Nicky Blackmarket Part 2 - The End of Black Market Records | Passion & Authenticity | NEVER STOPPING

Billy Daniel Bunter sits down with legendary DJ and record shop pioneer Nicky Blackmarket for one of the most inspiring conversations ever on Rave Story TV. In this powerful Part 2, Nicky opens up about the moment DJing and music turned from a hobby into a business and learning the ropes fast. They talk about the 90s — record shops, pirate radio, and raves being everything — and how the shift from vinyl to digital changed the game forever. Nicky goes deep into the shock of Black Market closing, the rise of download sites, and how vinyl has now returned as a cult movement. He also shares how Pendulum’s music video he appeared in was an iconic moment. What it’s like touring the world from Kazakhstan to Australia, how the police followed him before a warehouse rave, and why this current moment for drum & bass is the biggest the genre’s ever had. Nicky talks about loving what you do, making people dance, staying authentic, and never slowing down — no matter what era you’re in. He also opens up on the emotional loss of his mum and why he believes being a DJ is one of life’s biggest blessings. This is the raw, honest, and legendary story of Nicky Blackmarket — a man who’s lived every era of rave culture and still stands for pure energy, vibes, and passion. 00:00 Cold open — “pause” & wee break 04:40 Late ’90s shift: rave → business 09:20 Growing up fast: accountants, VAT, tax 14:00 “It’s not work” — shop grind & DJ life 18:40 ’93 branches: jungle, DnB, house offshoots 23:20 Labels era: Gyroscope → Kartoon Records 28:00 Vinyl → digital wake-up call (no decks!) 32:40 Stepping away from the shop; digital takes over 37:20 Vinyl nostalgia done right (setups that matter) 42:00 Today’s DnB boom: new stars & global tours 46:40 Old-school ethos: direct bookings, tech hiccups, no drama 51:20 Family & crews: Millie’s rise, 360, Lords of Rave 56:00 Why document? The book, loss, and legacy 1:00:40 Loving every era equally — the long journey 1:05:20 Sign-off vibes — energy, gratitude, and inside jokes #RaveStoryTV #NickyBlackmarket #BillyDanielBunter #DrumAndBass #JungleMusic #VinylCulture #RaveHistory #BlackMarketRecords #UKRaveScene #DJLife #Authenticity #OldSkoolRave #VinylVsDigital #RavePodcast #DnB