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Episode 10: The Benny V Interview

PODCAST: Benny V of Dance Concept and Souped Up Records talks Drum 'n' Bass, Iron Maiden and more! 

Host Mark Williams catches up with his longtime mate, DJ, Promoter, Label owner and all round good guy Benny V. 

The pair discuss Benny's own history, the late great MC Stevie Hyper D and all things D'n'B. 

If all that wasn't enough for you, there's talk of South London's The Venue, an institution not exactly  synonymous with D'n'B; aswell as Benny's love of Iron Maiden and how D'n'B and metal share common musical ground.

Check it out on Spotify below!


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