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DJ Enki (Oakland Faders)
Hip Hop / Funk

Searching for the perfect beat



OAKLAND, California
United States

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Member Since7/31/2006
Band Websitewww.djenki.com
InfluencesDJ Premier, Large Professor, Paul C, Pete Rock, Dr. Dre, Mantronix, Shock G, The Beatnuts, EPMD, Sam Sever, Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud, DJ Aladdin, Prince Paul, 45 King, Tony D, Hitman Howie Tee, Bomb Squad, Diamond D, Buckwild, DJ Scratch, DJ Tat Money, Run DMC, X Clan, Marley Marl, A Tribe Called Quest, Three Times Dope, BDP, Showbiz, Afrika Islam, DJ Quik, Timbaland, DJ Zeph, Romanowski, DJ Z-Trip, Cut Chemist, DJ Shadow, Rick Rubin, Ced Gee, Joe Quixx, DJ Muggs, Beastie Boys, Melo-D, Shortkut, DJ Platurn, DJ Faust, DJ Shortee, DJ Spair, the list goes on and on and on....
Sounds LikeA guy with a bunch of records
Type of LabelMajor


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Apr 18 2009 9:00P
Butterfly w/ DJ Intel and DJ Merk 1 Chicago, Illinois

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   About DJ Enki (Oakland Faders)
There’s not too many of 'em left. It’s a different game nowadays, and standards have left the building. DJ Enki is not one to buckle either. There’s something to be said for standing your ground and leaving the arena with your reputation intact. With that something being said, let’s welcome to the stage ...

The man has been DJing for almost 15 years. He’s shared the stage with the likes of Z-Trip, J-Rocc, Melo-D, Kid Koala, Rob Swift, Shortkut, Apollo, Jazzy Jay, Peanut Butter Wolf, Lyrics Born, Brother J (X-Clan), Zeph, Romanowski, Doc Fu and a host of others. He was the main resident for the infamous Money$hot weekly in San Francisco for two and a half years, during which it got named one of the top 5 Hip-Hop weeklies in the country by URB Magazine. How’s that for starters?

Born and raised on the East Coast, Enki grew up listening to DJ Red Alert’s show. Like most DJ’s who started their obsession with the turntables in the late '80s to mid 90s, the local hip-hop show was church, hence the religious practice of sitting down and listening intently as soon as the clock struck. He attended college in North Carolina, where he connected with long time friends and music cohorts Faust & Shortee, with whom he now shares membership with as part of the renowned Citizenz collective.

But it's not just about playing shows, it's about what's in your musical arsenal, too. These days, the digging is more serious than ever, putting Enki in the big leagues when it comes to the elusive un-used breakbeat, especially with him being all about the sampling when it comes to producing -- a take on the art form that is slowly heading toward nonexistence in the synth-heavy rap music world. Guess you just have to dig a little deeper. No problem. Enki's debut cut, "Kung Fu Kwaku," went pretty deep. And there's more where that came from.

Enki moved to Northern California, the Bay Area to be exact, 10 years ago. He’s lasted more than 2. That makes him official. The fact that he’s the newest member of the Oakland Faders doesn’t hurt either. Catch him rockin’ the party these days like a true master, making you nod to that joint that you had no idea was about to be your favorite. It’s likely to be self-produced.

Bio written by DJ Platurn


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True Skool





Jun 27 2009 9:39 AM

Hey DJ Enki (Oakland Faders),

Check out our new weekly Thursdays...

Peace.
Ren
http://www.true-skool.org



THURSDAYS

Icon Lounge & True Skool present
Represent
A weekly mixer featuring the Bay's premiere Tastemakers & DJs spinning Hip hop classics, funk, soul, dancehall, reggae, house, breaks.

w/ Residents:
Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool) & Sake One (PST / Local 1200)

Featuring:
Thu, July 2 - Shortkut (Triple Threat DJs) & DJ Proof (Massive Selector)

Thu, July 9 - Sake One (PST) & Mr. E (Papalote Hi-Fi)

Thu, July 16 - DJ Apollo (Triple Threat DJs), Prince Aries & Haylow (Distortion2Static)

Thu, July 23 - Sake One (PST), DJ A-Ron (Good Company), hosted by Segue

Thu, July 30 - Daddy Rolo (Reggae Gold/KMEL), Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter)

@ Icon Lounge, 1192 Folsom St. (@ 8th St.), San Francisco
21+ w/ ID. 10pm-2am. $5 cover
Guest List: http://www.going.com/represent
Birthday Groups, Bottle Service: info@iconloungesf.com
Info: http://www.true-skool.org, http://www.iconloungesf.com
True Skool





Jun 10 2009 3:11 PM

Hey DJ Enki (Oakland Faders),

Come check out A Tribe Called Quest Producer/DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad at Mighty!

Peace.
Ren
http://www.true-skool.org


FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Mighty presents
Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest / Lucy Pearl)

Plus:
Dj Sake 1
Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)

@ Mighty, 119 Utah St. (@ 15th St.), SF
10pm-2am, 21+, Tix: $8
Buy Tickets



Naeem Oba





Jun 6 2009 3:35 AM

peace
True Skool





Jun 5 2009 8:17 PM

Hey DJ Enki (Oakland Faders),

Come to my party!

Peace.
Ren


DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Apr 22 2009 9:22 AM





DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Apr 22 2009 8:33 AM

True Skool





Mar 4 2009 8:55 PM

Hey DJ Enki (Oakland Faders),

Every Wednesday, come check out the Best DJs in the Bay spinning hip hop, reggae, soul, funk. $5 Patron shots, $5 cover. RSVP for guest list (FREE B4 11PM): http://www. going. com/bestsecret. Come through!

Peace.
Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist
http://www. trueskool. com
..
WEDNESDAYS


Info: http://www. trueskool. com
Phuz one222





Feb 27 2009 2:45 AM

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Raashan Ahmad





Jan 14 2009 11:07 PM

Enki! I'm working on a mixtape homie...got any beats?
notkendra





Jan 12 2009 1:01 AM

True Skool





Jan 10 2009 7:28 PM

Hey DJ Enki (Oakland Faders),

On Friday, Jan 23, True Skool is bringing back The Big Payback ($5 Party) at Mighty (San Francisco). Hope you can make it!

Peace.
Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist
http://www. trueskool. com
..
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23


True Skool presents
The Big Payback
Paying back the SF Nightlife community for years of dedicated support with a $5 Party!

With Two rooms of a non-stop, party-rockin mix of hip hop, dancehall, old school, R&B, funk, breaks, electro, house and much more.

Featuring an All-Star lineup:
Chuy Gomez (KMEL),
DJ Mr. E (Da Joint),
Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter),
D-Sharp (Quannum)
Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)

Side lounge:
DJ Nikka T & Vick tha Villin (True Skool)

Come early! Avoid the long lines as a capacity crowd converges at this San Francisco landmark event.
DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Jan 7 2009 9:11 AM

These cuts are retarded...

DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Jan 7 2009 8:27 AM

MAR





Dec 30 2008 3:14 AM

Visit www. Socialush. TV now!
AZeeM





Dec 20 2008 10:33 AM

Peeaaace...
Not sure if you peeped this yet. It's had a good run on MTV-u
Let me know what you think.


4ward Eva! AZEEM...


..
"Open Em Up" from AIR CARTOONS
[Oaklyn Records]

for NEW MUSIC and the FULL VERSION of "Open Em Ep" [lyrics included] check out:
Oaklyn Records MySpace Page

notkendra





Dec 17 2008 10:35 PM

Picture 3
notkendra





Dec 13 2008 9:51 PM

Oaklyn Records





Oct 24 2008 5:40 AM

Check out Azeem's new video on MTVu...

OPEN EM UP from the album "Air Cartoons" on Oaklyn Records.


beats by DJ Spin / video by Little Red Robot


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DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Oct 20 2008 9:18 AM

DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Oct 11 2008 2:02 AM

Enjoy!

michele ♥





Sep 8 2008 10:47 PM

thanks for the perfect summer dinner! you killed it homie friend! :)
DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Aug 5 2008 7:38 AM

This is pretty dumb...I still laughed...

The Ultimate Banger





Jul 26 2008 9:56 AM

Thanks for the ADD!


Come Battle it out with the best Music Producers, DJ Turn Producers and Amateur Beat Makers displaying your musical craft.

Spearheaded by Legendary Producer Sir Jinx, this competition will be heavy so be prepared to show your original skill! There are two ways in and out of this battle…You win all or nothing!
PRODUCERS Mount up!

Check us out periodically for details about the event.

The Ultimate Banger!
DJ Platurn (Oakland Faders)





Jul 21 2008 8:36 AM

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