Here's a short list... I'll fill in more later... (In no particular order) James Brown, Miami Bass, Led Zeppelin, Tuff Crew, Tool, LA, E-40, The Bay Area, Black Sabbath, AZ, Mr. Mixx, Nina Simone, Marley Marl, NY, Escape from NY, Sam Sever, Bombshelter DJ's, Jazzy Jay, Marvel Team Up's, Mexican food (A Chkn taco always works for me), Canada, Subway Art & Spraycan Art, Public Enemy, Yes, Banksy, The Electric Company (CTW), Jim Henson, Red Alert, Bad Company, Steinski, Coldcut, WBLS circa 86, Aretha Franklin, George Lucus, Stevie Wonder, FSC STR FBW TBK, Natalie, Hawaii, Rolling Stones, Cold Chillin Records, Hijack, Nita's Hideaway circa 96, AC/DC, Kool & the Gang, De La Soul, Long Walks in the Park, DJ Stock Bizzy, Clutch, Slayer, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Atari 2600, Jack Dangers, The Roots, Dub Music...
And of course, The Warriors.
Sounds Like
Angus Young in the right ear, with "set it off on the left, ya'll"...
Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time, doing over 100 shows a year, every year. Considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification. His early independent releases have become highly sought after collectibles. Uneasy Listening, the collaboration with DJ P, was one of the first of its kind, and has sold for as much as $500 on eBay.
No other DJ can claim playing to 500,000 people opening for the Rolling Stones at Sars-stock in Toronto, playing the Bonaroo main stage to over 70,000 people 2 years in a row in addition to headlining a tent at Coachella twice. He's also been busy around the world doing the Good Vibrations Festival in Australia 2006, as a headliner. All of this in addition to his US and international headlining sold out shows, and multiple club residencies.
Z-Trip's major label debut Shifting Gears was given **** (4 stars) by Rolling Stone. The first single Walking Dead went Top 20 and featured Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. The album also had 2 ..1s on the college chart. Listen to the DJ featuring Soup of Jurassic 5 and Shock and awe featuring Chuck D. He's also a master of the remix, with a stand out re-working of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on "Motown Remixed".
Z-Trip can also be seen in the movie "Scratch" and "Scratch Live" alongside Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike and originators of the art form like Afrika Bambatta and Jazzy Jay. In addition he's appeared in "Brainfreeze" and "Product Placement", two live concert movies, both of which feature friends DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.
More recently, Z-Trip has done extensive soundtrack work for the videogames All Pro Football 2K8 and EA's skate.
This is my clip “Into The Wind” produced by Saint Surly, filmed by myself & Kadyelle, edited by Avene! This track is taken from my new album “Bleeding Heart Muzik” which is available at http://obeserecords.com Hope you enjoy! Peace…thortSAdrian
hey just wanted to tell u i had the time of my life in c-bus this weekend, your set was sick and the free hug was wonderful...cant wait to c u next time ur in my hometown. all my love -rachel
Thanks for the add, Z! You're a fantastic DJ. Tell me. Who influenced you while coming up? I know you've heard that alot, but I'm curious. And what does it take to be granted *Grand* status? Like Grand Wizard Theodore.
what up brother ! i just had to come on here and say WE need a good mj tribute mix and i know you are the man for the job , i look forward to it , keep up the awesome work man , you are the most ill dj in my book your music gives me goose bumps everytime i hear it
Hey Z! Thanx for the set in Milwaukee last night man you killed in that town dont know how big a blessing it was to be able to have there! one love! iROK1