Music that shapes the way I look at the world and a world that shapes the way I look at music. Gathering people (promotions and DJ'ing), art, spoken word, written word, Mac laptop (which has become an extension of self), vinyl, traveling, spirituality. That intimate connection that can be felt on a dancefloor and that sacred energy that can be released. The look and feel of city skylines. Pushing the boundaries of thought and culture.
音樂
Deep House, Broken Beat, Disco, Downtempo, Future Jazz, Trip Hop, Credible-Conscious Hip Hop, Bossa Nova, Bebop Jazz, Underground Disco, Afrobeat, Batucada, Samba, Salsa, Soul - world rhythms with an electronic influence. Larry Levan, John Beltran, Osunlade, Masters At Work, David Mancuso, Fela Kuti, - music with a message. Oh . . . and that one girl from Ipanema.
電影
What The Bleep Do We Know, Maestro, Hackers, Groove, Monty Python, Matrix, The Passion of the Christ
電視
I could do without television except The Simpsons, Seinfield and Sex in The City (notice the unintentional "S" pattern going on here)
書籍
Bible, Love Saves The Day by Tim Lawrence, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life, Keep On Dancin': My Life and the Paradise Garage by Mel Cheren, The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby, The Price of a Gift by Mohatt and Eagle Elk, Celestine Prophecy, The Science of God by Schroeder
mixing life - bringing people together - connecting through music - releasing in dance
Hello fam, my name is Brent Crampton. I'm an artist based in Omaha, contributing and interacting with its hidden Bohemia. I'm a DJ, journalist, graphic designer, events promoter and experiential lover of life.
I recently realized that I mix music the same way I mix art, the same way I mix people, the same way I mix foods, the same way I choose to experience things. Because of that, I decided to create a website to mix and share the various manifestations of my life. You can check it out here - www.brentcrampton.com I hope you enjoy.
PERSONAL BIO
Mixing life. Expressing myself through music - whether it's DJ'ing in front of people and watching them lose their inhibition to the rhythm, or letting the music touch on some aspect of my experiences. Connecting the dots of people through conversation, through the beat of a song and gathering them to have a communal experience. Progressing culture and raising awareness of social issues. Using the written word for expression or in the journalism context and creating through promotions, pictures, publications and relationships.
DJ BIO
Multi-award winning DJ, including Best DJ in 2006, 2007 & 2008 for the Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards, named Scion Breakthru Emerging Artist in 2006, titled a “Deep House Pioneer” by The Reader and recognized as a NextAid.org artist, Brent Crampton has been pushing the boundaries of music and culture throughout the Midwest.
His sound centers around the Deep House and Global Soul movement, yet defies genres, dropping anything from underground disco, credible & conscious hip hop, party rocking classics and world flavors such as afrobeat, batucada and afro-cuban drum sections. Most importantly, his music has a message: Bringing people together – connecting through music – releasing in dance.
He began his love affair of DJing in the fall of 2000 and has since held residencies or played at all of the top nightlife spots in the Omaha area. His monthly event, "loom - Weaving the Social Fabric Through Dance" founded in 2006 has established itself as "the longest running dance party" in Omaha, according to the City Weekly. Guests such as Kevin Yost, jojoflores, Sabo, FLX, Sabine, Raven Fox, Joe DiPadova and Julius The Madthinker alongside Crampton have brought a soulful dance party to a middle-tier Midwestern city that previously had none.
In addition to his Turntable Tutorial DJ class, the art-music fusion shows - ColorSound and Art Reach, holding the Mr. X spot for the Red Bull Music Academy and being the NextAid.org Omaha rep, his promotions and DJing falls within philanthropy, touches on social progression, education, art and elevating culture.
His impression has been made throughout North America and beyond, having performed in places such as London, Chicago, Miami, Montreal, Las Vegas, Boston, Dallas, Hawaii. He's promoted shows or played alongside talent such as King Britt, The Rapture DJs (The Rapture), Alton Miller, Colette (OM), Sierra Leones Refugee Allstars, Woody McBride, Josh One and Tim Sweeney (DFA). In all, his driving ambitions have made him one of the most sought after and active DJs in the area. “There is a healing power in music - and I want to get that out to the people.”
我想認識： People to network with, stay in contact with near and far friends, those who are into the music and people who are evolving our culture/minds/perspectives.
Crazy bro... good times eh, miss em... Omaha is happenin thx to u bro! doin my part in Michigan these days, gettin things movin in a similar fashion... hope allz well, keep it real!
I was reading one of my old high school journals and one of the entree's mentioned your name...something about a crush. It was definitely from when I was 14 or 15...ha ha
I wish i had it in front of me to quote it exactly...needless to say it was super cute to see.
Hey buuudy! Just wanted to send a shout out to one of my favorite DJ's! Hope it's warming up for you in Omaha. Life is good here in Costa Rica. I'm sending lots of love and light your way!
Rhythm Collective @ Bones Thursday! FREE 9-1am 
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