DJ OHMEN

Born and Raised in the Sub Urban area just south of Los Angeles; known as the Harbor Area, OHMEN grew up in an environment full of musical and artistic influence. His father; a hobby musician who has always had a studio in the house set the stage when he let OHMEN, probably no older than 6 put his hands on the Roland Tr-707 drum machine he had just got.
Through the 90’s he grew into his teen years and OHMEN was deeply influenced by Hip Hop & Reggae as well as all aspects of their cultures. It was during these years where his love for music grew as well as his want to Dj and Produce. It was also during this time that the Electronic Music or “Rave” scene started to really jump off in Los Angeles and OHMEN’s ears opened up to the sound of early break beat Techno and House. As the years progressed so did Electronic Music and Jungle eventually hit the scene. The drums and the bass dug itself deep into his soul as it had done with so many other Junglists of the time.
During his senior year in high school he met DRONE (who later became a part of L.A’s legendary Junglist Platoon) and since they were literally the only 2 Junglists in the school it only seemed right that they would work together to hone their Dj skills.
For years OHMEN was no more than the average party goer and bedroom Dj/Producer playing nothing more than “the homies backyard boogie” or small time event when he was struck with a life changing illness that left him paralyzed for about 2 years. During his years of recovery OHMEN kept working on his beats and as soon as it was possible even recorded a Dj Mix straight out of his wheelchair.
In 2007 OHMEN was back on his feet and back in the scene. It was then at PURE FILTH he heard the sounds of Dubstep and it took him back to the first time he heard Jungle. Not only the bass but the vibes of the party felt just like being at an old school jungle event. Everybody loved it, not one person in the crowd was standing still. It was ridiculous!! At that point Dubstep became the focus of OHMEN’s musical creativity; although he still does pump out the occasional Jungle tune.
Shortly after in 2008 OHMEN along with O.G HAZARD, G-MECHA, ENUFF TALK, KILL, EXEMPT and DEFY began throwing a monthly called DIGITAL WARFARE in which Old School Jungle and Dubstep were the highlight. It was also this year that OHMEN & O.G HAZARD produced “Turn Down The Lights” which got remixed and played out by Dj’s such as 6BLOCC and U-OME as well as other solo productions getting play on BOMBADUB RADIO Hosted by Belgium’s own Dj KNORSQ on SUB.FM.
In 2009 the DIGITAL WARFARE crew parted ways and OHMEN along with O.G HAZARD began throwing a night called JUNGLIZM where all vinyl Old School Jungle is the focus. OHMEN has had the chance to play at such parties as Los Angeles’ famed summer event I LOVE L.A as well as numerous other events in and around the Los Angeles area.
2010 is here and OHMEN’s production skills are only getting better and have labels such as FOUL PLAY DUBSTEP keeping a close ear. With BOMBADUB RADIO now operating out of Los Angeles, OHMEN has had 2 guest appearances as well as doing any and all to help with the promotion of the show. Along with design work for BIG HEAVY MUSIC he is currently working on getting his own label off the ground. Expect big things from OHMEN in the future because this is just the beginning. Send me your track