VOLTAGE with Dj Ron | London Something Podcast

🔥 On the newest episode of the London Something Podcast with DJ Ron , we are excited to welcome DJ Voltage , one-third of the legendary group King of the Rollers, and a highly acclaimed music producer in the Drum & Bass scene.
In this two-hour conversation, Voltage shares his inspiring journey from growing up as the son of a traveling showman family to becoming a successful musician. He talks about the challenges he faced integrating into school life and his introduction to electronic music. He also opens up about a near-death experience that completely changed the course of his life.
Through his incredible story of triumph over adversity, Voltage offers a unique perspective on the music industry and the power of perseverance. We are thrilled to bring you this episode and we hope you will enjoy listening to Voltage's journey as much as we enjoyed producing it. ❤️
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Big up to you ALL 💯
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[@leftbehind298]

Ron, these interviews are absolutely fascinating. Never knew much about Voltage though I know some of his music. What a great insight into his upbringing and growth as a person and in the scene. Well done Ron, for opening up the scene and having a more in depth look

[@LondonSomething1994]

His story is really incredible 🎭. Pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for the support 🔥

[@MCWurdzI]

Voltage speaks for a generation of us who were just too young to experience the rave scene before the criminal justice bill pushed all the events into alcohol shops when the vibes were so high that you could see them via the tapes we were listening to on our Walkmans at school with no actual footage readily available like now. You could literally hear how colourful it was in the jungle techno era of Fantazia, Obsession, Helter Skelter and ESP raves. 😂

[@LondonSomething1994]

Its true, and to think that there are actually generations of Junglists who entered at different times is an amazing thing in itself.

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

This interview brings out elements of social history worthy of making films and documentaries. Credit to DJ Ron for this interview. I've got nothing but respect for Voltage, his heritage and music legacy.

[@Digzeee]

Agreed.

[@rohaankayum1231]

Someone needs to make a film out of his life

[@rsrrecordings5583]

Love these interviews. Would love to hear from Randall, Dillinja, Ed Rush and Fierce

[@LondonSomething1994]

Glad you're enjoying them. Fingers crossed on those you've listed.

[@t.wilson7578]

Brilliant interview Ron I also have a background with horses and the travelling community I have been called steptoe all my life and had the same experiences as voltage but it just makes you stronger 💪 big up voltage . At the age of 12 I was out at work ,and selling fruit and veg of a horse and cart at 14 lost my mum to cancer and had to work to feed my family as my dad had lost the plot, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger one love

[@jonwebb8669]

Rouen is such a legend, met him before a set in Nottingham and he seemed proper down to earth, and willing to talk to fans of his music. This interview only compounds my previous experience. Big up

[@LondonSomething1994]

#saltoftheearth

[@lloydo1993]

These interviews are amazing!... Would love to see a Rebel MC interview

[@Baber1]

Omg nailed it bruv

[@LondonSomething1994]

So would I 😆.

[@Junglist247]

Five minutes in and I'm already hooked. Voltage, what a curveball indeed - Great work Ron 👍🏾

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks and hope you'll enjoy it all.

[@TakeMeBackPirateRadio]

Big up Voltage for crediting Sound System culture as a big influence of his!!

[@LondonSomething1994]

Yes he does his best to recall everyone and thing that helped hi. through to today.

[@Adam-g-uk]

Yes bro, big up dj Ron for these podcasts, would love to see a dj guv interview, I grew up in the same area as him (London fields) and remember hearing him playing jungle in 95 from his yard in late 94/early 95! I remember when he first got on kool fm and how things changed drastically for him in a matter of months.....

[@wilba232]

I love voltage anyway but to hear his background and entrance to the scene is awesome. We need so much more of this from the artists. As for the performing travelling community with the fairgrounds, voltage is spot on. We got talking to a group in Weston-super-Mare one year after they shut their rides in a pub. Preconceptions make such a difference and you should never judge because I never felt so welcomed and never put my hand in my pocket for a drink. They refused for me to buy them a round.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Glad you enjoyed it as we look forward to delivering more conversations with more artists.

[@The_Iron_Pilgrim]

Honest to fucking god. These interviews are something else… This has been the best one so far, and that’s saying something. Ron you give off such a great rapport to your guests. Great work!

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks man. It’s so pleasing to know you and others are enjoying the interviews. Thanks for your support.

[@robstringer100]

Ffs these interviews are the bollox, what an insight, love it, all of them are superb... keep em coming

[@93raver09]

What an excellent interview. Voltage comes across so well seems so down to earth and humble. Ron your a legend.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks for the support, its really appreciated.

[@MrJoepublik]

One of the best dnb interviews I've seen on the 'personal journey' tip. There's nothing better than an authentic voice with something different to share and credit to Ron - it's all about leaving enough space for the story to be told. Really worthwhile interview - cheers.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Indeed an amazing personal story of inspiration. Thanks for supporting.

[@chriswftdj]

Yeah I really like how he gives the space

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

MASSIVE Love & respect to the both of you from the eastcoast of the states!!

[@LondonSomething1994]

Loving the stateside support 💯

[@lukeforde3056]

Really appreciate his acknowledgement of the black community on the Drum and Bass scene

[@section23]

Big up Ron & Voltage 🏆🏆

[@LondonSomething1994]

Big up and thanks for the support.

[@daveperkins438]

Yes Ron! What an interview and what a back story. Biggest respect to both of you....

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks Dave. Really pleased you enjoyed it and thanks is fir the continued support.

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

Wow!! This interview is fucking amazing !! Excuse my language. Back in 2006 I was playingTherapy sessions with Dylan and the Freak Records family … it’s crazy to think that Voltage wasn’t even around then . Now look at him !! This is so awesome

[@LondonSomething1994]

That’s what I thought. His turnaround into now had been rapid.

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

@@LondonSomething1994 👌👌

[@davidroberts9305]

This is class, voltage is one of my hero’s in the scene, can’t wait for more 🙌🏻

[@lottie4598]

absaloute fabuolous dj ron and voltage

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it.

[@leftyz707]

Thanks for this one ron. Big up the both of you fellas. Nc crew 🇺🇸 🌎

[@djriley1]

waitin on this for a minuite 👌🏻🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@LondonSomething1994]

Hope it’s worth the wait. 💯

[@ponytrap12]

i was lurking around the Record Basement in Reading at a similar time. This was when the record basement was in Station Road before it moved to London Rd. Remember DJ Lee and MC Milky (RIP) working in there

[@LondonSomething1994]

The good all day’s

[@chuck_b]

i was in Reading at the time (still am) but missed out then. came late to DNB. but am here now! : )

[@Rob-en1bi]

This is the fifth video I've watched tonight of the London Something Podcast and I'm hooked. So enjoyable and Ron just makes it!

[@LondonSomething1994]

Wow that is serious commitment. Thank you for being on the journey with us.

[@Rob-en1bi]

@@LondonSomething1994 great questions! ✅🙌🥳

[@danielgoffe7531]

DJ Ron is a brilliant interviewer and film maker. Such a great series of podcasts.

[@ElevateRecords]

Amazing Interview! Captivated throughout. Big up the London Something Team, looking forward to your future episodes

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks from all the team.

[@jackcook3981]

Voltage has all way been my favourite Dj /producer since I can remember every time he drops a new tune I just love it don’t think he’s dropped one that I wasn’t feeling ever that’s why he’s my goat

[@AlexanderBuck1973]

Great interview Ron. I probably bumped into Voltage in Record Basememt. Like Voltage I couldn't believe my luck when I ended up working just down the road in 94. Used to be down there most lunch times, chatting with Lee, Gwange. I'm sure Q Project from Total Science was there at some point too. Amazing story about his death defying experience. Brought tears to my eyes that one. What a game changer eh! It's really interesting to hear about how he completely left music from his teens to where he is now. Follow your passions and love as they say. Its made me think seriously about how I want to spend my next years. I've got some unresolved things to try in regards to music that I would definitely regret if I didn't at least try. I sometimes think I missed it all but Voltages story gives me a different perspective. I think it's brilliant that you bring the questions to bring these areas to light Ron. There is so much depth and weight to your interviews that wouldn't be there if you did just a standard interview about the here and now. On a side note I used to go on the Dive Bomber fayre ground ride he was talking about. What a ride that was!

[@Skimatik_DnB]

Such a good pod 💚 Iv been working my way through the back catalog of shows (starting with the ones I wanted to watch cos they were heads I knew from 15/20 years ago , I didn’t know who voltage was 👀🤦‍♂️ and I still haven’t herd him mix and I don’t know his tunes 🙌 but now I want to , thanks for all your work Ron ✌️

[@dougbrown9048]

Great interview. Oh btw rhe twitter guy was Teebee 😂

[@kiensearle2598]

He’s such a sound humble guy and from when I used to rave I watched him explode! When he dropped respect due that was when I was out every weekend on some crazy bender but from how he moved was insane! Had the pleasure of going to a little festival with some friends and getting a random lift home at 06.00 in the morning after night at Lakota 🤣 fully rate him and love his outfits!

[@LondonSomething1994]

Yes an all round good guy and always colourful ☺️

[@williamcullumcodes]

Interesting you say Respect Due and not Hard Going (as part of Cabin Fever). You couldn't hear a drums set at a rave (squat) without hearing that tune for some time! (I haven't listened to the interview yet as maybe Respect Due is mentioend at some point)

[@dennishowes]

What a story! Would make an awesome film

[@rickydean9453]

Yes indeed, someone needs to pick up on this

[@walshbrickwork8283]

Great interview very interesting, big up DJ Ron and Voltage

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it.

[@tdnbb]

We love these interviews!!! Been looking forward to Rouen's though, sick so far! Massive respects

[@tdnbb]

He mentions Adrian! Respects!!!!!!!!!!

[@leejohnson4661]

Really enjoyed listening to this thank you great insight 👍 👏

[@bigtwentytwenty]

Thanks Ron for bringing in somebody of my generation, I hope Voltage is the first of many, although it'd be great to see more of the Generation X as well of course. From the 2000s I'd love to see interviews with K Motionz, Hedex, from the 1990s, Tim Reaper, Macky Gee, from the 1980s, Logan D, Crissy Criss from the 1970s Ratty, Doc Scott, from the 1960s Fabio, Grooverider, from the 1950s, Bassman and Five O and from the 1940s Flinty Badman and Deman Rockers if possible.

[@LondonSomething1994]

1940s 😂! Things is these podcasts are not primarily about artists careers, they are about the challenges they've faced that they've over come to be an artist. Choosing them therefore is based on my any prior knowledge I have of their lives before music and how that impacted them, their family's and lastly their careers.

[@fatalitydnb]

Fascinating chat with the main man Voltage! I was fully engrossed. Big up Ron sir 👌🏼🍻👊🏼

[@LondonSomething1994]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks for the support 💯

[@TheMisterdom]

Loved this! Very insightful, Voltage is a true legend in the game for sure

[@gs4khistian]

Fantastic interview! Keep them coming!

[@OfficialyPotatoes]

Huge respect on this one, great listen, hold tight voltage absolute legend 👊🏻

[@edisoncos1]

Big up Ron.. Great interview! First time I've heard voltage speak. Wish he'd spoken of his love for bougie clothing though 🤣🥂💯

[@syjay8808]

Another brilliant interview Ron,what a story.👌

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thank you and Yes an amazing story

[@edwardharris6613]

That was one of the best interviews I've ever watch. Big ups LS team, Voltage and Ron 🔥

[@LondonSomething1994]

Wow what a compliment to Voltage and the team here. Thanks for support 💯

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

Loving these episodes Ron... so much vulnerability and deep honesty. Your style of interviewing is perfect! Keep up the great work 🤛

[@chuck_b]

Great interview! I was in Reading at the same time as Rouen but on a totally different track. Respect.

[@GreaseBallBubbleHead]

Absolutely fascinating interview. Hardly knew any of this! Thanks guys

[@LondonSomething1994]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fishingash89]

Ron these interviews are amazing! Keep em coming 👍👍👍

[@LondonSomething1994]

Will do and thanks for the continued support.

[@Artersa]

Very neat, taking on this type of responsibility at a young age reminds me of farming communities (but obviously mobile instead of stationary). Learning to drive, build, tear down, etc. Super neat.

[@craigmcdonald1]

I knew nothing of voltages history before the interview, extremely interesting and you have a real talent for drawing out really deep personal life stories from people. Thank you and please continue with the quality content.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks and am really pleased you enjoyed it.

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

I know the post Doc wrote. Pretty sure it was right when the new Playaz ep dropped. Doc said something like “Voltage always hits home runs” Every release is gold

[@LondonSomething1994]

Scotty…always supporting.

[@Baber1]

Nicky Blackmarket please Ron!

[@LondonSomething1994]

Nicky agreed back in 2019 so look forward to schedules aligning to to make it happen.

[@rgateson1972]

Great podcast, gotta love the voltage proper legend

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks and for the support mate and yes he’s a goodun 💯

[@originalmace]

What a great guy, respect ✊

[@VillemUK]

quality interview, enjoyed that!

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

I'm only 23 minutes in so far . Super intresting so far. Wow Ron these interviews are proper . Big respect to you man 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thank you. Am really pleased you’re enjoying them and thanks for the support. We’re heavily into pre production of the next 10 episodes so look out for the start of those this month.

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

@@LondonSomething1994 Seriously alot of the stories are like a mirror of my life . Wikid stuff Ron looking forward to seeing the interviews :-)

[@lewisdowsett8390]

Awesome interview ron Id personally love to hear from men like shocking b ,mc moose,navigator,ash a tak, profile , five o , some of the old heads i used to rave to at astoria rex and bagleys Be interesting to hear what they think of modern dnb and raves and hear their stories

[@Mark01210]

Great interview as always. Big up Ron and Voltage 💪

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks Mark.

[@addp5222]

As others have said, a brilliant series of interviews Ron such a brilliant idea to do. My question is will you be Interviewed, So we can here your story, as I'm sure many would like to know. Namaste.

[@Baronna234]

The Jungle Don. Foundation 💚

[@michaelb2341]

Love how good ,honest and interesting all of the interview are turning out , the different ways of life and upbringings of the artists just go's to prove music can take hold of anyone . Superbly done . Fingers crossed for ltj bukem.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Glad your enjoying them and yes hopefully Bukem one of these days.

[@Baber1]

Remarc, Shabba Dee, Zinc, Randall, 5ive-0, Bukem, IC3 please beg ya do DJ Ron

[@LondonSomething1994]

There are some on the list that have already been considered and I've already been in talks with.

[@agentm00se]

the sarsaparilla kid returns... maximum big ups

[@AppalachianOrganics301]

Fantastic!!

[@MaxWinterLeinweber]

Serum, upgrade, imanu, simula, kanine - would love to hear from these guys!!

[@tripinout21]

Lovin these interviews Ron. BIG up from Canada

[@LondonSomething1994]

Glad you’re enjoying them. Big up the Canada 🇨🇦 crew.

[@djunclephill422]

Love the comment on Logitech speakers and the Sub woofer from the lounge 🤣🤣 🤣❤️

[@jasonross9665]

Ron this one was the lick! Big up voltage ✊🏾

[@johngarratt1764]

DnB or not, this is one of the best interviews out there. Nice work 👍

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

Rouen always has the sickest fits on . Top class lad for sure . Standard

[@LondonSomething1994]

Defo 💯

[@braille5575]

Anychance of getting T>I or DJ Limited on Ron? These podcasts are pleasure to listen to whilst painting.

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks for the suggestions. I’d defo have them on and have added them to the list. Thanks for the support and enjoy the painting 🎨

[@largerlips]

Same age as voltage - listening to tapes, radio and our jungle heroes but not being able to get to a rave always had me wishing I was born 5 years earlier, but managed to get to them from age 16 lol

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

MASSSSSSVE Ron !!

[@LondonSomething1994]

Big up J💯

[@mxo1210]

Awesome Interview🔥🔥

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks Mykel

[@Baronna234]

The music we love & celebrate derives from Black Culture. Maximum Love & Respect to both 💚

[@nickdunn9090]

Evans Waltzers at Hull Fair got me into raving ;)

[@flynn_22]

Such a good podcast is this on Apple podcasts aswell or only on youtube

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks. For now they’re only on YT but will appear on all the usual platforms I’m early 2022z

[@darrenlefeuvre933]

pls mr voltage i need that tune in my life

[@PureScienceTV]

Great interview

[@whatwhat9599]

Anyone know who their talking about when someone tweeted about "the only king of the rollers is doc scott"?

[@braille5575]

Mr subtitles.

[@albert341]

These are great Ron, can’t believe I only just found them now. Is this one a contest to see who has the whitest trainers?? Would love to see Rupert Parkes, J Malik, Bukem, DJ Storm, Lemon D and Ed Rush interviewed in a similar style!

[@romeisfallingagain]

wow. the man made his own decks lol

[@DJ.NEUROTOXIC]

Anyone know who they were referring to about the person who tweeted “theres only 1 kings of the rollers for me”

[@Troublednb]

reckon you should do one with serum next

[@LondonSomething1994]

I hope so in time to come.

[@crowen1406]

When is this going up on Spotify?

[@LondonSomething1994]

All of the podcasts will go on listening platforms in the new year.

[@HK-fj1si]

I beg you get Andy!!

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

Bruh… Not gonna lie. Living in the states , I get that “mythical” feeling every time someone reply’s to one of my comments . UK is the motherland and I’ve felt that way since 2001

[@LondonSomething1994]

Thanks fir the love man 💯

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

@@LondonSomething1994 always !

[@mrbigstuff1966]

remember you Ron on your first debut at Sunday roast Turmills. Great mates with Paul Roast and Chris Bunter Hughes (RIP). Paul had many originals of the scene at The Roast. I've a new book out 'The Council Estate Kid ' The Chronicles of Dodger by Stephen J English on Amazon KDP publishing. Growing up on The Surrey lane estate Battersea where Atlantic sounds come from. Its about community and the knock next door for a cup of sugar generation.

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

Any chance on an Andrew Clarke interview?

[@LondonSomething1994]

Always a chance but just not sure when…there’s a long list already booked in ☺️

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

@@LondonSomething1994 any DJ Ron interview is always a top notch interview

[@klewandowski5666]

Bladerunner next

[@LondonSomething1994]

Hopefully

[@Rob-en1bi]

Is Voltage with Harriet Jaxxon? Did I hear that right?

[@Rai_S82]

Yeah, they've been together a while. They've got a little baby.

[@dougbrown9048]

Hey Ron. Maybe interview Need for Mirrors?

[@robstringer100]

Every interview is movie worthy.... imagine a Netflix series with all the dudes interlinked in the while sence ffs from the very beginning to current times..

[@tk2097]

Where's that jumper from?

[@Rai_S82]

Louis Vuitton

[@fishingash89]

Who is the DJ not liking them being called kings of the rollers?

[@LondonSomething1994]

He didin't say...even to me :)

[@DARRENPCST]

Break is king of the rollers