Marcus Intalex, king of the more soulful and innovative side of drum'n'bass, sits in a slightly uncomfortable position on his throne. On one hand, he's involved in a vibrant, well-supported scene that allows him to play music around the world; on the other, he doesn't quite fit in with the bulk of the scene. But why should he have to compromise himself to the popular tunes that now reign on the d'n'b charts...Sure, the kids want to hear them, but he's not a kid anymore. He's a veteran that's survived a lot, in fact - the initial revolution of d'n'b (and dance music, for that matter); the building of a close-net scene in Manchester with his mates L Double and ST Files; the development of an incredible and staggering back catalogue of hugely celebrated tunes, mixes and d'n'b classics; the creation of Soul:r, the label that receives praise and appreciation across all scenes; the growth of his distinguished DJing schedule...the list is immeasurable. So perhaps his general stance in the media, often posed as miserable tyrant (despite his lovely and jocose demeanour), is understandable, as his accrued wisdom has left him somewhat unhappy with the current state of his livelihood and beloved genre.