Subsonik
[Urban Takeover/Beta Recordings/Terrafunk/Gain] Oklahoma City, OK
Subsonik fell in love with Drum & Bass in 1996 but has in fact been involved with music for much longer, having played the drums for over 20 years! He began DJing and in 1997 played his first event alongside Wally 'Pish Posh'. It took seven more years for Mark to get bitten by the production bug, but once he had there was no looking back. Combining his love of both Trance and Drum & Bass, his musical output mixes the epic melodies and atmospherics of the former and the punchy breakbeats and weighty bass of the latter to devastating effect. It's his love of rhythm and musicality that is setting his sound apart from the crowd and winning him the support of DJs up and down the D&B scene, from the aforementioned John B to Evol Intent and Cause 4 Concern. His unique productions have been picked up by Urban Takeover, Terrafunk, Cymbalism, Gain, G2, Beta Recordings, Sudden Def, Nightbreed UK, Incite and of course, Ben XO's new label: Xposure.
Jen Mas
Vitus, NYC - www.JenMas.com, www.VitusProductions.com
Recently ranked the 16 female DJ in the world by Shejay.net, Jen Mas has been known as the New York City Queen of Hardcore for some time now! As the founder of Vitus Productions, Jen has been pushing Hardcore and organizing quality events in the NYC area since 1997. With nine years of DJing behind her, she displays a unique style and passion for her music. Her progressive sets always express this enthusiasm, forcing you to dance to every beat. With her quick mixing, cutting, & scratching, she keeps you on your toes and takes you on a journey through sound. And since her sets can include many different genres of music, Jen has the ability to appeal to a broad range of listeners. Even though her main focus is Hardcore Techno, she's been known to drop a nasty DnB or Old Skool set if the situation called for it. Her admiration and dedication to turntablism and genre-blending keeps leading her down a unique path of her art form, and she strives to continue pushing the limits of DJing as one of America's top hardcore DJs.
12 Inch Monkeys
(Kryptic Music, Domestic Distubance, Resistance Recordings, DC-VA)
12 inch monkeys first started when Jimmy X (Kryptic Music) & Splatterhouse (Domestic Disturbance) joined forces in 2005. With their mixed CD series "12 Inch Monkeys". These two skilled dj/producers on the decks are one of a kind. Jimmy X with his fast mixing and unique blending of Hard house, jumpstyle and hardcore. Splatterhouse with his mashupstyle of Hard house, rock and freestyle. Since then, they became two of the most revered names in the genre. As American leaders in the US Hard House music scene. These two have spent their time working in and out of their studios, working on new releases, Djing across the contry, and trying to see what else they can do to help get their sound heard. So come and get your fix of Hard House, Jumpstyle And Hardcore with the 12 INCH MONKEYS!
Mayhem
[SLR / Ram Records / Human Imprint / 404Audio - Atlanta, GA]
Anthony Rotella, aka Mayhem, is a 24 year old dj/producer/label owner/promoter from Atlanta, GA. Founder of 404Audio.com, an Atlanta based record store, distributor, label and website for the local d&b community, and Shadow-Law Recordings, which features: Sinthetix, Rob F, Impulse, Kiko, Noisia, Phace, Break, Misanthrop, Psidream, MC Race One, MC Mecha and Mayhem. He's toured across the world, playing extensively in Europe, New Zealand, Austrailia, Japan, Canada and Puerto Rico in addition to playing regularly across North America. His club night Transit has hosted the spectrum of the most respected and upcoming artists in the scene. "Moonway Renegade" [Ft Noisia] reached 1 on both Radio 1 and 1xtra's single of the week charts in addition to hitting 2 on the official UK dance charts topping Madonna. "Exodus [Ft Noisia]" saw the 1st collaboration with legendary Hiphop MC KRS-1 in Drum + Bass Music in 10 years since the seminal "Digital" was produced with Goldie. His music has been featured on EA Games Need For Speed: Most Wanted in addition to vinyl releases on Obsessions, Citrus, Vision Recordings, Ram Records, Subtitles Music, Human Imprint, Evol Intent Recordings, Redlight Records, Nerve Recordings, and CD releases on Human Imprint [Human Resource], and Black Sun Empire Recordings [Driving Insane]. Look out for new releases on his SLR imprint in addition to sublabel Aesthetics and breakbeat imprint Hostage Recordings for his Nu Skool projects with Nick Weiller[Evol Intent].
Prophet
[Digital Entrapment, www.digitalentrapment.net, Audioboxx Digital Entrapment]
The lead man behind Digital Entrapment has been rocking dance floors from east to west for 10+ years now. With 5 CD releases out and a touring schedule that takes him all over the US come and witness this mans hybrid sets comprised of hard dance, hard style, jump style, and hard techno flavored up with a touch of turntable trickery. Be prepared for non-stop energy when this veteran steps to the decks.
Avex Axiom
[Zuvuya Recordings/Addicted]
A sound that can be simply defined as energetic and funky, bringing time and space together to create a acquisition of effectual sound which consorts and liberates the curiously captivated. Avex axiom's releases have been charted across the board from beatport to juno's top 10, dance records top 10 listings for techno, been featured on numerous sites as staff recommendations as well as being charted by a plethora of A list artist thoughout the world. Last year his tour found him in some of the most exotic places in the world staring down masses of people in croatia, bosnia, and london, to warehouse parties in germany, to beach parties and club nights in italy that ended up back on the beach the next day. 2008 brings double the amount of releases from avex as well as another summer tour back to europe which is going to out do last years tour.
Tracatak
[Vitus/Industrial Strength]
Tracatak has made his mark in the hardcore and techno scenes with his eclectic taste and impetuous track selections. His sets include an extraordinary combination of darkcore, doomcore, hard techno and schranz. He's been spinning records for over 13 years, and his studio productions have caught the attention of legendary Lenny Dee who signed him to his label, Industrial Strength Records. A Northeast regional favorite, he continues to impress audiences at every step and his invigorating performances have resonated across the US and Canada. His drive and dedication to his art form along with his unique and energetic turntable techniques are the foundations for an exciting and entertaining dance experience each time he performs.
Mama C
[Vitus/Groove Therapy]
Mama C is eternally devoted to taking you on an excursion into sound. Throughout this journey you will scour the deepest, darkest depths of the audio wave conjured by both your imagination and hers alike. She has rocked parties of all shapes and sizes up and down the Northeast; Fuck the Prejudice 2, Whistle 3 and 4, various monthly residencies, internet radio and an increasing volume of shindigs in the Midwest area. Currently she is wholeheartedly delving into the gothic/industrial genre both mixing and production-wise. So keep those curious ears open. Mama C has grown into a timeless classic DJ drawing out the freaks from the shadows of the dance floor.