I'm a hip-hop and R&B DJ from Seattle, and I've been mixing for a few years now. I started by doing college and house parties, and have done a few club nights since. I also DJ'd for a dope underground hip-hop group in Los Angeles, Inverse, be on the lookout for them. While down in L.A. for school (Pomona-Pitzer, I see you), I was the hip-hop director for my college station, KSPC, and hosted a few shows each year I was there ("Beats, Rhymes, and Life" was my solo show, and I co-hosted "The Downlow" w/Kevin Sakoda...one of the longest running radio shows in Cali).
Nowadays, I'm up in Seattle where I work for the big hip-hop and R&B radio station, KUBE 93.3 FM, put out mixtapes, and DJ some clubs every now and then. I host a show on KUBE, "Sunday Night Sound Session" with J. Moore, every Sunday night at 10:45 PM (PST). We play breaking music from artists who aren't getting spins elsewhere, both local and nationally...nothing but DOPE music you probably haven't heard yet. It's the only outlet for underground hip-hop on KUBE.
You can listen to a live stream of KUBE anytime by clicking on the following link. Be sure to listen to me and J. Moore hosting "Sound Session," every Sunday night at 10:45 PM (Pacific Time).
If you're curious what we play, here's the latest Sound Session playlist and the download link(s):
Show 230 (10-25-09)
Royce Da 5’9” ft. Phonte – “Something 2 Ride 2”
J. Cole – “Welcome”
Crooked I ft. Snoop Dogg – “Guess Who’s Back”
**INTERVIEW WITH CLOCKWORK**
Clockwork – “Accountability” (Local Music)
Big Boi ft. Gucci Mane – “Shine Blockas”
Camp Lo – “Satin Amnesia”
CunninLynguists ft. E-40 & Evidence – “Running Wild”
BK-One ft. Black Thought – “Philly Boy”
Clipse ft. Cam’ron & Pharrell – “Popular Demand (Popeyes)”
Kidz In The Hall – “Jukebox”
Skyzoo – “Popularity”
**INTERVIEW WITH EMILIO ROJAS**
Emilio Rojas – “Bold and Arrogant”
Vstylez ft. Royce Da 5’9”, Big Pooh, Elzhi, & Phat Kat – “Clash Of The Titans”
Archived playlists and show links are available here.
And all our interviews from June '06 on can be downloaded in our Podcast Section.
Every show, playlist, and interview has been archived, so if you're looking for something in particular, just message me and I'll get it to you. Enjoy!
If you'd like to submit music for mixtapes or radio, you can send the material to DJHyphen@gmail.com or
DJ Hyphen
KUBE 93.3 FM
351 Elliott Ave W, Ste. 300
Seattle, WA 98119
I can't promise any mixtape slots or radio spins, but I will listen to all the music that is submitted. If it's for radio, include clean radio edits, a biography, and contact information. If it's something I feel I can play, I'll contact you. Don't catch feelings if I decide not to play your music on the air or on a mixtape. Stay on your hustle and keep grinding. Thanks y'all...peace.
COMING UP THIS MONTH ON THE 30TH - KUBLAKAI AND I WILL BE PERFORMING A FREE SHOW IN CELEBRATION OF OUR FREE EP'S WE JUST RELEASED!!! IT'S 21+, AND WILL BE HELD AT THE NECTAR LOUNGE IN SEATTLE (FREMONT AREA)!!! HOPE TO SEE EVERYBODY THERE!!!
AND IF YOU HAVEN'T DOWNLOADED IT YET, YOU CAN GET A MID-SUMMERS DAY DRIVE EP @ RIPANDSIN.COM!!!
"Payday" by Thad Reid Produced by Shawnesuave Wins Track of the Day on ABC's@famegames the most listened to indie music program in the world! Watch http://bit.ly/6RNWt