In those days of (good) music in crucial need for a better identification, purveyors of exposure are essential for the survival of the vibe itself. Having as many activities such as spreading the word on UK bible Straight No Chaser with their Transatlantic Audio column - which eventually would give birth to the comps of the name - or doing graphic design, Atlanta-born fellows Karl Injex and Tyler Askew deserve all our attention and respect. Not to mention their monthly residency at NYC's Apt Bar under the Rude Movements banner with x-tra member Gamall and regular guests, where they apply their hip hop/jazz/groove lifestyles to their blends and gives a music-loving crowd, what the planet has at its best in terms of modern and sophisticated black music. What a debut for Fred Mobass dropping his first editorial effort here on IDMW.Com with Askew's responses to his Q's…

How did you both become involved in music ?

It was a natural progression really. As a kid, the emergence of hip hop culture has captivated me and I haven’t looked back since.

How did your Rude Movements parties started ? What was their motto when you first kicked off ?

Bascially, we wanted to create that type of atmosphere where we could bring people together from different backgrounds, and expose them to the sounds that we're deeply into. Also, we wanted to give a voice in the States to UK-based Straight No Chaser magazine. Our motto was really to keep it quite humble at first. It began as one party and grew up from there.

D'you think that you'd get the same the same kinda response outside NYC ?

Doubtful. Not to say that it wouldn’t be successful, but Rude Movements is unique to its environment. It's as much about the people that come as it is about the music. For instance, when we DJ abroad, we play a lot of the same music, but the vibe is not the same.

Are you going to delocate your parties on one-off basis ?

Possibly. We are being very careful to take things one step at a time. There has been talk of producing more encompassing ‘live’ events, as opposed to a DJ format.

What would you think New York has that we - the rest of the planet - don’t have ?

Hmm, lots. But I think every place has something that others don’t. To us, NYC has open minds, and it helps that much of the music culture that we reference is based here. Most of the guests that we book are from New York, which is great.

Which artists would you like to have as guesting your party (band, DJ, etc...)?

Paul Bradshaw, DJ Premier, Flora Purim… George Duke, Stevie Wonder !!!

According to you, who are the upcoming talented producers and DJ's to watch ?

SA RA, Waajeed, DJ Venom, Reel People.

When you see your Transatlantic Audio reports being on Straight No Chaser, a publication seen by many as a bible for music lovers, how would you like to see your scribe activity evolving ?

Man, I guess I don’t really think about it too much. The Column was something that grew up very slowly over the time and was really just a product of Karl and I being passionate about the music and wanting to share it with people. This very well could be the height of my journalism career !!! I quite enjoy coordinating and putting together stories for the mag (like the recent SA RA cover story) and I probably will work on a book of some kind in the future.

What is your attitude towards your DJ bookings ?

Very cautious. We want to bring something new to the table…

Would you rather go out and seduce an unexperienced crowd or do you make sure that you play at selected parties ?.... I mean you spin such a wide range of tempos, rhythms that you definetely have a style for both diversified and unexperienced crowds, haven't you ?

Interesting one. I think a good mix is healthy. Of course, turning people onto new things is what it's all about, but it's quite nice to have your core audience understanding you. Also, I think a balance can help inspire those that are more ‘unexperienced’.

Including Gamall, the other resident at your parties, do you each have a certain style of mixing and vibes or do you tend to just slap good records on the decks to get people down ?

Well we are all into a wide range of things obviously, although I think it's very important to put these sounds together properly. Good records can sound awful in the wrong context, and vice versa. I think Karl is probably one of the best DJ's in this regard. He knows how to put it together so that people understand. Hint:: it's all about getting the women on the dancefloor.

What is the most important thing at the moment in your life ?

Family/Work.

What can we expect from you in 2005 ?

Well, as Rude Movements, we will continue to make things grow slowly but surely. We have a currently a CD around at shops like Turntable Lab and Rush Hour. Karl and I might be putting out some limited things, but I’ll have to hold my tongue on that one.

More info : rudemovements.net / aptwebsite.com

Rude Movements is the 2nd Tuesday of the month at APT 419 W. 13th St. – New York City, (NY) 212-414-4245. next party> december 14 with Kindred Spirits