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30The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 12 — 2016
CYBER is a sensational
new rap duo comprised
of two members of ba-
dass feminist rap outfit
REYKJAVÍKURDÆTUR. Cyber’s
journey is just starting and they just
released their debut EP named ‘Crap’.
Don’t miss it—it is hot hot heat!
Artist space and concert venue
Mengi has just released the beautiful
album ‘Saumur’ by musicians HIL-
MAR JENSSON, SKÚLI SVERRIS-
SON and ARVE HENRIKSEN. The
album was recorded in Sundlaugin
(The Swimming Pool) studio in
Mosfellsbær and the beautiful cover
was created by renowned visual
artist, SARA RIEL.
Golden Globe winning composer
JÓHANN JÓHANNSSON has
released his first album in six years.
"Orphée" is a magical story inspired
by poet Orpheus.
DJ B-Ruff (or Benni, as he is usually
referred to) rose to prominence in
the early 2000s with one of Iceland’s
most respected rap outfits, Forgotten
Lores. Throughout the years, Benni’s
repertoire of collaborations reads like
a Who’s Who of the Icelandic hip-hop
scene. Today he is also known for his
radio show Tetriz, on Xið 97.7, as well
as for being a part of Dillalude, an Ice-
landic tribute project that focuses on
the music of the late hip-hop producer J
Dilla. Benni has performed all over the
world and shared the stage with Snoop
Dogg, 50 Cent and Hudson Mohawke,
to name a few. He will be performing
at Iceland Airwaves in autumn, and in
New York shortly after. Until then, you
can catch him DJ-ing at Prikið, Húrra,
Slippbarinn or Kaffibarinn.

The beginning of B-Ruff

“I was given DJ equipment in 1995
and afterwards started practicing ev-
eryday after school. Two years later I
started playing on the hip-hop radio
show Kronik and at the nightclub Tet-
riz shortly after that,” he says.
Benni’s musical background lies in
old school hip-hop but says he also re-
ally likes listening to new stuff: “I’m
fascinated by many different styles of
hip-hop, such as r&b, trap and bouncy
futuristic hip-hop. However, it all de-
pends on whether I’m performing live
or on the radio, which kind of set I play,
but I usually mix together different
hip-hop genres.”

The different venues in
Reykjavík

Benni says he enjoys the variety of
venues there are in Reykjavík, and is
excited to see Nasa opening again af-
ter much speculation and uncertainty
regarding its future. “I must admit
that Prikið is a special place for me,” he
reflects. That’s where I started out in
2000 and I always love playing there.”

Gear & Audio Effects

“I use a 2 Sl Technics and a Pioneer
s9, records and a Serato. If I were and
audio effect I’d be an EQ, then I could
filter myself when I have to!” Benni
explains. “Maybe that’s just how I see
myself though, I might just be a delay.”

Dancing crowds

“I love playing for people who are open-
minded, who are ready to hear a good
mix and appreciate the all the scratch-
es and juggles. I like people who are
ready to lose themselves in the feeling.
Icelanders can create a pretty powerful
crowd, they are up to date with what’s
happening in the music scene and
know what they like.”

Five essential tracks of
the moment

“Silfurskotta” by Emmsjé Gauti
“Rúllupp” by Aron Can
“Come and See Me” by Partynextdoor
“By Any Means” by Schoolboy Q
“Where Are You Now?” by Lady Leshurr
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