Next up: an interview with MC Audio Angel of San Francisco from December 2000.

SISTER SF: How long have you been singing? Performing and acting?

Audio Angel: Singing professionally for 2 years. For fun all my life. Acting and voice overs for 2 and 1/2 years.

SISTER SF: When did you first hear jungle being played? What was your first impression of it when you did?

Audio Angel: Well, I consider my first exposure to "jungle" to acutally be hardcore techno, one of the stand out tracks in my mind was the Genaside II remix of Prodigy's "Jericho"...it had this insanity to it that was sooo comforting to me, like nothing could be more insane so I could just let myself go into that sound. I recall hearing it out in Florida in '92 and being the only person on the floor looking at foolios like, "DO YOU HEAR THIS SHIT??!"

After that I got more and more into stuff like Moonshine's Speed Limit Series. I had my one raving friend who, when she moved to Chicago told me about all drum-n-bass parties. I figured that was what they called hardcore in Chicago. Ha ha ha. My first exposure to what might be called "proper" d-n-b was Goldie's "Timeless." Fucking blown away.

SISTER SF: What kind of music did you listen to growing up?

Audio Angel: So Much! Jazz and Stevie (thanks to Dad), Gospel and a.m. radio (thanks to Mom), Pop MUSIC 70's and 80's, Punk and New Wave (thanks to my brothers high school buds), Prince, Art of Noise and Linda Ronstadt stand out...

SISTER SF: How did you first start becoming involved in the "underground" electronic culture?

Audio Angel: Just by clubbing mainly. At 17, sneaking into clubs, strictly to dance.

SISTER SF: What do you like most about performing? And why do you do it?

Audio Angel: The shared experience with the audience and the DJ. It can be so powerful. I do it because I love it. I adore music. I adore singing. I adore dancing. I feel honored to share this. Oh yeah and the fat cash! HAR HAR!

SISTER SF: Was there a special event or moment when you decided "I want to be a vocalist or was it more of a logical progression, an evolution?

Audio Angel: It's a combination of being encouraged to do it at that right time when I was able to truly believe in myself and a logical progression from dancer to performer. It's always an expression of my adoration for music.

SISTER SF:Where do you see the evolution of drum and bass heading?

Audio Angel: It's always all over the place. But I do hear a lot more soulfullness coming through in the US tracks out there and that is exciting.

SISTER SF: How do you feel the S.F. scene differs from other cities?

Audio Angel: We've got more Women!!! That makes our vibe a little less aggro than many I've experienced. We are outrageously knowledgable and not easily impressed. We are highly talented and loving individuals who are generally down to work through problems together.

SISTER SF: You're a resident at Eklektic, San Francisco's main drum and bass weekly. When, how and why did you start performing at Eklektic?

Audio Angel: My first Eklektic gig was at Kate O'Briens in January '98 with The Honey B. I sang on and off with UFO! there and then on in July of '99 I became a resident when it had already moved to Rico's. I was asked to sing at the '99 Pride Float, the first ever drum-n-bass and breaks to represent at Pride (with Ms. E and Felix the Dog) it was from that performance that dMarie asked to me to join the Eklektic/Groundscore family.

SISTER SF: What are your professional and artistic goals?

Audio Angel: To learn how to produce my own music. To learn piano and/or guitar. To sing in an indie pop band. Too many to list!!! :D

SISTER SF: Do you have a day job?

Audio Angel: My career is in voice overs and acting. So actually doing that and auditioning is my job.

SISTER SF: Do you have any advice for women thinking about getting in to the industry?

Audio Angel: Go for it. That's pretty much universal advice though, not just for the xx crew. But I guess one thing I could say to other women is support each others' endeavors. We don't all have to love and hug each other, but definitely respect each other and yourself.

SISTER SF: How do you feel about performing at SISTER SF events?

Audio Angel: GUHHHHHHHREAT! Lemme know when ya might need or want me! :D

Audio Angel was interviewed by Linzee. Want to know more? Read the Audio Angel bio in our Guest Vocalists section.

Contact Audio Angel for bookings at AudioAngelics@hotmail.com