Ekpenyong Otu popularly known as Mixmaster Brown by friends and business associates was born in 1971. He grew up in Lagos, Nigeria.Straight outta Cross River State.His love for music was discovered while in high school (Aguda Grammar school). Brown was only 16 years old when he started spinning records at neighborhood high schools with his family’s music equipment.His sister was so supportive of his skills and talent that she drove to the store to buy him his very first mixer (Gemini Pmx).Losing his dad in 1988 only made him work hard to be a better person.
By the time he left high school, he found himself as the pioneer DJ for the Nation’s number one record store (Tower Records and Tapes) owned by two (2) brothers-DJ Mannix and Collins Akpapunam.
While he was the head boy at Tower Records and Tapes, he mastered the secret and art of mixing.
Bomber Brown (the name he was popularly called back in the day) in collaboration with Tower records and tapes rocked the capital of Nigeria for over a decade as the number one Record and DJ store.
He was the pioneer DJ in most of the up coming, night clubs in the country. It was through these shows that he built a reputation for mixing, which had him spinning all over the country with Djs Like Howie T, Grandmaster Greg e.t.c.
His good ear for music coupled with his mastery of mixing techniques made him popular among the show /party circle which also led to the discovery of some of the biggest musical acts in Nigeria. He never really was much of a talker; he just let his fingers do the talking.
The time had come for the pursuit of a degree program, education is no doubt a top priority in all you do in life. All roads led to one of the most beautiful states on the planet (Jos, Plateau State) universally referred to as "Home of Peace and Tourism".Where he eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.
It wasn’t long before he became a household name there too. Taking over all the top shows and clubs, bringing up youngsters in the art of DJing. Parties were incomplete without the touch of Brown.He was also a radio dj/personalty for a couple of months where he had the most part of the northern hemisphere Locked Down before he moved to the Sunshine State (Orlando Florida). He was the first runner up in the most fierce DJ/championship ever put together in the country. The media thought he earned first place but it wasn’t meant to be. Due to his smooth and calm attitude towards the art of DJing, so many people came up to him requesting to be showed and to be taught the secret. He made DJing so much fun in the eyes of all.
His dedication and contribution to DJing paid off when he was named the anchor deejay for the 50 Cent/G unit Concert and as one of the deejays for the Akon Concert.He has practically deejayed in all levels of the field.
A proud African to the core,feels uncomfortable whenever he is refered to as an African dj because he can be whatever you want him to be.A dj extraordinaire who boasts of a broad music library ranging from Afro music to Reggae,Soca,HipHop,RnB,Soul,Old Skool,Urban,Techno,House,Dance Music.
If you ask him about what he thinks about music and the world. He is quick to reply "The earth has music for those who listen". Although he can’t remember who’s quote that was, he does know how to use it.
Mixmaster Brown, now based in Orlando, Florida, is on a mission, will he make it? Only time will tell.
As a passionate team player,he swings with The Core Djs Movement,Naija Djs and Djs Of Nigeria Groups.
Now, married to a great woman, only makes him greater than the rest.?
One thing his fans are sure of is that he is one of the best around.
Mixmaster Brown has only been in Florida for only a couple of months and has bagged 2nd place as African’s best DJ in Central Florida.Presently works with the world’s no.1 entertainment company, Walt Disney World.Back in the 90’s to the early 2000’s,he also worked as an area representative and a show promoter with various companies.Who knows,that might just be the next big thing for Dj Mixmasterbrown.
Awards
1st Runner Up National Dj Championship 2001
Best Radio Dj Raypower 100.5fm 2006
1st Runner Up "Search For The Best African Dj In Central Florida" 2006
Visit us at http://www.djmixmasterbrown.com
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He is also into event packaging,show promotions,artist management/development.The sky is just a stepping stool for this hard working dj extraordinaire.Check Out the website whenever you have the time -
WWW.DJMIXMASTERBROWN.COM
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