Marco Jacobo
(a/k/a Maker) has been a DJ and Producer since the mid 90's has produced
for & played alongside a myriad of artists in his career. Maker has
released
various Instrumental Limited 7"s and a 7" series called "The Maker Files"
(Shake It). In 2003 Maker, Adeem (two time Scribble Jam Champion) and DJ
DQ (Animal Crackers) formed Glue (Fat Beats Records) and released "Seconds
Away", "Sunset Lodge" and "Catch As Catch Can."
Glue has gone on to tour the US multiple times and have shared the stage
with Pharcyde, DeLa Soul, Masta Ace, Prince Paul, Little Brother, Mike Relm,
and many others. As a DJ, Maker has played alongside many talented DJs such
as Pete Rock, Afrika Bambaataa, Steinski, Andy Smith (Portishead), Z-Trip,
Peanut Butter Wolf, and Chairman Mao.
INTEL (The
Comeups)
People
having a good time is what Intel is all about when he is on the decks.
From Mash-ups to Folk to Hip-hop, all genres are covered. He's a guaranteed
party starter. Intel
got
his start in the 90's watching & listening to Chicago's burgeoning DJ scene, and eventually learned to mix using his brother's turntables. Now you can find him playing records at weekly and monthly parties or even DJing for some of your favorite artists. From Africa Bambaata to Me'shell Ndegéocello, Z-Trip to Lupe Fiasco, Intel can hold his own. He's from the traditional school of "break" DJing, so it's very common to see his name on flyers around the US for premiere breakdancing events. His name is associated with The Platter Pirates, Chicago Tribe, Scion Dashboard, The Comeups, Pugs Atomz, Formula Werks, Hip Hop 2000, Armory Massive & The Dirty 30.
DJ PICKEL (The
Comeups)
If you've
been to the Midwest, you've seen DJ Pickel rock the spot. Known for flirting
with feel-good genres, Pickel spins everything from Prince and The Cure
to the Beastie
Boys & Steely Dan. He has shared the stage with numerous Hip-hop icons,
including RUN DMC, Pete Rock, Tone Loc & Brand Nubian. He's worked alongside
the industry's newest talents, including everyone from emcees Murs and Lyrics
Born to turntablists Z-Trip and Cut Chemist. Pickel got his first set of
turntables at age 12, and promptly began recording mixes. He learned to
DJ from a family friend, and practiced on his own by watching Kid Capri
on Def Comedy Jam. Featured in the Chicago Sun-Times, he has gained the
respect of both the media and other DJs for his unconventional record selections.
So grab a Pabst, and push the peace.
DJ
TREW (Ground
Lift)
DJ
TREW is the kind of DJ you wish you saw last weekend. Getting his start
doing house parties in the Baltimore/DC area, he transplanted himself
onto the Chicago
scene early
1998. The results of which can be seen in his selection, which spans seemingly
disparate genres from both coasts. A b-boy at heart, DJ TREW sets include
everything from Funk to Electro to Hip-hop to Classic House/Jack to Downtempo
and back again. He has shared the spotlight with numerous nationally recognized
artists such as The Budos Band, Blu & Exile, DiVinci (of Solillaquists of
Sound), DJ Mel, and Ohmega Watts. While not behind the 1s and 2s, TREW runs
the online Hip-hop publication Ground Lift Magazine, and has recently been
featured in TimeOut Chicago as one of the city's top promoters.
Influences
Music that sounds better coming out of a boombox...
Sounds Like
Africa Bambaata, George Clinton, and King Tubby using the transporter pods from 'The Fly' at the same time...
The Cold Sweat was founded on the belief that the world is ready for Hip-hop again. For the past half decade, dance music has dominated the club and lounge scenes while true school Hip-hop, and the music from which Hip-hop was born, has taken refuge in the underground. The Cold Sweat party is taking music back to more organic times, while remaining progressive with its ‘sound’ and message. The underground doesn’t need to be popular to be pertinent and appreciated. DJs Intel, Maker, Pickel, & Trew are your guides for the evening...
Sponsored in part by Okaywith.us, Ground Lift Magazine, Formula Werks, Red Stripe, and PBR, The Cold Sweat party is at all times fashionable, literate, community-minded, and drunken.
On the 2nd Friday of each month, the music selection looks towards Jamaica as the DJs spin nothing but Reggae and Reggae-influenced music. This includes D&B, Ragga, Dancehall, Dub, Dub Step, Grime, and so on... 3rd Fridays you’ll find us playing host to one of the many independent Chicago Hip-hop labels including Gravel, Molemen, All Natural, EV, Chocolate Industries, and Galapagos4 to name a few. Expect to witness intimate performances by your favorite local MCs.
