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DJ TREW

i'm your density...

About Me

DJ TREW is the kind of DJ you wish you saw last weekend. Getting his start doing house parties in the Baltimore/DC area, he transplanted himself onto the Chicago scene early 1998. The results of which can be seen in his selection, which spans seemingly disparate genres from both coasts. (yes, the midwest is a coast now... didn't you know?)

A b-boy at heart, DJ TREW sets include Funk (pre- and post- James Brown, Afro, Latin, Brazilian), Hiphop (old school classics and new school would be classics), Soul (modern, boogie, and sweet), Rare Groove, Electro, Bmore, Acid House/Jack and b-boy friendly drum breaks extended ad infinitum.

NO TIME FOR WALLFLOWERS...

While not behind the 1s and 2s, he runs the Hiphop, Rare Groove, and Downtempo online music publication, GROUND LIFT MAGAZINE (http://www.groundliftmag.com)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/6/2006
Band Website: groundliftmag.com
Band Members: I usually rock solo, but have been known to associate with a random assortment of scumbags, heathens, and petty criminals. I'm definitely a big fan of strategic partnerships and corporate sponsor luchini, so by no means, should you be afraid to holler at your boy...
Influences: Eric B & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Scoob & Scrap Lover, Super Lover C, Casanova Rudd, Trouble T-Roy, Hank Shocklee, Chubb Rock, Special Ed, DJ Akshun, DJ K la Boss, Chuck Nice, George Clinton, Lord Finesse, Herbie Hancock, Grandmaster DST, Boogaloo Shrimp, Debbie Harry, Cypress Hill, Grandmaster Flash, Invisible Scratch Pickles, DJ Craze, Bukem, KRS, Asian Dub Foundation, Stezo, Kid n' Play, Milk D and Gizmo, Roger, Zapp, flattened cardboard boxes, The Disco Three, LL, Marley Marl, Kool G Rap, The Clash, Miss Tony, Doo doo Brown, WPGC, Trouble Funk, Junkyard, Barry White, Tower of Power horns, Maceo, Catfish and Boosty.
Sounds Like: Nothing you've ever heard before, but like Roger said: "I can make you dance if you want me to / Now I can set you free from your troubled troubled mind, baby / I can make you dance if you want me to / Just lend me your ears and let your feet keep time, baby / I can make you dance if you want me to / And here's what you'll find about this music of mine, baby / I can make you dance if you want me to..."
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

FREE MIX DOWNLOAD !! SELF HYPNOSIS V.4 !! RARE GROOVE AFRO BEAT HIPHOP

Self Hypnosis v.4, is a 40+ minute mix which sports more drums than anyone is likely abel to handle. Listen three times daily for optimal effects. Featuring tracks by Nostalgia 77, Scienz of Life, Pie...
Posted by DJ TREW on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:01:00 PST

FREE MIX DOWNLOAD !! SELF HYPNOSIS V.3 !! AFRO BEAT B-BOY BREAKS HIPHOP

Self Hypnosis v.3, is a 40+ minute mix which delivers a healthly dose of good vibes, bone rattling funk, and soul satisfaction. Listen daily for optimal effects, best taken aurally. Featuring tracks b...
Posted by DJ TREW on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 06:03:00 PST

FREE MIX DOWNLOAD !! SELF HYPNOSIS V.2 !! HIPHOP AFRO FUNK B-BOY BREAKS

Self Hypnosis v.2, a 45+ minute mix that is the sonic equivalent of waking up, getting stoned, and driving fast at night.  Ingredients include Clan Destined, Dilla, Zion I, The Meters, Quantic, L...
Posted by DJ TREW on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:01:00 PST

FREE MIX DOWNLOAD !! SELF HYPNOSIS V.1 !! HIPHOP FUNK & BREAKS

Self Hypnosis v.1 is a 50 minute mix that when taken aurally, will induce feelings of elation, euphoria, and spiritual satifaction in the listener. Ingredients include The Roots, Bobby Hutcherson, Nic...
Posted by DJ TREW on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 02:35:00 PST