SUBMERGE101
CHICAGO IL, IMPACT MECHANICS, PYSCHOTIK RECORDS
Chicago techno artist Orlando Solis has built a solid reputation around the US as an innovative dance floor techno DJ .His dj apprenticeship began with industrial music at the age of 15.His multi-styled turntable skills have developed into a precise compound of dexterity, texture, rhythm and style. No introduction must be made for the techno consanguine, as he represents the ultimate in energetic, hard but funky house and European techno. This will be an exciting year for one of Chicago's leading techno artist as he releases several tracks with remixes due this year.i
Sir Damien
World Of Source – Hardcore Evolution Society
Damien first became a dj in 1990 and became one of the youngest djs in the underground scene. At 12 years old he became a part of the Chicago underground revolution. Damien started Source Production in 1994, working along side one of house originators Steve Poindexter. They began throwing once a month warehouse events, bringing in artists of the likes of Crystal Method, Vinylgroover, Commander Tom, Farley Jack Master Funk, Shy FX, SS, The Acid Junkies, Ms Kitten and Felix Da House Cat. Damien’s first over seas booking started in 1996 when he was only 18 yrs old. Judgment Day in Newcastle England started his international performances. From there he went to Scotland, Belgium, Brussels, UK and returned to Chicago with a new vision of what Chicago’s underground could become. He started the Wonderland series in 1996 and continued until 2001. He duplicated some of the biggest European events, bringing djs and artists from all over the globe. In 2003 Damien, along with Notorious Nino started Digital Umbrella Records, with a genre of house, techno, trance, electro and drum and bass. In 2005 Damien Re started the underground Scene with Source pro and its been going sins then
Elekid
Elekid got his start as 'DJ Statico' back in late '97, playing Chicago Hard House for drunken high school kids. Just over 8 years later, Elekid is still going strong. Having recently dropped Happy Hardcore, he is able to focus back on strictly US/LA/Chicago Hard House both on the decks and in the studio. In the last several years, Elekid has performed abroad in America around and away from the Midwest. Rocking cities such as Los Angeles, Atlanta, Charlotte, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis, just to name a few, Elekid always comes with the level of energy and talent you'd find from some of today's biggest names. Elekid has had the honor and pleasure of performing on the same bill and stage with some of the world's finest DJs and artists. Here is a list of some of the names: AC Slater, Alex Peace, Angel Alanis, Atomic Babies, Cloudskipper, CZR, Dan Efex, Dave Aude, DDR, Delta 9, DJ 3D, DJ Annalyze, DJ Bam Bam, DJ Blade, DJ Funk, DJ Icey, DJ Irene, DJ Micro, DJ Q-Bert, DJ Solange, DJ Spree & ADB, DJ Storm, DJ Swamp, DJ Venom, Doc Savage, Doormouse, Drumcell, Dylan & Tech Itch, E.N.D, Scott Brown, Sharam (from Deep Dish), Skylab 2000, Stacy Kidd, Stunt Rock, Submerge 101, Sunrize, Superstars Of Love, Terry Mullan, The Germ, The Recordbreakers & The Fader Gremlins, The X-Ecutioners, Thee-O, Tom Sawyer, Tron, Woody McBride aka DJ Esp, as well as many other very talented DJs and artists.
King Cid,
Toy maker , MIA
King Cid, *aka* Dan Kuik, has had love for music since he has been a toddler. Growing up in a music literate household just south of Chicago, King Cid began developing rhythm early listening to records of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. 95' was the year that King Cid discovered jungle. He was in a co-workers car listening to an unusual melody when the co-worker turned to King Cid and stated it was jungle. He immeadiately drew attention to the music following it to abandoned warehouses, roller rinks, deserts. Where ever the music went, King Cid went. In 98' King Cid aquired his first pair of decks. In a couple short months he was spinning at local house and loft parties. his remarkable track selection and sheer determination dubbed him the favorite among the locals. Years later King Cids DJing skills became somewhat second-nature to him. As his reputation grew he began to play gigs at remote house/loft parties all over Illinois. King Cid Continued struggling to keep the sound from his tables virtually underground. Now he's out... To tear your ear drums apart with his mind shattering breaks and unbelievable molding techniques. Look out for a jungle revolution when King Cid hits the decks!! -Coldsoundz (01')