Studied philosophy at an elite American university. Considered a star of his class, and became
known simply as “Doctor“ to his fellow students. His decision to quit studying was “a huge loss to
our school,” according to his professor. “My lifestyle had become incompatible with the way of life
at a university,” he himself remarked, “I just found it way too boring.”
Dr. Stay Dry became an artist, showing a distinct and characteristic predilection for the colour
green. “I picked up my fondness for the colour green after visiting a casino in Vegas: I was down to my
very last $100,000 and I bet the lot on zero - and whaddya know, it came up zero. Green means good luck.
Everyone should take that on board.” Besides, he had no need to work for a living, as he had plenty of
money from his parents.
Dr. Stay Dry strutted his stuff at any number of jet set parties and events, but soon tired of the endemic
narrow-mindedness and lack of originality in American high society. In any case, his somewhat dandyish
appearance and unique attitude to life made him an odd man out.
At a party in New York’s Bowery, he later met music impresario Jonathan Finegold, who in turn introduced Dr
Stay Dry to the grandees of the American funk and hip hop scene. The Doctor felt totally at home, surrounded
by people with a lifestyle and outlook very close to his own.
“Of course I can rap. I just ain’t tried it yet,” he replied when Finegold asked if he would
consider recording a song. To lighten the mood during their studio session, he asked his friend
Lumidee if she wouldn’t mind joining them: “Having a lady in the studio makes it all a whole
lot more pleasurable.” The initial output, “Don’t Sweat That”, is on turntables right now.