DJ Mel is a turntablist in the purest form of the art; the party rocker. Musically unpretentious, Stylistically eclectic." Dj Wise". Renowned as one of the most prolific djs in the business due to his wildly popular Rock the Casbah 80s parties, host of the longest running Hip Hop weekly in Texas, a Finalist in the 2004 Scion Free Your Mix contest, regularly touring across North America, all the while holding down his position as Hip Hop buyer for the hugely successful Waterloo Records in Austin Tx.
"A flawless mixer, Mel always makes it a point to demonstrate the similarities between divergent styles of music, whether segueing A Tribe Called Quest into Black Sabbath, or a 50 Cent a cappella track over a Nine Inch Nails instrumental. Brazen enough to make such musical leaps, Mel is a master of true party rocking.
An avid a crate digger, Mel traverses the vinyl archives for anything apt to make people bug out - physically, mentally, emotionally. An admirer of like-minded national DJs such as Danny Krevit, The Rub, Haul & Mason and DJ Z-Trip, it's no wonder unpredictability has become an asset for Mel as he continues on his quest to "put Austin on the map." (Austin Chronicle).
I throw a monthly event called SWOLL. One of the finer events in Texas, it focuses on everything in the higher bpm range and things that facilitates full-on debauchery.
I'm also a photographer. I have work featured in BPM, Stealth Magazine and several European publications. see my work on flickr.
SO excited about tonight! Also, trying to DL the Motel Mix and can't get the link to work. Is it still available? You can tweet me back if it's easier. @BellaBesos
What up Mel! Sean tells me you might be flying back up here to spin at his new night! I hope he's able to bring you up, get it poppin! Alright homie, hope all is well with you. Take care mayn.
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