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Yo, I'm Kim aka de la Haye.. I was introduced to jungle when I was 15 and ten years on I still can't get enough of it! I've been DJ'ing jungle and drum'n'bass & promoting events here in Brisbane for the last 4 years.. at the moment I'm tryin to get more into the production side of things as well as scratching & beat juggling.. although that's happening pretty damn slowly - there's really not enough hours in a day..
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BIO:
New Zealand born and raised Kim de la Haye Johnson aka DJ de la Haye is one of the most hardworking and energetic members of the Brisbane Drum & Bass scene. Having grown up in Wellington NZ, Kim's tireless work in the community has been a breath of fresh air since moving to Australia in 2000. With track selection, mixing, and a smile that sets any dancefloor ablaze, de la Haye is one of Brisbane's most booked DJ's and a leading promoter whose contributions to the community have been critical in the rising popularity of Brisvegas Drum & Bass.
Her early musical influences range from De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, Rage Against The Machine, Faith No More, Jeff Buckley, The Cure, The Prodigy, Dave Matthews, Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Bob Marley, Tool, to At The Gates, and it is perhaps in this that we find the blue print for Kim's track selection in her Drum & Bass sets. You can never quite be certain what you can expect to hear when you listen to her play, all that can be said is that the sound will be varied without boundaries of styles, the mixing will be on point, and instantly the vibe and atmosphere of any party will be tangible. Whether its dub or ragga vibes, driving techstep darkness, complex drum choppage, or rolling liquid sounds, de la Haye's sets seamlessly embody the variety that is the very heart and soul of Drum & Bass and offers something to fans of each movement.
All of this has not gone unnoticed by promoters in Australia and NZ, as de la Haye continues to amass an impressive DJ resume. From being a regular at local Brisbane Drum & Bass monthlys such as Rude Bwoyz and Phat Albeats, Kim's cross-genre appeal has also seen her feature at many non drum & bass raves and festivals including Earthcore, ReAnimator, Mayhem, System 6, Hidden Festival, Island Time Reggae Festival and BBQ Breaks. She has also played all around Australia including numerous times in Sydney, Byron Bay and Melbourne, and has returned twice to New Zealand for gigs including the massive 2006 Parachute Music Festival. Over the last few years, de la Haye has supported many international artists including Kenny Ken & MC Foxy, Ruffneck Souljah Recordings, High Contrast, Predator, Evol Intent, Chris.SU, SKC, Calyx, Dom & Roland, J Majik, Future Prophecies, Noisia, DJ Bailey, Roc Raida, Black Sun Empire, The Body Snatchers, Phace, DJ Storm, D-Bridge and Shimon.
What cannot be understated, is Kim's massive contribution to promoting in the Brisbane Drum & Bass community. In 2003 she formed Junglettes , an all-female DJ crew devoted to giving the ladies of Brisbane an outlet for their own style of Drum & Bass. She is also responsible for promoting the dub n jungle nights 'Ragga'd' and 'Offshoots of Reggae', as well as the hard Drum & Bass night 'Rukus'.
In 2005 she teamed up with Speaker Wrath and Rogue Element in an effort to re-inject Brisbane with world class international Drum & Bass dj's, booking artists such as Chris.SU, SKC, Evol Intent, Calyx, Dom & Roland and Noisia. In 2006, together with Pure Bred Xpression, they booked artists - DJ Bailey, Roc Raida, Teebee, Black Sun Empire and through her own events; Phace and DJ Storm. This incredible and often solo effort has been a driving force and integral part in the growth of Drum & Bass in Brisbane.
In 2006 as Brisbane Drum & Bass continues to push the envelope and break through the house dominated dance music scene you will see Kim de la Haye leading from the front. Whether it is DJ'ing or promoting, her never-ending devotion and contribution to the Brisbane Drum & Bass community will continue to be invaluable. de la Haye also hopes to incorporate some turntablism into her sets, as well as lending more time to producing. Given the accomplishments and talent shown so far, where she will go from here no one can predict.
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DOWNLOADS:
de la Haye-3 Years Mix - dub DnB mix (tracklisting)
*other mixes up as soon as i find some hosting!
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MY UPCOMING GIGS:
MON JAN 01 - NEW YEARS DAY! BBQ Breaks with CONCORD DAWN (NZ), Z-trip, Freq Nasty, Ugly Duckling, Dirty South, Poxy Music & more @ The Riverside Complex - de la Haye vs. Angie Summers
FRI JAN 19 - Junglettes presents D-BRIDGE [UK] @MoonBar locals: de la Haye vs Cam:01, Shards vs Delstar, Kosha D vs Fetus and MC JP
THU JAN 25 AUSTRALIA DAY EVE - SHIMON [UK] @Play Nightclub, BYRON BAY (de la Haye 11-12, Shimon 12-2am)
SAT FEB 10 - Broken Beat Assualt presents MINDSCAPE (HUNGARY) @Bar Soma. locals: Safire & Finna (Melb), Shards, de la Haye, Renda, Erther
SAT MAR 03 - ED RUSH & OPTICAL [UK] @Uber
FRI MAR 09 - @4ZZZ 102.5FM 9-12am with DJ No MC
SAT MAR 10 - Youth Festival @ Valley Mall 1.30-2.30pm
SAT MAR 10 - Dub Sessions @The Zoo 2.30-6pm with DJ No MC
FRI MAR 16 - Elements @MoonBar
SAT APR 07 Easter Rude Bwoyz @Shamrock
