P.C.T
Encyclopedia
P.C.T is a musical artist-producer
who primarily works within the genre of Progressive Hip-Hop and is based in London
, England
(UK).
As well as having performed in and around the Greater London
area, P.C.T has, to date, digitally released numerous singles and an EP entitled "The Digital Lyrical Miracle EP" [21 June 2010].
, England
, and first took up music
as a hobby
during his time at primary school, where he took lessons in playing both the recorder
and the guitar
(in addition to occasionally writing songs of his own in his spare time).
After moving on from primary school and having always been more enthusiastic about football, Patrick 'accidentally' got back into music
in Summer 1998, towards the end of his time at secondary school
(because it was the only class that still had places available when he arrived late on GCSE subject selection day). Nonetheless, it was here that Patrick was formally introduced to composing
, arranging and writing
music
/ songs. Subsequently, making music
gradually went from being just another hobby
to eventually becoming a genuine passion.
prevalent in the work of the popular Hip-Hop acts
of the time, Patrick took on the moniker of 'Trik' and began to write and perform Hip-Hop songs of his own. Patrick eventually replaced the name 'Trik' with his initials, P.C.T, because rather than merely being a musical 'act' in a theatrical sense, he wanted to show that he was merely being himself by using his initials as his 'stage name
'.
As well as developing his knowledge of the inner workings of the music industry by temporarily doing some part-time work as a road assistant for popular UK-based DJ Tim Westwood
during the latter part of 2002, P.C.T continued to develop as a music producer. That said, after completing a 6-month music production / business course, "P" finally felt prepared to embark upon a career
within the music industry and thus established an independent record label
through which to do so (Danger Money Records).
with local producer Poppa Sprinkle) was also never released, even though it was played by various DJs on both commercial and underground radio stations (including DJ 279 and Phoebe One on Choice FM
, Dan Greenpeace on XFM
and others). Additionally, the track was also played at the 'Sound' nightclub in Leicester Square
, London
, during Summer 2005.
P.C.T's third unofficial promotional single (which was also the first to be digitally released [28 March 2006]), "Block To The Bar", was a collaboration
with local producer Dnyce (and local rapper Strategy) which was played by various DJs on a number of underground radio stations.
P.C.T's fourth unofficial promotional single, "Life Is A Gift" (a collaboration
with Defiance, Young Kof and Pyro), was played on commercial radio stations (such as BBC Radio 1Xtra
) as well as numerous underground radio stations, further to being released as a free download via all of the featured artists' "MySpace
" webpages in Summer 2006.
P.C.T's first official single, "Here We Go (Finally)" was released on 7 May 2007 and the promotional music video for it was played on Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
channels such as BEN Television
and Channel U TV
.
P's second official single, "Keep It Gully (v.2)", which was released on 14 January 2008, was played on commercial radio stations by DJs such as Huw Stephens
on BBC Radio 1
as well as various underground radio stations.
P's third official single, "Shooting Star", which was released on 9 June 2008, was played on commercial radio stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra
as well as various underground radio stations.
P's fourth official single, "Drift Away", was released on 12 July 2010 (approximately a month after the debut EP from which it was taken, "The Digital Lyrical Miracle EP").
Further to all of this, P.C.T has appeared in numerous press publications such as Whats Poppin (August / September 2006), Invincible Magazine (April–May 2006), StreetCred Magazine, BaseAd and Touch Magazine (Volume 4 Number 7, April 2007) as well as RWD (July 2010) et cetera.
has a futuristic style (from both a lyrical and musical point of view) which displays creative genius
. Thus it revolves around the expression of abstract-yet-profound ideals which are complemented by P's eclectic taste in music
(via the inclusion of elements of Electronica
/ Rock
/ Dance
/ Pop
/ Classical
/ Reggae
et cetera). That said, P.C.T's music is still easily identifiable due to his distinctive voice and progressive style of record production).
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
who primarily works within the genre of Progressive Hip-Hop and is based in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
(UK).
As well as having performed in and around the Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
area, P.C.T has, to date, digitally released numerous singles and an EP entitled "The Digital Lyrical Miracle EP" [21 June 2010].
Early life (1983 - 2000)
Patrick Coleridge-Taylor was born on 1 December 1983 in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, and first took up music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
as a hobby
Hobby
A hobby is a regular activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time.- Etymology :A hobby horse is a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse...
during his time at primary school, where he took lessons in playing both the recorder
Recorder
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes—whistle-like instruments which include the tin whistle. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a wooden plug, known as a block or fipple...
and the guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(in addition to occasionally writing songs of his own in his spare time).
After moving on from primary school and having always been more enthusiastic about football, Patrick 'accidentally' got back into music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
in Summer 1998, towards the end of his time at secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
(because it was the only class that still had places available when he arrived late on GCSE subject selection day). Nonetheless, it was here that Patrick was formally introduced to composing
Musical composition
Musical composition can refer to an original piece of music, the structure of a musical piece, or the process of creating a new piece of music. People who practice composition are called composers.- Musical compositions :...
, arranging and writing
Writing
Writing is the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols . It is distinguished from illustration, such as cave drawing and painting, and non-symbolic preservation of language via non-textual media, such as magnetic tape audio.Writing most likely...
music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
/ songs. Subsequently, making music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
gradually went from being just another hobby
Hobby
A hobby is a regular activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time.- Etymology :A hobby horse is a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse...
to eventually becoming a genuine passion.
Formation (2001)
In April 2001, having noticed the general lack of creativityCreativity
Creativity refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new that has some kind of value. What counts as "new" may be in reference to the individual creator, or to the society or domain within which the novelty occurs...
prevalent in the work of the popular Hip-Hop acts
ACTS
Acts or ACTS may refer to:Christianity* Acts of the Apostles , a genre of early Christian literature* Acts of the Apostles, the fifth book in the Bible's New Testament...
of the time, Patrick took on the moniker of 'Trik' and began to write and perform Hip-Hop songs of his own. Patrick eventually replaced the name 'Trik' with his initials, P.C.T, because rather than merely being a musical 'act' in a theatrical sense, he wanted to show that he was merely being himself by using his initials as his 'stage name
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
'.
As well as developing his knowledge of the inner workings of the music industry by temporarily doing some part-time work as a road assistant for popular UK-based DJ Tim Westwood
Tim Westwood
Timothy Westwood is an English DJ and presenter of radio and television. He also presents the UK version of the MTV show Pimp My Ride...
during the latter part of 2002, P.C.T continued to develop as a music producer. That said, after completing a 6-month music production / business course, "P" finally felt prepared to embark upon a career
Career
Career is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as a person's "course or progress through life ". It is usually considered to pertain to remunerative work ....
within the music industry and thus established an independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
through which to do so (Danger Money Records).
Danger Money Records (2003 - present)
P.C.T's first unofficial promotional single, "You Know What To Do", was never officially released although it was played by various DJs on numerous underground radio stations during Winter 2004. His second unofficial promotional single, "Danger Money Black Gang Shine" (which was a collaborationCollaboration
Collaboration is working together to achieve a goal. It is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together to realize shared goals, — for example, an intriguing endeavor that is creative in nature—by sharing...
with local producer Poppa Sprinkle) was also never released, even though it was played by various DJs on both commercial and underground radio stations (including DJ 279 and Phoebe One on Choice FM
Choice FM
Choice FM, branded on-air as London's Choice, is a brand used by the UK's biggest radio company, Global Radio for its network of black music radio stations...
, Dan Greenpeace on XFM
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
and others). Additionally, the track was also played at the 'Sound' nightclub in Leicester Square
Leicester Square
Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. The Square lies within an area bound by Lisle Street, to the north; Charing Cross Road, to the east; Orange Street, to the south; and Whitcomb Street, to the west...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, during Summer 2005.
P.C.T's third unofficial promotional single (which was also the first to be digitally released [28 March 2006]), "Block To The Bar", was a collaboration
Collaboration
Collaboration is working together to achieve a goal. It is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together to realize shared goals, — for example, an intriguing endeavor that is creative in nature—by sharing...
with local producer Dnyce (and local rapper Strategy) which was played by various DJs on a number of underground radio stations.
P.C.T's fourth unofficial promotional single, "Life Is A Gift" (a collaboration
Collaboration
Collaboration is working together to achieve a goal. It is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together to realize shared goals, — for example, an intriguing endeavor that is creative in nature—by sharing...
with Defiance, Young Kof and Pyro), was played on commercial radio stations (such as BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra is a digital radio station in the United Kingdom from the BBC specialising in new black music, sometimes referred to as urban music. Launched at 18:00 on 16 August 2002, it had been codenamed Network X during the consulation period and is the sister station to BBC Radio 1...
) as well as numerous underground radio stations, further to being released as a free download via all of the featured artists' "MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
" webpages in Summer 2006.
P.C.T's first official single, "Here We Go (Finally)" was released on 7 May 2007 and the promotional music video for it was played on Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky is the brand name for British Sky Broadcasting's digital satellite television and radio service, transmitted from SES Astra satellites located at 28.2° east and Eutelsat's Eurobird 1 satellite at 28.5°E. The service was originally launched as Sky Digital, distinguishing it from the original...
channels such as BEN Television
BEN Television
BEN Television is a British television channel launched in 2003, aimed mainly at expatriate Africans living in Europe and north Africa...
and Channel U TV
Channel U TV
Channel AKA is a British digital satellite TV channel, owned by Mushroom TV Ltd, available through Sky within the UK and Ireland on channel 370...
.
P's second official single, "Keep It Gully (v.2)", which was released on 14 January 2008, was played on commercial radio stations by DJs such as Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens is a radio presenter currently broadcasting shows on BBC Radio 1.-Early life and career:Stephens was born in Cardiff, Wales, the son of the author and literary journalist Meic Stephens...
on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
as well as various underground radio stations.
P's third official single, "Shooting Star", which was released on 9 June 2008, was played on commercial radio stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra is a digital radio station in the United Kingdom from the BBC specialising in new black music, sometimes referred to as urban music. Launched at 18:00 on 16 August 2002, it had been codenamed Network X during the consulation period and is the sister station to BBC Radio 1...
as well as various underground radio stations.
P's fourth official single, "Drift Away", was released on 12 July 2010 (approximately a month after the debut EP from which it was taken, "The Digital Lyrical Miracle EP").
Further to all of this, P.C.T has appeared in numerous press publications such as Whats Poppin (August / September 2006), Invincible Magazine (April–May 2006), StreetCred Magazine, BaseAd and Touch Magazine (Volume 4 Number 7, April 2007) as well as RWD (July 2010) et cetera.
Musical style
P.C.T's musicMusic
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
has a futuristic style (from both a lyrical and musical point of view) which displays creative genius
Genius
Genius is something or someone embodying exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight....
. Thus it revolves around the expression of abstract-yet-profound ideals which are complemented by P's eclectic taste in music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
(via the inclusion of elements of Electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
/ Rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
/ Dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
/ Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
/ Classical
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
/ Reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
et cetera). That said, P.C.T's music is still easily identifiable due to his distinctive voice and progressive style of record production).
EPs
| Date of Release | Title | UK Top 40 Chart Position | Billboard 200 Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2010 | "The Digital Lyrical Miracle EP" | - | N/A |
Singles
| Date of Release | Title | UK Top 40 Chart Position | Billboard Hot 100 Position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2007 | "Here We Go (Finally)" | - | - | N/A |
| January 14, 2008 | "Keep It Gully (v.2)" | - | - | N/A |
| June 9, 2008 | "Shooting Star" | - | - | N/A |
| July 12, 2010 | "Drift Away" | - | - | N/A |
Covers / "Freestyles"
- "You Know What To Do" backing music originally "Drop It Like It's HotDrop It Like It's Hot"Drop It Like It's Hot" is a 2004 rap number-one hit single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell. Snoop performs the chorus and the second and third verses , while Pharrell performs the first verse....
" by Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
featuring Pharrell
External links
- Official Website
- Official FaceBook
- Official Twitter
- Official YouTube
- iTunes
- SoundCloud
- Official MySpace
- Last.FM
- ReverbNation
- iLike
Interviews / Reviews
- SheUnlimited.com (online) interview with P.C.T
- SBOL Fashion Show 2007, pre-performance interview
- SheUnlimited.com interview with P.C.T (audio)
| Patrick Coleridge-Taylor |
| Discography |
| Albums: N/A EPs: The Digital Lyrical Miracle EP Singles: Here We Go (Finally) > Keep It Gully (v.2) | Shooting Star | Drift Away |
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