Subverse

"What's Fresh, and What's Left."

about me
Age: 30

Birthplace: Hailing from the City of Angels

Background: Attracted early to hip hop and reggae music. By 14 he was already immersed in DJ culture. Spent most of his teens looking for the best mix tape, and going to all nite parties.

Now: I'm sitting back and listening to my community and enjoying what new producers and artists are creating. Also learning how to run live sound, and mix live recordings.

Top 5 (in no particular order):

The Headhunters - Survival of the Fittest De La Soul - Buhloone Mindstate DJ Vadim - U.S.S.R. Repertoire Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain The Upsetters- Super Ape

Photo credit: Kirk Newcross

why i'm a source
Because I am a Dj, it is my nature to discover and share quality music with a like minded music community. If you are an artist you can submit music directly to me through Muzic.com.

And check out what tracks ended up on my playlist. My latest mix of the best electronic and hip hop MP3's from our network can be downloaded HERE.

i'm into
Straight pop music for 12 year olds.

state of mind
New York

favorite bands
too many to list.

favorite movies
Adaptation, City of God, Purple Rain, Rear Window, Boogie Nights, UH....??

favorite books
too many to list.

LOCATION: Oakland, CA
PERMALINK:

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Posted on: 2007-03-29

I.C.E. by Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
pop, urban/R&B, world, afrobeat
If God came down and told me that I could only see one band live the rest of my life I would choose Antibalas. ... more »

Posted on: 2007-03-27

Dubversion by Afrobeat Down
urban/R&B, afrobeat
As this song suggests, this Beat is hangin� out on the shallow end of the Afrobeat pool. The track however is still loaded up... more »

Posted on: 2007-03-23

Break Science by Ooney Project
electronic, a true acid track
Look no matter what I love this type of sound, no matter how old I get; I keep thinking I will eventually grow out... more »

Posted on: 2007-03-19

Chronic Tronic by Amon Tobin
electronic, bass, IDM
I potentially made the biggest mistake of my life at SXSW last weekend. There were a million artists that I wanted to see, and... more »

Posted on: 2007-03-12

Love Gamble by Soweto Kinch
jazz, spoken word, R&B
Soweto Kinch comes from a fairly prestigious pedigree. It reads like a list of the coolest careers a child could aspire to: play writes,... more »

Posted on: 2007-03-05

Tell Me When To Go (Remix) by Catchdubs
electronic, hip hop, hyphy, Oakland Booty Bass
Are any of you familiar with Diplo and Low Budget of Hollertronix? They release these remix Ep's that are in numeric order; I believe... more »

Posted on: 2007-03-02

jackpot winner

Soldiers by J Wells Feat. Goodie Mob and Dead Prez
hip hop, gangster
Public Enemy crushed the 'yes yal' pattern in Hip Hop. N.W.A. then accomplished the same task on the West Coast, and just as funky.... more »

Posted on: 2007-03-01

jackpot winner

Ghostface Observatory by Car Stereo Wars
electronic, hip hop, mash-up
To really attract people who have never heard of your band, think of a stellar name for your group like Car Stereo Wars did.... more »

Posted on: 2007-02-20

Gynacamastia by Mackrosoft
jazz, funk
Well I am sure you guessed it Mackrosoft is from Seattle, and their sound is from the vaults of Funk Fusion. Their sound is... more »

Posted on: 2007-02-19

Bad Man by DJ Delivery
electronic, jazz, hip hop, underground, trip-hop, acid jazz
The guitar loop in this song is the most attractive part of this composition. The drums have enough swing in them to keep the... more »

Posted on: 2007-02-16

jackpot winner

Revolution Dub by Dr. Israel and The Seven Revolutionary Sound
reggae/ska, roots
The opening chords of this song are filled with conflicting emotions. Two existing ideas are at play. The lyrics and horn structure leave... more »

Posted on: 2007-02-15

Vision Quest 2 by Sub Dub
world, electronic, leftfield
These guys serve up a mix that sounds as if they have attained a global perspective of sound design. Rich, highly vamped, and most... more »

Posted on: 2007-02-14

jackpot winner

Rock Riddim by Theo
electronic, dance, breakbeat/breaks
This song blows me away!! Think super chunky breaks, heavy Ragga samples, thick bass. Basically it's Thievery Corporation on steroids. more »

Posted on: 2007-02-13

Street Justice by MSTRKRFT
electronic, dance
This trendy New York Duo has made the successful jump from uptown rockers, to downtown clubbers. With an expansive groove that tickles your ass... more »

Posted on: 2007-02-12

A Bag of Fish by Mickey Jello
electronic, house
Everything about this is random. By random I mean I go to a web site, randomly click a house song, with a random title... more »

Posted on: 2007-01-30

Climbing Frames by Mr. and Mrs. Swing
electronic, trip-hop
Four friends get together and decide that we are going to make music, but we are going to have like a joyous and free attitude... more »

Posted on: 2007-01-23

jackpot winner

Street Legends feat. A-Plus & Pep Love by Blue Sky Black Death
hip hop, just plain dope
What I have today is an all-star cast of Oakland Hip Hop legends, both commercial and independent, and rookie of the year production team Blue... more »

Posted on: 2007-01-17

Stork Patrol by The Lonely Island
other, comedy, rap
The sad part about this comedic song is that these cats rap better then half the Rap coming out these last, well the whole lifetime... more »

Posted on: 2007-01-16

Crowd Control (Phon.o rmx) by Gold Chains & Sue Cie
electronic, rap, beats
Gold Chains and Sue Cie are the types of artist who when they perform at a show they jump off on the stage and blast... more »

Posted on: 2007-01-09

Way More (Johnny Blaze Rmx) by Diplo
electronic, electro
Diplo is like the darling pretty boy of electronic music right now. It is as if the United States elected Diplo to be the... more »

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