קען ניט זאָרגן ווייניקער
When I started up this series of interviews, Moshe was one of the first people I wanted to do one with. I don't know why I never got around to it until now, but better late than never I guess. Being the man behind Milled Pavement, one of my absolute favourite record labels these last few years, as well as releasing great music on his own was the main reason for me to invite him to do this. Him being devilishly funny and nice was another one.
What up?!, I’m Marc Shepard, some know me as Moshe. I began DJ’ing as a little dude, spinning tracks at local high school dances and parties in the late 80’s. Once I was old enough to play at clubs I started looking for a place to spin underground hip-hop – the unconventional shit at that time like Sole, Arsonists, Saafir, O.C, shit very few heads had on their walkman. I got my first turntable from high school friend Moodswing9, and learned to blend from a few local legends like DJ Nicotine & Dale Da Dred. After scratching records with a few different groups I started producing my own tracks. My first album was Milled Pavement release number 001.
I've heard rumors that you have a new EP coming up. What can we expect from that one, and how come it took so long to release it?
The rumors are true, Suffering Makes for Great Bedtime Stories, will be released sometime this year on Milled Pavement Records. The album features vocal styling’s from Noah23, jamesreindeer, babelfishh, EVAK1, Brzowski, Monsieur Saï, THMS, Riddlore?, Swordplay and more. I started the EP over a year ago, but have been concentrating my creative side towards DJing filthstep, touring Europe with fellow brother-of-the-beard, Brzowski, and running the label. Winter in Maine is the perfect time to lock yourself in and make things happen.
You're the man with the plan behind Milled Pavement, the big cheese so to speak. Can you tell us about how the label all came about, and what are your views about its development so far?
Milled Pavement goes beyond Moshe truly, we are a conglomerate of artists working together towards a common goal. I mean, I may have the final say, but it truly is a group effort.
Once I released a few of my own albums under the MP label, I figured I could help other like-minded artists do the same. I was meeting other producers & mc’s from all over the world on websites like Myspace and MP3.com who eventually became part of the extended family.
What does a typical day look like in the life of Moshe? What are you up to when you’re Marc and not Moshe?
I wake up, get coffee, smoke 40 cigarettes and see what happens. I don’t recommend this, however.
Apart from the EP, what can we look forward to from you in the future?
I’m currently working on an album with wonky producer 32french, a new Desert People project should be starting up soon with Mike Clouds, an upcoming 12” release and full length album with Brzowski will be started soon. I’ll also be releasing more filthstep mixtapes this year (if the dubstep producers stop making trap music and get back to the filth).
What are your influences? What made you the artist that you are today?
As a youngster I was highly influenced by early death metal bands like Slayer, etc. and then 90’s hip-hop. As I grew older I was into a lot of downtempo beats, hip-hop instrumentals from artists on Ninja Tune, Shadow, etc.
You are without a doubt one of my favourite tweeters, because you never seem to care what other people might think of what you say. Is this a typical trait for you?
Absolutely! Ha. I’ve never cared what others think of me. That could be a curse, but I don’t care! Truthfully I enjoy making people laugh, and Twitter is a great outlet for that.
What do you want to accomplish with your music?
The music is the accomplishment. Having people listen, and enjoy what I do only makes the process that much more fulfilling.
Any final words?
Big ups to you for thinking of me! Shouts to the entire Milled Pavement Records fam, EmBen Digital and 2-99 Records.
http://www.twitter.com/moshstep
http://www.facebook.com/moshemusic
http://www.soundcloud.com/moshe-1
http://www.mixcloud.com/moshebenyitzhak
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