A Guy Called Gerald: The FULL Untold Story — Voodoo Ray, 808 State, Juice Box

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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Real conversations with the pioneers who shaped Jungle, Drum & Bass, and UK rave culture.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro
02:12 – Growing up in Manchester
05:40 – Early DJ routines & electro influences
09:15 – Sending demos to Piccadilly Radio
12:18 – Building the first home studio
15:50 – The birth of “Voodoo Ray”
19:05 – The transition into 808 State
22:40 – “Pacific State” recording controversy
28:10 – Living in a squat with chart hits
34:22 – First tours in the US, Japan & Europe
39:50 – Creating “28 Gun Bad Boy” on the fly
46:05 – Launching Juice Box Records
52:30 – The birth of Jungle & breakbeat evolution
58:45 – Making Black Secret Technology
01:07:10 – Working with Roland & Native Instruments
01:12:40 – 30 Years of Black Secret Technology (live shows)
01:18:20 – New music & new jungle material
01:25:30 – Advice to the next generation
01:32:40 – Protect your music & stay independent
01:38:05 – Closing thoughts

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