Jaeger’s Drum n Bass and Jungle residents, BigUp! talk to Boj Lucki ahead of his appearance for Oslo World next week.
If there was ever an electronic music that was imbued with the rebellious spirit, it would be Drum n Bass. It instills the kind of fanaticism of cult legends, with a legion of dedicated followers that very rarely veer from its path. Today, it’s a culture all on its own, separate from any other dance music culture, a bonafide subculture within a counter culture like club music.
It’s a lifestyle, not just a music, and for the past few years BigUP! has been Jaeger and Oslo’s tenuous connection to that lifestyle. The Oslo-based DJ representatives are the first and last name in all things drum n bass and jungle in the city, and when Oslo World came round with a concept proliferating the rebels in music, we couldn’t think of anyone better illustrate that point for the Wednesday part of the festival.
Drunkfunk, Fjell, Tech and Simon Peter represent the BigUP! crew for the event and to mark occasion they activated their global network, to bring their Swedish counterpart, BOJ Lucki to Oslo and to Jaeger for the night.
The Stockholm-based DJ and producer has been a staunch representative for the drum n bass genres in Sweden, raising the banner for this style of music in his efforts as part of the MIR crew. His a well-travelled DJ, playing all over the world, and a regular guest on popular radio channels like Kiss 100 and BBC 1Xtra. He’s established a label called Bukva Sound to continue to promote the drum n bass and jungle in Sweden and today he shares a kindred spirit with BigUP as one of a select handful proliferating the genre in Scandinavia.
In the tradition of their events, BigUP! sent some questions to their visiting DJ, and for the first time we have the opportunity to publish it via our blog.
Who is Boj Lucki?
Name: Boj Lucki
Promolink(URL): https://soundcloud.com/bojlucki
Active since: 2001
Connected labels / concepts: Bukva Sound, Mir Crew, Klubb Rekyl, Special Order
https://bukvasound.bandcamp.com/
When was the first time you heard Jungle / DnB
At home as my brother listened to Jungle and Breakbeat from mid 90s. The first tracks I really liked: Urban Shakedown feat. DBO General – Some Justice (Arsonist Dub Mix) and DJ Zinc – The Source & Super Sharp Shooter.
What makes Jungle / DnB special for you
The energy, the bass, that it still feels futuristic, that it fits so many music styles in one.
What made you start DJing ?
To convey a feeling on the dancefloor, spread all amazing music that is out there and make people happy:) I was inspired by my older brother who learned to DJ and had gear in our home.
Favorite producers
Breakage, Sully, Response, Digital, Kid Drama, Coco Bryce
Favorite labels
Western Lore, Future Retro, Function and Metalheadz
Vinyl or Digital
Both
Do you play any other genres?
Yes, some Breakbeat, UK Garage, Dancehall…
Other messages for Bigup’s followersX
Great to visit Bigup & Oslo for the first time😲!
Find out more:
BOJ LUCKI/ MIR CREW/ REKYL/ SPECIAL ORDER/ BUKVA SOUND
www.mir-crew.com
www.facebook.com/specialordersthlm