact and "The Scotchman" which had one of my favorites tunes Now I c'mere to find one of my favorite Breakbeat Hardcore artists Vibes to have a whole history I've never known of! And happy hardcore has been a favorite of mine for a while long. God bless these videos and your channel man, it's dope shit!

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Merq. I’m glad you found us and great timing too. The Vibes video is still warm from the press. 👍

[@hesmanification]

Vibes ❤ saw him at 4 small Raves in 2023, Manchester blackpool bham Bonanzas 🎉 absolutely wonderful. Lovely man

[@damiencrowe6098]

Great video once again..'Obsession' is a bonafide classic!!! Still one of the best tracks of that era.. Diidnt know Vibes started playing garage in the late 90s, did he still go by the name Dj Vibes playing garage?

[@stuartkmusic]

I believe he still went by Vibes during that time although I’ve tried to hunt for some footage and came up with nothing. Glad you enjoyed the video Damien 👍

[@calumhyder339]

I am sure he was called Shane Lavan and played the garage room at a few one nations

[@damiencrowe6098]

@@calumhyder339 that would make more sense to change his stage name, as he was such a well known name as DJ Vibes playing hard core..👍

[@stuartkmusic]

You may have just solved the mystery Calum.

[@stuartkmusic]

Agree here Damien as I don’t think there were any from either scene who used the same name in both.

[@soj4169]

Finally I found out who this awesome DJ is!!! Discovered his songs and w/ wishdokta a few years ago and was wondering. All bangers. Thanks!

[@soj4169]

i saw he just released a new comp collection too - wonder if the audio quality is better @FarTooRight

[@DJ.Jon.G]

Who didnt love a bit of Vibes and Livelee in the 90's 😀

[@stuartkmusic]

How right you are there. It seems they were of almost pop star status.

[@DJ.Jon.G]

​@@stuartkmusic I remember bumping into him at a rave in Skegness (in maybe 2010 I think) I won't lie I got a bit starstruck 😂 I remember asking him if he was playing Techno Wonderland (love that tune) then when he did and he spotted me at the front of the crowd hands in the air, singing away to the breakdown he pointed and put his thumb up (proper gent)

[@stuartkmusic]

That’s amazing. I get starstruck every time I end up on the phone to one of these guys. I try so hard not to fanboy at them 😆 so professional 😆

[@MessyYid]

Great work Stuart 👌. Had the pleasure of meeting my idol (vibes) at the manor in ringwood many years ago. A lovely bloke who made my night by having a chat with me 😁

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Messy Yid. I found him to be such a down to earth bloke on the phone. Have yet to be in the same room as him though 👍

[@readytogame83]

Thank you for this channel all your vids are so many memories ❤

[@stuartkmusic]

Glad you like them!

[@kieranryan1258]

Can you do whizzkid and re-con 🎉🙌🏻

[@stuartkmusic]

Whizzkid is on my hit list and re-con has been targeted mate… we only have a couple more before we are there 😉

[@darbomusic]

You've got the Vibes and the LiveLee 🎉

[@SlapDashVideos]

Really enjoyed this mate. Kept me engaged throughout. Top stuff and your thorough research is on point. 🙂👏

[@stuartkmusic]

Cheers mate. I thought I was a bit waffley in my last couple so tried to tighten it up a little. 👍

[@SlapDashVideos]

@@stuartkmusic It flowed really well man. With some of the more lengthier YT videos I can end up watching in parts but I was proper locked in to this from start to finish with not so much as a pause. 🙂 You're improving so quickly mate. 👌 I'm intrigued to see what changes you intend to make to your format as mentioned in the credits. 😉

[@jasonwhittle5008]

Fantastic history on vibes, loved. Seeing him and livelee at skelter slammin etc. great content Stuart 😊keep up the good work 👍 any chance of doing some promoters on the history I bet some of tantrums and drama between artists would be amazing to hear, I know unlikely to mention any names but it must of been a eye opener as a promoter 😎

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Jason. Great idea as well. I’ve still to make my way through the ROAR episodes with Gary Vibealite. Gotta be loads of stories in there 👍

[@emtronea1]

He was at tli Xmas party last night 😜

[@onlyonewhyphy]

The guy looks like 2 different men from photo to photo 😂 Vibes is another Legend. 😊

[@jayviperdj]

Absolutely smashing these videos mate. You have seen a gap in the market and well and truly put your mark on it. Very well researched and well presented too. 10 out of 10 mate, keep up the good work!

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Jay. It’s been a hell of a year and I’ve learnt so much. Just glad all you guys came along with me for the journey 👍

[@travelwithamate]

Another awesome video. Can you do Ramos and MC Marley? They were the duo I always went to see.

[@stuartkmusic]

Absolutely @travelwithamate. I’ve got them both on my hit list to do 👍

[@dazzmatazz]

I’ve got a few signed record sleeves by the man himself, oh and a copy of Raver’s Choice 2 but I’m keeping it! 😂 Cool video, thanks mate ❤

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Daz and if you ever change your mind on that, feel free to get in touch 😆

[@DJ.Jon.G]

Here's an 'out of the box' idea for your channel. How about we have a Stuart K episode? It would be good to hear your story. What first got you into Hardcore, where you grew up, what Raves you used to attend, any funny/crazy stories from your Raving days, what lead you to start DJ'ing and so on and so on. Something to think about 🫡

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Jon. We could certainly give it a try. Be a bit weird talking about myself after spending all these months talking about others but I’m up for a challenge. I’m certainly no big name and can’t say I’ve lived a life as interesting as others but let me see what I can get on paper for you 😉

[@kimifur]

I second this idea!

[@jayviperdj]

I would be happy to have Stu on my podcast for the above reason. I think it would make for a very interesting and quite unique episode of The Couture 303 Podcast....

[@stuartkmusic]

Let’s have a chat Jay. Up for this mate.

[@jacamo1993]

Shane Lavan. Top bloke

[@Justindl26]

Great work mate :)

[@stuartkmusic]

Cheers Justin. 👍

[@LianneMurphy]

Cheers Stu good video as always 🥰

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks Lianne 😁😁

[@cw3728]

You need to feature these guys in the videos, interviews.

[@stuartkmusic]

It will come eventually that we get someone in for an actual interview. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to pin them down. Vibes is a good example here as I spoke to him at the beginning of the month then didn’t hear from him again for a couple of weeks as he was jetting around Europe. It will happen one day I’m sure 👍

[@bonkersrave]

The man, the myth, the legend❤

[@dazraver]

Awesome videos Mr Stuart-K. Ramos next? Plus Any interviews likely soon?

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks @dazraver. Next will be Al Storm. I’m waist deep in his story at the moment. Definitely want to get more interview stuff into the videos. I just need to get everything set up properly as I had some issues last month with the recordings.

[@Metisp]

Need to interview the Dutch & German pioneers. 4 Tune Fairytales, WaxWeazel, Paul Elstak

[@stuartkmusic]

@Metisp we are going international very very soon 👍

[@homiepr8]

Met Shane a couple of times. Proper nice bloke

[@stuartkmusic]

He was a true gent when I spoke to him. Would be more than happy to spend an afternoon in the pub with him.

[@colinbain]

we need the Original DJ Vibes breakdown.

[@neilyringworm]

These are really interesting to me because i come from the 90s punk scene and our two scenes didn't really live in harmony. Our scene was seen by many as freaks and weirdos and the HH scene was seen as neds and chavs. I always had a love for HH though. There are a few tunes that are up there with my favourite ever music. Anyway, I could tell you almost everything about 90s punk but for many years i didnt even know what these djs looked like, never mind their backstory. So these videos are much appreciated

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks for your fantastic comment. The main reason I started this journey was because I knew the music but hardly nothing about the artists themselves. It’s been a hell of a journey so far and I’ve learnt so much along the way. Glad to have you along for the ride 👍

[@neilyringworm]

@@stuartkmusic isn't it crazy? I would recognise a bunch of random one hit wonder pop stars from the mid 90s but these djs who were on records selling 100s of thousands and the general public couldn't pick them out of a line-up! Crazy

[@neilyringworm]

@FarTooRight haha awesome. For clarity, I wasn't calling anyone chavs, it was just the perception of many people at the time. Being a punk I know all too well how negative these perceptions can be

[@jimking8391]

Got many a kicking for being a punk. Worth it tho, no question. Survived it all to do all the raving etc, so no complaints! 👍🏼😀

[@trewball1]

Has anyone got a link to the first ever Vibes&Livelee set at Millwaulkees?

[@jamiestewart3694]

Very surprised theres not been a slipmatt or seduction video

[@stuartkmusic]

Apologies Jamie. I realise I’ve been slow on the 2 of them, especially Slipmatt for my own curiosity. I’ll get a wriggle on 👍

[@jamiestewart3694]

@Stuart-K Music no apologies necessary mate, you don't make videos just to make me happy nor should you

[@DjBionic88]

👌🏻

[@djtripnosys]

I have a copy of RB#2. You'll get it from my cold, dead hands.

[@stuartkmusic]

I look forward to the challenge 😆

[@scottevans5689]

Would love to hear something about Jenna Barr. Some great producer and MC videos out there but very little about the vocalists. And she was the best

[@stuartkmusic]

Great suggestion Scott and good news. The next video is all about a singer, not Jenna but she is on my hit list for the near future 👍

[@scottevans5689]

@@stuartkmusic Lisa Abbott?????

[@stuartkmusic]

🤫😉

[@readytogame83]

I met him a few times with live lee my mum met him and said hes a nice man .......no mum he is LEGEND so get your facts right

[@stuartkmusic]

😆😆 Amazing. I’ve still to meet up with Vibes yet. I should really get on that.

[@abelmanmoth1]

Please do a video on Ramos/RSR

[@stuartkmusic]

Plans are afoot Moo Music 😉

[@abelmanmoth1]

@Stuart-K Music good luck with this page mate! I'm really enjoying your content and presentation style. Have you thought about putting these out as audio-only podcasts? It's also really amazing to see the UK 90s rave scene being documented before it is lost forever 🤘

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks mate. I honestly hadn’t thought about releasing them as podcasts as well. I did try the podcast thing a couple of years ago. Maybe I should look into it again.

[@JittyLaRoot]

Are you doing MC ELL

[@stuartkmusic]

That’s a fantastic shout. Didn’t have ELL on the list but I have now 👍👍

[@OwenTheGeek]

👀

[@stuartkmusic]

Hey Owen. Fancy a chat sometime? 😉

[@OwenTheGeek]

@@stuartkmusic shoot me an email

[@stuartkmusic]

Will do mate cheers

[@Ravebiscuits]

I'd like to see a video of your best and worst hardcore remixes or mainstream remixes of hardcore tracks. Or your best and worst dj collaborations? *cough cough* styles and ultrabeat 😒

[@stuartkmusic]

Interesting idea although I might have to step out of the firing line on Ultrabeat a little as I’m trying to make contact with one of the members at the moment 😆

[@sidekick6.6.6]

Are you doing MC storm pleasezzzzz

[@stuartkmusic]

MC Storm is on my hit list Shane 👍👍

[@DJ-GOLD-TRIGGER-81]

WICKED AS ALWAYS !!

[@stuartkmusic]

Thanks @Gold trigger. 👍