Field Maneuvers

The Ben Sims we know today is renowned worldwide as one of the best techno DJs. Catch him live or on his regular NTS show 'Run It Red' and his trademark techno sets are a dynamic mix of pure intensity and knowledgable groove. Growing up in and around London's rich culturally mixed music scene he has played and partied through hip hop, house and hardcore, so it should be no surprise that he's also got a deep love of roots too. Over to Ben to tell you a little about the mix: "Ahead of my alternative Roots set at Field Maneuvres, I've put together a selection of some of my favourite versions, loosely blended with authentic sound system fx and sirens. Most are from 30+ year old 45's but there's a few LP tracks too plus a couple of dubplate-only cuts that were never officially released. Many were Jah Shaka power plays for years and staples of his sets in the late 80's, early 90's when I first started getting into Roots Reggae properly and going to ‘Dances’. I tend to favour the uncompromising 'Warrior Style' or