Damian Harris, also known by his stage name Midfield General, is the original founder of the Skint Records label.
A prime architect of the sound of big beat, Harris grew up listening first to punk rock, later hip hop, and acid house.
He then moved to Brighton to study art, eventually taking work as a DJ while promoting clubs around the city.
He has also appeared on episodes of the It's Up For Grabs Now and Tuesday Club - Arsenal podcasts with Alan Davies and Ian Stone.
A lot of people would take the piss out of me for wearing sports casual gear – which I still claim I looked ace in.