rgb.electronica: 08.09

for the next RGB dnb takes center stage (by popular request) as we bring to you none other than the breakbeat scientist himself: DB, along with Henry Still and resident surgeon Raw Q!

DB (breakbeat science, ror-shak)

Arriving in New York from London in '89, it could be argued that no one has done more for Drum & Bass in America than DB. First with his hardcore Breakbeat club NASA, (featured in the Larry Clark film Kids) then by launching Sm:)e Communications and releasing the first Jungle singles & compilations in the US, as well as signing DJ Dara, thus kick starting his career. He & Dara then opened Breakbeat Science, dedicated to Drum & Bass, it quickly became not only the most respected record store & label, but also the very epicenter of the jungle community in the US.

He recently released an artist project with partner Stakka under the name Ror-Shak, focusing & pushing the limits on the more musical side of the genre, which as a DJ, is what DB has become best loved for. "Secret Art of Science 2" is DB's 13th mix CD in as many years. He is also partner in both the cutting edge mens lifestyle shop BBlessing & the multimedia & record label Deaf Dumb & Blind Recordings.

HENRY STILL (henrystill.com)

With 15 years of experience as a DJ, behind the decks, Henry Still takes control of the dance floor with an authority, professionalism and confidence unmatched by none, beckoning your undeniable attention Henry's infectious passion for music creates an inviting and positive atmosphere to explore his musical vision. His rhythms vary, yet maintain a consistency that keeps you moving while smooth and luscious pads flow in and out like a warm dream. His playful yet eerie melodies are known to trigger melancholic memories, engaging you to reflect upon significant moments in life... Time stands still on the dance floor of your mind as your spiritual body moves in perpetuity with ease.

"be still as a mountain...move like a great river..."

RAW Q (influence, bingo, direct drive)

Beau aka: Raw Q has been a truely devoted contributor to underground electronic music and rave culture since the early 90s. from his roots as one of the founders of Camouflage (nyc's longest running 21+ dnb weekly), an original Liquid Sky, Satellite Records and Breakbeat Science dj to his current status as one of Dj Zinc's 'Bingo Allstars' and a selected tagteam partner of Dj DB at the highly acclaimed 'Secret Night of Science' monthly parties at LOVE.

Beau's music production career began in 95' when he teamed up with Dj Ani (NASA, Deee-Lite) and created a series of tunes which appeared on Dj Soulslinger's 'Jungle Sky' imprint (the first US Drum n Bass Label). to presently, as he produces under the moniker 'Raw Q' where his music has had a major impact in the world of electronic music with tunes such as 'Vital Soul' which appeared on Dj Zinc's reputable Bingo imprint and was ranked 11th in the BBC's Global Dance Music charts (jul.13.04), which encompasses all genres of dance music.

Raw Q's discography includes: Vital Soul, Funkdefied (Bingo Recs), Jagged Edge (Grid Recs) and Caspian Moon, Summer Rain (Influence Recs).

VENUE

MONKEYTOWN - North 3rd between Wythe + Kent (Williamsburg) 10pm til 4am - no cover before 12 - $5 after

4 large video screens
a central area for dancing
perimeter communal seating
6.1 surround sound
fine experimental cuisine

RGB LINKS

http://djdb.com
http://henrystill.com
http://myspace.com/rawqaudio

DJ MIXES

Studio Mix Jan'09 - Raw Q
I Got This - Henry Still

ABOUT

RGB is an audiovisual experiment designed to pleasure and stimulate the senses. the formula consists of: 3 highly advanced electronic audio selectors, 4 walls of stimulating visuals, generous helpings of alcoholic beverages, and the 4th and most vital ingredient of all is you, the willing test subject!

WARNING!
test subjects can expect to experience the following range of side effects:

a heightened compulsion to dance and/or to 'jack yo body'
sudden unexpected waves of visual pleasure brought on by hypnotic visuals
physically stimulating reactions brought on by low frequency basslines
a noticeable decrease in anxiety and inhibitions

it is further noted that test subjects may develop a dependency on RGB audiovisual stimuli. in the event this occurs, please consult your RGB electronic music provider for further access to the required stimuli.

thank you,

to celebrate of the wedding of Laura+Chris, RGB brings to you a special
Satellite Records showcase featuring none other than:

SCOTT RICHMOND (satellite, central park , calamity jane recs)

A DJ since the young age of fourteen, New York’s Scott Richmond arguably grew up behind the decks. His classical training with a BFA in music composition and studio engineering undeniably gave him an ear for impeccable selections of music and all things house, and his early beginnings as a professional DJ helped shape his diverse approach and deep connection with the crowd.

Offered his first residency when he was 18 when a club DJ (who Scott brought records to every week) quit and bluntly said “take over,” Scott immediately rose to the challenge. DJing 6 hours a night, Scott experimented with fusing everything from new wave, industrial and alternative, to hip hop and reggae, creating a musical journey that responded to crowd reactions. These early days were a direct influence on Scott’s current style, which rides everything from smooth and deep house to afro-Latin beats and funky electro house. While he moves through different genres of house, the threads that hold it all together remain the same – it’s always energetic, catchy and captivating. It is this adaptive ability and commitment to his audience that has landed him gigs from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv.

Simply being a DJ has never been enough for Scott though, and as a senior in college he co-founded Satellite Productions with partner Jonathan Kadish. Over the years, the iconic company produced such events as Sputnik and Voyager in venues like the Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage, Roseland, The Manhattan Center, Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Asbury Park Convention Center and more. This paved the way for them to found Satellite Records the following year with locations opening in NYC, Boston, Atlanta and, of course, satelliterecords.com online. Scott served as CEO and main music buyer. Satellite helped set the standard for dance music retail with their innovations in classification, listening stations, selection and sound samples.

In conjunction with the store, Scott also co-founded Central Park Recordings in 1999. At Central Park, Scott helped discover and break such talents as Tortured Soul, Alix Alvarez and Osunlade. Many house classics over the past few years have originated from the label including Tortured Soul’s “I Might Do Something Wrong.” Additionally, Scott was the co-A&R behind Pitch Black and Pipeline Records, which released many progressive classics and discovered and featured such artists as Blackwatch, Moshic, John Creamer & Stephane K and several others.

Scott has also been successful as a recording artist. His release “Tarenah” is featured on the very famous Café Del Mar Vol. 2 compilation that sold over 300,000 copies, and most recently was released on the “All Night Long” DJ Mix CD by Layo and Bushwacka. He also collaborated with John Selway on the now classic “Keep On Climbing” which was featured on Danny Tenaglia’s “Twisted Secrets 2” compilation for Twisted records among others. Scott and ex-production partner Ebar were commissioned for remixes of Ian Friday’s “Carib’s Leap” released on West End Records and Ananda Project’s “Free Me” which was released in October 2007 by King Street Records. Scott will be releasing projects with new collaborators in the upcoming year.

In 2007, Scott teamed up with promotion partner Tom Mello producing events throughout NYC featuring such talent as Felix da Housecatt, Miguel Migs, Kerri Chandler, Spank Rock, Diplo, Steve Aoki, Dj Sneak, Dave Seaman and many more of the top notch DJ and live dance music oriented talent the world has to offer.

Most recently Scott along with new label partner Dani Deahl has launched Calamity Jane records in association with Strictly Rhythm records. Calamity Jane will feature the best in new dance music talent. In conjunction with this the team at Calamity Jane Management will be representing the best cutting edge talent Scott and his associates can find.

3PO (satellite, cable recs)

"...With an intelligent approach to House music like his, there's no doubt we'll be seeing more of him soon..." MIXER

Few electronic artists today have the necessary skills and experience to do what Chris 3PO has done. Since his DJ career began in early 1993 in Buffalo, NY 3PO has been thrilling and filling dance floors all over the world with his mix of Funky/Tribal/Electro beats. 3PO developed his sound in Buffalo, NY where he found himself amidst a small, but dedicated and growing underground club/rave scene. With Toronto, Canada a short drive away, 3PO was within earshot of some of the hottest electronic talent around. His career soon brought him to New York City where his surrounding influences led to his current blend of uplifting House music. 3PO's style is attributed to a good upbringing of Funk, Soul, New Wave, Motown, James Brown, Doc Martin, and many other subtle artistic and cultural textures that make his sound complete.

Once in NYC, 3PO's demand brought him to the stage with such luminaries as Dj Dan, Chemical Brothers, The Orb, Bad Boy Bill, Derrick Carter, Keoki to name a few. 3PO was also chosen to perform with a virtual who's who of electronica at WEMF '99 & '01, a three day music festival in Canada with over 10,000 in attendance, and continues to keep a busy schedule playing many of the hottest clubs and raves in locations like Venezuela, Toronto, Switzerland, Quebec, Dominican Republic, Ottawa, San Francisco, Mexico, New Orleans, Miami, Gainesville(Simon's), North Carolina, Boston, as well as NYC's legendary clubs like Twilo, Centro-Fly, Tunnel, Roxy, Exit, Soundfactory & Vinyl (Arc).

His passionate sets and mix tapes have brought him accolades from Tribe Magazine & XLR8R, BPM, Radio One, as well as frequent guest spots on Pseudo.com and Solid State on NYC’s KROCK radio station with DJ Liquid Todd.

Always looking to step up his game, 3PO is currently taking his art to the next level by collaborating with NYC DJ/Producer John Creamer & Stephane K. on an upcoming House release as well as a Breakbeat track with Justin Johnson for release on Barely Legal Records. Also, his current track under the moniker Secret Society, "Stolen" on Cable Recordings has sold four thousand copies worldwide & was the 2nd best selling track of 2001 at Satellite Records. It has also been licensed to many CD’s including Slam’s “Live At Fabric,” Dave Aude on Moonshine Records, & Taylor on Ultra Records. German company DJ-sets dot com licensed “Stolen” and put out new remixes by Techno artists Angel Alanis, DJ Emerson & Len Faki. NYC’s Red Menace Records recruited Secret Society to remix Nigel Richard’s track “Summer in New York.” Ultra Records recently licensed his latest release, “Psychological Warfare” which came out in June 2003. Psychological Warfare has been licensed to Rui Da Silva’s next mix CD & has been played by many top Progressive DJ’s including Pete Tong’s Essential Mix show on Radio 1.

Discography - Secret Society “Stolen” Cable Recordings John Selway Remix - Nigel Richards “Summer In NY” Secret Society Remix Red Menace Records - Secret Society “Stolen Remixes” Dj-Sets Angel Alanis, Len Faki, DJ Emerson Remix - Secret Society “Psychological Warfare” You Records Stephane K. Remix Secret Society “NY Stories” Cable Recordings Trendroid Remix Upcoming

CHRISTIAN BRUNA (camouflage)

This New York City born and bred dj has been involved with the Techno, Rave, and Drum & Bass way of life since 1991. He started out as a party go'er when he was 16 attending Future Shock Friday's at Limelight, and shortly there after Nasa at the legendary Club Shelter. During this time he collected a variety of early Rave records (ranging from House to Trance and Breakbeat to Hardcore) and began to practice the art of dj'ing. Later on his good friend and famed NYC graffiti writer "TKA" blessed him with a crate or two of his own records which increased Christian's ammunition by two-fold. A few years later he began to dj and soon enough was accepted into the ranks of NYC's elite and most sought after Rave dj's. Performing at party's both locally and out-of-state at the tender age of 19 he accomplished what many still dream of today.

In 1997 at 21 years of age CB went on to create what he is mostly known for nowadays. NYC's longest running 21+ weekly Drum & Bass party called Camouflage, which is now celebrating twelve years in the game. Christian is also the only D&B dj in NYC to hold a weekly residency for twelve years.

Last, but not least around the same time Camouflage began he also worked at both Temple Records (downstairs from Liquid Sky) and Satellite Records on Bowery, for many years. Christian Bruna also became an original cast member of the cult classic film "KIDS", received 15 minutes of fame and the rest is history...

RAW Q (influence, bingo, direct drive)

Dj Beau aka: Raw Q has been a truely devoted contributor to underground electronic music and rave culture since the early 90s. from his roots as one of the founders of Camouflage (nyc's longest running 21+ dnb weekly), an original Liquid Sky, Satellite Records and Breakbeat Science dj to his current status as one of Dj Zinc's 'Bingo Allstars' and a selected tagteam partner of Dj DB at the highly acclaimed 'Secret Night of Science' monthly parties at LOVE.

Beau's music production career began in 95' when he teamed up with Dj Ani (NASA, Deee-Lite) and created a series of tunes which appeared on Dj Soulslinger's 'Jungle Sky' imprint (the first US Drum n Bass Label). to presently, as he produces under the moniker 'Raw Q' where his music has had a major impact in the world of electronic music with tunes such as 'Vital Soul' which appeared on Dj Zinc's reputable Bingo imprint and was ranked 11th in the BBC's Global Dance Music charts (jul.13.04), which encompasses all genres of dance music.

Raw Q's discography includes: Vital Soul, Funkdefied (Bingo Recs), Jagged Edge (Grid Recs) and Caspian Moon, Summer Rain (Influence Recs).

+ a surprise SECRET GUEST makes his return to RGB! (this selector has a way with rocking dancefloors globally!)

also a special video art performance by:

MAMIKO KUSHIDA (vj avant garde, japan/nyc)

VENUE:

MONKEYTOWN - 58 N. 3rd St (btw Wythe + Kent) Williamsburg
11pm - 4am - FREE before midnight - $5 after

3 large video screens
a central area for dancing
perimeter communal seating
6.1 surround sound
fine experimental cuisine

http://monkeytownhq.com

RGB LINKS:

http://myspace.com/djscottrichmond
http://myspace.com/dj3po
http://myspace.com/christianbruna
http://myspace.com/rawqaudio
http://myspace.com/vjavantgarde

DJ MIXES:

Studio Mix Jan'09 - Raw Q

ABOUT:

a heightened compulsion to dance and/or to 'jack yo body'
sudden unexpected waves of visual pleasure brought on by hypnotic visuals
physically stimulating reactions brought on by low frequency basslines
a noticeable decrease in anxiety and inhibitions

sept.12.09 - db, raw q and henry still

aug.22.09 - satellite records showcase + vj mamiko kushida!

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