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Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz

Quality Not Quantity

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Since 2000, Gabriel T. better known as DJ Skillz became very animate about becoming a DJ. First undertaking his skills in the art of Turntablism, trying to master his skills on the turntables technically and artistically. His quest took him on an extraordinary journey through many melodious genres of music. Finally, discovering the ambiance of EDM (Electronic Dance Music). As his expedition through EDM was astonishing to him, Gabriel felt the most connected with a genre of music called Trance. Mainly because of the variance in styles, sub-genres. Progressive Trance, Epic Trance, Tech Trance, Breaks just to name a few. Techno, Progressive, Progressive House are also genres that Gabriel very much appreciates and will always include in his sets.


DJ Skillz has a very wide spectrum of musical influences. Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Perry O'Neil, Mark Norman, BT, Gabriel & Dresden, Way Out West, Mr. Sam, Fred Baker, Ferry Corsten,Threedrives, Airwave, Midway (Ralphie B.) Filterheadz, James Holden, Junkie XL, Dimitri Andreas, Frank Biazzi, Randy Katana, Star Kid (R.I.P.), Andy Moor, Marcus Schulz, Sasha, Matthew DeKay, Danny Tenaglia, Moby, DJ Shadow, DJ Q Bert, DJ Craze, DJ Premier, A Tribe Called Quest, Peterock, Ali Shaheed Mohammed, DJ Hi-Tek, Amel Larriex, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Portishead, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Nine Inch Nails, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, just to name of few.
DJ Skillz has recently teamed up with a very talented singer/songwriter/composer Ana G to work on a project by the name Obae. Some of his first productions will be coming out through this collaboration. Also in the works, Metaphor Records has teamed up with a very creative entertainment company by the name of Obey The Night which is runned by Dj Davey Boy, another talented & strong minded DJ/Producer who you will be seeing a lot of very soon.
Skillz has been able to create an uncanny and unique style, which speaks for itself. Mixing with precision & creative improvisation, his performance is one that will take you on a journey!
"To Be Continued"
The Live Series
The Spectrum Series

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Member Since: 12/28/2004
Band Website: metaphor-records.com
Band Members: Me!
Influences: Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Perry O'Neil, Mark Norman, BT, Gabriel & Dresden, Way Out West, Mr. Sam, Fred Baker, Ferry Corsten,Threedrives, Airwave, Midway (Ralphie B.), Filterheadz, James Holden, Junkie XL, Dimitri Andreas, Frank Biazzi, Randy Katana, Star Kid (R.I.P.), Andy Moor, Marcus Schulz, Sasha, Matthew DeKay, Danny Tenaglia, Moby, DJ Shadow, DJ Q Bert, DJ Craze, DJ Premier, A Tribe Called Quest, Peterock, Ali Shaheed Mohammed, DJ Hi-Tek, Jay Dee aka J. Dilla (R.I.P.),Amel Larriex, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Portishead, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Nine Inch Nails, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, just to name of few.
Sounds Like: Really good quality EDM! (Trance, Progressive, Techno, Electro, House)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Reminder!! Universal Soundz Guest Spot Tues Aug 28. 12pm!!!!!

Hey, Just A Reminder That Tomorrow @ 12pm I'll Be A Guest DJ On BiG MiKE's Radio Show "Unversal Soundz"!!!!!! Come Check it out HERE.Download The Set HERE...
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:44:00 PST

Listen to My Guest Mix On BiG MiKE’s "Universal Sounds" Radio Show

LISTEN HEREDownload Set After Show HERE...
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:16:00 PST

Ferry Corsten's "Beautiful" Gabriel's Extended Re-Edit!

I just finished a Re-Edit Of Ferry's Track "Beautiful" Still kinda in the works but wanted to put something up for the hell of it! Comments are appreciated!
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:17:00 PST

Pic's! Jon O'Bir, Me & Davey Boy @ Providence NY!

To all who haven't seen these check out my picks!! G
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:14:00 PST

Website Down! :(

Sorry to say that my site's Down. Hosting company had a power outage and lost all my files. So a new site is underway. Promise! If anyone wants to download any of my 8 albums, send me a message on mys...
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:12:00 PST

It Finally Works "THE YELLOW ALBUM"!!!!!!!

Come Check Out My New Mix "The Yellow Album". The Full Download is available on my website http://www.metaphor-records.com Peace
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:48:00 PST

Vote for me! The DJ List!!!!!

Hey yall, I have finally subscribed to the dj list and i need all my myspace friends to vote for me! I'm really excited because I've never attempted this on an important list like this one! I truel...
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

New Mixes Up!

Whats up People, Just wanted to let everybody know that I got new mixes uploaded on the media player so u guys can "go on a journey". If u want, leave me a coment about my mixes. I l...
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

My Website is Finally Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After months of working late nights on the computer I finally finished my website. All by myself! Come & check it out. U can Download All my Mix cd's through my site! Well Gotta Go. Thanks to ever...
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

My Website is Finally Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After months of working late nights on the computer I finally finished my website. All by myself! Come & check it out. U can Download All my Mix cd's through my site! Well Gotta Go. Thanks to ever...
Posted by Gabriel Torres / DJ Skillz on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST