The final couch session with Trevor Jackson was open to the public and by the time he sat down the Red Bull Studio was packed. Before I write on, I have to say that Trevor Jackson is a very unique guy. And I’m not just talking about the fact that he is a legend both musically and in the graphic design world. In many ways he’s quite affronting, but still compelling to be around. And on another level he’s the coolest guy to hang around with, completely pragmatic, straight to the point and f@&king funny.
His couch session was fascinating in so many ways. He has such an amazing history in music. From early pre-trip hop productions, remix work for the likes of U2 and Massive Attack to his own label, Output, which introduced so much of the music now considered to be at the forefront of hip, trendy dancefloors around the world, all the separate dissected parts of Trevor’s life are many a muso’s dream come true all on their own. His attitude is almost reactionary. A self-confessed ‘bad businessman’, Trevor claims that he won’t do anything that doesn’t make him happy, and you can’t help believing him.
The day ended with a closing braai at Kink with all those involved with ‘A Third World Perspective’ toasting what has been an incredible three days. Way too short of course, but that’s why it’s called a ‘Taster’, innit.
According to a recent report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industries, 95% of music downloads in 2008 were illegal. The report claims that more than 40 billion songs were illegally downloaded and popular music website DrownedinSound calculate that this left the music industry with £48 billion shortfall.
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