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Twist1

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About Me

What it do? Originally from Phoenix, AZ and djing since the age of 14...I moved to Maui over 7 years ago, managed an independant record store for 3 years, played on a weekly live radio mix show called the Vinyl Lounge on Wild 105.5 FM for a couple of years, and was voted "best dj" by the Maui Times readers poll '04 & '05 after playing with numerous artists such as... Mr. Dibbs, Atmosphere, Q-Bert, Lyrics Born, Digital Underground, DJ Rhettmatic, Rob Swift, Living Legends, DJ Radar, The Visionaries, Fatlip, and many others. I moved to Kauai in 2005 and opened my own record store with my friend Sam Shaw at Human Rites Tattoo in Lihue. I love Hawaii!! I miss it more than words! But I made the decision to sell my business and move to the mainland. Now at age 28 I am in transition. Who knows where I'll end up next. I love music more than anything in the universe!!! It's always been there for me and sometimes it's all I need to be happy. I put up a few throw away tracks on my page here just for fun. Nothin' serious...just some old songs I made with the homies. Look out for new tracks on my page soon!! I'm currently workin on a lot of new sh!t. I'd like to meet people who share my passion for the arts. So if you're into it then hit me up and add me as your friend. Aloha!!*****People are not always what they seem. I've found that the people who talk about being so positive and humble are usually the most ego driven. And they only big up themselves or other ego driven people like them. There's a big difference between talking about it, and being about it. It's very easy to get caught up in this crazy world we live in. I am a firm believer in karma!! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I am a human being with a good heart and good intentions. Nobody's perfect! I am just me. No more no less. Keep it real!!***** You may have already seen me on tour with A-Plus(Hieroglyphics/Souls of Mischief), Musab(formerly of Rhymesayers), Omni(BLX Crew), or with the homie Fatlip(Pharcyde). Currently booking shows for August and Sept 2008. FOR BOOKING INFO please e-mail your request to [email protected] Word! Mahalo nui loa ke kokua!! Have a nice day!*******NEW CHUNK&APE! LIMITED EDITION MIXTAPE NOW AVAILABLE!!!!***

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Member Since: 11/4/2004
Band Website: djtwist1.com
Band Members: There can be only one! Omni & Twist1 @ Plush 8/06

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Influences: ***R.I.P. Lethal Trig Swift - another soldier lost to the mean streets of the 602. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten!! I miss you homie.*** Too many to name...but to name a few that I’ve worked with: First off... my crew Ready Kilowatt, The Honorable Archibald Chizleberry, El Burro a.k.a. Grendal Warchild, Boomshot, Mr Sandman, Pazess One, Jay-P, Apostle, Skid, Haas the Nanoteknition, The Hillside Stranglah, Jawa, Dirty Dubs, Amphibeus Tungs, Kamehameha Projects, HoaxOne and a lot more(to be continued) as well as... the homies OMNI(BLX), Fatlip of the Pharcyde, Q-bert & Yogafrog, J-Rocc, Melo-D, Rhettmatic, DJ What?, Radar & Z-Trip, Rob Swift, DV One, Jean Grae, Jennifer Johns, Abstract Rude, DJ Drez, Bukue One, Wildchild of Lootpack, DJ Logic, The Grouch, Eligh, Scarub, PSC, Murs, Sunspot Jonz, DJ Quietstorm, Digital Underground, Atmosphere, Mr. Dibbs, Musab formerly of Rhymesayers, Del the funkee Homosapien, the Alkaholics, Xzibit, A-Plus of Souls of Mischief/Heirogylphics, Josh Martinez, AWOL One, Lyrics Born of Latyrx, LA Symphony, Joyo Velarde, D-Sharp, S.U.N., Chaka and Tate of Gorilla Funk Mob, Buff1 and KT of Athletic Mic League, Psychokinetics, Gershwin B.L.X., The Visionaries, Spearhead, Midnite, Bambu Station, Groundation, the Twinkle Brothers, and a long list of others. I love music of all genres, but usually play old school/underground hip-hop, funk, reggae, dancehall, classic breaks, & drum & bass. My main passion in life has become the art of turntablism and I spend most of my free time scratchin in the studio and making beats with my crew. Currently working on a 20 minute visual/audio stage performance. It’s gonna be Off Da Hook!******
Sounds Like: ok. well my page did say..."nothing you've ever heard before!! the best music is the music you will never hear, because for every musician who makes it, there are thousands more who are ten times better but never succeed. underground forever!!" but somebody told me it sounded "cliche"... so i guess to give some examples, i'll just name of some of my biggest influences(too many to name)....Mr. Dibbs, D-Styles, Q-bert, Beat Junkies, Craze, Klever, DJ Krush, DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike, DJ Quest, Z-Trip, DJ Radar, Xecutioners, Funkmaster Flex, Scratch Perverts, Ricci Rucker, Mike Boogie, Cut Chemist, Numark, Jazzy Jeff, Grand Master Flash, Grand Wizzard Thoedore, and KOOL HERC!!
Record Label: C&A! Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kidsOn a merry-go-round?Or listened to the rainSlapping on the ground?Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?You better slow down. D...
Posted by Twist1 on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:53:00 PST

REAL TALK

when was the last time you did something for the first time? what do you want from life? in order to find yourself, are you willing to lose yourself? if you think life is hard, what are you comparing ...
Posted by Twist1 on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:49:00 PST

Right Now

The past is history, The future is a mystery, And this moment is a gift. That's why it's called "the present".
Posted by Twist1 on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:45:00 PST

Biography of DJ Twist1

Originally from Phoenix,AZ and djing since the age of 14, Twist1 grew up listening to a lot of funk and jazz music. His mother being a composer of sorts, he always had a passion for music. "Music is&n...
Posted by Twist1 on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:23:00 PST