Subverse

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

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    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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    WMDS by Scientist
    reggae/ska, dub
    The Scientist made an escape from Jamaica so he would not face the same fate as other Jamaican Musicians such as King Tubby, and Peter...  more »
    The Spank (gamiot-plasmatic remix) by Geistfrei
    electronic, techno
    Remember the Richie Hawtin album Plastikman? The cover was blotter paper. My girlfriend and me really thought that we could get away with...  more »
    Shake Me by Land Shark
    electronic, electroclash, electro
    I asked my friend Tina once, "Have you heard any good records lately?" She replied, "I am not going to get into a discussion...  more »
    Sub Bass Commandante by Dj Olive
    electronic, beats
    Damn this song feels good!! Dj Olive delivers some old fashion Space Dub, complete with driving snares, bubbling electronic stabs, and a heavy dose of...  more »
    Deconstruction of the Transitional Movement by Albino!
    world, afrobeat
    Albino! are one of those bands that are assembled so well, and have such a rich appreciation for Afro beat that you can close your...  more »
    Yell Fire by Spearhead
    pop, hip hop, alternative
    I have a few Spearhead moments in my life that have moved my soul in a certain way. I will share one such experience...  more »
    Oxygenating Mars by The Polish Ambassador
    electronic, dance, electro, house
    I sometimes try to think, why do I enjoy music soo much? For me I think it's that music is a trigger for my emotions,...  more »
    NY What is Funky by White Girl Lust
    electronic, electro, breakbeat/breaks
    Taking inspiration from the likes of the Dust Brothers, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee and Dj Shadow, they take similar approach to music making. Collaging...  more »
    Vuluke Khall (instrumental version) by DJ Bootsie
    electronic, dub, downtempo
    This is off an album titled "Wakka Chikka Wakka Chikka," music for porn. Each artist was given the task of coming up with their...  more »
     
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    Halo of Gold by Beck
    rock, pop, electronic
    This Beck song, apart from the Johnny Cash reference, sounds like late Beatles work till’ the electronic breakdown. Enhanced by skillful studio maneuvering, the song...  more »
    Hoodie by Lady Sovereign
    electronic, breakbeat/breaks, electro, hip-hop
    I will be the first to admit that I have a crush on this girl, but my boy White Girl Lust dropped one of her...  more »
    Gone til' November by Wyclef Jean
    hip hop
    This song is for all the fellas so we can freely express the sensitive, caring side of our personalities, and the rhythm is so steady...  more »
    The Winter feat. Blue Rasberry by Apathy
    hip hop, rap
    Apathy drops the East Coast winter vibe with a dark storm of grimy hip hop.  more »
    Nothing Sweeter by Rico Pabon
    hip hop, west coast
    If you live in Oakland, we all know that E-40 gives the world a true look on the local Rap scene, all the hyphy style....  more »
    Pleasure Principal by Lesbians On Ecstasy
    electronic, techno, electro
    I read that this song is "dance music for lesbians." But try to think what a mash up of early Scorpions (or for you fans...  more »
    19 Rebellions by Asian Dub Foundation
    electronic, tribal, breakbeat/breaks, house, name your genre here
    ADF is a collective of like minded musicians who not only make music with collages of styles and genres, but also gives back to the...  more »
    Ram Dancehall by Lotek Hi-Fi feat. Earl J.
    hip hop, reggae, dancehall
    So that new Damian Marley album is not satisfying your craving for that sound that lurks somewhere between Dancehall, Hip Hop, and Reggae, then flip...  more »
    Kites Are Fun (Mellow Re-Edit) by The Free Design
    rock, electro re-edit
    Thank god that independent label owners are music nerds; therefore they can dig up some random 70's soft-psychedelic rock band album, contact some of today's...  more »
    Undisputables ft. Evidence by L.A.ment
    hip hop, west coast
    You can always tag the different sounds of hip hop and where they originate. LA has always has that real upbeat lyrical delivery with a...  more »
    Let's Move by The Perceptionists
    hip hop, rap, east coast
    The Perceptionists: Fakts One, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik come pushin' out the gate on the Debut single. I mean coming through like they are the...  more »
     
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