Creamtone

I had a deep and meaningful conversation with an attractive woman last night.

She’s not just any female of the species who happens to have beautiful expressive eyes and a gorgeous warm smile (yes, I’m a sucker for heart-melting smiles) — no, this is one very special woman indeed. She possesses a huge heart that never seems to stop loving; she’s always ready to listen and she’s always armed with wise words of advice when I most need them.

I know her as an iron-willed go-getter. She is as intelligent as she is beautiful. She’s now jet-setting around the planet… making the world a better place with her social community work. Geneva, Beijing, Washington, New York, Lusaka, Johannesburg… trying to keep up with her is tougher than spotting the Loch Ness Monster (well, almost)!

Best of all, she shares my passion for music and is very competent at singing jazz numbers. She’s one of the biggest supporters of my music productions and unfailingly nags me to “never lose your creativity”.

We used to date a few years ago. When we were together, I can’t deny that our relationship was intense. I think we learnt so much from each other that it’s made us better people in the end. She’s one of the few people in my life who has inspired me and still continues to do so today. When I think about our relationship, it still makes me smile whenever I recall how she once described me as…

A man that has created a steep learning curve in my life, where creativity and thinking out of the box is the way to go for him. Psychology should have been your calling though as I find that you know me better than I know myself.

Haha, I guess that’s me… intense. Yeah, I go deep. The same could be said about her impact on me.

So anyway, why am I writing about her? I guess this is my tribute to her.

I wanna say THANK YOU for making a difference in my life. I’m so glad that we can still share so much. Last night’s 3-hour call to Beijing was worth every minute because it showed me that you haven’t changed — you’re still the Superwoman I think you are, although I think you shouldn’t always try to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.

Whatever it is, just remember that I’m here if you ever need me. Remember to keep yourself happy, babe.

Two years? At least.

After shutting the previous website for an extended hibernation, I guess it’s time to revive Creamtone. Yes, it’s time to dust off the vinyls, hook up the bassbins, spin up the decks & party like it’s err… 1999!

Yeah, baybeh… Tonight, the Milky Bars are on me!

Funny that you mentioned 1999 (just pretend that you did), cos’ it was at the turn of the millennium when - over a post-FABRIC, greasy 7am fry-up at a tiny breakfast parlour run by hairy Greek men in Farringdon, London - my musika chillmate Roy (“Royston / Razor”) and I had an epiphany.

We should start a record label and throw the best parties in London.

Or, at least in the EC1 district.

Heck, we’d been practising hard at it for the past 3 years at Exeter Uni. with our mates in the Creamtea Collective anyway.

After years of dabbling in the scene, experimenting, organising mad parties, gaining experience and establishing contacts; we finally decided it was time for the Creamtea Collective to make a start at something official. Creamtone Records was born on May 1st, 2000. Creamtone Records began as a net label/community dedicated to showcasing creative talent, whether it be designers, producers or DJs. Our mission was to share our passion for good music and art. With our motley posse hailing from Finland, Sudan, Brunei, UK, France and Singapore; we had some truly unforgettable adventures.

Creamtone lives on, although it’s run solely by me now… the ethos remains the same and my bruthas, sistahs and I remain tight even though we hardly get a chance to meet and party anymore. Yeah, it’s hard when we’re spread out all over the world.

Kudos to my mates; here’s sending massive big-ups and heartfelt wishes to…

• Henri aka En Route (Finland)
• Mo’ aka L Sultan (Sudan)
• Roy aka Royston/Razor/Geezer (Brunei/UK/Paris/Baltimore jetsetter)
• James aka Haze (UK)
• Nathan aka Draco (UK)
• Dave aka BNZ (UK)
• Matt aka Ultra (UK)
• Samantha aka Lady J (UK)
• Wei Wei aka Cherry Garcia (Brunei/UK)

Let’s do it again. Real soon.