Jokers of the Scene, composed of Linus Booth (also known as DJ Booth), and Chris Macintyre (also known as Chameleonic), are a Canadian

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production and DJ duo.

History

Booth and Macintyre formed Jokers of the Scene in

Ottawa Ottawa (, ; Canadian French: ) is the capital city of Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River in the southern portion of the province of Ontario. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core ...

, Ontario in 2003 as loft party disc jockeys; they played their own recorded tracks and remixes, as well as hosting other local rappers. Jokers of the Scene evolved into a full-time partnership after signing a recording deal with

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in 2007. They later moved to

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, where Spinner Magazine reported on their party organizing and remixing, noting their "early '90s techno-influenced DJing style." In 2009 the pair's track "Change Up" appeared on the BeatPort chart. In 2011, Britain's

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voted their remix of Salem's "Asia" #19 on their "50 Best Remixes Ever" list. In 2012 the pair released an EP, ''J0T5'', which included tracks in a variety of styles. Their 2014 album, ''End Scene'', was a change from their earlier heavy electro music to a more experimental sound."Jokers of the Scene: End Scene (Throne of Blood)"
''NOW Toronto'', by Benjamin Boles, 5 June 2014

Discography

Albums

* ''End Scene'' (2014)

Extended plays

* ''Y’all Know the Name - EP'' (2008) * ''Acid Bag'' (2008) * ''Baggy Bottom Boys'' (2009) * ''Joking Victim - EP'' (2010) * ''Revolting Joks'' (2010) * ''Killing Jokes - EP'' (2012) * ''J0T5 RMXD - EP'' (2012) * ''J0T5 - EP'' (2012) * ''Endless Scene'' (2014)

Compilations

* ''Scion Sampler, Vol. 22: Fool's Gold Remixed'' (2008) * ''Fool’s Gold Vol. 1'' (2010)

References

;Citations

External links

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