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Hip hop has managed to confound its detractors as, after over two decades, it shows no signs of slowing down. Though there have been many icons who have emerged from the scene and achieved global status only to fade into obscurity, there are those who have garnered a loyal underground following, in addition to enjoying popular success, and have ensured their names live on within the hip-hop pantheon. One such hip-hop protagonist is Mark Luv, a turntable veteran of 20 years. Though only in his early 30s, the Los Angeles native has trounced all would-be contenders who have challenged him for supremacy on the decks.
The talented DJ has traveled the globe touring with the likes of the Pharcyde, KRS-One, Chino XL and Dred Scott, where he has consistently proved his mettle as an inventive, talented DJ.
With his diverse talents, Mark has also become a club mainstay in Los Angeles, spinning at many of the city's seminal hip-hop nightspots. His residency credentials are impressive with stints at Unity, Jamaica House, Glam Slam, the club formerly owned by Prince, Atlas, Century Club, Project Blowed, and Jamaican Gold.
In addition to his residencies, he has graced the turntables of Urban Phenomenon, Hollywood Live, The Palace, Paradise 24, the Arena, and the Palladium during its heyday. He was a featured DJ at all three Cypress Hill Smoke Out events as well as having played an unforgettable hip-hop set at the Nocturnal Wonderland in 1999. Most recently, he took the stage at Audiotistic, the Cypress Hill 4-20 concerts, and the Dragon Festival.
Aside from being a legend in the underground scene, DJ Mark Luv has also graced the turntables at high profile events such as the Soul Train Awards after party, the Spider-Man Premier Party, Higher Learning Wrap Party and Premier Party, and ALMA Awards after party. Birthday parties for celebrities such as Will Smith, Wesley Snipes, Regina King, John Singleton, and Warren G.
On record, Mark's precision cutting and scratching have been forever immortalized on tracks by the Pharcyde, The Liks, Me'Shelle NdegeOcello, Spearhead (a Wyclef remix for their hit single, "Hole in the Bucket"), Dred Scott, Chino XL, Ras Kass, the Anonymous, and Western HemisFear.
Mark is also omnipresent on the airwaves through DJing on LA urban radio. He has been heard regularly on 100.3 The Beat. From 1996 through to '97, he headed up the mix for Michael Mixin' Moore's "Militant Midnight Mix". He also obtained his own mix show on Flava in Ya Ear with DJ Don and the Poetess. Mark was an integral part of Soul Assassins radio with Cypress Hill and DJ Babu and DJ Rhettmatic, as well as Saturday Night Mix with Eric Cubiche.
This turntable legend has been featured in many publications worldwide. He's graced the pages of Rap Sheet, Rap Pages, URB Magazine, ClubLife, DJ Magazine, The Source, Import Tuner, Industry Insider and the list goes on.
DJ Mark Luv has also appeared on various television broadcasts. He was a featured DJ on Yo!MTV Raps, BET's Rap City, Nickelodeon's Cousin Skeeter, Nickelodeon's All That, and others.
Through his knowledge and experience, Mark has been the promotion manager for record stores such as Fat Beats and currently Stacks, The Vinyl Authority, owned by SDJ Icy Ice (Beat Junkies). His connections have allowed him to bring guests such as Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Beat Nuts, and DJ Q-Bert to the stores.
Mark's passion for hip hop runs deep. He is aligned with one of the most respected collectives within the hip hop ethos, Zulu nation. Mark has been a member of the Mighty Zulu Nation since 1991. He was first enlisted in the Zulu Warrior Security by Zulu Ed and Zulu Kevin, and was eventually made a full-fledged member by the legendary Africa Islam of Rhythm Syndicate fame. Mark has since attained the level of Zulu King. In addition to becoming a Zulu King, he currently heads up the Los Angeles chapter of the infamous Zulu Nation.AffilliationsUniversal Zulu Nation, Stacks, Mighty Circle
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