Raving, Gangs, & Jail: Paul Ibiza's Unbelievable Journey from Illegal Raves to Jungle Music Pioneer

Описание: In this explosive interview, legendary 1988/89 London warehouse promoter Paul Ibiza shares jaw-dropping stories from his wild journey through the underground rave scene. From growing up surrounded by reggae sound systems in the 60s/70s to hosting the infamous "Fantastic Ibiza" raves, Paul takes us through his unforgettable experiences in the heart of the rave revolution.

He talks candidly about his friendship with DJ Paul Trouble Anderson, the intense early 80s soul & funk house parties in North London, and his time behind bars. Paul reveals how he battled gangsters, football hooligans, and even the notorious Acid Squad police force to protect his raves and keep the underground spirit alive.

And that’s just the beginning—Paul dives into the creation of his iconic label, Ibiza Records, and the pioneering of British breakbeat and jungle music. This podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone interested in the true history of rave culture and its battle against the system.

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00:00:00 The Legend of Paul Iba Begins
00:02:10 Breaking into Warehouses and Throwing Raves
00:04:40 Growing Up in a Blues Dance Household
00:07:00 From Soul Parties to Making £1,000 on New Year’s Eve
00:10:00 Jamaican Roots and Early Sound System Culture
00:13:00 Discovering Acid House and the Birth of a Movement
00:18:40 The Trip: First Encounter with Ecstasy and House Music
00:21:10 Creating “Free Dam” — The First Warehouse Rave
00:24:20 Naming “Fantastic Ibeefa” and Building the Brand
00:31:20 Genesis Rivalries and the Birth of North London’s Rave Scene
00:34:00 Goods Way: Massive Warehouse, Gangsters, and 3,000 Ravers
00:43:00 Confronting Gangsters and Earning Respect
00:50:00 Rivalries with Labyrinth and the Rise of London’s Rave Powerhouses
00:54:00 Getting Locked Up, Running Raves from Prison, and “Ibeefa is Back”
01:08:00 From Acid House to Jungle — The Sound Evolves
01:22:00 Founding Ibeefa Records and the Birth of Jungle Music
01:31:00 150 BPM and the Blueprint for the Future of Rave
01:39:00 The 50/50 London Crowd and Jungle Culture Takes Over