Spikey Tee is a soul fuelled, reggae educated, hip hop asserted and jungle/dnb ridden man, Spikey (the person) takes all this influence from his music in to his life. All of which (obviously amongst other things) bind together to make a truly great man and all of which becomes blissfully obvious when Spikey (the artist) steps on stage be it with New Zealand band Sola Rosa or with a simply inspiring dj set…
In a world where artists survive 20 seconds, it is a direct link to his talent that this year marks Spikey Tee (the artist) 22nd year as an active participant in the culture of music. It isn't a business for him, it’s life and that’s why he’s still around today with every one of his musical journeys making a statement and permanent attachment to the listeners soul…
Spikey makes me want to sing. Every time I hear a lyric I almost subconsciously start singing it. After a day of listening, the night is spent singing. Now I’m not talking mumbling, I’m talking belting out a tune (obviously not subjecting others to said inspiration) and trying to embody what it is that Spikey (both the person and the artist) is getting at. See, Spikey (the artist) sings about the truth. He tells real stories. His story. And that he can somehow translate to everyone’s story. This is a great gift and we are all lucky to have an opportunity to share in it.
History is all well and good but as an artist you’re only as good as your last performance which for Spikey (the artist) is being touring vocalist for the amazingly talented Sola Rosa, unleashing his angelic voice in the studio and DJ’ing across many lands, absolutely laying down the law from reggae to drum n bass and all his influences in between. What is commonly known as ‘mash up’ sets these days Spikey's execution of is and will continue to be legendary – new names for an old game when it comes to dealing with Spikey. Impromptu guest vocalist with Morcheeba at the Days Like This Festival in Sydney (after many years of being a firmly lauded member), a record that we’re both quite proud of for Conscious Rebel Music (I’m continually humbled to work with such a truly, talented, gracious and absolute joker of a human) and finally after many years of making everyone else’s albums sound amazing, he’s working on one to call his own.
Very apt for the 22nd year in his musical life…
I’ve purposely left out what he’s done in this blurb but we’ll drop the list on you if you scroll down. Go through it and you will realise that Spikey has been in your life longer than you realise (he’s been with me since ’92 – and I met him about 7 or so years ago).
This is an enormous year for us the listener as we take this journey around the world with Spikey the DJ, the singer and the artist so grab on for the ride because people like Spikey do not come round very often. Spikey Tee (the person) is an amazing character. Put that on a stage and Spikey Tee (the artist) will simply take that and give you a performance that will make you feel larger and more positive than anything you could ever imagine…
Discography
1. Changing the scenery - The Sindecut
2. Creation Rebel - Rebel MC
3. Element of speed - The Demon Boyz
4. Life on loop - Steve Spyro
5. Just another night on the town - 11:59
6. Ruff life - 11:59
7. Amor - Jah Wobble
8. Tiger Tiger - Jah Wobble
9. Third heaven - Jah Wobble
10.Wine, women and song - Jah Wobble
11.Mount Zion - Jah Wobble (query contributors before registering)
12.Darkheart - Bomb The Bass
13.Paper soldier - Mannasseh
14.Is it worth it - Mr Scruff
15.Erase the pain - Tony D
16.Friction - Morcheeba
17.Shoulder holster - Morcheeba
18.Throne - Mark Rae
19.Guilty - Parry/Gendler/Rennie/Bell
20.Timelocked -Rennie/Konstandinides
21.Stand firm - 2 Dogs
22.You look fine - Submariner
23.Vibration Version - Mannasseh
24.Hands up- DJ Hype
25.Gunshot dub - Resin Dogs
26.Greener pastures - King Kapisi
27.The signal - Noiseshaper
28.Ember - Blue Foundation
29.If Only She Knew -Feelstyle/Submariner
30.Adore You - Resin Dogs
31.Burn It Out - Dual Control
32.Gusto Remix/It's Not Hard - Hermitude
33.Submission - Potential Bad Boy
34.Show Me - Potential Bad Boy
35.Roaring Lion (Re-Rub) - Flexitones (Propellerheads/Eat Static)
36.Simple Jealousy Sindecut (Query all Sindecut tracks)
37.Oh Little Sheila - Nil by Mouth Soundtrack (query unreleased soundtrack)
38.Badman Sola Rosa
39.Blaze Crystal Clear
40.Zero - Ritual/Spikey Tee/DJ Suv
41.Rubadouble Agent Alvin/Spikey Tee
42.Bun Dem Down - Ritual/Spikey Tee
43.On The Rise Timmi Schumacher Remix
44.Live the life - Sindecut
45.Crack Business - Sindecut
46.Life Is Strange - Rido/Spikey Tee
47.Whip Them Soundboy - Marcus Visionary/Spikey Tee
48.Love Love - O.G/Spikey Tee
49.Boombaclaat - Klaus Hill/Spikey Tee
50.Slipstream - Klaus Hill/Spikey Tee
51.Far Far Land - Ritual/Spikey Tee
52.Whip Them Soundboy - Ritual/Spikey Tee
53.5am Soul City - Lynx/Spikey Tee
54.Dragon's Lair - Ritual/Spikey Tee
55.These Words - Sola Rosa/Spikey Tee
56.Love Alone - Sola Rosa/Spikey Tee
57.Bass Speaker - Chrome Yellow/Spikey Tee
58.Rebel Dub - Lotek/Spikey Tee
59.Aunties Sunday Lunch - Lotek/Spikey Tee
60.Handheld Shout Machine - Lotek/Spikey Tee
61.Top Shelf - DJ Mosus/Zero T/Spikey Tee
