A GUY CALLED GERALD: THE FULL STORY
Amazing interview with Gerald by jungle originator DJ Ron. Covering Voodoo Ray, 808 State, Juice Box and much more.
A Guy Called Gerald sits down with DJ Ron for one of the most important conversations in UK electronic music history. From “Voodoo Ray” to Black Secret Technology, from 808 State to Juice Box, from being tricked into studio sessions to pioneering new software tech with Roland — this is the FULL story told by the man himself.
Gerald breaks down:
• The real origins of “Voodoo Ray”
• How his music became 808 State
• The truth behind “Pacific State”
• Living in a squat while having chart hits
• The birth of Juice Box Records
• Creating “28 Gun Bad Boy”
• His pioneering live setups + global touring
• Working with Roland & Native Instruments
• Revisiting Black Secret Technology 30 years later
• His message for the next generation
• Why independence matters more than ever
This is a deep dive into the foundations of UK dance culture — told with honesty, clarity, and decades of experience.
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Massive respect to Ron and Gerald.
Rubin