Born and raised Bay Area Selecta/Promoter, Niko “Beatnok” Pavkovic is I-Vibe’s Jack of all trades… Spanning his music passion since a tender youth, Beatnok’s influence started early with community radio, live shows and music festivals… With an American Mother and a Montenegrin/Serb Father, he carries an old-world philosophy with innovative influence to his musical expression…
As Ying is to Yang, Treble is to Bass…
After serving a healthy addiction to live music for years as a teenager, Beatnok picked up a set of needles and some headphones to gain a new addiction to vinyl wax… Hittin’ the scene runnin’ in 2001, Beatnok first dedicated himself to rocking the parties of Isla Vista (2001-2003) ) like one of many countless 40 zone installments… From 2001 – 2004 he produced the “Beatnok Show”, a underground Hip Hop and Reggae culture program on KCSB Santa Barbara, with Ricky Flip… In 2003 he held his first three residencies at two venues downtown Santa Barbara, CA (Omaley’s & Zelo’s) and the Study Hall (Isla Vista, CA). At the end of 2003, Beatnok headed back to SF to wrap up a degree in broadcasting and at the same time, solidifying a foundation back home in the bay… In 2004 he started his first SF residency “Inna Da Light” which ran 4years strong alongside Joe-L, Green B, Mr Lucky, Irie 1, Lumba and many other Bay Area favorites… In 2005, Beatnok joined up with San Francisco based Hip Hop Crew, Writerz Guild as resident DJ for all performances and shows. In 2006 he founded the now prevalent San Francisco based I&I Vibration (I-Vibe)… A like-minded crew dedicated to the up-lift of the masses through the guidance of music… In 2007, I&I Vibration founded “Skylarking” a Monday night vinyl dance specializing in Roots, Dub and Dancehall Reggae, which is running strong today. In the past two years, in addition to residencies, Beatnok has traveled all over the US playing dances, festivals and shows… Known for bassie tracks, rare licks, big tunes and dope grooves, Beatnok is dedicated to riddim like a lizard to a limb… From sharing the bill and stage with artists like Ranking Joe, Al Pancho, Fantan Mojah, The Mighty Diamonds, Don Carlos, Culture, Steel Pulse, The Meditations, Rocker T, King Jah, Nayas, Lion Face, Rebelution and more… To linking up with some of the most noted and best sound systems, DJ’s and MC’s from all 4 courners of the globe… From weekly, bi-weekly and monthly residencies in San Francisco, to festivals in Humbolt and Michigan, to clubs in Washington D.C., Beatnok makes way across the land with music in hand… Check the vibes…
Mixes:
- (2006) Inity Step Vol. 1 & 2 – Dancehall Riddim Jugglin’
- (2007) Homage Vol. 1 - Roots, Dub & Dancehall Reggae Classics
- (2008) X-Amount Vol. 1 – Reggae, Dancehall & Remixes
- (2008) I-Fidelity Vol. 1 – Dub Muzik
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Blessings and Love... Just wanted to share this Video with you of DoubleLion .DoubleLion will be have a show case of bands on Sept 6th Labor Day Weekend. This is a Free event show casing 6 different bands from the sacramento and bay area. Bring your chair out and enjoy the day. Lion Soulutions Car Detailers will be there Detailing cars on the spot.Bring your soccer shoes there will be a DoubleLion Soccer tournament. Location DISCOVERY PARK IN SACRAMENTO..One ..
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June 27th Come Join us for a day of Family Fun in the park at the Sacramento Unity and Diversity Music Festival. DoubleLion XSample and King Hopeton, Butterscotch and Messenjah Selah will be performing along with many other great bands from the surrounding areas. Tell your family and Friends, Make this a Date For all of Sacramento and Arnold to Remember. Tickets on sale at www.ticketweb.com, the Beat Record Store on 17th and Jst in down town Sac for 13.00 or at the gate for 20.00. Hope to see you there
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Niko, whats up bro. It has been too long since we have crossed paths and it is good to see that you are doing well. I like the reggae spin tricks that you are up too, I heard that you were pimpn. Halla at a brother.....
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