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  Liondub

  New York City · 14 bookings since Sep 2023

  “LIONDUB (Brooklyn, NYC) (Liondub International / Konkrete Jungle / Breakbeat Science / Earwax / The Agriculture / Lustre Kings / Halcyon) DJ Liondub comes correct.”

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  LIONDUB (Brooklyn, NYC) (Liondub International / Konkrete Jungle / Breakbeat Science / Earwax / The Agriculture / Lustre Kings / Halcyon) DJ Liondub comes correct. An authentic product of Brooklyn, his musical mindset was formed at the crossroads of major international bass vibrations originating from Jamaica, NYC and the UK. Inspired by the global rhythm culture emanating from the streets beneath his feet, Liondub has spent a lifetime pounding that very pavement in pursuit of his passion for bottom-heavy beats. Armed with raw talent, right intentions, a humble demeanor and the tireless determination of a true New Yorker, he began DJing back in '91. As a 17 year old sound system selector hustling in the Lower East Side of the Dinkins-era, Liondub embarked on a journey that has since taken him to the four corners of the dub diaspora; from Jamaican Roots Reggae to the Jungle depths of the UK, from high up on Hip-Hop to down-low on Dubstep. Along the way he has studied under great masters, paid untold dues and kept it Bed-Sty real in the name of music; all-the-while sharpening skills, developing expertise and establishing critical relationships across geographic and sonic divides. From NYC he criss-crossed North America and from London he conquered Europe, all the while cultivating roots in his home-away-from-home, Jamaica. Always armed with a current arsenal of jungle/dubstep & reggae dubplate specials, Liondub's soulful, explosive, unique, and precise sets have gone down a storm on stages shared by a lengthy list of legends and luminaries including Sly & Robbie, The Fugees, Sister Nancy, Johnny Osbourne, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, The Beatnuts, Smith & Mighty, DJ Kush, Afrika Baambaata, Jazzy Jay, DJ Hype, Andy C, Loefah, Goldie, Pinch, Kryptic Minds and Damian Marley to name but a few. Emerging from the shadows of giants, Liondub's mixes have moved him into the spotlight with recent podcast exclusives airing on urb.com, the dubspot blog, and kmag.co.uk, home of the highly influential Knowledge Magazine. Between stints as a wax warrior one can find Liondub in the studio honing the flipside of his craft. His steady stream of productions converged with the with Toronto-based producer Marcus Visionary resulting in the launch of Liondub International. The label has been sending massive waves through the sub-frequency obsessed bandwidth, peaking (so far) with "The General" featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore, a riddim co-produced with Matt Shadetek of the Dutty Arts crew that has been tipped as one of the top Ragga-influenced dubstep tracks of 2009. With ongoing support from baller jocks like Annie, Nightingale, Rusko, Ramadanman, Remarc, Benny Page, Chrissy Chris and MJ Cole, 2010 looks to be a year of exceptional promise for the upstart international imprint. So whether behind the decks as a DJ, behind the boards as a producer / engineer or behind the scenes as a label executive, event producer and record shop buyer, it is Liondub's uncommon ability to flow between these kindred yet surprisingly disparate musical spheres that distinguishes his creative vision and defines his professional ethos. What emerges from Liondub's wide angle view of Dub history is an improbable yet fresh way forward that balances the warm soul and raw spontaneity of a Kingston Dancehall sound system with the exacting precision of a London Drum and Bass technician. That's no easy mission, but one Liondub delivers on daily. Liondub brings a current arsenal of jungle/dubstep & reggae dubplate specials, His performances are soulful, diverse and explosive.
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  Their RA profile lists Worship Recordings, Earwax, The Agriculture, On Point Music and 2 more.

  Recently at Bembe, The Meadows, Le Bain · often with Ultra DNB, samisosa, DJ Q, none of them here that night

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  Milhouse

  North, United Kingdom · 12 bookings since Dec 2024

  “Resident DJ @ *riff raff Resident DJ @ CAPTURE FM (radio show) info/Bookings: milhouse-dj@live.co.uk www.soundcloud.com/jmilhouse www.mixcloud.com/milhousemixes/ Growing up in the North East musical town of Middlesbrough may not have its advantages as some UK cities such as job prospects or nice weather but one thing it’s always had since 1988 is house music and it’s hand in hand sidekick that always finds its way into Teesport Docks.”

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  Resident DJ @ *riff raff Resident DJ @ CAPTURE FM (radio show) info/Bookings: milhouse-dj@live.co.uk www.soundcloud.com/jmilhouse www.mixcloud.com/milhousemixes/ Growing up in the North East musical town of Middlesbrough may not have its advantages as some UK cities such as job prospects or nice weather but one thing it’s always had since 1988 is house music and it’s hand in hand sidekick that always finds its way into Teesport Docks. Most of Teesside babies from 88 onwards will have at some point been on the dance music train and some will have been within the involvement of steering it towards its destinations. One such local DJ that has always been there from the mid 90’s and still to this day continues to do so is Milhouse. Playing at parties and promoting them has allowed Mil to be educated in electronic music since an early age and he is well respected for being one of the first people to bring artists such as Nic Fanciulli, Jordan Peak, Martin Dawson, Dan Ghenacia, Jef k and many more to the area as well as the guy whom set up the first ever initial riffraff party and was the first ever riffraff DJ to take to the decks after a chance meeting came about an old school friend with Lee Pennington.   Parting ways with riffraff after he helped get it going in its very early stages so that he could follow his own musical path brought Mil on a journey where he would become resident DJ and promoter of “Right On” another monthly dance music party and play alongside some exceptional guests and also found himself on the road to play at super club Sankey’s and help run capture FM radio show. Eight years later and Mil’s road has brought him full circle where him and Lee Pennington once again are reunited and he is a valued and respected member of the riffraff squad.   Mils musical style ranges from hip hop right through to house and techno and this is what you hear and witness in his eclectic sets either if he is warming up or playing headline slots he always delivers the goods.   Not content with just playing other peoples records Mil is now in the studio 24/7 producing his own edits and tracks that he fits into his sets to make them even more unique with some that will be ready for release in the coming year.
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  Their RA profile lists Midnight Social Recordings.

  Recently at The Sultan Room, Le Bain, Webster Hall · often with DJ KING SZN, DJ Q, NKNX, none of them here that night