DJ NVS

As time passes and my network within the DJ community spreads and deepens, so too do my relationships with the artists that I have befriended along the way. Our next feature DJ just so happens to be one of these individuals who is more than just a Buzz affiliate, now he is a friend. Perhaps it is NVS’ personality that has enhanced this feeling. According to his profile and bio, this occurrence would seem consistent with what NVS appears to value – loyalty, respect, sincerity and keeping it real! In his Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey, you will see that he has no time for egos and rock star attitudes of new artists.

I actually found it very telling that NVS decided to use the Muppet characters on one of his mixtapes. As much as they stand apart from the crowd and don’t conform to the status quo, NVS like the eccentric Muppet characters, still desires to be an active part of all aspects of his professional community and social network. NVS remains true to himself, just as the characters do. His passion for his medium of self-expression is rich and when you review his bio, it is clear that he has swiftly moved through the majority of industry avenues including: underground, radio, commercial, production, corporate, media to club work. According to his Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey, the best venue that he has worked to date was “NYE 2008(into 2009) at the Dallas Palladium. I had the chance to DJ to a few thousand people.“ NVS has a thirst for understanding in his profession. He also possesses a drive to self-improve his own skill set via observation & pro-active participation. He is constantly seeking out opportunities to connect and learn from other artists within the music industry. Staying on top of his game is not an option for this DJ, it is the only way he spins it.

CROOKLYN CLAN FTD. ARTISTS (NVS) WITH OWNER DJ SIZZAHANDZ AT THE WMC

Yet, what strikes me as a major asset for DJ NVS, is his ability to be versatile. He has developed the maturity and savvy within his style at this point in his career, to be able to read the crowd and make their happiness his objective. “You have to play to the crowd. DJ's who plan sets are playing for themselves. Of course I have songs that I play together often, every DJ does. However, I never plan a whole night.” (DJ NVS Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey) Originally from California, this artist is now pleasing the hawtest dance floors in Dallas and beyond! NVS’ Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey profiles an artist that was influenced by the likes of: “Bad Boy Bill, Richard "Humpty" Vission,Armand Van Helden, Dj Sneak, DJ Enrie and the mid-90’s power mixers” (DJ NVS’ Official Bio). He was inspired by the power of radio and truly had his major career boost via this division of the DJ community. After spinning at local clubs and raves in Oxnard, CA, DJ NVS “then hooked up with the crew at KCSB Santa Barbara and got a bi-weekly spot on a show called, “The Groove” along with various guest spots at Q1047 in Ventura, CA. Shortly after that, he moved to Dallas, TX and hooked up with the DJs from KNON Energy 89.3fm.” (DJ NVS’ Official Bio)

After mastering his radio persona, he followed the call of the club scene. He found the greatest reward of being a DJ was the“feeling I get when I drop a track and the whole place goes crazy. I like knowing I was part of the reason for people having a good time.” (DJ NVS’ Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey) This deep desire to connect with the recipients of his work is consistent with NVS’s personality. He continued to follow his heart, and rounded out his ability to perform live alongside industry respected colleagues: DJ Fishr Pryce, Ingtoo (“Lost Hip-Hop Boys”) and DJ Marvel. In time, NVS’ multi-genre music based style solidified despite his deep passion for House and resulted in him landing coveted residencies at top Dallas night spots such as: Ivy Lounge,Carpe Diem and Dolce Ultra Lounge. Being familiar with the importance of self-promotion after years of working in radio, it wasn’t long before NVS had networked and hyped his name enough to land guest spots at clubs in Dallas, Austin, Little Rock, and Los Angeles. Here again is an example of and testimony to how NVS maintains his relationships within the business.  The respect that he demonstrated towards his employers and peers would eventually see him being selected as the opening DJ for industry power players such as:” Dj Z-Trip, Dj P, Dj Craze, Kool Keith, Richard Vission, Bad Boy Bill, Lil Flip, and Dj Klever and most recent, Def Jam recording artist Pittsburgh Slim just to name a few.” (DJ NVS’ Official Bio)

DJ Enrie of Beezo.net 

In analyzing the professional profile of DJ NVS, we feel that it illustrates an artist who is definitely a team player and one who has proven himself in a very competitive business. His drive to network and maintain good, symbiotic relationships within the DJ community, has definitely been key to his success. People who meet NVS, including The Buzz team, are drawn to his genuine and motivated nature. Of course some highly effective self-promotion and a keen ear for the freshest vibes, have also been instrumental in NVS’ swift climb up the industry status ladder! This is a dog eat dog biz and an artist is as good as his/her latest mixtape, trax, promotion, gig or alliance. DJ NVS’ years in radio have served him well in shaping his mentality and equipping him with a versatile nature to adapt as the nightlife scene has evolved over the years.In our opinion, NVS is the type of artist who continues to reach upwards for his professional mobility, yet he doesn’t forget to reach backwards at the same time, in order to do his part to give back to the community that nurtured him. Interestingly, he quoted one of his own idols, when asked what type of music he likes to spin, “Well, I'm a House head at heart. I like most genres, but I think Armand Van Helden said it best when he said, "House is my wife, Hip-Hop is my mistress. I love my wife, but still enjoy time with my mistress!" You can’t blame a man for wanting to diversify his style! However, in the end though, DJ NVS is truly devoted to his sole muse…. music. He proves his loyalty daily in how hard he grinds to maintain his professional image not only behind the decks, but from coast to coast and beyond.

 DJ NVS ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

We are definitely thrilled to have had this opportunity to shed the limelight on an influential member of the nightlife scene, as well as to showcase a friend who has shown the Buzz much loyalty and support over the years! Please be sure to peep NVS’ social network sites and hit him up if you haven’t done so already!

MySpace.com/djnvs1200

Facebook.com/djnvs

twitter.com/djnvs

Have a listen to his excellent mixtapes available on both Beezo.net and The Buzz. You will also find this Drama Squad, Instinct DJ’s remixes on Crack4DJs.net and DJCity.com!!! Once you become a part of NVS' circle, you will never want to leave!! Keep us in the loop for DJ NVS’ full length Buzz feature, coming soon!

 

DJ NVS’ OFFICIAL BIO

While most Dallas DJs are conforming to the “southern DJ” stereotype, DJ NVS is setting himself apart from the heard.

DJ NVS & DJ FISHR PRYCE

Originally from Oxnard, CA, DJ NVS got his start spinning local clubs and raves. Then hooked up with the crew at KCSB Santa Barbara and got a bi-weekly spot on a show called “The Groove” along with various guest spots at Q1047 in Ventura, CA. Shortly after he moved to Dallas, TX and hooked up with the DJs from KNON Energy 89.3fm. From there he met DJ Fishr Pryce and Ingtoo, and “Los Hip Hop Guys” was formed.

DJ NVS & DJ MARVEL

Soon after he hooked up with DJ Marvel, and with his unique style of blending multiple genres, quickly started rocking all the hottest clubs all over Dallas. He currently holds residencies at Ivy Lounge and along with DJ Marvel, fellow Instinct DJ crew member, holds down the hottest night at Dallas’ hottest spot, Dolce Ultra Lounge. DJ NVS’ most recent accomplishment was being accepted to be on world famous Crooklyn Clan’s “Crack4Djs.Net”. AND HE’S NOT STOPPING THERE!!!

 DJ NVS & DJ CRAZE (THE EARLY YEARS!)

He has also had guest spots at various in Dallas, Austin, Little Rock, and Los Angeles. When DJ NVS is rocking your spot, its sure to be a great night. DJ NVS has also opened for such artists as DJ Z-Trip, DJ P, DJ Craze, Kool Keith, Richard Vission, Bad Boy Bill, Lil Flip, and DJ Klever and most recent, Def Jam recording artist Pittsburgh Slim just to name a few.

Affiliations

2008 Bumsquad DJs (Club All-Stars)

2008 Crooklyn Clan Artist on Crack4djs.net under Instinct DJ’s

2008 Remixer on DJCITY.COM

2008 Official Dallas NYE DJ

2008 Official Dallas Pulse DJ

2008 Dallas Morning News DJ Profile

2007 Best of Dallas DJ

2005 Official Access Dallas DJ

TV/Press

04/08 Young Street Channel 8

03/08 Style Network fashion show feature at Dolce (DJ)

03/08 Dallas Morning news DJ Profile

02/07 Wildest Party Parents on E!

2007 Girls Gone Wild, wildest bar at Purgatory

2006 Latino’s Stand up Video - Play N Skillz

 

Celebrity Parties/After Parties

Kanye West, Janet Jackson, Will Smith, Michael Jordan, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Dion Sanders, Bill Paxton, Ashlee Simpson’s Bday, Jessica Simpson, Pete Wentz, Vida Guerra, Slim Thug, Playboy, Girls Gone Wild, Black Eye’d Peas, Manny Fresh, Magic Johnson, Jada Pinket, Big Black & Bam Bam (Rob & Big), Vern Troyer (Mini Me)

Corporate Events

Ed Hardy, Bombay Sapphire, Moet, Kool Cigarettes, RJ Reynolds Tobacco, Adidas, Complex Magazine, Ciroc Vodka

Radio Experience

1997-1999 Mixer KCSB 99.1 (Santa Barbara)

2001-2003 Mixer - KNON ENERGY 89.3 FM(Dallas)

2003 Guest DJ KKDL 106.7(Dallas)

2008 Guest DJ on Club 94.9(San Francisco) w/ E-Rock

NVS ON THE GO!

 

DJ NVS’ BUZZ EXCLUSIVE DJ SURVEY

1. What inspired you to pick your DJ your name?

It started as a joke.. one of my friends would say i was jealous, then it moved to "envious".. and that seemed to stick. so i just shortened it and went with NVS

2. What kind of music do you like to spin?

Well, I'm a house head at heart. i like most genres, but i think Armand Van Helden said it best when he said "House is my wife, Hip_Hop is my mistress. I love my wife, but still enjoy time with my mistress."

3. What and who are some of your major influences (artists, djs, etc.)?

Bad Boy Bill, Richard "Humpty" Vission (He will always be Humpty to me), DJ Enrie, along with all the mid 90s Power Mixers.

BAD BOY BILL 

4. Biggest reward about being a DJ?

Well, I love the feeling I get when I drop a track and the whole place goes crazy. I like knowing I was part of the reason for people having a good time.

5. Biggest pet peeve about being a DJ?

Well it's between dumb requests and new jack djs who come into the game with a superstar mentality.

6. What is the best party you have ever spun at?

NYE 2008(into 2009) at the Dallas Palladium. I had the chance to dj to a few thousand people.

7. If you could mix at a club or party anywhere, where would it be and with whom?

Ibiza or NY... with some of my old house idols. Armand Van Helden and DJ Sneak

8. In what cities have you spun? Are you a resident DJ at any clubs right now?

I have a residency at Carpe Diem in Dallas. I've DJ'd in a few cities.. LA, Miami, Vegas, Cincinnati, Hollywood, Denver, Portland....

9. What is the hottest club you have ever been to, either as a DJ or a patron?

So far, LAVO, its a really nice club. Plus, I got to go on a night DJ Vice was spinning..

 

DJ NVS WITH DJ VICE!

10. Do you plan out your sets or do you play to the crowd's reactions?

I never plan sets. I tried doing that and i never seem to stick to it. You have to play to the crowd, dj's who plan sets are playing for themselves. Of course I have songs i play together often, live every dj does, but i never plan a         whole night

11. If you could design a club, name three important aspects of it's layout.

First, the booth has to be top of the line equipment and placed where no one would bother the DJ! Second, there has to be a dance floor. Third, plenty of restrooms and bars lol.

12. Techno/Trance or Mash-up/Hip Hop

Can I add my own?... House/Hip Hop lol

13. East Coast or West Coast?

Well I'm originally from CA, so WEST SIDE FOR LIFE!!! haha

14. MAC or PC?

Had you asked me this about 4 years ago, I'd say PC...But now... Mac all the way!!

15. Top favorite 3 tracks of all time.

You Don't Know Me - Armand Van Helden Ft Duane Harden
Runnin - Pharcyde
Candy Rain - Soul4Real

KEEPING THE BEAT REAL WITH DJ NVS!!

FETTY BE WITH DJ NVS THE WMC 2009

Just a few weeks ago, we had the distinct pleasure of awarding the Buzz Mix Master title to DJ EX of Hype Artist Management (http://www.hypeartistmanagement.com/), as he was the grand prize winner of the Lady Gaga Rmx Poll. The poll had run for approximately 2 months and Ex put forth an outstanding battle, rallying all of his peers, associates and fans to vote for him. It was a slug fest between he and DJ Mike Larosa of The Dream Team DJ’s, but in the end DJ EX graciously won, claiming the 7th title as his own. He won for his amazing remix of Lady Gaga’s trax “Love Game”.

DJ EX is no stranger to competition and in fact he seems to thrive on it. He rises to challenges placed before him and as a result, you will learn that he is an opportunist who seeks to make constructive opportunities to better develop himself as an artist and as an entrepreneur. DJ EX had his humble beginnings as most, but his biography charts a rapid progression up through the ranks and a respectable history of having worked alongside globally recognized artists in various countries. He has spun alongside mavericks such as Tiesto, Pitbull and Guetta. How much more notorious can you get??!! He has been in demand by the celebrity scene, as well as for setting the tone for trendsetting companies such as: Rockstar Energy Drink, Playboy Studentcity.com, IllinoisNightlife.com, Girls Gone Wild and performing in front of the camera for MTV’s Real World Cancun. His current residencies are in: Cancun Mexico, Playa Del Carmen Mexico, Rimini Italy, Chicago Illinois,  Austin Texas, San Marcos Texas, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Indianapolis Indiana, Champaign Illinois, Charleston Illinois, Bloomington Illinois
Resident DJ for MTV and StudentCity.com's I heart Spring Break Tour !

DJ EX in our opinion is a professional party DJ, who knows exactly HOW to read a crowd and exactly the right cutting edge traxs to drop to kick the vibe up into high gear right from the get-go! The fact that DJ EX climbed so quickly to the top is a flag indicating his true talent and ability to conjure a party mood from weaving traxs together in such a way as to keep the crowd jacked from start to finish! In addition to keeping the party scene injected with the hawtest vibes, EX is also a philanthropist. He played a key role in helping to raise over $10000.00 for less fortunate toddlers. He definitely is a mover and shaker with an intense personal performance agenda.With the recent worldwide attention falling on the tragic death of the DJ industry’s king, DJ AM, there is a cultural fascination now with the glamorous lifestyle of the DJ. It is now a jet-setting profession that many individuals strive to break into.

However, the demands are substantial in all areas of a DJ’s life. According to EX, the biggest reward to being a DJ is “being able to do something I love as a career rather than being forced to be a suit...“ It is definitely a way of life and not everyone is cut out to keep up with the rapid pace of global travel, night hours, and the endless job demands such as staying on top and ahead of THE MOST current music being released. DJ EX’s musical preferences have been molded by the likes of Pete Tong, DJ AM, Daft Punk, and many others in the Hip Hop industry. Although being from Chicago, EX can’t HELP but have good House vibes running through his veins. This versatility is what makes this artist so appealing to the masses and in particular the hardcore party college crowd. They KNOW their music and demand the BEST when it comes to the master of the party & the one who sets the MOOD. A college crow will turn quickly on an artist if the right hype and party atmosphere is not maintained.

The vibe is intuitive for EX and he even notes that in his Buzz exclusive DJ Survey “I never Plan sets out... There are some tracks that you know go good together, but besides that always play to the crowd.“ (DJ EX, Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey 2009)Play for crowds indeed!!! DJ EX has been all over the globe, but one of the largest and most dynamic clubs that he has spun at is the super sexy The City. He notes, “I DJed at The City (Largest Nightclub in Latin America) in Cancun Mexico for over 4,000 people.“ (DJ EX, Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey 2009) This can be intimidating for some DJs, but not EX. He loves the limelight and plays to the excitement of the patrons. MTV has brought EX on board with their extremely popular reality TV show THE REAL WORLD CANCUN series (http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rw_cancun/series.jhtml) Again, this is a testimony to the ability of our feature artist to keep the crowds infused with the hawtest and most cutting edge in music vibes! Being surrounded by so many followers of music though, does give way to moments of frustration. EX notes that it’s bothersome when club-goers or spring breakers request mainstream traxs that will inevitably be played. He is basically saying, kick back and allow him to do his part which is to steer the boat while the participants need to simply enjoy the “magic carpet ride” effect!!

All in all, it is most obvious that EX is an asset to any party scene and he possesses a wealth of experience and know how to navigate the most challenging of crowds, but still gets the job done with finesse! Please be sure to read his BUZZ EXCLUSIVE DJ SURVEY responses, his official Bio, as well as his Press Kit!!! You can hit up DJ EX in multiple locations:

http://www.myspace.com/thedjex

http://www.deejayex.com

http://www.twitter.com/dj_ex

http://www.facebook.com/THEDJEX

 

BOOKING:

http://www.hypeartistmanagement.com/

 

DJ EX’ OFFICIAL BIO

DJ EX is one of the fastest growing DJs in the entertainment industry today.

Within his first year of DJing he has already Opened for Celebrities such as Pitbull and DJed along side DJs such as DJ Vice, DJ Squigz, Clinton Sparks, DJ Amaze, DJ Paq and Shawn Edwards.

In Europe he had the oppurtunity to work with Celebebrity Djs/Producers such as Tiesto, David Guetta, Don Diablo, The PartySquad, DJ Chuckie, Gregor Salto, Billy the Klit, DJ Jean, and Benny Rodrigues.

EX started small as he DJed for club 217 in Charleston, Illinois, but rapidly progressed as many clubs and promotional companies were booking him any and every chance they could.

He Djed for company events such as Rockstar Energy Drink, Studentcity.com, IllinoisNightlife.com, Girls Gone Wild, and for Playboy's Heather Rene Smith and A.J. Alexander.

Right now he has bookings all over the world ranging from Austin Tx, Philadelphia PA, Chicago Il, Phoenix AZ, Los Angeles, Jamaica, Cancun Mexico and even Italy, but no matter where he is spinning he always keeps the crowd hyped to the most creative beats in the industry.

PRESS KIT

Objective:
Seek the position of a guest DJ.

Qualifications:
Performed over 500 shows, 5 residences, Opened for Celebrities, Knows how to read a crowd, Crowd pleaser, and most of all knows how to make the bar money.

Residences:
MTV Spring Break Cancun Stage (2009), Canvas, 217  Nightclub, Station Nightclub, C.O. Daniels, Mother's Nightclub, and Rocs

Celebrities opened for:
Pitbull, David Guetta, Tiesto, DJ Vice, DJ Fashen, and DJ Paq, DJ Amaze, Clinton Sparks, DJ Squigz, Benny Rodriguez, Don Diablo, Dj Chucky, The Partysquad

Guest Appearances:
The City ( Cancun-The Largest Nightclub in Latin America), Bulldogs( Cancun), Pat O'Briens (Cancun), The CT Lounge (Cancun),  Disco Life (Italy), Mad River (Philly), Vain (Chicago), Katacombs (Chicago), Skybar (Chicago), Apple Bar (Austin), Vintage Lounge (Austin), The Lodge (Austin), Cams ( Peoria), Waterdoggs (San Marcos), Dillangers ( San Marcos)

Accomplishments:
DJing in Italy along side Tiesto and David Guetta, DJing in Cancun with MTV and Studentcity.com, New Year's Eve in Chicago with Shawn Edwards, Being named part of Illinois's Young and Powerful Group. DJed For Playmates Heather Rene Smith and AJ Alexander

Types of Music:
Mash-ups, Hip-Hop, Rock, House, Electro.  I read the crowd and play what they want to hear.

Equipment:
Serato Scratch Live with Technics 1200 or CDJ 800s and DJM 400 Pioneer Mixer.  Can Supply own equipment if needed.

Rider:
Equipment- Two Technics 1200 or 1210s or 2 CDJ 1000 with either a Rane 57 or 56 mixer or Pioneer DJM 800.  Alcohol-Bottle of Goose, Pineapple, Sprit, Cherry Juice

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DJ EX’S BUZZ EXCLUSIVE DJ SURVEY

 

1. What inspired you to pick your DJ your name?

The Letters of my Fraternity, Sigma Chi... Yes I was a Frat Boy in College. 

2. What kind of music do you like to spin?

Hip-House, Electro, Hip-Hop, Mash-Ups

3. What and who are some of your major influences (artists, djs, etc.)?

The Recent DJ AM, Daft Punk, and Pete Tong

 

PETE TONG

4. Biggest reward about being a DJ?

Being able to do something I love as a career rather than being forced to be a suit...

5. Biggest pet peeve about being a DJ?

People requesting songs that they hear on the radio everyday, which is clearly going to be played!

6. What is the best party you have ever spun at?

Pat O Briens in Cancun Mexico.  MTV and Studentcity hosted a charity event for DIF, a charity for less fortunate todlers.  We Raised over $10,000 in a single night.

 

7. If you could mix at a club or party anywhere, where would it be and with whom?

DJ Battle at Palladium in Acapulco Mexico. DJ EX vs DJ AM RIP

8. In what cities have you spun? Are you a resident DJ at any clubs right now?

Cancun Mexico, Playa Del Carmen Mexico, Rimini Italy, Chicago Illinois,  Austin Texas, San Marcos Texas, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Indianapolis Indiana, Champaign Illinois, Charleston Illinois, Bloomington Illinois
Resident DJ for MTV and StudentCity.com's I heart Spring Break Tour!

9. What is the hottest club you have ever been to, either as a DJ or a patron?

DJed at The City (Largest Nightclub in Latin America) in Cancun Mexico for over 4,000 people.

10. Do you plan out your sets or do you play to the crowd's reactions?

Never Plan sets out... There are some tracks that you know go good together but besides that always play to the crowd.

11. If you could design a club, name three important aspects of it's layout.

DJ BOOTH, Sound System, and Lighting

12. Techno/Trance or Mash-up/Hip Hop

Mash-up/Hip Hop

13. East Coast or West Coast?

Midwest is where its at...

14. MAC or PC?

Have a PC, but Switching to MAC

15. Top favorite 3 tracks of all time.

Call on Me (Eric Prydz) and the rest are too tough to answer

CONTACT & BOOKING INFO.

http://www.deejayex.com/

For booking inquiries please contact by phone at (217) 273 7450

 DJ EX WITH DJ VICE!!

Keeping the beat with our latest jet-setting, party-starting Buzz Mix Master!!! DJ EX…

QUIX....aka DJ Quixotic

It’s only appropriate that our next feature DJ arrive at our door through unconventional means….out of order and we are thrilled! DJ Quixotic is his name and in his quest to evolve his inner talents, “Quix” or"Quix 95"as he now calls himself, has chosen to live a life adverse to the “typical” path of DJ career development. Quixotic is well known within the DJ community for his rich and prolific involvement within the DJ Battle scene from 2001-2004 with a crew called The Trooperz. He “is a Los Angeles based DJ/producer most notable in the Turntablist/Scratch DJ scene. He made a name for himself by being the first DJ from DC to win the Washington, DJ. Regional Championships and thus representing the city in the 2001 United States DJ Championships.“ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Quixotic )

“I AM THE BACKGROUND….” QUIX MYSPACE STATUS

Yet, despite his initial involvement in the competitive DJ battle scene, Quix has been working very hard ever since 2004 to move in the opposite direction of this world, to return to a place of pure and genuine appreciation of music without the extra fixings of social vanity. Quix still continues to cultivate his style and when asked what he currently spins he states, “Anything that moves the crowd. I like to mix all genres up into one big happy mess. I like making sense out of madness. But, I most enjoy it when I’m in the 130bpm zone or the 70bpm zone. I guess I’d have to call what I spin Crunk/ B-more/House/Hip Hop/Rock with well placed Turntablism in my sets.“ (Fetty Be’s Buzz Quix Buzz DJ Survey Answers First Edit)

QUIX at the decks doing some turntable trickery in Vegas!!

Quix has had a long-standing love affair with music and continues to remain deeply dedicated and committed to finding new traxs and artists who inspire his performance on the decks. You will often see him tweeting about new traxs that he has discovered on The Hype Machine Blog (http://hypem.com/track/877540), with intent purpose of flagging new music for his peers and friends. He doesn't share them for political reasons but simply because he feels the music.

THE BEATLES

During his foundation years, Quix was influenced by some incredibly powerful and revolutionary musical performers such as: the Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Mixmaster Mike, Swamp, The Misfits, and Q-bert to name a few. Throughout his career his colleagues such as his crew The Trooperz (Sneek, Enferno, Geometrix, Oz and I-Dee) have also encouraged Quix to continuously analyze and self-critique his personal growth in the industry. Over time, as his depth and mastery of the music intensified, so did his sense of purpose within his work.The word quixotic actually means, “unrealistically optimistic or chivalrous” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/quixotic) Recently, Quix experienced a massive shift from being a champion of Scratching and Turntablism, to a more purist platform of being a champion of music consumption for pure pleasure and not narcissistic purposes. This artist seems to prefer his dance floor to be filled with down-to-earth, real people who come to the clubs to appreciate the music and not JUST to be seen in the latest fashion trends. Quix truly works hard to find less well-known traxs and enjoys dropping not necessarily what is trendy or popular in the mainstream music scene. It's the old quality versus quantity argument.

Nike

When asked about the hawtest place to spin, he states, “I love going to hole-in-the-wall spots like The Room– I’m also a big fan of a party called Quality which my homie Mason holds down with DJ Haul every Saturday at Zanzibar in Santa Monica.” and with regards to what’s important to creating a good club enviro to him he notes, “And the most important, the people coming in have to have their own sense of style (I hate seeing the whole crowd wearing the same name brand clothes)” (Fetty Be’s Buzz Quix Buzz DJ Survey Answers First Edit). Quix is NOT into conforming and following a crowd, but rather he savors and celebrates individuality through artistic expression. It is this genuine,“keep-it-real” quality that appears to be preventing Quix from continuing down the residency path, which he easily could based on his successful and respected career in the industry. He is motivated to select gigs that offer personal challenge and stimulating variety in his daily grind. Quix has a rich performance history at a vast number of venues, but he is quite humble about showcasing it. When asked where he has performed he nonchalantly notes, "I’ve been to NY, DC, Miami New Orleans and many others --– my goal is to spin at as many different cities as I can for the time being." (Fetty Be’s Buzz Quix Buzz DJ Survey Answers 2nd Edit)Quix now chooses the road less travelled and alongside, the unorthodox club non-conformists! Quix adopted his original "Quixotic" handle from a name that he was given after “the character of Don Quixote from “Man Of La Mancha”.

DON QUIXOTE (Artist Unknown)

"It was my inspiration cause a goth chick in high school used to always call me that. The word quixotic seemed to fit. And my dad is a big fan of the book.”(Fetty Be’s Buzz Quix Buzz DJ Survey Answers First Edit) Quix, in our opinion, truly possesses the “rose-colored” glasses much like the character Don Quixote. He possesses a deep thirst for all that is pure and noble about the art of DJing and music creation. This artist takes his music very personally and manipulating sound is an act that he takes very seriously. Quix has even paralleled DJing to the medium and act of painting. Just recently he Tweeted “…on my way to @JustMatter's studio to throw some musical colors on the wall“. In keeping with some of the ideals of Pop Art used by Andy Warhol,(one of Quix’s favorite visual artists) extracting and mixing bits of various musical genre together to create new musical perspectives or "making sense out of madness"(Fetty Be’s Buzz Quix Buzz DJ Survey Answers Second Edit), is part of Quix’s practice!

"HELLO WORLD" QUIX VS ELLIOT

In his recent, JUST released, "Hello World" Quix vs Elliot traxs 1-7, he takes the listener on an eclectic sensorial journey through sound pairings that range in diversity and genre. He dares and even delights in producing music that is truly alternative to contemporary sounds. He urges the listener to question traditional styles of music that they consume without little thought, through his deliberate juxtaposition of genres. Quix forces us, including himself, to move out of our comfort zone with regards to music and to consider new, even radical sounding music. For example, just when you think you have a handle on one of his "Hello World" traxs, Quix (or Elliot) flips the bass or throws in a heavy vocal with a synthesizer effect... This is all done with the intention of providing his listeners with a "sensory sound garden" experience. The more that I have sampled Quix's work, the more I am reminded of the visual artist Salavdor Dali. This audiophile has overtones of Surrealism in his most recent creations. "Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members.Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtaposition and non sequitur; however, many Surrealist artists and writers regard their work as an expression of the philosophical movement first and foremost, with the works being an artifact. Leader André Breton was explicit in his assertion that Surrealism was above all a revolutionary movement." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrealism)

SALVADOR DALI AND SURREALISM

Quix, in his new found quest to be more pure and genuine with his use of music, truly possesses some of the attributes of the Surrealist arts movement. The choice to step outside of the mainstream box and question assumptions about current musical genres and definitions, puts Quix in a pioneer realm in our opinion. He is pushing the envelope with regards to his music production and this is not an easy undertaking, to go against the grain. The fact that he has "proven" his technical ability and knowledge to his colleagues, is certainly facilitating the choice to move in an alternative direction. Subsequently, he is facing less scrutiny due to his industry credibility. However, there are those who will fight the move to change and continue to preserve the limitations of the status quo, and criticize his efforts.

QUIX

Quix chooses to rise above these limitations and to see the "roots of music", rather than be distracted by the flower. He has taken the industry blinders off and has freed himself to experiment with music and sound, in his quest for more expansive means of self-expression. We are definitely going to be keeping a close eye on the evolution of Quix and his continuous efforts to evolve his personal style. It appears, in looking at historical precedents in all of the arts, that the individuals who choose to question and continue to re-evalutate their medium, are those who truly define and write history in the end.Please take a moment to check out the Wiki profile of Quix. He is definitely not a light weight. With a career such as Quix has created for himself, it’s not surprising that he now possesses the ability and privilege to champion all that’s genuine in the business. You can find out more about this chivalrous artist and get all of his virtual links at: http://www.itsquix.com

ANDY WARHOL

Andy Warhol’s quote truly parallels with the paradigm shift in thinking that Quix has experienced in his career evolution, “Once you 'got' Pop, you could never see a sign again the same way again. And once you thought Pop, you could never see America the same way again.“ (Andy Warhol) Quix sees the music industry through his years of deep immersion, which in turn has gifted him with the insight and the ability to clearly establish his life and QUESTION his career priorities.

QUIX FROM A WIKKIPEDIA PERSPECTIVE!

Quix (often referred to as DJ Quixotic) - is a Los Angeles based DJ/producer most notable in the turntablist/scratch dj scene. He made a name for himself by being the first DJ from DC to win the Washington, D.C. Regional Championships and thus representing the city in the 2001 United States DJ Championships. He later placed Top 4 in the nation at the 2004 USA Championships by manipulating and scratching records by Queen and Jimi Hendrix. He qualified that year by being the first east coast DJ to be crowned the Los Angeles Champion.

Quix is also known for his live sets and performances where he scratches rock with hip hop and is known to "cover" the Tracy Chapman song "Fast Car" using a test-tone record and manipulating the speed of the platter to create the notes.

Recording Artist Lauryn Hill

Worked with Lauryn Hill as a producer in the summer of 2006.

As a DJ he mainly mixes, scratches and fuses Hip Hop with all forms of genres including (but not limited to) rock, soul, punk, reggae, house, techno, and drum and bass. As a producer/artist, his work focuses on synth based sounds with added live scratching favoring the use of computer based software Propellerhead's Reason and Ableton Live.

He belongs to a collective of turntablists named The Trooperz.

Battle Highlights

• 2004 USA DMC DJ Championships (4th Place)
• 2004 Los Angeles DMC Championships (1st Place)
• 2004 Vinyl Kombat USA Championships (Top 4)
• 2004 Vinyl Kombat Los Angeles Championships (1st Place)
• 2002 Guitar Center USA Championships (Finalist)
• 2002 Guitar Center Los Angeles Championships (1st Place)
• 2001 ITF Bay Area Championships (1st Place)
• 2001 DMC Washington DC Championships (1st Place)

Discography

• (2009) "Chillin' (QUIX 95 Remix)" Wale feat. Lady Gaga (digital download)
• (2009) "Re-Program (QUIX '95 Remix)" DeLovely (digital download)
• (2008) "Viva La Bitch (Coldplay Remix) (w/ ELLIOT)" (digital download)
• (2008) "Devil Music (w/ ELLIOT)" (digital download)
• (2008) "Live Mix (2008)" (digital download)
• (2006) "Live On Circuit Radio"
• (2005) "Quixotic Comes Alive"
• (2003) "The Demonstration"
• (2000) "Dual Entity" (out of print)
• (1999) "Free Krusted Breaks" (out of print)

QUIX

BUZZ EXCLUSIVE DJ SURVEY

 

1. What inspired you to pick your DJ your name?

The character of Don Quixote from “Man Of La Mancha” was my inspiration cause a goth chick in high school used to always call me that. The word quixotic seemed to fit. And my dad is a big fan of the book. Although now I use just QUIX or QUIX 95.

2. What kind of music do you like to spin?

Anything that moves the crowd. I like to mix all genres up into one big happy mess. I like making sense out of madness. But, I most enjoy when I’m in the 130bpm zone or the 70bpm zone. I guess id have to call what I spin Crunk/ Bmore/House/HipHop/Rock with lots of scratching thrown in.

3. What and who are some of your major influences (artists, DJs, etc.)?

The Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Andy Warhol, Mixmaster Mike, Swamp, The Misfits, Q-bert and my crew The Trooperz (Sneek, Enferno, Geometrix, Oz and I-Dee)

4. Biggest reward about being a DJ?

Looking into a crowd and seeing thugs dance with preppy kids.

5. Biggest pet peeve about being a DJ?

Requests.

6. What is the best party you have ever spun at?

Hard call – there’s been many – most recently I had a lot of fun spinning at an Electro/Bmore/Drum ‘n Bass party in Wash DC.

7. If you could mix at a club or party anywhere, where would it be and with whom?

It would probably be a backyard barbecue with a bunch of friends. That’s what I love about LA. Everyone loves eating, drinking, and live music all rolled into one. And the weather always permits it here.

 

8. In what cities have you spun? Are you a resident DJ at any clubs right now?

I’ve been to NY, DC, Miami New Orleans and many others --– my goal is to spin at as many different cities as I can for the time being. Not a big fan of residencies at the moment, I like being able to rock for different crowds.

QUIX At One Of His Many Gigs Throwin' It DOWN!

9. What is the hottest club you have ever been to, either as a DJ or a patron?

I love going to hole in the wall spots like The Room– I’m also a big fan of a party called Quality which my homie Mason holds down with DJ Haul every Saturday at Zanzibar in Santa Monica. Its been going 5 years strong. I also absolutely love going to The Do-Over party in Hollywood on Sundays. Although now its damn near impossible to get in if you don’t get there before 4pm.

10. Do you plan out your sets or do you play to the crowd's reactions?

I used to plan them, not anymore. I trust my instinct now and ability to tap into the vibe of the room. I always rehearse my remixes and I always get on the tables to feel out tracks and timing and scratch breaks. If I'm doing a showcase or actual performance, then yes, I practice till I'm sore.

QUIX

11. If you could design a club, name three important aspects of it's layout.

1) The sole attention should be on the DJ

2) Projection screens everywhere (I'd have it be 70’s glam imagery or 80’s pictures of bar mitzvah DJ’s)

3) And the most important, the people coming in have to have their own sense of style (I hate seeing the whole crowd wearing the same name brand clothes)

12. Techno/Trance or Mash-up/Hip Hop

I’d have to say – Electro/HipHop/Mash-up/Turntablism (I think we covered this earlier haha) Sorry!

13. East Coast or West Coast?

I have love for both coasts – nothing beats Mexican food in Cali, and nothing beats the Fall season in the east coast.

14. MAC or PC?

I use both.

15. Top favorite 3 tracks of all time.

Sorry that’s much too hard!!

I'll give u some of my current favs:

“Moth Wings” by Passion Pit

“Right Hand Hi” by Kid Sister

“Everything I Own” by Ken Boothe

“Tiger By My Side” by Empire Of The Sun

“The Funeral” by Band Of Horses

 

http://www.myspace.com/helloquix

 

KEEPING THE BEAT WITH THE GENUINE QUIX!

 

This contest is one THE MOST anticipated industry competitions in the night life biz!!! Described as: “America’s Best DJ gives U.S.-based DJs a chance to shine just as brightly as their European contemporaries. The U.S. is the birthplace of dance music, the origin of club culture, and the biggest entertainment market in the world. Its DJs deserve a contest of their own. As selected by the staff of DJ Times, this year’s TOP 100 U.S. DJs – and contenders for the title of America’s Best DJ – represent every possible style from Bhangra to Booty-tech.” (Cited from: http://progressivehouse.com/content/page/2) This year’s winner is nothing short of incredible and MULTI-TALENTED. The question remains though, WHAT isn’t this artist doing? He’s into all facets of the industry and we celebrate his drive and passion for music. We are pleassssssed to announce that

………..the Winner Is...   

Bio

 “Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time, doing over 100 shows a year, every year. Considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification. His early independent releases have become highly sought after collectibles. Uneasy Listening, the collaboration with DJ P, was one of the first of its kind, and has sold for as much as $500 on eBay.

No other DJ can claim playing to 500,000 people opening for the Rolling Stones at Sars-stock in Toronto, playing the Bonaroo main stage to over 70,000 people 2 years in a row in addition to headlining a tent at Coachella twice. He's also been busy around the world doing the Good Vibrations Festival in Australia 2006, as a headliner. All of this in addition to his US and international headlining sold out shows, and multiple club residencies.

Z-Trip's major label debut Shifting Gears was given **** (4 stars) by Rolling Stone. The first single Walking Dead went Top 20 and featured Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. The album also had 2 ..1s on the college chart. Listen to the DJ featuring Soup of Jurassic 5 and Shock and awe featuring Chuck D. He's also a master of the remix, with a stand out re-working of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on "Motown Remixed".

Z-Trip can also be seen in the movie "Scratch" and "Scratch Live" alongside Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike and originators of the art form like Afrika Bambatta and Jazzy Jay. In addition he's appeared in "Brainfreeze" and "Product Placement", two live concert movies, both of which feature friends DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.

More recently, Z-Trip has done extensive soundtrack work for the videogames All Pro Football 2K8 and EA's skate.”  (Cited from Z-Trip’s MySpace) We would like to add that one of his latest and most exciting projects is his heavy involvement with creation of the highly anticipated DJ HERO game created by Activision!

http://www.myspace.com/djztrip

“Port Washington, N.Y.--The votes have all been counted and it's official--DJ Times magazine and Pioneer Pro DJ are proud to announce that Z-TRIP has been voted America's Best DJ for 2009.
The talented Los Angeles-based jock will be honored September 12 in Las Vegas for the ABDJ Closing Party, which will include a press reception at Ghost Bar in The Palms Hotel & Casino. After being presented with his trophy--a special Gold-Plated Pioneer mixer--Z-Trip will perform with Paul Oakenfold at the Rain Nightclub for the Planet Perfecto party, one of America's wildest nights out.
"It's an honor to be ranked No. 1 by the people," said Z-Trip (aka Zach Sciacca), "especially considering all the incredible talent out there these days."
Additionally, a lucky ABDJ voter (plus a guest) will be flown to Vegas for the festivities--will it be you? Stay tuned. We'll announce our Grand Prize winner very soon.
How did the other DJs fare in this year's ABDJ voting? Get the results on the 2009 page.” (CITED FROM: http://www.djtimes.com/bestdj/2009.htm)

FINAL STATS!!

 

2009 America's Best DJ: Top 50

1. Z-Trip
2. Steve Porter 
3. QBert
4. Kaskade 
5. Scotty Boy
6. DJ Shadow
7. Danny Tenaglia
8. Cedric Gervais
9. DJ Enferno
10. Skribble
11. A-Trak
12. Cut Chemist
13. Bad Boy Bill
14. Sticky Boots 
15. Roonie G
16. DJ Dan
17. DJ AM
18. Mix Master Mike
19. Crystal Method
20. Grandmaster Flash
21. Armand Van Helden
22. ?uestlove
23. BT
24. Erick Morillo 
25. Peanut Butter Wolf

26. Girl Talk
27. Markus Schulz
28. Roger Sanchez
29. Robbie Rivera
30. DJ Craze
31. Victor Calderone
32. Moby 
33. Oscar g
34. Joe Bermudez
35. Mark Farina 
36. Monk
37. Dubfire
38. DJ Boris
39. Steve Aoki
40. Donald Glaude
41. Sharam
42. Felix Da Housecat
43. DJ Theo
44. DJ Icey
45. Louie Vega
46. Bassnectar
47. D:Fuse
48. Josh Wink
49. Saeed Younan
50. Colette 

 CONGRATS WITH LUV FROM THE BUZZ Z-TRIP!!!!