A-Ski | Unique74

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  • A-Ski | Unique74

  • 25 / Male
  • many popular, very few respected in Los Angeles, US
  • Last Login: 11/24/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Booking/Licensing/Inquiries: djaski.unique74@gmail.com
  • Music

    the good kind...kicks, snares, horns, strings, occasional grunts, etc...

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  • Movies

    Crazy Joe, Jackie Brown, Under The Cherry Moon, The Wiz, Truck Turner, Memento, Saturday Nite Fever
  • Television

    PBS, YOU TUBE (RULES!), BBC, My guilty pleasures when I have the time: HOUSE, 24, CSI, Law & Order, Entourage, Richard Pryor/Dave Chapelle Show, Benny Hill!, anything that I can stomach for 1 minute of my valueble time..
  • Books

    Beautiful Decay, Wax Poetics, The Death of Rhythm and Blues, Millionare Next Door,A House on Fire, Divided Soul:Marvin Gaye, Jim Brown: Out of Bounds, Stolen Legacy, etc
  • Heroes

    GOD, MOM, THE MIRROR, 1580 KDAY AM, DJ DUSK, DILLA

Details

  • Status: In a Relationship
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Los Angeles (Eastside, USA)
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 6' 3" / Average
  • Ethnicity: Black / African descent
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Children: Someday
  • Smoke: No
  • Education: In college
  • Occupation: Minister of Future Heavy Funk | Chameleon

Networking

Companies

  • Jointz Magazine

    • LA, US
    • Contributor/Writer
    2000-2005
  • Beautiful Decay Mag

    • NYC | LA | INTERNATIONAL, US
    • Contributor/Writer
    2005-Present
  • Nu Soul

    • LA, US
    • Contributor/Writer
    2005-Present
  • WALK TALKIN' RADIO (SCION/TOYOTA)

    • LA, US
    • Producer/Host/Dj
    2006-2008
  • Unique 74 Sessions | www.wheatbreadradio.com (Thursday Morning Mix Show)

    • NYC | LA | INTERNATIONAL, US
    • Dj/Producer
    2007-Present
  • SUTRA RADIO | www.wheatbreadradio.com

    • NYC | LA | INTERNATIONAL, US
    • Producer
    Present

Blurbs

About me:

This LA native / Dj / Producer / Musicologist has been one of the most trusted taste makers and main architects of the Los Angeles Sound for nearly three decades while constantly raising the bar in performance and showmanship. His style often described as "refreshing and energetic" has earned the self made, charismatic, music aficionado a loyal following and a reputation as (once quoted by SOULBOUNCE.COM and numerous music lovers) "the most imitated, never duplicated". He is affectionetly known in the elite of music circles as the "walking encyclopedia" , his love and passion for music as a DJ was first established in the mid 70's. At the age of 5, he would play at various socials and family gatherings. He would comb through the very large record collections of his parents and siblings with titles bearing the names of artists such as Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder, Sylvester, Kool and The Gang, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, James Brown, Sly and The Family Stone,The Meters, B52's, Kraftwerk,etc A-Ski has collaborated with the likes of Sly Stone , Babystone, James Gadson, Wah Wah Watson, Edwin Birdsong, Jim Gilstrap, Nikka Costa, Marc Ford (The Black Crowes), Seal, Pete Rock, Dj Spinna, Vikter Duplaix, J Rawls, Dj Dusk, Dj Rhettmatic, Ralph M, Dj Joe Cooley, Kon and Amir, Dj Center, Mark Luv, Mona Lisa, Qool Marv, PPP, Scott K, Rich Medina, Maya Azucena, Little Brother, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Joe Sumner (Son of STING), Andy Vargas (SANTANA), PPP, The Breakestra, The Rebirth, etc . His sound has also contributed to the branding of companies such as Nike, Puma, Adidas, Estee Lauder, Red Carpet Boutique, Sport Illustrated, Ralph Lauren, Scion/Toyota, HBO, True Religion Jeans, just to name a few. He's also played various venues/residencies such as The W Hotel (where he was weekend resident), The Room (where he held court for 5 years with the legendary Thursday nite party "Love Is The Message"), The Standard, The Roosevelt Hotel, Little Temple, Temple Bar, King King, Zanzibar, House of Blues (Foundation Room/Main Floor), Tillmans, SOB, Sin Sin, Tripple Crown,etc. In the mid 90's A-Ski worked for various record labels such as Geffen, Virgin/EMI and Interscope. During that period, his seasoned ear helped break the legendary sounds of D'angelo, Dr Dre, Nikka Costa, Mary J Blige, The Roots ,Daft Punk, Les Nubians, Scritti Politti, Beenie Man, Erick Sermon, Zap Mama, NERD, Gang Starr, Jurassic 5, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Kelis,etc. Around that period he also got his taste of the radio industry as an intern at KCRW (working under the direction of Gary Calimar, Tom Schnabel and Jason Georges) while trying to follow in the footsteps of his hero The Legendary Frankie Crocker. His first taste on the radio was made a reality due to one of his mixtapes circulating throughout his senior year in high school during the early 90's. This very tape caught the ear of Mixmaster Dj Tee who at the time was a "Mixmaster" on the Legendary LA radio station 1580 KDAY AM and that same tape was eventually aired saturday night on the "Mixmaster Show". In that same year, while "digging in the crates" and mastering the "pause button" technique; he eventually met his hero who not only shared some secret production tips but also encouraged A-Ski to persue his goal as a Dj/Producer. That man was the "Juice Crew" leader himself, Marley Marl. In the area of radio production, A-Ski produced two radio shows on the NYC based Wheat Bread Radio (the nightime Soul themed "SUTRA" and his Thursday morning mix show "Unique 74 Sessions") and previously served as Creative Director/Producer/Host of "Walk Talkin' Radio" for SCION/Broadband (2006-2008). Currently, he is the host/producer/dj for the Unique 74 podcast (based off his label imprint) which has gained a very receptive and growing audience in the U.S, Europe plus additional new markets. He also throws a weekly Thursday Nite party in LA called "STEREOLOVE" which bears the Unique 74 sound and its soulful attributes. ==================================================== GOLDEN-STEREO.jpg Sep ====================================================== Photobucket
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Who I'd like to meet:

Painters of the bigger picture, the silent majority, the bold & beautiful, people who know how to DANCE..

Comments

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  • Nov 21 2009 9:57 PM





  • Nov 18 2009 7:17 AM

    let no one steal your ability to smile. you are magnificent in every way imaginable, let your life be your conviction and your actions be your guide. daily words of wisdom from the poet lenburke
  • Nov 8 2009 9:28 AM

    thanks for the add & cheers....ciao!

    Wasabi Devotion
  • Nov 8 2009 9:28 AM

    Hello A-Ski thank you for being a positive force in this world.
    Musiic is one of the few things left that still has the power to
    bring people from different cultures together in harmony.
    Always feel free to contact me.
     
    Darryl
  • Oct 28 2009 9:35 AM


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  • Oct 25 2009 7:45 PM

    Hi

    WISH YOU A GREAT NEW WEEK !

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    Love & Peace

    Celia

  • Oct 13 2009 12:18 AM

    Hey Aski!
    Have a great week! :)
  • Oct 8 2009 2:11 PM


  • Oct 6 2009 10:29 PM

    Yeah it's me soul bro' ^^ and i put a post on your last project on MyFreakkyWorld check here

    Hit me back & peace
  • Oct 6 2009 7:35 PM


    Yo Aski, wass up ? long time without some news so i come check you ^^ I've been lauching my new blog MyFreakkyWorld and of course put unique74mag on my links on the homepage so if you can do same it'll be awesome.

    The blog is in french but there's a translator widget to help foreigners and sometimes i put some english articles ^^ so spread the word around you pal ;-)

    Listen to my new selection & give me your feelings on the blog & the selection. Peace



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  • Oct 3 2009 8:30 AM

    Humble are we as proud americans who stare in the face of defeat and come out victorious, it is when the worst come our way that we play our best cards.

    the definition of our character in this country lies not behind our leader but it resides within us collectively 
    show your strength by not fighting your neighbor but by helping him.

    Obama you have my blessings.

  • Sep 30 2009 4:46 AM

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  • Sep 28 2009 9:50 PM

    Good to hear you are well love.  Always great to hear from you. Hope to see you soon! xo!
  • Sep 28 2009 9:50 PM

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  • Sep 26 2009 7:18 PM

    Thanks 4 the add Pictures, Images and Photos
  • Sep 25 2009 8:11 PM

    Yeah Bj told me your not doing Blu Monkey this Sat! you suck lol!
  • Sep 24 2009 9:55 PM

    Hey A/Ski!!! are you going to be at Blu Monkey? if soo...see you there
  • Sep 19 2009 2:58 AM

    I trust all is well. be Blessed!

     
                                 Bruce Hawes From The Sound Of Philadelphia Family

  • Sep 19 2009 2:58 AM

    Love being a part...

                   Stevie Wonder with The One & Only Bruce Hawes
  • Sep 18 2009 11:31 PM

    I hope all is well.... Be blessed!

     
                                 Bruce Hawes From The Sound Of Philadelpha Family        
  • Sep 17 2009 1:24 AM

    Aski!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Sep 17 2009 1:23 AM

    Hey

    Whats up? Hope all is well with you! I finally have new music up lol Its called "Getaway" Ft Roe & Layce check it out and let me know what you think! Here's a link so you can download it for FREE!

    http://www.zshare.net/audio/655677182b7e2682/

    Please share it with everyone you know!!! I appreciate all your support!!! Keep this going for me!!!!! :)

    Have a great day!!!

    www.twitter.com/Lovelise
    :)
  • Sep 16 2009 8:57 PM

    Curse gibt Melle4 Probs.



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  • Sep 13 2009 8:20 PM

    be thankful for today we can change, our attitudes, our dreams, our ambitions. all within a day. turn things around for yourself. NEW SONG & POEM UP :)