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D-Styles
Dave Cuasito (born July 6, 1972), better known by his stage name D-Styles, is a hip hop producer and DJ. He has been a member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies, and Third Sight. He has also been a resident DJ of Low End Theory. D-styles is an instructor at thBeat Junkies Institute of Sound In 2002, D-Styles released his solo studio album, ''Phantazmagorea'', on Beat Junkie Sound. It was described by ''Fact'' as "the perfect evolution of hip hop's sample addiction: an album made entirely of samples manipulated by the human hand and overseen by a human brain." Discography Studio albums * ''Phantazmagorea'' (2002) * ''Noises in The Right Order'' (2019) * 54(d-styles,excess,Mike boo,Pryvet peepsho) (2020) EPs * ''Sound Advice'' (2003) * ''545'' (2019) Mixtapes * ''Hot Sauce in the Dick Hole'' (1997) * Stylus Wars (1997) with A-Trak Singles * "Return to Planetary Deterioration" b/w "Clifford's Mustache" (2001) * "Felonius Funk" (2002) * "John Wayne on Acid" (2003) * "Bea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beat Junkies
The Beat Junkies is an American hip hop crew of DJs specializing in turntablism. Established in 1992 in Orange County, California by J. Rocc. As of 2014, The Beat Junkie Crew also host their own record pool, clothing line and radio station. The Beat Junkies opened their own DJ school in April 2017, located in Glendale. In January 2018, they announced plans to go online and launch beatjunkies.tv. The Beat Junkies have won prestigious DJ battles and competitions like the DMC, the Supermen, and International Turntablists Federation competitions and going to world tour exhibitions. They have traveled and performed across the United States as well as Japan, Germany, The Netherlands and Canada. The Beat Junkies as a crew and individually have also featured in many other acts alongside artists such as Jurassic 5, the Visionaries, the Likwit Junkies with Defari, Phil Da Agony, Cypress Hill, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Dilated Peoples, and Peanut Butter Wolf who was so influenced by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grouch (rapper)
Corey Scoffern (born May 20, 1975), better known by his stage name The Grouch, is an American rapper and producer. He is currently based in Maui, Hawaii, but grew up and spent most of his time in the San Francisco Bay Area (specifically Oakland, California). He is a founding member of Living Legends, an underground hip hop collective based in Los Angeles, California. Life and career The Grouch was born & raised in Oakland, California, where he attended Skyline High School. He produced the entirety of Felt's debut album, '' Felt: A Tribute to Christina Ricci'', in 2002. He collaborated with Eligh, Evidence and Zion I on the song "Amp Live for President" in 2011. Discography Studio albums * ''Don't Talk to Me'' (1995) * ''Nothing Changes'' (1996) * ''Success Is Destiny'' (1997) * ''Fuck the Dumb'' (1998) * ''Overall'' (1999) (with Luckyiam, as CMA) * ''Making Perfect Sense'' (1999) * ''G&E Music Volume 1 & 2'' (2000) (with Eligh) * ''They Don't Have This'' (2000) * ''Crusade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invisibl Skratch Piklz
The Invisibl Skratch Piklz are an American group of turntablists. The members of the group were originally hip-hop DJs, who were among the pioneers of the turntablism movement in the 1990s; turntablists create musical pieces by mixing samples from records, and by using multiple turntables as instruments. The group started in 1989 as Shadow of the Prophet, with DJ Qbert, Mix Master Mike, and DJ Apollo, who left the group in 1993. The group later added DJ Disk, Shortkut, DJ Flare, Yogafrog, D-Styles, and A-Trak to their lineup. They released numerous mix projects and albums and were featured in documentaries such as ''Battle Sounds'' and '' Scratch''. The Invisibl Skratch Piklz performed their last show on July 1, 2000 at the Skratchcon 2000 conference in San Francisco, California. They were asked by the Disco Mix Club (DMC), an international DJ association, to stop competing since they were discouraging other DJs from entering. The Piklz produced most of their work around 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Certified Air Raid Material
''Certified Air Raid Material'' is the second studio album by American record producer Edit. It was released on Alpha Pup Records on September 18, 2007. It features guest appearances from The Grouch, Abstract Rude, TTC, Busdriver, and D-Styles. Reception Alan Ranta of ''Tiny Mix Tapes'' gave the album 4 stars out of 5 and described it as " dit'sunite-after-war album, using the unmistakable aggression of U.S. club hip-hop beats as a reflection of the world's continually spiraling political climate." Matt Earp of ''XLR8R'' gave the album an 8 out of 10, calling it "one of the best party albums of the year". On November 5, 2007, the title track was listed by KEXP-FM KEXP-FM (90.3 MHz) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Seattle, Washington, United States, specializing in alternative and indie rock programmed by its disc jockeys for the Seattle metropolitan area. The station is owned by the non-pr ... as the "Song of the Day". Track listing References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busdriver
Regan Farquhar (born February 12, 1978), better known by his stage name Busdriver, is an American rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California. He has collaborated with rappers such as Myka 9, Milo, Nocando, Open Mike Eagle, 2Mex, and Radioinactive. His primary producers have been Daedelus, Boom Bip, Daddy Kev, Loden, Paris Zax, Omid, and Nobody. He has also worked with D-Styles on two albums. Biography Regan Farquhar was born on February 12, 1978 in Los Angeles, California. He was introduced to hip hop at an early age; his father, Ralph Farquhar, wrote the 1985 film ''Krush Groove''. Farquhar began rapping at age nine. By age 13, he was part of the group 4/29, which was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots. At 16, he joined the Project Blowed scene. In 2002, Busdriver released his solo album, ''Temporary Forever''. In 2004, he released ''Cosmic Cleavage'' on Big Dada. In 2007, Busdriver released '' RoadKillOvercoat'' on Epitaph Records. Another solo album, ''Jhelli B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daddy Kev
Kevin Marques Moo (born 1974), better known by his stage name Daddy Kev, is an American DJ, Grammy Award-winning audio engineer, record producer and executive from Los Angeles, California. He is the owner of Alpha Pup Records and the founder of Low End Theory. As an audio engineer, Daddy Kev has mixed and mastered albums by Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, and Leon Bridges. Early life Daddy Kev was born and raised in the Harbor City neighborhood of Los Angeles. As a child, he played piano and trumpet. At the age of 13, he started playing turntables. He graduated from Narbonne High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from University of California, San Diego. Career In 2001, Daddy Kev released an EP, ''Lost Angels'', on Celestial Recordings. It featured guest appearances from the rappers Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E., Busdriver, Awol One, and Circus. In that year, he also released ''Souldoubt'', a collaborative album with Awol One, on Meanstreet Records. Another co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sound Event
''Sound Event'' is a 2002 studio album by American turntablist Rob Swift. It was released on Tableturns. Critical reception Tom Semioli of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it "an explosive and intelligent collection of wicked scratching, in-the-pocket beats, startling imagery, and whiz-kid wordplay." Sam Chennault of ''Pitchfork'' gave the album an 8.3 out of 10, saying, "The genius of this album is not only Rob Swift's skill, but also the restraint he shows in displaying his considerable talent." Laura Checkoway of ''Vibe ''Vibe'' is an American music and entertainment magazine founded by producers David Salzman and Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. After shutting down productio ...'' said, "Instead of overwhelming listeners with robotic DJ overload, ''Sound Event'' artfully combines technical dexterity with simple rap lyrics, live instrumentals, and politically charged so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Low End Theory
Low End Theory was a weekly experimental hip hop and electronic music club night that took place every Wednesday from 2006 to 2018 at The Airliner in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California. History "The Low End Theory" is the second studio album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, released on September 24, 1991, by Jive Records. The music venue Low End Theory was founded in 2006 by producer and Alpha Pup Records label head Daddy Kev. As the "epicenter" of L.A.'s instrumental hip hop scene, Low End Theory has become one of the most influential venues for the 'beat music' genre. Long-time resident DJs include Daddy Kev, The Gaslamp Killer, Nobody, and D-Styles. "L.A.'s monolithic weekly showcase for uncut beat-driven tracks" has been a launchpad for the success of prolific electronic artists such as The Glitch Mob, Daedelus, Nosaj Thing and Flying Lotus, who describes the club's humble beginnings as a sort of "producer's lounge". The club night "showcases the links be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Sight
Third Sight is an underground rap trio from the Bay Area of California. Formed in the early 1990s, the group's members are MC Jihad, Dufunk, and D-Styles. History Third Sight's debut album, ''Golden Shower Hour'', was released in 1998. After its release, the group's three members collected material for a second full-length album, which was released in 2006 as ''Symbionese Liberation Album''. The album's title was inspired by the violent tactics of the Symbionese Liberation Army, of which the album is highly critical due to their abduction of Patty Hearst. This criticism is partly based on the group's experiences with the Army; in the album's liner notes, Jihad states that "My family attended one of the food giveaway programs that the SLA demanded as ransom for Patty Hearst", and describes the SLA as "bank-robbing, home-invading, gun-toting hippies-gone-bad". Critical reception ''Symbionese Liberation Album'' received mixed reviews from critics. AllMusic's Tim DiGravina gave it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temporary Forever
''Temporary Forever'' is a studio album by American rapper Busdriver. It was released on Temporary Whatever in 2002. It features guest appearances from Radioinactive, Rhetoric, Of Mexican Descent, and Aceyalone. Most of the tracks were recorded and mixed by Daddy Kev, who is a co-executive producer of the album. All scratching on the album was done by D-Styles. Critical reception John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "the album has so many incredible ideas and catchy riffs that it trumps entire careers by some rappers out there." He added, "''Temporary Forever'' introduces one of the most imaginative talents to ever grace the rap world." In 2008, ''Vibe'' included it on the "24 Lost Rap Classics" list. Sean Fennessey wrote, "his adenoidal flow, a breathless bundle of consonants and exclamation points, will challenge anyone looking to tune the MC out." In 2015, ''HipHopDX ''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of hip hop music criticism and news. The webs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Cleavage
''Cosmic Cleavage'' is a studio album by American rapper Busdriver. It was released on Big Dada in 2004. The cover depicts an action figure of the ''Mazinger Z'' robot Aphrodite A firing its breast missiles. Critical reception Chris Dahlen of ''Pitchfork'' gave the album an 8.0 out of 10, saying: "With no breaks or gasps for air between the tracks, ''Cosmic Cleavage'' is Busdriver's tightest, most consistent album." However, he added, "it might not be the best starting place for new listeners." Paul Clarke of BBC gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, describing it as "'acid jazz' in a literally hallucinogenic sense". Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. * Busdriver – vocals * Daddy Kev – production * James Morris – bass guitar * D-Styles – turntables * Awol One – vocals (3) * Abstract Rude Aaron Pointer, better known by his stage name Abstract Rude, is a rapper from Los Angeles, California. He is the MC of Abstract Tribe Unique, alongside dan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turntablism
Turntablism is the art of manipulating sounds and creating new music, sound effects, mixes and other creative sounds and beats, typically by using two or more turntables and a cross fader-equipped DJ mixer. The mixer is plugged into a PA system (for live events) and/or broadcasting equipment (if the DJ is performing on radio, TV or Internet radio) so that a wider audience can hear the turntablist's music. Turntablists atypically manipulate records on a turntable by moving the record with their hand to cue the stylus to exact points on a record, and by touching or moving the platter or record to stop, slow down, speed up or, spin the record backwards, or moving the turntable platter back and forth (the popular rhythmic "scratching" effect which is a key part of hip hop music), all while using a DJ mixer's crossfader control and the mixer's gain and equalization controls to adjust the sound and level of each turntable. Turntablists typically use two or more turntables and headphon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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