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Van D. Beats

About Me

Joel Van Dijk a.k.a. VAN D. is a multi-talented musician/guitarist/beatmaker/producer residing in LA by way of NorCal with an extensive catalog of beats of many varieties.  He has performed or worked with the likes of Aloe Blacc (Stones Throw), Algebra Blessett (Kedar), Tre Hardson (The Pharcyde), E REECE (Mic Life), RES (Capital), House Of Vibe, Inverse, Nieve (Goon Trax). He has collaborated and worked with producers such as Poli Paul (Christina Milian), Soulnanna (The System), Cook (Beatlocker) Nobody Famous, LA Minimalist, DJ Soups, Afta-1, DJ Nevinev, Doc Ford, many others.... etc...    All beats posted are up are for sale/lease to the right people at the right price.  Session Work and Full Production also available as well as collaborative production and internet sessions.

Cook Classics - Recording guitar for "Without Love" with Joel Van Dijk from Cook Classics on Vimeo .

My Interests

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Member Since: 9/24/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/tripjoel
Band Members:
Van D. -Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drum/Synth programming

(Other Collaborators and Players noted by track)
Influences: All music, Funk, Soul, Rock, Pop, Trip Hop, Electronic, R&B, Jazz, Classical, Neo Soul....  But as far as hip hop goes, Talib Kweli, Charli Tuna, Mos Def, Mac Dre, Common, Busta Rhymes, Devin Tha Dude, Blackalicious, Gift of Gab, Lateef the Truthspeaker,  Guru, Saul Williams, Cut Chemist, DJ Shadow,  producers-Old Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, Chief Excel, All the producers I have worked with have influenced the way I make music the most, so mad props to all of you who have taught me and made me learn through those experiences.
Sounds Like: FRESH AIR, HIP HOP BEATS
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

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