Strictly Underground was established in 1988 by Mark"Ruff"Ryder
who is an accomplished DJ Producer.
He is passionate about underground music and has had many years to
perfect his sound.
Mark has been making music on strictly Underground and other labels
since 1987 and has always stayed true to the scene,
He loves (the UK Underground Clubbing scene).
He can be very diverse in his musical selections but always stays
within the clubbing experience.
Strictly Underground is just one bow to the many sounds that Mark
Can create but he only makes music for himself and not for chart credibility
or popularity.
Mark was recently quoted as saying "I know there are others out there
like me who love the sound of the bassline dropping, I have been into
bass since I can remember and all my music has to kick the bass end
to F**K!"
Most music Mark makes does not have his name attached to it as he
believe that the music should stand alone and be judged on its merits.
"If I have to describe the music I make,
I would have to say that I make "Energy music" no matter what genera
of music it is, House/UKgarage/Drum and Bass etc...
I always have to get the raving energy in my tracks, that's the part
of the music that can be found in all genera's of clubbing culture
and that is the music I make.
I don't want to be a purist about the different styles I just want
to feel the energy that is in all of them and be one of the ravers
feeling it and avin it!"
The current Strictly Underground Releases are the first time that
Mark has openly used his name on his work.
Hopefully people will be able to identify with his sound and follow
his releases with anticipation.
P.S Mark Got the name "Ruff Ryder" Because it is how everyone described
his Tunes when the bassline drops!
