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Every month we will be featuring DJ profiles from
around the globe. Big or small, If you’re a DJ and are interested,
please contact justin@hybridmagazine.com
for submission info.
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talent has been in DJ Plastik's family for some time. His
cousin is vocalist / guitarist, Todd Park Mohr, from Big Head
Todd & the Monsters and his mother, a professionally trained
vocalist. Growing up around these musical experiences and
an interest in hip-hop lead Plastik to pick up the turntables.
The Los Angeles native has been perfecting his DJ skills for
8 years and creating a head-rushing blend of progressive,
techno, and trance. He started off spinning at Southern California
parties and is now the resident of Blue After Hours in Hollywood
and The Crystal at the Catch One in Los Angeles.
In addition to DJing along side such talent as Christopher
Lawrence, Taylor, Mark Lewis, Kimball Collins, Doran, Dave
Aude, DJ Micro, and Eddie 'Flash N' Folkes, Plastik has signed
a deal with AM Recordings and releases the intense Crystal
mix CD featuring tracks by Oliver Lieb, Timo Maas, and Doran.
Plastik has a dedication, down to earth attitude and passion
for the music that must be heard. -Justin Hardison
www.am-recordings.com
Booking:
booking@am-recordings.com
Tel: (562) 868-5813
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self-taught Denver resident Dayv Mckernan got his start about
three years ago in college and is now working to take his
excellent progressive/ UK hard house sets to the next level.
His dedication and practice is such a huge priority that he
is leaving his job for a year in an attempt to make a career
out of it and plans on playing some larger events by the end
of summer. "I will be leaving my regular day job, to
pursue my goal/dream of being a DJ. I have one year to put
all of my efforts into something that I love. At the end of
that year, I have to decide whether to go back to my old day
job, or to continue with the new path. Realistically, I know
that I'll likely be back to work in a year, but I will at
least know that I gave it all a shot." He already has
a fine-tuned talent for mixing and track selection on his
bustling sets and a year should be more then enough time to
build some steady residencies. As any dj will tell you, things
don't always go as planned and Dayv seems to keep his feet
glued to the ground with his "no bullshit" attitude
to his work. "I think that would be the perfect mix of
life, being able to have a good job, and do a little spinning
on the side."-JH
For booking info:
303-393-9115
 DJ
ynoT (Anthony Plamondon) is an electronic music veteran for
15 years. Originally from Detroit, now in West Hollywood,
ynoT has taken his driving deep/tribal house, Detroit techno,
and downtempo sets all over the U.S. In the early 90's, he
hosted mix radio shows at Ann Arbor's WCBN, held a residency
at the SOMA districts Mariposa Loft as well as Club Arcadia
in Santa Monica. Recently, ynoT has signed a contract with
Vinyl Voyage Management, launched Hyperborean, his production
company and landed memorable sets at events BROKEN and Hollywood's
GIANT along side Sven Vath and Pascal F.E.O.S. His sets are
moving, diverse and skillfully built and he shows no signs
of slowing with plenty of events booked for 2001. If your
in the area, you can catch him during his residency at Essence,
at The Room in Santa Monica, Tangent in Hollywood, or Sanctuary
in Los Angeles.
Booking Info:
Vinyl Voyage Management (VVM)
Paolo Suaya: 818-635-7302
paolo@vinylvoyage.com
 Those
in search of fine Deep House in the south need to look no
further. During the six years that he has spent mastering
his skills, Kevin O has appeared at a large number of clubs
with the likes of Josh Wink, Nick Warren, and Deep Dish (just
to name a few). His residency at Nomenclature was voted “Best
Crowd” by Details magazine and his Karma residency was voted
sexiest U.S. Club. His current Mix CD’s ‘Late Output,’ ‘Chen’s
Palace,’ and ‘Selected Audio’ are all slamming examples of
his tune selections and flawless mixing skills. He knows how
to build a set and his selections will keep a tight grip on
your ears with seductive rhythms and tight melodic structure.
If your visiting the Atlanta area be sure to check out one
of his nights or check out the links below or call (404) 624-9259
for booking info.
Links:
Listen to Kevin O's mix online:
www.itsonmusic.com
Booking Info:
www.planerep.com
www.deephouse.com
Residencies:
Menage, Oxygen, Baja Beach Club, Groove Park, The Vault,
Masquerade, Makos, Huslter@ Nomenclature, Cobalt , Karma,
Geshia, House Arrest @ Kaya, Mumbo Jumbo
Twenty-one 
year old Jonathan Schippers has been DJing for five years.
After receiving his first pair of turntables from a friend,
Schippers was clueless as to where to begin, spinning mainly
Hip-Hop until a friend took him to the Tunnel where “Danny
Tenaglia was doing something amazing, from that point on I
was hooked.” He says. Jonathan was inspired, began spending
much of his time at Satellite records and spinning at various
parties. His he created an intense set of heavy-hitters tracks
that primarily combine the darker and deeper elements of House
and Techno. The middle of his mix peaks out into some abrasive
air raid sirens, tracks that sample Depeche Mode as well as
Pink Floyd and ends with a minimal Plus 8 tune. Look out for
more of him in the future or book him for your next event.
Booking Info:
E-mail: nise17@aol.com
Tel: 617-975-2968
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