Chris Read (MusicOfSubstance)

Collector of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Boogie, Disco, Jazz and more for over 20 years with nearly as many spent behind the turntables. Promoter of one of the UK's largest regular hip hop events for over 10 years. Album released for UK independent label, Different Drummer in 2000. Mix show DJ on BBC 1Xtra for 2 years. Best known in recent years for a steady output of mixtapes and remixes including the much hyped 'Diary' series, downloaded in tens of thousands and podcasted to a million plus people. Currently working on a new album and performing with a BBC New Urban Music Bursary award winning jazz outfit. Recent addition to the rosters of respected UK labels BBE and Breakin' Bread.

Full biog, free downloads and more info at www.musicofsubstance.com