Take back your freedoms and join us for our Drum and Bass monthly right here in the East Bay - Dystopia, every fourth Friday in the heart of Oakland, California. Come get 'baptized' to the sounds of Drum & Bass champions from all over the sprawl and indoctrinated by the verses of our MC's!
MAY equals MASSIVE talent that we are pleased to welcome for our 69th installment.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ FREE YOUR SELF on MAY 27TH ─╤╦︻ ─╤╦︻
This month’s AUDIO CHAMPIONS:
★ MACHETE (RESPECT | JUNGLIST PLATOON | LOS ANGELES) ★
Web:
http://djmachete.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/djmachete
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/djmachete
Soundcloud:
http://www.soundcloud.com/djmachete
MACHETE began his musical career back in 1991 as DJ Rob G, spinning Hip-Hop at Hollywood afterhours events such as No-Doz, What?, and Caffiend. The Los Angeles underground rave culture was in its infancy and Rob was inspired by the techno-breakbeat music emerging out of England via vinyl records played by DJs Raw, Curious, and Oscar da Grouch.
These frantic bass-heavy beats that evolved from old-school breaks layered with HipHop and Reggae samples were intriguing and propelled him in a new direction. Rob, encouraged by his peers, changed his professional name to Machete in 1994 - a title meant to evoke the nature of his mixing and cutting skills in relation to this new Jungle music. As DJ Machete, Rob helped put his crew, Junglist Platoon, on the map with gigs at nearly every Jungle party in the Greater Los Angeles area. A brief residency with Los Angeles mega-promoter Insomniac, plus a noted mention in URB Magazine's NEXT 100 Issue (1998) garnered much attention. Machete was then featured on various dates of the infamous KungFu-Knowledge Tour of 1999, placing him alongside many of the world's best talents including DJ Craze, Mampi Swift, and Rob Playford.
In March of 1999 the Junglist Platoon began hosting a weekly Drum and Bass event called RESPECT with Machete in charge of talent bookings, promotions, as well as being a resident DJ.
March of 2000 saw Machete organize a RESPECT one-off at the Winter Music Conference in Miami which successfully placed the RESPECT brand at the forefront of Los Angeles Drum and Bass.
After 17+ years, RESPECT is the longest running Jungle/Drum and Bass weekly in Los Angeles in addition to being one of the most successful clubs of its kind in the United States. RESPECT is globally known for bringing the best international and stateside talent and continues to do so after settling into its fifth and most current venue, The Dragonfly in Hollywood.
Machete is well-traveled and has showcased his skills in Italy, Croatia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Canada and in numerous other cities and states across North America. Machete notably made history as one of the very first Jungle/Drum and Bass DJs flown to perform in Anchorage, Alaska.
In 2016 Machete is busier than ever with his DJ residency at RESPECT, spinning at one-off events, booking Drum and Bass tours as an agent of Circle Talent Agency, hosting a weekly RESPECT DnB RADIO program, and engaging production projects proving his versatility as an artist. DJ Machete's longevity speaks for his talents, dedication, and determination which has surely solidified his place as a force in the electronic music scene.
★ NICK DAGGER (AVOCAUDIO MUSIC) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/nickdagger
Web:
http://www.nickdagger.com/
From turntablist to sound designer, DJ and producer Nick Dagger has always carved his own unique musical path. With a style that fuses elements of reggae, hip-hop, drum & bass, and electronica, Dagger manages to combine a blend of synthetic, digital, and organic sounds. With a moniker that reflects his sharp attention to detail and technical skill as a turntablist and producer, Nick Dagger has remained true and humble in the underground music community by incorporating his love for sound and movement into his creative genre-bending DJ performances.
Growing up in Orange County, CA surrounded by rock and hip-hop, Dagger learned the fundamentals of hip-hop while dabbling in graffiti and break dancing in his teens. Moving to Las Vegas after high school, he began to familiarize himself with the rave/party rock scene. It was there he learned the fundamentals of turntablism. Under the guidance of DJ Presto One from The Rock Steady Crew, he began competing in DJ battles and soon became a regular on the DJ circuit playing hip-hop, drum&bass, house and club hits at local hot spots. He is credited with co-producing the long standing hip-hop party dubbed "Sunday Skool'n" that hosted national/local talent and brought Nick Dagger attention from the local music scene.
In 2008, Dagger moved to San Francisco to study music production and sound design in order take his career in a new direction. After a few years of study and practice he began curating his current musical style, which turned out multiple independent singles. He released his first EP Phonographic Memories in 2013. His sound caught the attention of DJ/producer/owner of Avocaudio Music, Roommate, which led to Daggers’ single "Curious" being put on the Avocaudio 2014 summer compilation. In April 2015, he released his second EP Right From Wrong on Avocaudio Music. The EP showcases his ability to combine traditional sounds with forward-thinking basslines that focused on the riddim driven sounds of dub reggae and drum&bass while staying true to the heart and soul of music in order to build a connection with the listener. In a recent interview with SF Weekly’s All Shook Down blog, Dagger stated, “These songs are a defining moment for sure. I wanted to emulate a sound that's been done before but put my own spin on it as to define where I'm at in my productions and pay homage to a sound that's had such an impact on me.”
Currently, Nick Dagger is working on multiple remix projects, an upcoming full-length album, commercial sound design and collaborations with local and international artists. You can catch Nick Dagger playing multiple shows in the U.S. and around the Bay Area at venues like Dub Mission, Shelter SF, Dystopia. He’s also recently been featured at the long standing Las Vegas bass party, Church. The artistry and finely tuned craftsmanship of Nick Dagger's production style and high-energy bass riddim driven DJ sets are not to be missed in the coming months as he lays out a nomadic musical journey connecting to the world through sound and positive vibes.
★ RUKO (MELT |FIREUP | SAN FRANCISCO) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/ruko4025
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Ruko-128943967294730/
DNB DJ from San Francisco for the last 17 years.
Now affiliated with Melt Nightlife.
Music is my life. Drum and bass is my love.
★ HANDSOME DODGER (DYSTOPIA | BABY DONKEY) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/handsomedodger
★ R3M (DYSTOPIA | FOUNDATION) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/djr3m
▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲
21+ with valid ID
9pm - Bonetone
$5
Happy Hour until 10p: $3 Drafts/$4 Wells.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─
It's all going down at:
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
***NOTE: PLEASE RESPECT THE VENUE AND DO NOT GRAFFITI OR PUT STICKERS UP***
✣|✣|✣| Don't forget to add us|✣|✣|✣
http://facebook.com/dystopia510
http://twitter.com/dystopiaoakland
You can also check out http://www.511.org/ for your public transportation needs.
✣|✣|✣|Checkout these AWESOME videos|✣|✣|✣
http://vimeo.com/53660187
http://vimeo.com/40435041
show less
MAY equals MASSIVE talent that we are pleased to welcome for our 69th installment.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ FREE YOUR SELF on MAY 27TH ─╤╦︻ ─╤╦︻
This month’s AUDIO CHAMPIONS:
★ MACHETE (RESPECT | JUNGLIST PLATOON | LOS ANGELES) ★
Web:
http://djmachete.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/djmachete
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/djmachete
Soundcloud:
http://www.soundcloud.com/djmachete
MACHETE began his musical career back in 1991 as DJ Rob G, spinning Hip-Hop at Hollywood afterhours events such as No-Doz, What?, and Caffiend. The Los Angeles underground rave culture was in its infancy and Rob was inspired by the techno-breakbeat music emerging out of England via vinyl records played by DJs Raw, Curious, and Oscar da Grouch.
These frantic bass-heavy beats that evolved from old-school breaks layered with HipHop and Reggae samples were intriguing and propelled him in a new direction. Rob, encouraged by his peers, changed his professional name to Machete in 1994 - a title meant to evoke the nature of his mixing and cutting skills in relation to this new Jungle music. As DJ Machete, Rob helped put his crew, Junglist Platoon, on the map with gigs at nearly every Jungle party in the Greater Los Angeles area. A brief residency with Los Angeles mega-promoter Insomniac, plus a noted mention in URB Magazine's NEXT 100 Issue (1998) garnered much attention. Machete was then featured on various dates of the infamous KungFu-Knowledge Tour of 1999, placing him alongside many of the world's best talents including DJ Craze, Mampi Swift, and Rob Playford.
In March of 1999 the Junglist Platoon began hosting a weekly Drum and Bass event called RESPECT with Machete in charge of talent bookings, promotions, as well as being a resident DJ.
March of 2000 saw Machete organize a RESPECT one-off at the Winter Music Conference in Miami which successfully placed the RESPECT brand at the forefront of Los Angeles Drum and Bass.
After 17+ years, RESPECT is the longest running Jungle/Drum and Bass weekly in Los Angeles in addition to being one of the most successful clubs of its kind in the United States. RESPECT is globally known for bringing the best international and stateside talent and continues to do so after settling into its fifth and most current venue, The Dragonfly in Hollywood.
Machete is well-traveled and has showcased his skills in Italy, Croatia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Canada and in numerous other cities and states across North America. Machete notably made history as one of the very first Jungle/Drum and Bass DJs flown to perform in Anchorage, Alaska.
In 2016 Machete is busier than ever with his DJ residency at RESPECT, spinning at one-off events, booking Drum and Bass tours as an agent of Circle Talent Agency, hosting a weekly RESPECT DnB RADIO program, and engaging production projects proving his versatility as an artist. DJ Machete's longevity speaks for his talents, dedication, and determination which has surely solidified his place as a force in the electronic music scene.
★ NICK DAGGER (AVOCAUDIO MUSIC) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/nickdagger
Web:
http://www.nickdagger.com/
From turntablist to sound designer, DJ and producer Nick Dagger has always carved his own unique musical path. With a style that fuses elements of reggae, hip-hop, drum & bass, and electronica, Dagger manages to combine a blend of synthetic, digital, and organic sounds. With a moniker that reflects his sharp attention to detail and technical skill as a turntablist and producer, Nick Dagger has remained true and humble in the underground music community by incorporating his love for sound and movement into his creative genre-bending DJ performances.
Growing up in Orange County, CA surrounded by rock and hip-hop, Dagger learned the fundamentals of hip-hop while dabbling in graffiti and break dancing in his teens. Moving to Las Vegas after high school, he began to familiarize himself with the rave/party rock scene. It was there he learned the fundamentals of turntablism. Under the guidance of DJ Presto One from The Rock Steady Crew, he began competing in DJ battles and soon became a regular on the DJ circuit playing hip-hop, drum&bass, house and club hits at local hot spots. He is credited with co-producing the long standing hip-hop party dubbed "Sunday Skool'n" that hosted national/local talent and brought Nick Dagger attention from the local music scene.
In 2008, Dagger moved to San Francisco to study music production and sound design in order take his career in a new direction. After a few years of study and practice he began curating his current musical style, which turned out multiple independent singles. He released his first EP Phonographic Memories in 2013. His sound caught the attention of DJ/producer/owner of Avocaudio Music, Roommate, which led to Daggers’ single "Curious" being put on the Avocaudio 2014 summer compilation. In April 2015, he released his second EP Right From Wrong on Avocaudio Music. The EP showcases his ability to combine traditional sounds with forward-thinking basslines that focused on the riddim driven sounds of dub reggae and drum&bass while staying true to the heart and soul of music in order to build a connection with the listener. In a recent interview with SF Weekly’s All Shook Down blog, Dagger stated, “These songs are a defining moment for sure. I wanted to emulate a sound that's been done before but put my own spin on it as to define where I'm at in my productions and pay homage to a sound that's had such an impact on me.”
Currently, Nick Dagger is working on multiple remix projects, an upcoming full-length album, commercial sound design and collaborations with local and international artists. You can catch Nick Dagger playing multiple shows in the U.S. and around the Bay Area at venues like Dub Mission, Shelter SF, Dystopia. He’s also recently been featured at the long standing Las Vegas bass party, Church. The artistry and finely tuned craftsmanship of Nick Dagger's production style and high-energy bass riddim driven DJ sets are not to be missed in the coming months as he lays out a nomadic musical journey connecting to the world through sound and positive vibes.
★ RUKO (MELT |FIREUP | SAN FRANCISCO) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/ruko4025
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Ruko-128943967294730/
DNB DJ from San Francisco for the last 17 years.
Now affiliated with Melt Nightlife.
Music is my life. Drum and bass is my love.
★ HANDSOME DODGER (DYSTOPIA | BABY DONKEY) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/handsomedodger
★ R3M (DYSTOPIA | FOUNDATION) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/djr3m
▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲
21+ with valid ID
9pm - Bonetone
$5
Happy Hour until 10p: $3 Drafts/$4 Wells.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─
It's all going down at:
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
***NOTE: PLEASE RESPECT THE VENUE AND DO NOT GRAFFITI OR PUT STICKERS UP***
✣|✣|✣| Don't forget to add us|✣|✣|✣
http://facebook.com/dystopia510
http://twitter.com/dystopiaoakland
You can also check out http://www.511.org/ for your public transportation needs.
✣|✣|✣|Checkout these AWESOME videos|✣|✣|✣
http://vimeo.com/53660187
http://vimeo.com/40435041
Take back your freedoms and join us for our Drum and Bass monthly right here in the East Bay - Dystopia, every fourth Friday in the heart of Oakland, California. Come get 'baptized' to the sounds of Drum & Bass champions from all over the sprawl and indoctrinated by the verses of our MC's!
MAY equals MASSIVE talent that we are pleased to welcome for our 69th installment.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ FREE YOUR SELF on MAY 27TH ─╤╦︻ ─╤╦︻
This month’s AUDIO CHAMPIONS:
★ MACHETE (RESPECT | JUNGLIST PLATOON | LOS ANGELES) ★
Web:
http://djmachete.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/djmachete
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/djmachete
Soundcloud:
http://www.soundcloud.com/djmachete
MACHETE began his musical career back in 1991 as DJ Rob G, spinning Hip-Hop at Hollywood afterhours events such as No-Doz, What?, and Caffiend. The Los Angeles underground rave culture was in its infancy and Rob was inspired by the techno-breakbeat music emerging out of England via vinyl records played by DJs Raw, Curious, and Oscar da Grouch.
These frantic bass-heavy beats that evolved from old-school breaks layered with HipHop and Reggae samples were intriguing and propelled him in a new direction. Rob, encouraged by his peers, changed his professional name to Machete in 1994 - a title meant to evoke the nature of his mixing and cutting skills in relation to this new Jungle music. As DJ Machete, Rob helped put his crew, Junglist Platoon, on the map with gigs at nearly every Jungle party in the Greater Los Angeles area. A brief residency with Los Angeles mega-promoter Insomniac, plus a noted mention in URB Magazine's NEXT 100 Issue (1998) garnered much attention. Machete was then featured on various dates of the infamous KungFu-Knowledge Tour of 1999, placing him alongside many of the world's best talents including DJ Craze, Mampi Swift, and Rob Playford.
In March of 1999 the Junglist Platoon began hosting a weekly Drum and Bass event called RESPECT with Machete in charge of talent bookings, promotions, as well as being a resident DJ.
March of 2000 saw Machete organize a RESPECT one-off at the Winter Music Conference in Miami which successfully placed the RESPECT brand at the forefront of Los Angeles Drum and Bass.
After 17+ years, RESPECT is the longest running Jungle/Drum and Bass weekly in Los Angeles in addition to being one of the most successful clubs of its kind in the United States. RESPECT is globally known for bringing the best international and stateside talent and continues to do so after settling into its fifth and most current venue, The Dragonfly in Hollywood.
Machete is well-traveled and has showcased his skills in Italy, Croatia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Canada and in numerous other cities and states across North America. Machete notably made history as one of the very first Jungle/Drum and Bass DJs flown to perform in Anchorage, Alaska.
In 2016 Machete is busier than ever with his DJ residency at RESPECT, spinning at one-off events, booking Drum and Bass tours as an agent of Circle Talent Agency, hosting a weekly RESPECT DnB RADIO program, and engaging production projects proving his versatility as an artist. DJ Machete's longevity speaks for his talents, dedication, and determination which has surely solidified his place as a force in the electronic music scene.
★ NICK DAGGER (AVOCAUDIO MUSIC) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/nickdagger
Web:
http://www.nickdagger.com/
From turntablist to sound designer, DJ and producer Nick Dagger has always carved his own unique musical path. With a style that fuses elements of reggae, hip-hop, drum & bass, and electronica, Dagger manages to combine a blend of synthetic, digital, and organic sounds. With a moniker that reflects his sharp attention to detail and technical skill as a turntablist and producer, Nick Dagger has remained true and humble in the underground music community by incorporating his love for sound and movement into his creative genre-bending DJ performances.
Growing up in Orange County, CA surrounded by rock and hip-hop, Dagger learned the fundamentals of hip-hop while dabbling in graffiti and break dancing in his teens. Moving to Las Vegas after high school, he began to familiarize himself with the rave/party rock scene. It was there he learned the fundamentals of turntablism. Under the guidance of DJ Presto One from The Rock Steady Crew, he began competing in DJ battles and soon became a regular on the DJ circuit playing hip-hop, drum&bass, house and club hits at local hot spots. He is credited with co-producing the long standing hip-hop party dubbed "Sunday Skool'n" that hosted national/local talent and brought Nick Dagger attention from the local music scene.
In 2008, Dagger moved to San Francisco to study music production and sound design in order take his career in a new direction. After a few years of study and practice he began curating his current musical style, which turned out multiple independent singles. He released his first EP Phonographic Memories in 2013. His sound caught the attention of DJ/producer/owner of Avocaudio Music, Roommate, which led to Daggers’ single "Curious" being put on the Avocaudio 2014 summer compilation. In April 2015, he released his second EP Right From Wrong on Avocaudio Music. The EP showcases his ability to combine traditional sounds with forward-thinking basslines that focused on the riddim driven sounds of dub reggae and drum&bass while staying true to the heart and soul of music in order to build a connection with the listener. In a recent interview with SF Weekly’s All Shook Down blog, Dagger stated, “These songs are a defining moment for sure. I wanted to emulate a sound that's been done before but put my own spin on it as to define where I'm at in my productions and pay homage to a sound that's had such an impact on me.”
Currently, Nick Dagger is working on multiple remix projects, an upcoming full-length album, commercial sound design and collaborations with local and international artists. You can catch Nick Dagger playing multiple shows in the U.S. and around the Bay Area at venues like Dub Mission, Shelter SF, Dystopia. He’s also recently been featured at the long standing Las Vegas bass party, Church. The artistry and finely tuned craftsmanship of Nick Dagger's production style and high-energy bass riddim driven DJ sets are not to be missed in the coming months as he lays out a nomadic musical journey connecting to the world through sound and positive vibes.
★ RUKO (MELT |FIREUP | SAN FRANCISCO) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/ruko4025
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Ruko-128943967294730/
DNB DJ from San Francisco for the last 17 years.
Now affiliated with Melt Nightlife.
Music is my life. Drum and bass is my love.
★ HANDSOME DODGER (DYSTOPIA | BABY DONKEY) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/handsomedodger
★ R3M (DYSTOPIA | FOUNDATION) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/djr3m
▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲
21+ with valid ID
9pm - Bonetone
$5
Happy Hour until 10p: $3 Drafts/$4 Wells.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─
It's all going down at:
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
***NOTE: PLEASE RESPECT THE VENUE AND DO NOT GRAFFITI OR PUT STICKERS UP***
✣|✣|✣| Don't forget to add us|✣|✣|✣
http://facebook.com/dystopia510
http://twitter.com/dystopiaoakland
You can also check out http://www.511.org/ for your public transportation needs.
✣|✣|✣|Checkout these AWESOME videos|✣|✣|✣
http://vimeo.com/53660187
http://vimeo.com/40435041
read more
MAY equals MASSIVE talent that we are pleased to welcome for our 69th installment.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ FREE YOUR SELF on MAY 27TH ─╤╦︻ ─╤╦︻
This month’s AUDIO CHAMPIONS:
★ MACHETE (RESPECT | JUNGLIST PLATOON | LOS ANGELES) ★
Web:
http://djmachete.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/djmachete
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/djmachete
Soundcloud:
http://www.soundcloud.com/djmachete
MACHETE began his musical career back in 1991 as DJ Rob G, spinning Hip-Hop at Hollywood afterhours events such as No-Doz, What?, and Caffiend. The Los Angeles underground rave culture was in its infancy and Rob was inspired by the techno-breakbeat music emerging out of England via vinyl records played by DJs Raw, Curious, and Oscar da Grouch.
These frantic bass-heavy beats that evolved from old-school breaks layered with HipHop and Reggae samples were intriguing and propelled him in a new direction. Rob, encouraged by his peers, changed his professional name to Machete in 1994 - a title meant to evoke the nature of his mixing and cutting skills in relation to this new Jungle music. As DJ Machete, Rob helped put his crew, Junglist Platoon, on the map with gigs at nearly every Jungle party in the Greater Los Angeles area. A brief residency with Los Angeles mega-promoter Insomniac, plus a noted mention in URB Magazine's NEXT 100 Issue (1998) garnered much attention. Machete was then featured on various dates of the infamous KungFu-Knowledge Tour of 1999, placing him alongside many of the world's best talents including DJ Craze, Mampi Swift, and Rob Playford.
In March of 1999 the Junglist Platoon began hosting a weekly Drum and Bass event called RESPECT with Machete in charge of talent bookings, promotions, as well as being a resident DJ.
March of 2000 saw Machete organize a RESPECT one-off at the Winter Music Conference in Miami which successfully placed the RESPECT brand at the forefront of Los Angeles Drum and Bass.
After 17+ years, RESPECT is the longest running Jungle/Drum and Bass weekly in Los Angeles in addition to being one of the most successful clubs of its kind in the United States. RESPECT is globally known for bringing the best international and stateside talent and continues to do so after settling into its fifth and most current venue, The Dragonfly in Hollywood.
Machete is well-traveled and has showcased his skills in Italy, Croatia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Canada and in numerous other cities and states across North America. Machete notably made history as one of the very first Jungle/Drum and Bass DJs flown to perform in Anchorage, Alaska.
In 2016 Machete is busier than ever with his DJ residency at RESPECT, spinning at one-off events, booking Drum and Bass tours as an agent of Circle Talent Agency, hosting a weekly RESPECT DnB RADIO program, and engaging production projects proving his versatility as an artist. DJ Machete's longevity speaks for his talents, dedication, and determination which has surely solidified his place as a force in the electronic music scene.
★ NICK DAGGER (AVOCAUDIO MUSIC) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/nickdagger
Web:
http://www.nickdagger.com/
From turntablist to sound designer, DJ and producer Nick Dagger has always carved his own unique musical path. With a style that fuses elements of reggae, hip-hop, drum & bass, and electronica, Dagger manages to combine a blend of synthetic, digital, and organic sounds. With a moniker that reflects his sharp attention to detail and technical skill as a turntablist and producer, Nick Dagger has remained true and humble in the underground music community by incorporating his love for sound and movement into his creative genre-bending DJ performances.
Growing up in Orange County, CA surrounded by rock and hip-hop, Dagger learned the fundamentals of hip-hop while dabbling in graffiti and break dancing in his teens. Moving to Las Vegas after high school, he began to familiarize himself with the rave/party rock scene. It was there he learned the fundamentals of turntablism. Under the guidance of DJ Presto One from The Rock Steady Crew, he began competing in DJ battles and soon became a regular on the DJ circuit playing hip-hop, drum&bass, house and club hits at local hot spots. He is credited with co-producing the long standing hip-hop party dubbed "Sunday Skool'n" that hosted national/local talent and brought Nick Dagger attention from the local music scene.
In 2008, Dagger moved to San Francisco to study music production and sound design in order take his career in a new direction. After a few years of study and practice he began curating his current musical style, which turned out multiple independent singles. He released his first EP Phonographic Memories in 2013. His sound caught the attention of DJ/producer/owner of Avocaudio Music, Roommate, which led to Daggers’ single "Curious" being put on the Avocaudio 2014 summer compilation. In April 2015, he released his second EP Right From Wrong on Avocaudio Music. The EP showcases his ability to combine traditional sounds with forward-thinking basslines that focused on the riddim driven sounds of dub reggae and drum&bass while staying true to the heart and soul of music in order to build a connection with the listener. In a recent interview with SF Weekly’s All Shook Down blog, Dagger stated, “These songs are a defining moment for sure. I wanted to emulate a sound that's been done before but put my own spin on it as to define where I'm at in my productions and pay homage to a sound that's had such an impact on me.”
Currently, Nick Dagger is working on multiple remix projects, an upcoming full-length album, commercial sound design and collaborations with local and international artists. You can catch Nick Dagger playing multiple shows in the U.S. and around the Bay Area at venues like Dub Mission, Shelter SF, Dystopia. He’s also recently been featured at the long standing Las Vegas bass party, Church. The artistry and finely tuned craftsmanship of Nick Dagger's production style and high-energy bass riddim driven DJ sets are not to be missed in the coming months as he lays out a nomadic musical journey connecting to the world through sound and positive vibes.
★ RUKO (MELT |FIREUP | SAN FRANCISCO) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/ruko4025
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Ruko-128943967294730/
DNB DJ from San Francisco for the last 17 years.
Now affiliated with Melt Nightlife.
Music is my life. Drum and bass is my love.
★ HANDSOME DODGER (DYSTOPIA | BABY DONKEY) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/handsomedodger
★ R3M (DYSTOPIA | FOUNDATION) ★
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/djr3m
▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲★▼★▲
21+ with valid ID
9pm - Bonetone
$5
Happy Hour until 10p: $3 Drafts/$4 Wells.
︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─ ︻╦╤─
It's all going down at:
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
***NOTE: PLEASE RESPECT THE VENUE AND DO NOT GRAFFITI OR PUT STICKERS UP***
✣|✣|✣| Don't forget to add us|✣|✣|✣
http://facebook.com/dystopia510
http://twitter.com/dystopiaoakland
You can also check out http://www.511.org/ for your public transportation needs.
✣|✣|✣|Checkout these AWESOME videos|✣|✣|✣
http://vimeo.com/53660187
http://vimeo.com/40435041
show less
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