4 Steps to being the best drum & bass MC

1. Be sure that little of what you're saying is understood

When you're MCing at a rave, who really wants to hear what you have to say? The people there are probably too off their faces to understand you anyway so don't worry about pronouncing your words. Also remember that the speed of what you're saying is more important than your lyrics. What always gets the crowd going is rapping so fast that what you're saying just sounds like a broken, stuttering Giggs mixtape played at 175 bpm. 

2. Ensure that the sound technician understands fully that you want the mic's volume turning up

There's nothing worse than shouting down a mic because nobody can hear you in the rave. If the sound technician doesn't the get the microphone levels right while you're on stage then make sure you give regular reminders to him that he isn't doing his job probably. Obviously he/she's not going to be able to hear you after the five times that you've already said it. I suggest giving them a firm shout at every two minutes throughout the set.

3. When there is a vocal break in the track don't hesitate to talk over it the whole time

Drum & bass is all about grit and fast paced, mental beats. There's nothing worse than all that craziness being interrupted by someone singing. If the DJ decides to create a beautiful moment within the rave and take a break from the violent one leg skank then don't forget to make the audience remember where they are. Talk or spit over the vocals to give a rough edge on the music and to confuse the audience. 

4. Always persistently demand a 'reload' even if the DJ doesn't agree with you

Reloads are a great thing. They show how much the DJ appreciates the track and they go back to the beginning of the song so you can hear it again. When the MC says there should be a reload, there should be a reload. Whether the selector is mixing in the next song or not the MC should always get what he wants and if the DJ doesn't reload it then ensure that you display how angry you are. Also, if the track playing is a song with you featuring in it then make sure it gets a reload, even if the crowd don't appreciate it. That's your song man, the crowd have to like it even if they don't want to, it's the rules.