Raw Q (aka: Dj Beau) is one of NYC's original pioneers of drum n' bass and electronic music.
As a born and raised native of NYC's East Village, Beau has been djing underground clubs and raves in NYC, the USA and Puerto Rico for over 13 years and counting.
his resume as a dj/producer is a veritable timeline of many of the most significant parties and events of the NYC/US electronic music culture.
whether it's from his beginnings as an original Liquid Sky and Satellite Records dj (circa '95) to his current status as one of Dj Zinc's Bingo Allstars and a selected tagteam partner of Dj DB at the highly acclaimed Secret Night of Science monthly parties at LOVE, Beau has been a truely devoted contributor to underground electronic music and rave culture since the early days.
throughout his years as a performer and respected dj, Beau has been selected as the opener for such high profile artists as: Fabio and Grooverider, Planet of the Drums, Marcus Intalex, Calibre, Klute and has shared the bill with the likes of LTJ Bukem, Shy-Fx, Bad Company, Dj Craze and many more.
he is currently a resident of Direct Drive and performs regularly as a special guest at Secret Night of Science, Let It Roll, Dream and NYC's longest running 21+ weekly dnb night, Camouflage.
Beau is also well known for his original music production. in 95' he teamed up with Dj Ani (NASA, Deee-Lite) and created a series of tunes which appeared on Dj Soulslinger's Jungle Sky imprint (the first US Drum n Bass Label).
in 2003 Beau transformed into Raw Q.
As Raw Q, his music has had a major impact in the world of electronic music with tunes such as 'Vital Soul' which appeared on Dj Zinc's reputable Bingo imprint and was ranked 11th in the BBC's Global Dance Music charts (jul.13.04), which encompasses all forms of dance music.
with tunes such as Vital Soul, Caspian Moon, Summer Rain and Jagged Edge, Raw Q's music has been embraced by such legendary artists as LTJ Bukem, Fabio, Roni Size, DB, Marcus Intalex, Marky, Zinc, Bryan Gee, Bailey, Dj Flight and countless others.
Beau's goal as an artist and musician is to provide inspiring, forward thinking, positive music for as many open minded people as possible. Beau is aware that music is a powerful tool for unity and positive change, and an vitally essential form of communication.
