you really have to take all that with a grain of salt ... When I interviewed
James, I didn't even bring it up ... although we talked about Richard James
and Rephlex without degradating anyone.
I think James is just tired of all of the Europeans and European-Americans
getting all the props and press. Some of these folks deserve it, some don't.
However, James would do well to continue what he and Drexciya are doing:
the recognition will follow. I don't want to stri things up here, but
those that are offended SHOULD listen to what he was saying, and filter
through the venom (and the fact that the last two Drexciya records were
released on Caucasian-owned labels.).
To put this in perspective, listen to Mad Mike: his views on race & techno are
much more down-to-earth, and Mike has never let his dream become dressed up
in the money and hyperbole of the UK labels and press.
... my two cents.... er, pence rather.
- reverb