Episode 20: Ribbz, Part 1 - Tune obsession, taking rave Southwest & flatsharing with Easygroove

[@keithalvington1234]

Ribbz compliments the music and hypes the crowd, instead of chatting shit and drowning out the tunes. Quality over quantity!

[@mr90s48]

100% to me best sorry only mc worth listening too

[@Eyeballpaul84]

Perfectly said

[@j.o.e.7577]

Dance how you want to as long as your all having a good time! Legend Ribbzy

[@beanbowbagwins2192]

Express yourself to the max we wanna see ya! Absolutely legend

[@TheTamandtone]

Party crew go wild!!

[@Pickchore]

@@TheTamandtone - Beat me to it lol.

[@Mr_krabz_mcfc]

Uwwwwwww whooooo

[@Eyeballpaul84]

Ladies ladies ladies

[@ReBuildMusic]

The only MC that I would ever let touch the mixer, he turned down my music so he could get the crowd to make noise for me at Raver Baby and he got the whole room to sing happy birthday to me at Uproar once at the end of my set, what a gentleman too, lovely bloke and the best MC in rave music.

[@simonlidbetter175]

Saw a Sharkey interview and he named Ribbz as his best MC!

[@leftarm7221]

So good. Ribbz comes across as even more of a wicked guy than you'd expect, and you expect him to be gold as it is. And the whole Podcast series is amazing. Keep it up, definitely gonna donate. 41 year old raver here obsessed with dance music for pretty much 30 of those years. Respect to all still loving our incredible scene. Peace and love

[@ROARUKPods]

Wicked, cheers pal.

[@jaybot303functionerror4]

@David Mander 43 as well, started out at Rezerection & Judgement Day, then got more into my Techno, feel really lucky to have been a teenager when the Rave scene was still kicking, as I got older I got more into techno & house but I cherish my memories of those early Rave partys when I was 16-20. Ribbz definitely was one of the best MC’s always kept the OldSchool vibe alive, would love to see him play an Acid house set once the pandemic is over.

[@MrJonbec]

Ladies ladies ladies Party crew go wild

[@stevehowlett2220]

🔥🔥 my entire youth and obsession and ribbz......Diy jack third dimension and so on!💪💪

[@hamradiostation_M0UGE]

Ribbz provided The VOICE of underground dance music as I'm looking back at my 12-15 year old self listening to rave cassette tapes in my headphones whilst going through a really shit period of time in my life. His voice would bring a happy uplifting vibe to my troubled self, every night before going to sleep. Respect Ribbz

[@ROARUKPods]

Lovely comment. Cheers.

[@betquick]

Wow I absolutely relate to this comment 💯👌🏼

[@ga7924]

The original voice of Oldskool. Legend! He took me by surprise once by MC’ing for me at an Oldskool event (Dirty Knees) in Cardiff where I was booked to play a 93 Jungle Techno set. I was just ten minutes or so in to my set when I heard a voice behind me asking for the mic. I thought it was one of the local punters, so I ignored the request. They asked again and as soon as realised it was Ribbz I quickly handed him the mic. One of my DJ’ing highlights :)

[@petermorris8923]

Awesome 👌

[@ga7924]

Ha Ha. It was! I was playing one of the early warm up sets. Either Mickey Finn or Rat Pack were headlining (I don’t remember). It was surreal hearing his voice over my set, after being such a fan of Ribbz in my youth. I got quite excited to say the least! :)

[@robvega4109]

Good & interesting interview, hearing Ribbz's take on our house's history! Also the first Black Man I know who said they wern't affected by raceism! I was prouud to have him as resident at Universe (I think he was resident with Universe before Fantazia?). I remember Ribbz came along with Grantly from Massive Attack to the Albert Hall to recieve our (Universe's) Gold Disc for the Best Rave of 1992 at the Albert Hall. 1 of only 2 such awards awarded by DMC music publishers & Mix Mag readers ever. Happy Dayz & Never To Be Repeated! So glad to be a part of it - Big Ups All Universe Crew & All those that still feel the vibes xxxxxxx

[@robvega4109]

O yeabig love going out to @ROAR: The '90s Rave Podcast

[@ROARUKPods]

Thanks Rob. You should come on the pod sometime!

[@lovedeluxx2090]

That’s an interview that needs to happen!

[@mikemcmahon1970]

Howzabout 21st Century Universes Rob?!!The UK needs more big love x

[@robcalcutt]

Ribbz was fantastic at Universe! :) The only MC I could ever stomach. Always complimented the music and didn't do the male monologuing egomaniac thing. Loved his trademark stage wiggle too! :)

[@kidpreset3900]

Awesome interview @Roar.... I was the promoter who brought Ribbz to Australia back in 95 for Happiest People In The World 3, we brouht him along with Hixxy for his first tour of Oz. Mad memories! Respect from the Plus 8 Crew to the best MC ever!

[@twixaphen9386]

G'day, would that've been around Sep/Oct '95, by any chance? I remember we turned up at Vibealite one night and there was a sign at the door apologising " hixxy has cancelled tonight, hes gone on tour to Australia" .

[@keithalvington1234]

Ribbz is the best Mc ever, a master of his craft for sure!

[@sigh909]

So excited for this interview as Sean is an absolute legend and a super nice guy and deserves to have his story told. All the years I shared a mic with him was an absolute pleasure and an honour. He (along with Squidgy B, Sharkey, Marley & Knight) was a huge influence and inspiration for me. Shame I lost touch with him the last couple of years. Here's to hoping I can have a catch up with him in the future. Keep up the great work with the podcast Tom, you're doing a fantastic job... ♥

[@ROARUKPods]

Cheers fella. :-)

[@garethkickback]

all of the above and more :-)

[@jasonpowell330]

Great words Sigh ! Your one of the best MC's out there aswell ! Big love Jay-P

[@user-wq5kv2hu2s]

Show your appreciation to your DJ, This Guy is exactly what you wanted in the rave man just getting the crowd hype without thinking he's tupac and non stop talking shit, Legend, That Easygroove at fantazia takes you into 93 at littlecote was my fav tape for years.

[@j_d4303]

The one and only Ribbz! Technodrome wouldnt have been the same with out him. As soon as you hear his voice it lifts the vibe in the room to another level! Remember dancin along side him on the dancefloor at slammin vinyl, think 2001 and he let me give a “wooooooo hooooo” down the mic, good times! The Mark eg and M zone b2b sets wouldn’t have been the same without him “If you guys dont like your trance i suggest you leave right about now!” “No shout outs, We’re here to have a party!!” Absolute legend!!

[@waynesilverman3048]

"Want to see the whole place rockin"

[@DJ-GOLD-TRIGGER-81]

Party Crew !! All you gotta do is Dance..... No Shout outs..... Let's Party !! Nice one MR Ribbz. Cheers Tom.

[@waynesilverman3048]

'We want the whole place moving' . 'if u dont like trance the exit is that way '.he used say . chrisy whizz was 1 of the only one he used several × shout out

[@bigupz6818]

I met this legend in Adelaide Australia back in the 90 at heaven nightclub. He just casually walked up and asked if I was ready for a great night, had a chat about music, Polite bloke, didn’t know it was Ribbzy till a bit later and saw him on stage!

[@johnelmer3702]

Absolute legend, the voice of fantazia, dreamscape, and universe. What a real humble and down to to earth fella.

[@livinghere1972]

These comments full of Ribbz quotes are class. He doesn't do bars but everyone knows his lines.

[@mrrandom5954]

No more shout outs please

[@mr90s48]

@@mrrandom5954 this ain't no disco

[@steppinrazoruk81bim56]

Always smiling, no attitude, proper sound and happy. Legend

[@stuartheywoodi2980]

Man Ribbz has some rare ass flyers.

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Great point!! I actually respect the fact he took care of his legacy, how many MCs have done that.

[@oggyraverbabyghost]

It’s a real shame Junior isn’t here would love to see an interview with him RIP

[@bestie1977]

Ribbz was always one of the best and never over used the lyrics against the DJ and music . He was still amazing at the last Rezerection two years ago .. 🙏🏼❤️😌

[@waynesilverman3048]

Straight vibe man

[@petermorris8923]

Outstanding interview, he's a very humble and nice geezer. Would live to hear an Easygroove interview as mentioned. Thanks

[@marcdavies5810]

Underated as a Dj. Top bloke ribbz

[@twistedpeteable]

Top bloke and privileged to call him a friend,big ups Ribbzy,whoop whoop 👏

[@damianclarkeed6683]

Yeah mate he seems like a decent guy.

[@chrisshaw9836]

one of the best ribbzzy, best techno tape dave angel helter skelter m.c ribbz, mint. my mates mum used to play ribbz tape all the time, she was in her 50s lol mint, she used to call him ribberz lol

[@ROARUKPods]

😂👍

[@jameslock]

Great guy and really nice!! Top Geezer!! 😁😁👍👍🎶🎶🔊🔊🔊

[@djfase]

Top top mc. From his early days til now, he really is up there.

[@jeffersonvandike9349]

Big ups Sean & the ROAR crew, love this interview!! Home truths from a homeboy for real!! "There are always butterflies as the passion is true 'don't take anything for granted'...the musing of a warm-hearted Guru". Peace, love, tunes & many moons...Apache ✌️💜 🎶 🌝

[@grahamgibson2093]

Helter skelter nightlife mark eg and Mzone.. one of the reason mc ribbz is one of the best.

[@jasonpowell330]

Alot of love for Ribbz , a pleasure to have shared the stage with you on various occasions over the years , always been one of my idols growing up and later becoming an MC myself 😎✌

[@grahamgibson2093]

Helter Energy 99..technodronme Ribbz...one of the best sets ever...and the producer set of the same pack...with sharkey ribbz and NRG mcing...dont get much better than that. Cheers.

[@Mr_krabz_mcfc]

💯

[@jonfeneley2323]

"Your DJ is taking you higher" Ribbz made a Rave great🤙🏿

[@sophiarobinson3163]

Wonderful exposition of dance culture

[@steverecka375]

He is and always will be a legend im my world not to mention a top bloke too bring back dreamscape and helter-skelter parties all night long 💪 💪 💪

[@raverdal]

Ribbz is the Ronnie O’Sullivan of the rave scene, the most naturally gifted and an mc legend Top man 👍

[@sirjohnbuoy8159]

Ha ha ha brilliant, yeah he is, without the attitude

[@_Tricky_]

LOVE Ribbsy! Great MC and proper gent! 👊

[@SimonJay76]

Sean is a legend. I met him a few times and he was always really friendly and chatty despite his name on all the good flyers in Cornwall, Devon and the UK over back in the day. Massive respect. No more shout outs. :)

[@garethkickback]

Great bloke top MC/DJ big up the Ribbz, great interview.

[@mrbumbleclatful]

I'm a junglist and MC RIBBZ crossed all genres, he had wicked timing and went with the DJ complimenting them all styles and getting people dancing. He always said hello, One time at Fantazia he recognised me said hello. Colin Dale was playing, he saw that it wasn't my missus cup of tea, and started saying there's a a girl in here who loves the jungle but hates the techno. Cmon and dance lol

[@mightyforcerecords3221]

Great interview. Top man. :)

[@possys2]

LEGEND.. also big up tom, these guests just get better and better ;)

[@user-wq5kv2hu2s]

I just got rid of a few hundred flyers not too long ago i had all the quest and Amnesia house those were my fav....It was like losing a bollock i can't lie.

[@possys2]

looking back at old photos of my bedroom over the years, with walls covered in flyers.... i feel ya pain, i just thrown them in the bin, one day when i wanted to paint my walls, got about 30 saved, my favourite from each event... if only i just put them all in a folder!!! tho looking on the net at old flyers saying to myself, i had that one and that one, passes abit of time now and then ;\)

[@glengooner74]

Ladies Ladies Ladies hope your having a good time ,,, Legend

[@thepeacemaker9633]

Love ribbz always had the ravers hyped, scorpio & ribbz always been my favourite never really met ribbz but lived in Torquay so I used to see scorpio all the time such a great guy, big respect to the south west crew good times great memories.

[@streck0486]

Since Ribbzy mentioned him: you should really try to get Jody Wisternoff on the podcast. He's still going on strong, mostly playing house these days, but he hasn't forgotten his Sub Love days. It would be great to hear his memories from back in the day and his thoughts on the 90s rave scene, in general.

[@howiejon4243]

Would love to see Robbie Dee on the podcast aw easy groove 👍👍👍

[@LeonEdwards1976]

RIBBZ and Techno - thats a marriage made in heaven. What a great guy he is. This is the first time I have seen him talking, a down to earth guy.

[@LeonEdwards1976]

Yes bro - the 303 oioi

[@LeonEdwards1976]

Ribbz's Mum is great too :)

[@donnaloader3043]

Ribbz gave us a lift to dance planet Cornwall coliseum all weekender! In his beaten up escort estate. 95 . First rave and it went off. Just wanna say thankyou Sean ! What a weekend . What a guy ! Great interview!

[@nickybower9981]

What a fkn MC,no slavering on over. The tunes just hyping the crowd."technidrome,even the records are jumping" No,1

[@dannywholuv]

LADIESS! ALL YOU GOT TO DO IS DANCE. WOO WOO!

[@Justindl26]

Watching this tonight properly after work

[@dc110770]

Can’t wait to see who is next. Treated myself to Sy DS 7 earlier, would love to hear from him!

[@ROARUKPods]

Second part of Ribbz, then something for charity to help a brother in the scene, and then Junior Tomlin and Gary Vibealite and then loads more surprises not announced yet.

[@dc110770]

@@ROARUKPods smashing it mate! Really enjoying all the interviews especially in these difficult times. Keep up the good work 👍

[@williamjay8715]

My fave MC and a top bloke

[@paulwilliams1287]

Legend! One of the best MC’s by far... knew when to talk and when to let the music do the talking! MC Storm in a tea cup take note!

[@oldskool8441]

Great interview from one of the nicest people in the scene you could meet. We used to travel down from Scotland to various events and Ribbz would always take the time to have a chat. Massive respect !

[@saturn1returns]

Best yet.

[@StickCrab]

Bringing you the many faces of the techno...!!

[@ashleysmith9155]

Dance how you like we don't give a fuck, if you carn't dance just nod your fucking head. Legend

[@aaronmckechnie4467]

Great interview! Thank you Tom and all (behind the scenes) involved for sharing and, thank you to the man (MC Ribbz) himself. MC Ribbz the best of the best. Truly. I imitated his style. MC Ribbz knows "the less you say..the more it is" MC philosophy. He picks the right times and the right words/phrases to MC. He MC's "the vibe" and "building things up." He excels at this and is the best at it. He uses words/phrases wisely! He has a good time! 🙂 He has fun! 🙂 He knows his acid house, knows his rave, knows his old school (hardcore), knows his techno. His sets with/for Top Buzz (Hardcore Heaven), DJ Producer (Universe), Mach One (Revelation Safari) are as good as it gets for these styles of music.

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Great interview as always!! Big up MC Ribbz. Well spoken clear and coherent recollection. What a top ambassador of the music scene. The DJ Andy Carrol bit had me in stitches LOL!!! Can you please get the Ragga Twins they are also national treasures having lasted several transitions from Acid House, Hardcore, Jungle and Drum & Bass.

[@ROARUKPods]

Good shout

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

@@ROARUKPods Thank you for all your hard work. You have exceptional journalistic skills that most platforms lack and I love your sense of humour. Great podcasts and videos. Massively appreciated by all.

[@jaybot303functionerror4]

Party Crew time to unwind, definitely the best MC to hear on Techno sets, had the rare ability to realise he was there to enhance the music the DJ’s played.

[@wellraverofficial2190]

What a genuine lovely bloke! And not a bad MC to boot!

[@agentm00se]

no shoutouts we're gunna have a party!!!

[@EmceeIntricacy]

An absolute gentleman, wish him nothing but success.

[@pvfckev8348]

Ribbz is the voice of my teenage years being a bedroom raver but actually danced next to him at the void and years later at keele uni

[@jamesfletcher3720]

Thanks for this interview and fascinating insight to a true gentleman Master of the Craft and very humble with it, I have countless mixes of which Ribbz has MC'ed on and he's always on form. "You haven't heard hardcore until you've heard Groove Ezee, Groove Ezeegroove".

[@j_d4303]

Grantus Arts needs to get his pics on t-shirts for definite! Definitely want a Ribbz t shirt 😃

[@ROARUKPods]

Defo making moves in that field.....

[@j_d4303]

@@ROARUKPods Wooooooo Hooooo 😃

[@grantusarts6049]

Great to hear Jon. Glad you're enjoying the artwork. As Tom says we are looking into doing Merch in the future.

[@illusivebounce]

the absolute number 1 🔥 best there has and ever will be. we all love ya ribbzy 😎👊🏻

[@Alexjones-bh9kv]

Finally, yes yes yes woooooohooo

[@hudsonfluxforever]

The Man is one of the legends who added an extra layer of atmosphere to those events. The music evolved from the first drum machine pattern born in the late 80s to a highly sophisticated combination of rhythmic beats , wall shaking bass waves that climaxed in 1993 to provide the dance goer with 12 hours of sounds that ranged from the eclectic highs of a pisno tune to the melodic Synths that howled like a Banshee through the speakers and into the universe beyond. We were truly blessed to be there. Drugs just elevated the body and mind to another level but the music has already taken us far beyond what we has ever experienced before. The music has driven my life forward for 32 years. 10 hours dancing is what my body loved then and does today.. and I don't dance like Mick Jagger unless you pay me with a day our with Keith Richards. The legends will never become a myth. The Easygroove set with Ribbz is timeless...and the Ratty set in 93 is the purest example of a music genre that had attained enlightenment

[@johntime992]

The best MC bar none and one of the nicest coolest guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and performing with. Woooooo woo

[@jonzaremba]

Rural folks are the best!

[@michaelb4103]

Wicked need a interview with easygroove!

[@lovedeluxx2090]

Great work again Tom, when things were getting crazy you’d here Ribbz voice and think everything is going to be ok 👌🏼

[@ROARUKPods]

Ha, that’s a lovely way of putting it.

[@BWPT.]

Ribbz was the only MC I could tolerate TBH. Also plays some top tunes too.

[@93raver09]

We went Dance Valley massive dutch festival. Always enjoyed Ribbz on set hosting are you having a good time. He clearly was! Seems a top guy. Enjoyed the interview. Well done crew

[@upthebuffer1921]

That rave at the rag market in brum is one of the best nights ever

[@SlapDashVideos]

Fantastic interview. He's so down to earth and humble. A true raver of all proportions. Loved that he had enough of the kill joys not wanting him to dance or MC when he was abroad, just welcome and goodbye announcements, so just thought fuck it and got on stage to let rip. 😃 He had his grand moment to not be booked by them again but as you say, their loss. 😉 "Party crew, I hope you love the sound of your DJ, hope you're having a good time." True legend. 🎤💙🎤

[@paulfyfe7442]

very versatile mc.. one of the best

[@simonhiggs3305]

Another awesome one mate, keep up the good work.

[@shingo74]

I’m a long time fan. Really enjoying this interview. One of my fondest rave memories for you …….. August 92. M4 pickup at the services, convoy to the rave, wicked site near Shepton Mallet, disused quarry. Holes ( inspection pits ? ) in the floor with glow sticks dropped in for safety. 5am a large crew turned up and rinsed one of the all time ‘summer 92’ sets. The mc had a long corded mike and spent most of the time in the middle of the dance floor - with the ravers. I found out later it was Easygroove and Mc Ribbz. What a night. Great memories !!!!! Show your appreciation to your Dj 👍🏻

[@ROARUKPods]

Great story. 👍

[@AW-Services]

Another legend and voice of the rave era. His voice and style is one of the very best. Never knew he once lived in Plymouth. Robbie Dee is still in Paignton and torquay

[@paul-soundaffected]

Never heard of the S.A.S parties in plymouth?

[@RennieDJ]

Great to see this getting the viewing figures it deserves 👏

[@ROARUKPods]

Smashing it bro. All time highs. 😳

[@RennieDJ]

@@ROARUKPods yes Latch!! 💪🏼👊👏👏👏👏

[@KennyWankpot]

what a cool, down to earth guy. really love the bloke after watching this.

[@Fragman-Scoop]

Fantastic interview Tom, with out a doubt the most popular MC in the 1990’s and beyond. He never had a bad day at the office. The best old Skool tapes and raves always had Ribbz on. My time 92 to 95 only Conrad, Robbie Dee and Joe Peng could be put in the same class. Plymouth Warehouse was amazing back in the day. How lucky Ribbz ended up living in Plymouth. Really enjoyed hearing the story of how that happened. Listened to all the ROAR interviews so far this one was the one I was waiting for and it didn’t disappoint. What a top bloke Ribbz is. “Catch the buzz”

[@ROARUKPods]

Cheers man, ep 2 is good as well.

[@williamrickerby5957]

Living legend Ribbz 💚💚

[@jamiebruce4924]

Ribbz great guy ! Do what you wanna do! Universe crew!

[@simulation8083]

Right up there in my top 5 mc's.. Absolute legend and such a nice bloke.. For me up there with MCMC and Connie

[@SatisfyingLips]

I still have a tape (one of my favourites) from when Ribbz & Mach one came back to my friends for a sesh after a Rave, of course we had the decks set up

[@markluscombe3040]

Top fella/mc, saw him at so many raves around Devon and wider, small clubs like flyin’ time events to massive helter skelters etc. Ribbz and Mark EG on the flyer was enough to get me to drive a long way!!!

[@andrewwilde5722]

Seems like a top guy . Brilliant mc . Brilliant interview.

[@davidmorville7154]

Main man!!

[@willgraham5105]

What an absolute legend Uprising 13th Birthday, he did the Mark eg set and was brilliant. Always a gent and for me is the best at Complimenting sets especially harder sets

[@Eyeballpaul84]

So jealous 😢

[@Eyeballpaul84]

Ribbz love this mc with a passion

[@BarkinMadAi]

Actually love u Mr ribbz I. Love Ur style its a very personalised and unique thing I actually wont listen to any 1 other than u for hardcore techno and I would say hard trance but I mean mark eg and mzone obvs u 3 are like the top gear of HARDER STYLES, I like to call it euphoric filth lol beautiful music and u are the only person that I wil have talking over my music, u r literally the life and soul of the original rave scene which I'm still listening too every day haha .... Missing u man ain't seen u in years now but I do hear Ur voice daily no Ur lyrics to about 15 sets and yea sing along like I'm u feeling it inside my soul, anyway im not gay but got big love for u dude, Pompey stomper here hope Ur good and so many thanks for all the feast times u have made perfect.... U at North reunion for angerfist first UK set was unreal ,even tho Scorpio and producer was shit without u haha but Ur true quality for mcing is defo hard trance with the 2 legends was my bread and butter bruva as I knew it was URS always made such an effort to get everyone on the same vibe which is special.... Fuck sorry for the essay but it's been ages and I miss u dude 😅😂 up for a session soon when u put next in the south my man? And All my love to u and Ur family and friends defo need the 3 legends live lol u r a gent and a legend , true honour to be fated with Ur contribution to the best music scene in its prime !! X

[@g.s.1722]

THE VOICE OF RAVE…… Nuff said !!!!!!

[@johntime992]

Yess Sean, we had some great nights @ Horizon man