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Bonded by lessons in the music business DegreeZero oozes experience from all fronts. Growing up in a musician's family Derek aka DegreeZero has learned from the best. At the tender age of three Derek would jump on stage to sing back up for his Dad. Filled with charisma and presence from his first steps onto the stage, the musical influence was something that was in the blood. Throughout the years he continued to perform at every chance he was given. If he wasn't performing he was in the crowd being filled with the understanding of what it meant to entertain. Eventually, Derek graduated high school and attended College at the University of Missouri. During his studies of Marketing at the University he yearned for more knowledge in the world of music, sound, performance and the business. "I remember I would set in class and listen to the lecture on the given topic of the day - I would always be thinking how this applied to the music business or better, how I could apply the principles I was learning to the biz." Never one to set and wait for things to come to him, Derek ventured to Ohio one summer to gain insight into the essential skills of Music Production and Engineering. When he returned to finish his Bachelors Degree, he picked up a job as a Live and Studio Engineer with Crazy Music in Columbia, MO. During his time with Crazy Music and his Mentor Ken Sheppard, Derek secured the knowledge that would later become vital in his musical creations. "I never knew where all this knowledge would lead. I just knew that I wanted to be involved with the music business and would always soak up anything I could learn from any aspect when it came to music and creativity." Upon completion of his studies and the continual acquisition of his instrument labyrinth, Derek began recording his own mix sets from vinyl purchased in the UK, in the genres of House, Breaks, Hardcore, Trance and Hard House. "As I learned how to mix vinyl I would always record my sets and listen back, to learn from my mistakes." Naturally, this led to the process of editing and sound creation that eventually captured Derek's undivided attention. Within a few years DegreeZero was born and the machine behind what is now a Production Company, Record Label and Publishing Company was formed. To this date DegreeZero has produced two original artist EP's, licensed music for television and will continue to release dance mixes of original songs throughout the coming year. You can also expect to see many other footprints from this one man band/businessman, as he is busy partnering with the industry's key players to continue the innovation of music, passion, creativity and art that has been fostered into him from day one.Artist Profile Link for DegreeZeroDegreeZero
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Member Since: 11/01/2007
Band Website: www.degreezeromusic.com
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My Blog

Syndicated Beats Podcast

Check out the Syndicatedbeats.com Podcast this week for a 1 hour DJ mix from DegreeZero!!!!!!!!!
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:30:00 GMT

New Single "Left for Dead" now Available!!!

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Posted by on Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:30:00 GMT

TOP 250 DANCE Singles Weekly Chart 6/22/08 to 6/28/08 -DZ Numbers 23,158,214

www.iDJPool.com MP3 RECORD POOLChart Editor: David Casto - PD/MD e-mail: [email protected] 250 DANCE Singles Weekly Chart 6/22/08 to 6/28/08 / Title - Artist - Label -----------------------------1....
Posted by on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:30:00 GMT

DegreeZero Denmark 23 and Fire 158 on the Top 200 Weekly Dance Chart

www.idjpool.com MP3 RECORD POOLChart Editor: David Casto - PD/MD e-mail: [email protected] 200 DANCE Singles Weekly Chart 5/25/08 to 5/31/08 / Title - Artist - Label -----------------------------1...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 20:19:00 GMT

DegreeZero Number 17 - Top 125 Dance Singles Weekly Chart

Chart Linkwww.idjpool.com MP3 RECORD POOLChart Editor: David Casto - PD/MD TOP 125 DANCE Singles Weekly Chart 4/20/08 to 4/26/08 / Title - Artist - Label -----------------------------01. I'm A Fire -...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:20:00 GMT

DegreeZero Miami Memoirs Mix

Give Me The Beat You are in for a surprise as DegreeZero mixes an unforgettable and powerful set entitled Miami Memoirs. Beginning with Eric Prydz' Pjanoo and blending into a minimalist yet p...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:59:00 GMT

Sydicated Beats Guest DJ Spot

DegreeZero DJ MixThis week DegreeZero is the guest DJ on Syndicated Beats Podcast. Download the Podcast Subscribe at www.birago.com .
Posted by on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:29:00 GMT

Syndicated Beats Interview

DegreeZero InterviewLog onto Syndicated Beats.com now to listen to the DegreeZero interview! The interview happens around 47minutes into the podcast. DegreeZero Interview
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:16:00 GMT

DJ Times Review

Hurry out and nab your copy of the March issue of DJ Times to read the DegreeZero "Matador Crew" single review. Page 36
Posted by on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:21:00 GMT

Electronic Artist DegreeZero Helps Stamp Out Cancer

Video LinkElectronica artist DegreeZero has offered up a single from his debut artist EP for use with the Planet Cancer, Flamingo-A-Go-Go annual fundraiser benefit held in Austin, TX. The song "Blind...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:06:00 GMT