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Justin Johnson

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The Prodigy "Invaders Must Die" http://ping.fm/YVwue Mood: pirate pirate

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  • 39 / Male
  • San Francisco (SOMA), California, US
  • Last Login: 12/3/2008

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Interests

  • General

    Music, my girlfriend, and our dog Parker.

  • Music

    Kraftwerk, Gary Numan. Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Drexciya, Aux 88, Satoshi Tomiie, Mark Spoon, Murk, Danny Tenaglia, Olav Basoski, D. Ramirez, DJ Dan, Creamer & K., Silverius, Antoine Clamaran, Terry Francis, Sasha, Rennie Pilgrem, General MIDI, Future Funk Squad, Chris Carter, Bass Bin Twins, Uberzone, Crystal Method, Freaky Chakra, John Selway, Claude Von Stroke, Style of Eye, Steve Angello, Chris Lake, Dimitri From Paris, Laidback Luke, Cube 3 = 27, Mark Knight, Miguel Migs, Julius Papp, DJ MFR, Jay J, Halo, Bobby Lorenz, Hoxton Whores, Andea Bertolini, Dumb Dan, D-Formation, Plump DJs, Nu Breed, Kid Kenobi, Freestylers, Skool of Thought, Deekline & Wizard, Drumattic Twins, Lee Coombs, Backdraft, Bassnectar, Martin H., David Lara, Furry Nipples, Bastards of Funk, Jark Prongo... Reggae: Sly & Robbie, Hugh Mundell, Mad Professor, Half Pint, Tenorsaw, Nitty Gritty, U Roy, Joe Gibbs, Scientist, Prince Jammy, Black Uhuru, Creation Rebel, Horace Andy, Macka B, Sugar Minott, Augustus Pablo, Jacob Miller, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Mutabaruka, The Meditations, Junior Delgado, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Barrington Levy, Delroy Wilson, Justin Hines & The Dominoes, Jah Thomas, Linval Thompson, Papa Levi, King Tubby, Eek A Mouse, Frankie Paul, Israel Vibration, Culture, Junior Reid, Jah Shaka, Michigan & Smiley, Mikey Dread, Peter Tosh, Dr. Alimantado, Sister Nancy, Toots & The Maytals, Yellowman, Mighty Diamonds... Lounge/Chill/Jazz: Air, Gotan Project, Rouge Rouge, A Man Called Adam, Slow Train Soul, Pink Martini, Thievery Corporation, Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band, Fort Knox Five, Martin Denny, Nouvelle Vague, Portishead, Massive Attack, St. Germaine, Greyboy Allstars, Gerry Mulligan & Stan Getz, Sergio Mendes, Tom Jobim, Bebel Gilberto, Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, 2Raumwohnung, Sarah Vaughan, Federico Aubele, The Karminsky Experience, Fingathing, Gypsy Kings, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Donald Byrd, Etta James, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Julie London, McCoy Tyner, Marcus Roberts, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles, Wayne Shorter, Fila Brazilia, Big Muff, Lamb, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Minus 8, Dublex Inc., The Mighty Bop, Stigmato Inc., Koop, Khaled, Amr Diab, Funky Lowlives, Funki Porcini...

  • Movies

    24 Hour Party People, Broken English, Fay Grim

  • Television

    Grape Ape, Thundarr The Barbarian, Miami Vice.

  • Books

    The Acid House, Corduroy.

  • Heroes

    My mom. No, seriously. She's the best.

Details

  • Status: In a Relationship
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: San Rafael, CA
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Religion: Buddhist
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Children: Someday
  • Smoke / Drink: N/A / Yes
  • Education: Some college
  • Occupation: DJ/Producer
  • Income: No Answer

Schools

  • San Rafael High

    • San Rafael,California
    • Graduated: 1988
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    1984 to 1988

Companies

  • Cable Recordings

Blurbs

About me:



I could probably write an amazing third person bio and make myself sound uber cool and like I'm the next big thing. But that's just not my style. Music is completely subjective, so if you happen to like what I do then that's cool. If not, I don't take it personally. I'll just keep it to the facts, and if it sounds interesting then please feel free to take a listen to my mixsets. I play everything, from roots reggae to bangin' underground house. I've been droppin' beats for the dance floors of North America for over 22 years, and I originally began DJing back in '85 on my high school radio station (KSRH) in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1994 I packed my bags and headed for NYC. Shortly after landing in the Big Apple, I began working at the world famous Satellite Records and quickly became a buyer and the stock manager for all 3 stores (Boston, NYC, Atlanta). I was fortunate enough to be in constant contact with promoters and other DJs which allowed me to network and pretty much have a couple of gigs every week. I was also lucky enough to be on the lineup for a huge party called the 5th Element (produced by Matt-e Silver) and that performance caught the ears of The New York Times music section, which was pretty cool. I like to feed off the energy of the crowd and development a relationship with them. I believe diversity is the key to a good set, so I like to mix different genres of House and Breaks together to keep it fresh and exciting. Speaking of fresh and exciting, working at Satellite allowed me access to ALL of the amazing music coming out, and that's also where I met one of my best and closest friends, DJ 3PO. We started Cable Recordings together and released our first record in 2001 (Secret Society aka Justin Johnson & 3PO 'Stolen - Original and Selway mixes'). 'Stolen' was a huge hit and was also featured on Taylor’s ‘Synaestasia’ mix CD on Ultra Records, as well as Dave Aude’s ‘Nocturnal Wonderland’ mix CD on Moonshine Records. The track was also featured in Showtime TV’s ‘Queer As Folk’ series. Furthermore, DJ-Sets.com (Germany) picked up the track for European release and gave it new life once again (including a great remix from Angel Alanis) leading to more acclaim as well as yet another licensing to Slam's Mix CD on the Fabric Records label. Our follow up single “Psychological Warfare” features a remix by Stephane K (John Creamer’s partner) and was released by Ultra Records' "You" label and saw a licensing to Rui Da Silva's “Miami” Travellers series mix CD. Then, we took a few years off while our lives went in different directions (I moved to Florida for a while). However, we're back, releasing tons of great music, and we're about to start diversifying the sound of the label a little bit. We're really excited about the future of the label! So there you have it, the basics... :)


I also run a couple of blogs and podcasts that are pretty cool, all with free (and legal MP3 downloads):

The Indie Shift - Reggae & Electronica Podcast

Cable Recordings' Podcast

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Who I'd like to meet:

Lots of music enthusiasts!

Here is a list of SOME of the events that I've played at:

"Spring Revival", Zodiac Productions: Buffalo, NY

"Heatwave", Double Impact/ Nimbus Productions: 'South Troy Boys & Girls Club', Troy, NY (August 11, 2001)

"Hustler Magazine's Hot & Wet Party": 'Albion Hotel', Miami Beach, FL (March 25, 2001)

"Chemistry", Bon Solid/ NJ Underground: 'Birch Hill', Old Bridge, NJ (April 18, 1997)

"Chemical Brothers" show: 'Electric Factory', Philadelphia, PA (May 16, 1997)

"On Our Way", Duplex Enterprise/ East Coast Underground: 'Arthur's Conference Center', Pelham, AL (June 23, 2001)

"Operation Boom", Net-Work One: 'B.B.C.', Nashua, NH (March 28, 1997)

"Floorgasm", Muck Crew: Hartford, CT (June 13, 1997)

"Dream", Nocturnal Productions: CT, (December 21, 1996)

"La La Land", V-Vibes: 'West Indian Center', Hartford, CT (February 8, 1997)

"Good Times", Grinning: New Haven, CT (December 31, 1996)

"Twilight", Kingsize USA: Denver, CO (May 25, 1997)

"Tradition", Euphoria Productions: New Haven, CT (November 29, 1996)

"Technopolis", Generation: New Haven, CT (May 30, 1997)

"Generocity", On-X Ventures/ Local 13: Little Rock, AR (April 19, 1997)

"Balance", C-B Productions: Waterbury, CT (October 4, 1996)

"The One", Bo Basic Entertainment: 'Roxy', NY, NY (July 10, 1997)

"Dream", Infinite Productions: 'Pearl Street', Northampton, MA (November 20, 1997)

"Experiment", Warped Entertainment: 'West Indian Center', Hartford, CT (March 30, 1996)

"Breakdown", Get It Together: Queens, NY (January 19, 1997)

"Funky Rumpus", Shy Productions: CT (March 1, 1997)

"One Love", One Love: 'Downtime', NY, NY (October 22, 1996)

"Freeze", Spaceage Productions: VT (March 21, 1997)

"Extra! Extra", Excellent: Portland, ME (February 1, 1997)

"Sound In Motion", Drumnbass.com/ Mathematics: 'Downtime', NY, NY (August 22, 1998)

"American Breakbeat Culture", Konkrete Jungle: 'Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage', Brooklyn, NY (June 19, 1998)

"Rise Above", Hynotic/ Sin Productions: 'Chance Theatre', Poughkeepsie, NY (August 14, 1998)

"Alpha One", Golden Kids: 'Octagon' NY, NY (May 10, 1997)

"Sputnik 7", Satellite Records: 'Asbury Park Convention Hall', Asbury Park, NY (April 26, 1997)

"Breakdown", Cowboy Killaz: 'South Beach', Island Park, NY (June 4, 1997)

"Evolution", Hyperlogic: Seattle, WA (January 17, 1998)

"Resolution '98", Net-Work One: Nashua, NH (December 31, 1998)

"Delicious", VR Productions: 'Municipal Café', Hartford, CT (December 13, 1997)

"Don't Panic", Flipped Productions: '7 Willow St.', Port Chester, NY (July 31, 1997)

"Electric Garden", Flipped Productions: Norwalk, CT (July 21, 1996)

"Bounce", Kingsize USA: '7 Willow St.', Port Chester, NY (Resident 1996)

"603 Disco Tuesdays", Scratch N Sniff: 'Platter's Bar & Grill', Keene, NH (April 27, 199)

"Loco", Net-Work One: Nashua, NH (May 30, 1999)

"Destination Unknown", Outta' Our Heads Productions: Boulder, CO (May 15, 1999)

"Monkey Business", Uptown Underground/ The Zoo: 'Roseland Ballroom', NY, NY (August 24, 1996)

"Liquid Groove", Together: Manchester, CT (January 31, 1997)

"Red Vibes", Phat Phactory: Salt Lake City, UT (December 6, 1997)

"Denki", A+ Productions: '590 Mean St.', Atlanta, GA (November 27, 1997)

"Bassik Flavours", Kingsize USA: '7 Willow St.', Port Chester, NY (July 1996)

"One Green Frog", Nature Boyz: Stamford, CT (May 24, 1995)

"Audio Evolution", Extra Terrestrial Highway: Massachusetts (February 19, 1999)

"Funktions", Bo Basic: 'Club Synergy', Denver, CO (January 22, 1999)

"US", Psychotropic/ HDKNJ: Asbury Park, NJ (March 27, 1998)

"Circa '98": '2I's', NY, NY (July 28, 1998)

"Thumper", Shy Productions: 'Celebrities Night Club', New Haven, CT (October 16, 1999)

"Funky Monkey (afterparty)", Uptown Underground/ The Zoo/ Solar Luv: 'Speeed', NY, NY (June 28, 1998)

"Base Invasion": (May 19, 2001)

"Penetration", Fishbowl Productions: (February 22, 2001)

"Magic Carpet", VR/ Stratosphere/ Shy: (Saturday May 9, 1998)

"Gimme Somethin' Funky": '727 Main St.', Buffalo, NY (April 25, 1998)

"Spring Breaks", Soul Phusion: 'Chelsea Piers', NY, NY

"All Out Sunshine", Columns Of Knowledge: CT (August 29, 1998)

"Shine", Intrinzik: 'Tracks 2000', Washington, D.C. (June 25, 1999)