In a world full of run of the mill DJs, Pump stands out as being extremely talented and unique. Pumps abilities are surpassed by few, while his diversity stretches the boundaries of Turntablism and what it means to be a party DJ. When mixing, scratching, creating beat juggles or blending beats, Pump focuses on the overall musical composition and the sound of the end result. His performances have earned him the respect amongst his peers as one of the most funkiest and versatile DJ's around, as well as one of Canada's best kept secrets.
Pump is one of the few Calgary bred DJs to receive global recognition from many of the world's most elite hip-hop/versatile DJ's. To this day he is the only Calgarian to represent Canada in the DMC World Championships. Recently, Pump has signed with TEAM CANADA's DJ crew/management agency: The Eh! Team DJ's alongside Jr Flo (Toronto), Illo (Ottawa) and Hedspin (Vancouver).
The brash DJ Pump, who ignited a city and a country back in 2000, is most comfortable when he's rocking the crowd with his unique blend of hip hop, funk, soul, disco, rock, reggae and everything in-between, using his unbounded DJing skills and talents. His no-gimmick style of skilled accuracy coupled with a distinct ear for all things funky and soulful makes him one of the nation's most versatile party DJ's. It's this balance and diversity which basically encompasses his entire being - the balance of musical value and technical skill, the balance of commercial success and underground credibility and the balance of b-boy cockiness and soft spoken humbleness.
Throughout his career Pump has received many notable awards and accolades, headlined some of the most exciting club nights around the globe and showcased alongside a myriad of hip hops elite such as Afrika Bambataa, Kool Herc, Grand Master Flash, Jazzy Jeff, Questlove, DJ Premier, A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul, A-Trak, Q-bert, Rob Swift, Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, Beatnuts, Masta Ace, Jurassic 5, Gang Starr and Blackalicious just to name a few. Since then, he's crafted his credentials to include his highly sought-after mixtapes and CDs. This is a testament to Pumps keen ear for music, credibility and branding. One look at his resume and its no wonder why his loyal fan base continues to grow.
Accomplishments:
2001 Allies All-Star Beatdown Finalist
2001 Vestax Canadian 2nd Runner up
2001 DMC Canadian 1st Runner Up
2000 ITF Canadian Champion
2000 DMC Canadian Champion
1997-2000 Calgary DMC Champion
Discography:
BKS "Fresh Produce" - Beat Tape (BKS 2007)
Jeepney Sound Vol 6 - Mix CD (Jeepney 2007)
Steady Rockin (Disco Breaks) Mix CD (Saul Gravy 2006)
Heads Up (hosted by Kardinal Offishall) Mix CD (Saul Gravy 2005)
Love Joint Revisited - Mix CD (Hedkandi 2004)
Saturday Night Special - Mix CD (Hedkandi 2004)
Brix Mixtape Vol. 1 - Mix CD (Brix 2003)
Golden Era 90-94 Vol. 1 - Mix CD double album (TimeBomb 2003)
ColdCutz - Promo CD (Saul Gravy 2002)
Reprogram - Mix CD with DJ Melo-D (Saul Gravy 1999)
Upside Down Torszo Mix Tape (Saul Gravy 98-99)
Other:
A Great Day In Turntablism Tableturns 4th Year Anniversary DVD
Friday April 6, 2001 The Limelight New York City - a superstar jam session featuring Q-bert, D-Styles, Melo-D, Babu, Roc Raida, Total Eclipse, Mike Boogie, Relm, Radar, Roli Rho, Presyce, P-trix, Klever, Infamous, Tony Vegas, Prime Cuts, Spictacular, Supa Dave, Dopey and Pump. Grouped into four different categories, 20 of the worlds greatest DJs showcased various styles of funky slow, technical power, beat juggling, crazy style and next school.
Tableturns Calm After the Storm Tableturns DVD
The Calm After The Storm was an exclusive turntablist showcase at a hidden location in New York City previously only seen on the Internet featuring The X-Ecutioners, Beat Junkies, The Allies, Dopey, Pump and more. Highlights include a rare non-dmc performance by Noize, Roc Raida, A-Trak, Babu and Rob Swift on four turntables and a raw footage of Pump showcasing his infamous 2 record, 6 minute James Brown routine.
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