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Max Jensen (a.k.a. EMERGE) was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1989, at the age of 13, he set in motion his love for playing music by beginning to drum. At 16 years old, he became the drummer for the band Human. In addition to playing many local venues, Human also competed in many Battle of the Bands. Also during this time Max was involved in a number of musical side projects. He continued drumming for various bands, until 1995 when he was introduced to the electronic dance scene (raves), where he would watch and study his favorite DJ's. After exploring many instruments such as drums, guitar, and bass, he had finally found his true passion, "the wheels of steel." Knowing nothing about DJ'ing but the basics, he taught himself how to mix and scratch. After spending hundreds of dedicated hours to practice, Max finally developed his unique skill, style, and seamless mixing. By 1998, he had immersed himself into breakbeats and almost exclusively plays breaks to this day. With all of his skill and passion for the music, he realized it was time for the next step- forming a DJ crew with people that shared the same intensity, skill, and passion for the music as himself.
In 1999, Emerge reconnected with his old high school friend Tim Patmont (a.k.a Atimatik) who had followed in the same musical path as Emerge, starting with playing various instruments in a number of bands. Strangely enough, Atimatik too had discovered the same irresistible power of the turntables as Emerge. Tim Patmont had toured as a bassist with Bay Area based punk band, Loose Bearing, playing with many legendary punk acts. During that time (mid 90's) he experienced the SF rave scene and was blown away by its carefree, exciting, and underground environment. Naturally drawn to the music, he purchased his first Technic 1200MK2 turntables in early 1996, Needless to say the rest was history! From day one, these two had the same passion and love for their music. It is this passion that lends itself to their awe-inspiring sets, played on two and even four turntables. Coining the phrase "Music that's supercharged!" they knew they were on to something exceptional but felt they needed a couple more members to establish a truly one-of-a-kind crew.
In 2000, Victor De Mello (a.k.a. Devious) began attending Disfunktion Crew events at a local bar. He was impressed and inspired by them, and gave Emerge and Atimatik a demo of himself spinning. After listening to the demo, they immediately saw his potential and enthusiasm, took him under their wings, and helped him to grow as a DJ on every level. Victor originally began spinning with the no longer practicing DJ 210. His passion for the tables kept growing, and he realized that he needed to play with a group of people that had as much love and respect for the music as he did. He fortunately came upon Emerge and Atimatik of the Disfunktion Crew, and credits them as being his greatest inspiration. Since joining the crew, he has established his sound as what can best be described as all out "Nu Skool Funk". Recently, he has been in the studio producing and putting his extraordinary touches on his breakbeat tracks.
Moving forward to 2002, the three members of Disfunktion Crew happened to meet Brian Dellosso (a.k.a. BrianBASS) at a club that he was a resident DJ at. Instantly, the Disfunktion Crew knew that his energy and the love that he has for playing to crowds would be a welcome addition to their group. Inspired by his friends DJ Chris Fenton and the Disfunktion Crew, Brian strives to produce the best music and most entertaining atmosphere possible, so that everyone can have an unforgettable time. Although Brian is a newcomer to the DJ scene, his style and mixing skills precede him. He is definitely one DJ to lend your ears and feet to.
Currently, Disfunktion Crew is composed of these four talented DJs, Emerge, Brian Bass, Atimatik, and Devious. Together, along with their faithful followers, they are constantly creating amazing events and unforgettable memories.
Most recently, in January 2006, Emerge placed first in a year end Breakbeat Competition on DJForums.com. Atimatik has recently recorded a new CD that is available now, and is resident dj at a number of local clubs and bars. Devious has been concentrating on producing his own tracks, working with an array of synths, beats, vocals, and bass lines. And last but not least Brian is a resident DJ at Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge in San Jose.
Between them, Disfunktion Crew has played at a huge number of special events, including: Clockwerk Event's Atlantis, Live 105/Rocktronica at the Fillmore, The Great American Music Hall, Burning Man at the Warner Brother's camp, Forum Nightclub, Polo's Blue Cube, Glas Kat, 550 Barneville, Love Parade SF '04 & 05, Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge, Avalon, Jelly's, 1015, 680 Lounge, The Cellar, Glo, Snodrift, Aura, Lift and many more ...:::DISFUNKTION CREW:::...
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